Category Archives: Heroes

Airmen and AF Civilians of Tinker AFB pay tribute to those lost on 9/11

Posted on Sun 11-Sep-2011 03:28 UTC by Military Pro

The Oklahoma wind is blowing, as usual, but at 13:28 the detail of three Airmen and an Air Force civilian move smartly in formation to relieve another detail that has been standing guard for thirty minutes. Across the street, another … Continue reading →

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National Medal of Honor Day

Posted on Fri 25-Mar-2011 16:06 UTC by Military Pro

The Congressional Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed Services of the United States. The award is generally presented to its … Continue reading →

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Warrior Wednesday – 16SEP2009

Posted on Wed 16-Sep-2009 01:03 UTC by Military Pro

Congressional Medal of Honor JOHNSON, OSCAR G. Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company B, 363d Infantry, 91st Infantry Division Place and date: Near Scarperia, Italy, 16-18 September 1944 Citation: He practically single-handed protected the left flank of his company’s … Continue reading →

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Warrior Wednesday – 19AUG2009

Posted on Wed 19-Aug-2009 05:12 UTC by Military Pro

Congressional Medal of Honor NAKAE, MASATO Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Army, 100th Battalion, 442d Infantry Regiment Place and date: Near Pisa, Italy, 19 August 1944 Citation: Private Masato Nakae distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action on 19 August … Continue reading →

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Warrior Wednesday – 05AUG2009

Posted on Wed 05-Aug-2009 01:18 UTC by Military Pro

Congressional Medal of Honor REESE, JAMES W. Place and date: Mt. Vassillio, Sicily, 5 August 1943 Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Army, 26th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division. Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life. above and … Continue reading →

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