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Medal of Honor

I really wanted to write an article about Army 1st Sgt Jared Monti, but Daniel Russ over at Civilian Military Intelligence Group says it better.
It is to bad that, as a country, we see fit only to honor men like this after they are dead.
Rest in Peace 1st Sgt. and Thank You for Your Service.

Welcome Home Jesse

Marine SSgt. Jesse C. is coming home to Fort Collins for a brief visit today. He was injured in Afghanistan in July and will be home for a week to see his Aunt Teri married. Learn more HERE.
Welcome Home, Jesse and Thank You for Your Service.
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We welcomed Jesse home in fine style with a Marine [...]

Gone

US Army Sergeant First Class Kevin Dupont died today from wounds suffered when his Humvee was struck by an IED, on March 08, 2009.  I did not know Kevin or his family, but I am mourning the loss of a good man, we are less for his going.
R.I. P. Sir, and Thank You.

Kevin served two [...]

Medal of Honor Day is today

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
Question- Can you name the five Medal of Honor recipients from the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan? If you ask most people you will get a blank stare. They are more likely to be able to name the contestants [...]