A squad of Syrian Democratic Forces prepare to participate in a weapons training course in Deir ez-Zor province, Syria, Nov. 29, 2018. Continued assistance to partner forces is essential to setting conditions for regional stability. The Coalition and its partners remain united and resolved to prevent the resurgence of ISIS and its violent extremist ideology. …
Kremlin Confident Turkey Will Soon Halt Syria Incursion By Jamie DettmerOctober 14, 2019 08:59 AM Russian officials say they expect Turkey to start halting soon its cross-border incursion in north-eastern Syria. They say Syria’s Kurds have agreed to shelve their plans for a self-governing state and Kurdish fighters will join Syrian forces patrolling the border. The …
The Battle off Samar: The Sacrifice of “Taffy 3” 25 October 1944j Watercolor by Commander Dwight C. Shepler, USNR, depicting an episode during the torpedo attacks by the TG 77.4.3 (“Taffy 3”) destroyer screen. Ships present are (left to right): Japanese battleships Nagato, Haruna, and Yamato, with salvo (Japanese shells contained dye for spotting purposes) from Yamatolanding in left center; …
Overview Battle of Leyte Gulf: Arming a Torpedo Squadron 51 (VT-51) TBM torpedo bomber on USS San Jacinto (CVL-30), 25 October 1944. Probably taken before the squadron’s planes attacked the Japanese carrier force off Cape Engaño. The torpedo is a Mark XIII, fitted with a wooden stabilizer around its tail and drag ring around its …
Since the end of the Vietnam War, the Medal of Honor has been awarded nine times for conspicuous gallantry in an ongoing or recent conflict. Sadly, our nation has been unable to present this decoration to the recipients themselves, because each gave his life — his last full measure of devotion — for our country. …
Audie Murphy Audie Murphy is the highest decorated soldier in American history. Among his many acts of bravery in World War II, he was awarded the Medal of Honor for single-handedly holding off six German tanks and waves of infantry for over an hour during a firefight on 26 January 1945. Murphy stopped only when …
UPDATE: 11 Oct. U.S. Sends Additional Capabilities to Saudi Arabia | BY C. TODD LOPEZ In the wake of an Iranian attack on Saudi Arabian oil facilities last month, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper announced that more capabilities have been authorized to deploy in support of the long-time U.S. partner. At a Pentagon news conference today, …
