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Новости за 27.03.2020

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Korean War, 27 March 1953: Two Corpsmen Third Class: For Francis C. Hammond, it was the Final Mission: For Charente William, who Repeatedly Risked His Life, and Wounded, it was Survival

Charente William, Francis Hammond, Corpsmen third class U.S. Navy recipients of the Medal of Honor: Korean War Francis Hammond Korean War November 9, 1931 to march 27, 1953 Francis C. Hammond was born on November 9, 1931 in Alexandria, Va.  At the time of action he was a Hospitalman, USN.  His citation reads, “For conspicuous …

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Fire in the Hole

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jasmine Nakayama, explosive ordnance disposal instructor, 622nd Civil Engineering Group Expeditionary Combat Support Training and Certification Center, Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga., participates as an Observer Controller Trainer during a simulated counter IED operations in an urban environment during exercise Patriot Warrior at Fort McCoy, Wis., Aug. 17, 2018. Patriot …

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A MARINE’S BEST FRIEND

A MARINE’S BEST FRIEND 27 MAR 2020 | 2nd Lt. Jonathan Coronel31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Philippine Sea —  In 1918, the Marine Corps earned one of its many well-known nicknames at the battle of Belleau Wood. After a ferocious offensive, the Marines forced the Germans into a retreat. Marine Corps legend has it that in the wake …

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Sgt. 1st Class Bennie G. Adkins: Green Berets at A Shau Valley: 38-hour struggle in jungle leads to Medal of Honor

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit home. Bennie has been hospitalized and is critically ill with COVID-19 respiratory failure. We ask for your thoughts and prayers. Bennie Adkins Foundation Then-Sgt. 1st Class Bennie G. Adkins (far left), poses for a group photo the day he received the Distinguished Service Cross. (Photo Credit: Courtesy photo) Grueling 38-hour struggle …