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PFC. Kyle Hockenberry: For Those I love I will sacrifice
Tattoo inscription For Those I love I will sacrifice has become an icon of the one generation. The…
Robert J. Reeves: A Navy SEAL who died in Extortion 17
Navy Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Robert J. Reeves died on August 6, 2011, in a helicopter…
Hacksaw Ridge: How a medic saved 75 men in one night
In late April 1945, 26-year-old Desmond T. Doss and his battalion were called upon to help fight near Urasoe…
1st. Lt. Moreno is one of the unsung heroes who died to save others
Heroes can be described as ordinary people doing extraordinary things. But, the story of Army nurse 1st Lt.…
Chesty Puller – the most decorated Marine in history
Far and away, the most decorated Marine in history is Chesty Puller. It is the only highly decorated…
How did Larry Thorne (Lauri Törni) became a Special Forces legend?
Larry Thorne or Lauri Törni, was a war hero who fought under three different flags. Starting in his…
Robert Howard: The most decorated American soldier in history
Robert Howard is the most decorated American soldier in history. He is one of the silent warriors who…
LCDR Roy Boehm – The very first SEAL
The personal history of LCDR Roy Boehm, if made into a movie, John Wayne would have to be…
Steven Voigt: A must read letter written by a Navy SEAL
The following letter was written by PO1 Steven Voigt of SEAL Team Eight two days before being killed…