[fugazi]

For heroic achievement in connection with combat operations against the enemy as a SEAL Operator, for Special Operations Task Force-SOUTHEAST, in direct support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM from September to November 2012. During this period, Petty Officer Kantor conducted 25 combat operations inside Taliban safe havens. On 1 November, Petty Officer Kantor was providing rear security as the heavy weapons gunner for a 31-man combat reconnaissance patrol. He was the first line defense protecting the most vulnerable position of his platoon against potentially devastating enemy attacks. While returning from the patrol, his element received effective enemy machinegun fire from 500 meters away. With complete disregard for his own personal safety, and being mortally wounded, Petty Officer Kantor advanced forward and returned suppressive fire. His selfless actions allowed enough time for his teammates to find cover and maneuver on the enemy's position. Petty Officer Kantor absolutely prevented additional loss of life and undoubtedly ensured the safe return of his teammates. By his extraordinary guidance, zealous initiative, and total dedication to duty, Petty Officer Kantor reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

[fugazi]

ping list

[C19fan]

Ivy Mike was a proof of concept for a thermonuclear weapon. It was more a scientific experiment than a weapon’s test. The story is Teller the father of the Hydrogen Bomb was in Livermore, CA and knew the test was a success based on keeping an eye on a seismograph.

[vladimir998]

“1944: Japan launches the first of some 9,000 hydrogen-filled balloon bombs towards the U.S. and Canada. By war’s end, only six Americans would be killed and a small amount of damage is inflicted by the bombs.”

I didn’t even know six people died. I thought it was only one person. Well, learn something new every day.

[Delta 21]

It was a tiny little island.

[abb]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-6341261/Historians-claim-discovered-wreck-Bonhomme-Richard-sunk-Yorkshire-coast.html

Wreck of the first US ship to defeat the Royal Navy in home waters before she sank in 1779 is found off coast of Yorkshire using satellite imaging

Tim Akers, 60, found the wreck alongside British satellite firm Merlin Burrows
The ship sank following a ferocious battle with the HMS Serapis in the year 1779
Both ships were engaged in a four-hour battle at Flamborough Head, Yorkshire
The USS Bonhomme Richard sustained significant damage and sunk nearby
Divers have already recovered wooden timbers and mast sections from the sea

By James Wood For Mailonline

Published: 06:41 EDT, 1 November 2018 | Updated: 08:58 EDT, 1 November 2018

[Antoninus II]

My Dad was there. Saw Ivy King too. Task Group 132.4