Posted on 04/06/2024 6:30:25 AM PDT by daniel1212
Today, the US military much promotes Wokeism and fails to attract many men as this to fight for a country much at war with God: https://freerepublic.com/focus/news/4223018/posts?page=34#34
Look at that S eatin’ grin!
Packed a lot of living, bravery and “individuality” in his 40 years.
I wonder if he was a farmer.
They were excellent marksmen in VN.
They grew up hunting squirrels and other very small targets.
For his service in Vietnam, the U.S. Army also awarded Hooper two Silver Stars, six Bronze Stars, eight Purple Hearts, the Presidential Unit Citation, the Vietnam Service Medal with six campaign stars, and the Combat Infantryman Badge.
According to rumors, he was distressed by the anti-war politics of the time, and compensated with excessive drinking which contributed to his death.[3] He died of a cerebral hemorrhage in Louisville, Kentucky on May 6, 1979, at the age of 40.
Th latter was a war this man of patriotic passion sadly lost, and beyond the physical is the spiritual war (the US went into decline after the 50's), in which war more warriors are needed, and in which realm only the Spirit of Christ can enable real victory for the faithful soldier of Christ. May I act accordingly today and consistently.
I would take one of this guy over 1,000 woke troops
There are many situations in battle where you are not going to survive, much less prevail, unless a Hero steps forward. They are willing to die so you don’t have to.
"He needs no eulogy from me or from any other man. He has written his own history and written it in red on his enemy's breast"
"He needs no eulogy from me or from any other man. He has written his own history and written it in red on his enemy's breast"
Wow, What a warrior!
I wonder how many MoH recipients have had Article 15s...or Courts-Martial...as part of their 201 file.
This was a great read.
Well said.
https://www.malmstrom.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/349726/legend-of-airman-snuffy-the-maynard-smith-story/
My 15 year son thanked me for sharing. His grandfather served 27 years in C US Army and is dying of cancer. Thanks to those who served!
remember just because a soldier cant shine his shoes or spend time ironing his uniform doesnt mean he cant do what you really pay him to do.
Looks like a live wire in that photo…
... using rifle fire ...
I’ll bet he used an Assualt Rifle.
Shined boots and low quarters were a means to quickly determine if a Soldier was taking care of his gear.
Good old Kiwi wax helped preserve and protect the footwear which in turn helped protect the Soldier’s feet.
Like so many other things in the Army, this quick indicator got way out of hand.
Soldiers spent way too much time polishing shoes.
Polishing shoes became a religion.
It was a means of showing how committed you were to the Army.
There are numerous things that started out as good ideas, but became religious displays.
Ribbon placement…..official photos…..two mile run times…..badges…..
Combat patches became so important that people would spend one day in a recognized combat zone, usually at an air base, to get a combat patch.
One fellow I know went to Iraq as an Equal Opportunity Officer so that he could get a combat patch.
I guess he made sure the enemy fired the same number of rounds at the different races.
Being in the 101st most of ‘67 and going to Vietnam in Nov ‘67 joining the 199th Light Infantry, this story is no surprise. The 101st and Big Red One were pretty well the biggest, meanest bad assed bunch in Vietnam late ‘67 and all thru Tet 68. This one was the type of leader you were more than happy to follow as he knew how to fight and stay alive.
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