FReeper Canteen ~ Medal of Honor ~ July 9, 2007

1 posted on 07/08/2007 5:40:31 PM PDT by StarCMC

To: 2LT Radix jr; 80 Square Miles; 359Henrie; acad1228; AirForceMom; Alas Babylon!; AliVeritas; ...

2 posted on 07/08/2007 5:41:31 PM PDT by StarCMC (This country is not free by the pen but by the back,brains and bullets of a soldier. ~advertsng guy)

3 posted on 07/08/2007 5:41:35 PM PDT by CMS (only 2 forces offered to die for you. 1.Jesus Christ for your soul 2. American soldiers for freedom)

To: StarCMC; tomkow6; All

OHHH report from Drudge a ET magazine claim that Katie couric recently smack upside the head of CBS producer

MY MY Katie need anger management

Did you guys off BBC wire that remember Brit girl who was kidnap in Nigaria well captivers release little tyke earlier today

4 posted on 07/08/2007 5:42:44 PM PDT by SevenofNine ("We are Freepers, all your media belong to us, resistence is futile")

A Salute To all Past and Present!

5 posted on 07/08/2007 5:43:28 PM PDT by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)

6 posted on 07/08/2007 5:49:39 PM PDT by Jet Jaguar

Aloha Star!

Good for you....the CMH.

7 posted on 07/08/2007 5:52:26 PM PDT by BIGLOOK (Keelhauling is a sensible solution to mutiny.)

Hi StarCMC, How are you?

Cheers, indcons

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8 posted on 07/08/2007 5:54:56 PM PDT by indcons (My 2-step solution to stopping terrorism: defuse the bombs; deport the muslims.)

To: StarCMC; tomkow6; All

OOHH Ynet wire claim that Syria has told all citizens get f**k out of Lebanon because maybe Lebanon and Israel start up some war conflict

9 posted on 07/08/2007 5:55:05 PM PDT by SevenofNine ("We are Freepers, all your media belong to us, resistence is futile")

MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS
IRAQ

*DUNHAM, JASON L.

Rank and Organization: Corporal, United States Marine Corps

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as Rifle Squad Leader, 4th Platoon, Company K, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines (Reinforced), Regimental Combat Team 7, First Marine Division (Reinforced), on 14 April 2004.

Corporal Dunham's squad was conducting a reconnaissance mission in the town of Karabilah, Iraq, when they heard rocket-propelled grenade and small arms fire erupt approximately two kilometers to the west. Corporal Dunham led his Combined Anti-Armor Team towards the engagement to provide fire support to their Battalion Commander's convoy, which had been ambushed as it was traveling to Camp Husaybah. As Corporal Dunham and his Marines advanced, they quickly began to receive enemy fire. Corporal Dunham ordered his squad to dismount their vehicles and led one of his fire teams on foot several blocks south of the ambushed convoy. Discovering seven Iraqi vehicles in a column attempting to depart, Corporal Dunham and his team stopped the vehicles to search them for weapons. As they approached the vehicles, an insurgent leaped out and attacked Corporal Dunham. Corporal Dunham wrestled the insurgent to the ground and in the ensuing struggle saw the insurgent release a grenade. Corporal Dunham immediately alerted his fellow Marines to the threat. Aware of the imminent danger and without hesitation, Corporal Dunham covered the grenade with his helmet and body, bearing the brunt of the explosion and shielding his Marines from the blast. In an ultimate and selfless act of bravery in which he was mortally wounded, he saved the lives of at least two fellow Marines. By his undaunted courage, intrepid fighting spirit, and unwavering devotion to duty, Corporal Dunham gallantly gave his life for his country, thereby reflecting great credit upon himself and upholding the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.

*SMITH, PAUL R.

Rank and Organization: Sergeant First Class, United States Army

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty:

Sergeant First Class Paul R. Smith distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action with an armed enemy near Baghdad International Airport, Baghdad, Iraq on 4 April 2003. On that day, Sergeant First Class Smith was engaged in the construction of a prisoner of war holding area when his Task Force was violently attacked by a company-sized enemy force. Realizing the vulnerability of over 100 fellow soldiers, Sergeant First Class Smith quickly organized a hasty defense consisting of two platoons of soldiers, one Bradley Fighting Vehicle and three armored personnel carriers. As the fight developed, Sergeant First Class Smith braved hostile enemy fire to personally engage the enemy with hand grenades and anti-tank weapons, and organized the evacuation of three wounded soldiers from an armored personnel carrier struck by a rocket propelled grenade and a 60mm mortar round. Fearing the enemy would overrun their defenses, Sergeant First Class Smith moved under withering enemy fire to man a .50 caliber machine gun mounted on a damaged armored personnel carrier. In total disregard for his own life, he maintained his exposed position in order to engage the attacking enemy force. During this action, he was mortally wounded. His courageous actions helped defeat the enemy attack, and resulted in as many as 50 enemy soldiers killed, while allowing the safe withdrawal of numerous wounded soldiers. Sergeant First Class Smith’s extraordinary heroism and uncommon valor are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the Third Infantry Division “Rock of the Marne,” and the United States Army.

10 posted on 07/08/2007 5:55:56 PM PDT by StarCMC (This country is not free by the pen but by the back,brains and bullets of a soldier. ~advertsng guy)

YEP!! Hey there! It’s great to see ya! How’s tricks?

11 posted on 07/08/2007 5:56:29 PM PDT by StarCMC (This country is not free by the pen but by the back,brains and bullets of a soldier. ~advertsng guy)

12 posted on 07/08/2007 5:57:29 PM PDT by StarCMC (This country is not free by the pen but by the back,brains and bullets of a soldier. ~advertsng guy)

13 posted on 07/08/2007 5:57:58 PM PDT by StarCMC (This country is not free by the pen but by the back,brains and bullets of a soldier. ~advertsng guy)

14 posted on 07/08/2007 5:58:22 PM PDT by StarCMC (This country is not free by the pen but by the back,brains and bullets of a soldier. ~advertsng guy)

15 posted on 07/08/2007 5:58:54 PM PDT by StarCMC (This country is not free by the pen but by the back,brains and bullets of a soldier. ~advertsng guy)

IN!!

stinkin' dirty dishes ... grumble grumble

16 posted on 07/08/2007 5:59:33 PM PDT by Tanniker Smith (Bloomberg. Lots of money. Lots of influence. Realize that NOW!)

FIFTH! I love the CMOH stories. They inspire me.

17 posted on 07/08/2007 5:59:35 PM PDT by StarCMC (This country is not free by the pen but by the back,brains and bullets of a soldier. ~advertsng guy)

Hey there incons! Doing great here! How about you?

18 posted on 07/08/2007 6:00:08 PM PDT by StarCMC (This country is not free by the pen but by the back,brains and bullets of a soldier. ~advertsng guy)

To: Tanniker Smith

We had 20 people here for swimming and dinner and I'm all cleaned up -- my Hints from Heloise trick? Order Papa John's and use paper plates. *G*

19 posted on 07/08/2007 6:01:03 PM PDT by StarCMC (This country is not free by the pen but by the back,brains and bullets of a soldier. ~advertsng guy)

No complaints...none whatsoever :)

20 posted on 07/08/2007 6:01:31 PM PDT by indcons (My 2-step solution to stopping terrorism: defuse the bombs; deport the muslims.)

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