Dateline Afghanistan: Tale of U.S. Airman's Courage Draws High Praise.

Soldiers For The Truth/Times | April 4, 2002. | Lance M. Bacon

[hchutch]

I agree wholly with those who want to give this man the Medal of Honor.

[Poohbah]

This man was sent into the USAF vs. the Marine Corps. There was obviously an administrative error at the MEPS :o)

[hchutch]

Well, I'm glad for that mistake. A lot of our guys will have a chance to come home thanks to him being where he was and doing what had to be done.

[pgobrien]

This a HERO in the true definition! Hats off to the brave Airman.

[Poohbah]

I know. But he oughta be made at least an honorary Marine.

[McGavin999]

One senior commander here saw the Predator footage of the battle and heard the ETAC's transmissions. He drew a deep breath before he was able to recount what he saw.

"This airman, this injured airman, put himself between the troops and the enemy," he said. "I heard him at one point tell a pilot, 'good shot; that one was about 100 meters from me'. Then he told the pilot to bring it in even closer."

If that isn't MOH material, then nothing is. Your heart just swells with pride that this country produces men like this.

[ArrogantBustard]

Then he told the pilot to bring it in even closer.

This man displayed extreme courage, devotion to duty, and confidence in the capabilities of the men he was working with.

[hchutch]

I know. I just wish that two such men could have come home to their families after Somalia.

[fourdeuce82d]

Zoomie stud bump.

[Jen]

Anybody you know???

[Jen]

BluH2o -- Thank you for posting this.

AIR FORCE BUMP!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

SALUTE

[eureka!]

A great story to go with some of those wonderful photographs you have posted. God Bless our troops....

[Rokke]

Another "Air Force wuss". All the men from each service who fought that day were true professionals. I'm glad they understood it's a team effort.

[BluH2o]

Speaking as a former Jar-Head I'm impressed by those who display courage in the face of the enemy, as this man most certainly did ... even when it's a Zoomie! ;)

[Let's Roll]

Tears in my eyes and goose bumps - our guys are the BEST!

[Rokke]

Thanks for the ping. I have a feeling there are going to be a lot of amazing stories rising to the surface over the next few months.

[Jen]

Here's a 'zoomie' salute to you, my brother in arms! All who honorably wear (or wore) the uniform of one of our nation's miliary services are worthy of respect and honor.