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  • 'Angels' to his rescue

    10/04/2010 10:11:19 PM PDT · by kathsua · 4 replies
    The Hutchinson News ^ | 10/02/10 | Kathy Hanks
    To understand the drama of Fred Navarro's life, it's best to divide it into chapters, like a book. Some parts are fractured, desperate, but there is always someone special who steps in to save the Hutchinson native. The amazing part of Navarro's story is that it's nonfiction. Begin in the present: Navarro is sitting outside Hutchinson's American Legion on Wednesday afternoon talking with Phyllis and Warren Pebley, two people who share a history with him. He calls them his "adopted family." Navarro, who currently lives in San Antonio, came to Kansas to visit the Pebleys and attend his Buhler High...
  • An American Hero

    04/06/2008 5:37:20 PM PDT · by Graybeard58 · 6 replies · 205+ views
    Medal Of Honor Site ^ | 04/06/08 | Unattributed
    Vietnam War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Airman First Class William Hart Pitsenbarger, US Air Force After A1C William H. Pitsenbarger's death, he was recommended for the Medal of Honor, but the recommendation was downgraded to the Air Force Cross, the second highest Air Force Award. Pitsenbarger's parents received the Air Force Cross on his behalf in September 1966. Pitsenbarger's actions became Air Force legend for embodying the pararescue motto -- "that others may live." After a campaign to have his award reviewed in the 1990s, his award was upgraded to the Medal of Honor. Pitsenbarger's father accepted the Medal...
  • The FReeper Foxhole Profiles The USAF Air Rescue Service - August 22, 2003

    08/22/2003 2:52:36 AM PDT · by snippy_about_it · 121 replies · 3,578+ views
    Lord, Keep our Troops forever in your care Give them victory over the enemy... Grant them a safe and swift return... Bless those who mourn the lost. . FReepers from the Foxhole join in prayer for all those serving their country at this time. God Bless America...................................................................................... ........................................... U.S. Military History, Current Events and Veterans Issues Where Duty, Honor and Countryare acknowledged, affirmed and commemorated. Our Mission: The FReeper Foxhole is dedicated to Veterans of our Nation's military forces and to others who are affected in their relationships with Veterans. In the FReeper Foxhole, Veterans or their family members...