US Navy SEAL Michael Monsoor Was Posthumously Awarded Medal Of Honor Today Posted: 6 months ago by 2manyusernames
As a member of a combined SEAL and Iraqi Army sniper overwatch element, tasked with providing early warning and stand-off protection from a rooftop in an insurgent-held sector of Ar Ramadi, Iraq, Petty Officer Monsoor distinguished himself by his exceptional bravery in the face of grave danger.
In the early morning, insurgents prepared to execute a coordinated attack by reconnoitering the area around the element's position. Element snipers thwarted the enemy's initial attempt by eliminating two insurgents. The enemy continued to assault the element, engaging them with a rocket-propelled grenade and small arms fire. As enemy activity increased, Petty Officer Monsoor took position with his machine gun between two teammates on an outcropping of the roof.
While the SEALs vigilantly watched for enemy activity, an insurgent threw a hand grenade from an unseen location, which bounced off Petty Officer Monsoor's chest and landed in front of him. Although only he could have escaped the blast, Petty Officer Monsoor chose instead to protect his teammates. Instantly and without regard for his own safety, he threw himself onto the grenade to absorb the force of the explosion with his body, saving the lives of his two teammates.
By his undaunted courage, fighting spirit, and unwavering devotion to duty in the face of certain death, Petty Officer Monsoor gallantly gave his life for his country, thereby reflecting great credit upon himself and upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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HERO: NAVY Seal Falls on Gernade to Save Comrades Posted: 2 years ago by tlovesd
A Navy SEAL sacrificed his life to save his comrades by throwing himself on top of a grenade Iraqi insurgents tossed into their sniper hideout.
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Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy, U.S. Navy Posted: 12 months ago by cheeselog1234
Medal of Honor recipient, Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy, U.S. Navy. Thank you sir, God Bless you.
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Navy SEAL recovery Posted: 10 months ago by marli
This is a rarely seen perspective: a video of a U.S. Navy SEAL extraction, it was filmed from inside an CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter...the pilot has lowered the ramp, dipped the tail end into the water to partially flood the compartment and awaits the Navy SEALs to board in their F470 Zodiac.
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Where's the respect? Posted: 8 months ago by TraumaMamma
The Medal of Honor, first given during the Civil War, recognizes 'gallantry and intrepidity … above and beyond the call of duty.' It is the highest military decoration that the U.S. government awards those who serve. GIs who risked their lives in Iraq want to know why only two Medals of Honor have been awarded there.
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Almost 2,800 Americans have been killed so far in Iraq. Posted: 2 years ago by robfouryqr
The danger faced by U.S. troops in the war-torn country comes through in chilling video obtained by CNN from the Islamic Army of Iraq, one of the most active insurgent organizations in Iraq, showing its sniper teams targeting U.S. troops.
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Dorie Miller Posted: 10 months ago by marli
Doris "Dorie" Miller (Oct. 12, 1919 – Nov. 24, 1943) was an African American cook in the US Navy and a hero during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. He was the first African American to be awarded the Navy Cross, the second highest honor that can be awarded by the US Navy, after the Medal of Honor. More here.
A continuation of what Bandit started.
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Robotic baby seal wins Japanese Robot Awards 2006 Posted: 2 years ago by hazelly
The furry robotic seal was developed for therapy sessions in care homes, and is also used by autistic and handicapped children. Robots are looked on as a solution to Japan's ageing population - nearly 19% of the 130 million people that live in the country are aged 65 and over.
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The Atlantic seal hunt – FAQs Posted: 1 year ago by tundramonkey
Although it makes global headlines, many people are uninformed of the actual logistics of Canada's annual Atlantic Seal Hunt. This article clears much of the hype surrounding the seal hunt.
Those pictures of little baby white seals getting clubbed? They're all older than 20 years.
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Seal Attempts Rape of Penguin Posted: 5 months ago by 2manyusernames
A young inexperienced seal thought he'd eat the penguin at first, but then he changed his mind and attempted to engage in more of an amorous affair instead.
The penguin tried to get away but was unable to. In the end the seal gave up trying to get some and swam away.
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Seal Pup Rescued by Good Samaritans Posted: 5 months ago by dollyllama
A seal pup snagged in fishing line at the Children’s Pool in La Jolla is swimming free. As the seal grew, the net was in danger of choking it. But federal law protecting seals prohibited good samaritans from setting the pup free.
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New Congressional Gold Medal Offered to Dalai Lama Posted: 12 months ago by maxriter
The Capitol Hill housed Dalai Lama to present him the Congressional Gold medal, which is the highest civilian honor currently given in the United States.
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History of the Medal of Honor Posted: 1 year ago by bluemax
"Valor is a gift. Those having it never know for sure if they have it till the test comes. And those having it in one test never know for sure if they will have it when the next test comes." You can have Medal of Honor but what is worth of that if you die in war before get one ? I'm thinking about that too...
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Dog gets medal for saving kids Posted: 1 year ago by AutumnLotus
A JACK Russell terrier who was mauled to death while saving five New Zealand children from an attack by two pit bulls is being honoured with a posthumous bravery medal.
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Suicide blasts kill at least 30 in Iraq Posted: 1 year ago by pjanaway
Three suicide bombings killed at least 30 people in Iraq today, mostly policemen, prisoners and tribal leaders, as insurgents launched fresh assaults in the violence-plagued country.ir
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Authorities Investigate Men's Rescue Of Seal From Net Posted: 5 months ago by dollyllama
Two men who ventured into a protected seal colony in La Jolla this week to free one of the sea mammals from a fishing net could face civil or criminal sanctions, a federal spokesman said Friday.
*Update to this. No good deed...
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SEAL in 4 vs. 40 fight wins Medal of Honor Posted: 12 months ago by proverb
All I can say is... WOW.
EDIT: Changed link. CNN changed the link on me.
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United States Navy Drill team Posted: 1 year ago by TraumaMamma
US Navy Presidential Ceremonial Honor Guard Drill Team.
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Orca hits beach for seal meal Posted: 5 months ago by psycmoe
A dozen or more people in Trinidad [California] Tuesday witnessed one of the world's rarest wildlife phenomena when an orca flushed a harbor seal onto Indian Beach in what may have been an attempt to teach its young to hunt. It may be the first occurrence of its kind in the United States, researchers said.
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The Iraqi Surge seems to be Working Posted: 11 months ago by Dangerman
There is new evidence that the surge in Iraq is working, at least for now, but we are not finding any news of this in the national print media or on television networks. ( Go Figure )
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Iraq: 9 U.S. soldiers killed by car bomb Posted: 1 year ago by AutumnLotus
In one of the deadliest attacks on American ground forces since the Iraq war started more than four years ago, a suicide car bomber struck a patrol base northeast of Baghdad and killed nine U.S. soldiers and wounded 20.
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