Tag: medal
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Animal Themed Military Decorations And Medals
These are awesome: Check out the rest of them on Danielle Pedersen’s Etsy page – HERE Although I don’t feel like I’ve done anything worthy of a “Badger of Honor” or “Purple Shark”, for some reason I want them. Would I be guilty of stolen animal valor? Although they are “cute”, $48.00 is too steep…
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The Story Of Medal Of Honor Recipient Sal Giunta
Incredible story, I can’t even imagine how scary that would have been… What a humble guy Sal Giunta is. Couldn’t ask for a nicer guy to receive the honor, I’m not surprised at his reaction to receiving the medal considering the friends he lost. I can hardly wait to see the movie Restrepo … It comes out on November…
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Toy Soldier Hat Boy David Morales Awarded Medal
Retired Lt. Gen. Reginald Centracchio, the former head of the Rhode Island National Guard, gave 8-year-old David Morales a medal called a challenge coin during an appearance on WPRO-AM’s John DePetro show. Centracchio said the second-grader should be thanked for recognizing veterans and soldiers. “You did nothing wrong, and you did an outstanding job,” he…
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Military Proposes Medal For Troops Showing Restraint
U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan could someday be awarded medals for restraint that prevents civilian casualties in combat. Full Story – HERE Congratulations, you get a medal for not killing innocent people! Seems like unless your unit caused a total massacre, it would be pretty hard not to give this medal to everyone. If…