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| American Heroes; Recent Heroes in the War on Terror | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Jan 22 2007, 04:00 AM (290 Views) | |
| Culture Warrior | Jan 22 2007, 04:00 AM Post #1 |
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This will be our spot to recognize our recent American Military Heroes from the War on Terror. Please add more as you find them. American Heroes Marine Corps Sergeant Willie L. Copeland III: Sgt. Copeland and his team were part of a 15-vehicle convoy traveling through the Al Anbar Province in Iraq on April 7, 2004, when a group of about 50 insurgents ambushed them. As the enemy fighters fired rocket-propelled grenades at the convoy, Copeland led five Marines through a deep, muddy canal toward the insurgents. Copeland directed his five-man team closer, and succeeded in killing 10 insurgents and pushing back many more. During the fight, his platoon commander was severely injured. Copeland responded by instructing the other Marines to remain in covered positions to avoid getting hit while he shielded the wounded officer and applied first aid. For his actions, Copeland received the Navy Cross on April 21, 2005. Army Sergeant Major William J. Doherty: In April of 2005, then 1st Sgt. Doherty was part of an operation to detain a high profile member of an Iraqi insurgent group who was speaking in a public venue. When the suspect began to threaten Iraqi police and others with an active grenade, Sgt. Doherty directed coalition personnel to safety while placing himself between them and the enemy. He was wounded by the suspect’s grenade when it later exploded. Sgt. Doherty killed the insurgent who was reaching for a second grenade, and continued to command the operation until he was medically evacuated. Sgt. Doherty was given the option to return home after his injuries, but chose to stay with his unit and recover in Iraq. He had participated in Operation Desert Storm in 1991, and in two deployments during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He has three Bronze Stars, two with Valor. Marine Corps Reserve Cpl. Todd J. Corbin: Then-Lance Cpl. Corbin and the rest of his quick-reaction force responded to a call on May 7, 2005, to help block an insurgents’ retreat in Haditha, Iraq. As the group searched the area, a vehicle laden with IEDs sped toward the convoy and blew up between two of the Humvees. Another blast followed as enemy fighters began firing upon the group. Three of the four vehicles were severely damaged, and 11 of 16 Marines were injured or killed. Corbin instantly took control of the situation and repositioned his vehicle to block the fire from hitting the wounded. He radioed in the situation, and began directing a counter-attack. Corbin then ran back and forth several times through the line of fire recovering dead or wounded personnel and loading them into his Humvee, as he also shot at the enemy. Once he had everyone loaded, he drove his damaged truck through the kill zone to deliver the casualties to the battle aid station. For his leadership and actions, Corbin was awarded the Navy Cross on April 12, 2006. Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Joseph P. Buhain: Staff Sgt. Buhain, a respiratory therapist, was activated as a medic and served in two combat zones from May 2004 to July 2005. Buhain was first sent to Baghdad, where he treated both Coalition soldiers and insurgents. He was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for treating more than 1,500 injuries. Buhain was then sent to Afghanistan in September to be the medical noncommissioned officer in charge of the Kandahar Provincial Reconstruction Team. During his time there, Buhain was instrumental in helping to build a respiratory school for Afghan medical students and an intensive care unit in a hospital in Kandahar. He also trained more than 350 Afghan and Pakistani medical students in CPR, life support functions and respiratory care management. Buhain took part in more than 150 missions, several of which were high risk. During one mission, he was injured in an IED attack. For his efforts in both countries, Buhain was awarded the Bronze Star Medal on March 10, 2005. Army Col. James H. Coffman Jr.: Col. Coffman was a senior advisor to Iraqi Special Police commandos on Nov. 14, 2004, when he joined a commando quick reaction force (QRF) that was sent to help a platoon under attack in a Mosul, Iraq, police station. The terrorists hit the QRF with heavy fire upon arrival, killing or seriously injuring all but one of the commando officers. Coffman rallied the remaining forces to continue the fight, and radioed for more help. When a round shattered his shooting hand and damaged his rifle, Coffman bandaged up his hand and continued fighting with rifles he collected from the casualties piling up around him. Coffman and his team defended the station for four hours before help arrived. Coffman led the relief forces to his position and continued to fight, refusing medical evacuation until the battle was over. Once the threat was eliminated, 25 terrorists were killed and dozens were injured. For his actions and leadership, Coffman received the Distinguished Service Cross on Aug. 24, 2005. Army Special Forces Master Sgt. Anthony S. Pryor: Master Sgt. Pryor and his team were on a combat mission in Afghanistan on Jan. 23, 2002, searching for suspected terrorists. As Pryor and his team began moving through the area, enemy fighters began firing upon the group. The team got separated, leaving Pryor and another soldier clearing room by room. The other soldier was distracted by an enemy fighter and stayed outside to return fire. Pryor continued forward and as an enemy fighter came charging out of a room, Pryor assisted in killing him. He pushed ahead and found himself alone with three insurgents. As he was engaged with the two who had guns, an insurgent crept up behind Pryor and began attacking, breaking a clavicle and dislocating his shoulder. Pryor wrestled with the assailants, engaging in a hand-to-hand struggle and eventually eliminating him. The two gunmen Pryor had shot revived during the fight, and attempted to kill him, but Pryor quickly began shooting at them again, this time killing them. He then rejoined the fight outside the building. When the battle ended, 21 enemy fighters had been killed. For his actions, Pryor received the Silver Star on June 12, 2003. |
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| Culture Warrior | Jan 22 2007, 04:18 AM Post #2 |
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Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael A. Monsoor![]() CORONADO — 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, fellow members of the elite force said. Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael A. Monsoor had been near the only door to the rooftop structure Sept. 29 when the grenade hit him in the chest and bounced to the floor, said four SEALs who spoke to The Associated Press this week on condition of anonymity because their work requires their identities to remain secret. "He never took his eye off the grenade, his only movement was down toward it," said a 28-year-old lieutenant who sustained shrapnel wounds to both legs that day. "He undoubtedly saved mine and the other SEALs' lives, and we owe him." |
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| Culture Warrior | Jan 22 2007, 04:27 AM Post #3 |
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Marine Cpl. Jason Dunham![]()
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| Culture Warrior | Jan 22 2007, 04:30 AM Post #4 |
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Sergeant First Class Paul Ray Smith![]()
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| Culture Warrior | Jan 30 2007, 12:56 AM Post #5 |
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Several More: Chief Warrant Officer David R. Dunfee
Army Master Sgt. Donald Hollenbaugh
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| Culture Warrior | Mar 5 2007, 10:50 AM Post #6 |
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Where are the Faces of the Living Heroes? By Peter Brookes | March 5, 2007
I thought it important to note that we here in NE Wisconsin will be honored with getting to meet MANY of America's Living Heroes later this year. Keep ya posted more on this later! Green Bay to host 2007 Medal of Honor Conference |
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