|
Posted on 04/28/2013 4:59:57 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
|
Maxine has is exactly right!!
Good evening, Sand...((HUGS))...any exciting projects going on? Building anything?
Your weedless garden should enjoy the rain.
Good job, John Man, Grill Master in Training!
No project/building going on yet.
Did research on my son’s Radio Flyer Wagon, from 1982, to find the restoration parts. Gr-Ma says that as soon as we get the garage cleared out, the wagon restoration for Nate is next.
Cool! Thanks, Kathy! :)
First time I've seen plates like that.
RIP
Pfc Barrett L Austin, USA
4th Brigade Special Troops Battalion,
4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division
Good evening, Luv...another hero for sure.
Did you get a nap today?
Cool that you can make contact with other vets.
It really should make you feel good.
We have PH plates, and Retired, but I’ve never seen a military “logo” for a unit.
That is really cool that you are restoring your son's Radio Flyer for Nate.
RIP
CPT Aaron R Blanchard, USA
2nd Aviation Battalion, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade,
10th Mountain Division
RIP
1st Lt Robert J Hess, USA
2nd Aviation Battalion, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade,
10th Mountain Division
My Dad bought it for my son’s birthday and brought it to him when we lived on Fort Knox coming from Detroit. Figured it should go next Nate.
G’day, Janey...((HUGS))...hope you had a great weekend.
It has to be so hard for our troops to try to do their jobs with all the restrictions the “know nothings” have put on them; to know that their C in C really cares little for then and the jobs they do.
God Bless and watch over them all.
Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.
Clinton Lovar "Clint" Romesha (born August 1981) is a former United States Army staff sergeant. He received the Medal of Honor for actions during the 
air support that killed an estimated 30 Taliban and then took out several more Taliban positions himself. He provided suppressive fire to allow three other wounded American soldiers to reach an aid station and then recovered several American casualties while still under fire. Romesha's efforts allowed the troop to regroup and fight off a force superior in numbers. The fight lasted 12 hours, and eight American soldiers were killed. Nine soldiers were decorated with Silver Star Medals for the fight, which was one of the costliest for ISAF forces during the war. Several days later, the ISAF forces withdrew from the post.
duty while serving as a Section Leader with Bravo Troop, 3d Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, during combat operations against an armed enemy at Combat Outpost Keating, Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan on October 3, 2009. On that morning, Staff Sergeant Romesha and his comrades awakened to an attack by an estimated 300 enemy fighters occupying the high ground on all four sides of the complex, employing concentrated fire from recoilless rifles, rocket propelled grenades, anti-aircraft machine guns, mortars and small arms fire. Staff Sergeant Romesha moved uncovered under intense enemy fire to conduct a reconnaissance of the battlefield and seek reinforcements from the barracks before returning to action with the support of an assistant gunner. Staff Sergeant Romesha took out an enemy machine gun team and, while engaging a second, the generator he was using for cover was struck by a rocket-propelled grenade, inflicting him with shrapnel wounds. Undeterred by his injuries, Staff Sergeant Romesha continued to fight and upon the arrival of another soldier to aid him and the assistant gunner, he again rushed through the exposed avenue to assemble additional soldiers. Staff Sergeant Romesha then mobilized a five-man team and returned to the fight equipped with a sniper rifle. With complete disregard for his own safety, Staff Sergeant Romesha continually exposed himself to heavy enemy fire, as he moved confidently about the battlefield engaging and destroying multiple enemy targets, including three Taliban fighters who had breached the combat outpost’s perimeter. While orchestrating a successful plan to secure and reinforce key points of the battlefield, Staff Sergeant Romesha maintained radio communication with the tactical operations center. As 
the enemy forces attacked with even greater ferocity, unleashing a barrage of rocket-propelled grenades and recoilless rifle rounds, Staff Sergeant Romesha identified the point of attack and directed air support to destroy over 30 enemy fighters. After receiving reports that seriously injured Soldiers were at a distant battle position, Staff Sergeant Romesha and his team provided covering fire to allow the injured Soldiers to safely reach the aid station. Upon receipt of orders to proceed to the next objective, his team pushed forward 100 meters under overwhelming enemy fire to recover and prevent the enemy fighters from taking the bodies of their fallen comrades. Staff Sergeant Romesha’s heroic actions throughout the day-long battle were critical in suppressing an enemy that had far greater numbers. His extraordinary efforts gave Bravo Troop the opportunity to regroup, reorganize and prepare for the counterattack that allowed the Troop to account for its personnel and secure Combat Outpost Keating. Staff Sergeant Romesha’s discipline and extraordinary heroism above and beyond the call of duty reflect great credit upon himself, Bravo Troop, 3d Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division and the United States Army.