Texas teen in Afghanistan becomes 2nd woman soldier since WWII to earn Silver Star

NCTimes Online [CA] ^ | 9 March, 2008 | FISNIK ABRASHI - Associated Press

[Marine_Uncle]

She is a true American hero. So many fine young people serving with honor and commitment. A reflection there are still many parents who raise their children to a higher standard, then our military polish them off.

[Chgogal]

: )

I dare say you are quite right. But I tell you one thing, there is nothing like a ferocious female protecting her pack. If the Military has the luxury of choosing carefully and well, some women (not all) do very well in combat as exemplified by this wonderful Soldier.

Brityank, thanks for posting! Our Soldiers are quite remarkable.

[Pagey]

This is fantastic, it’s just too bad every news channel on earth will surely keep this from their newscasts.

[a_dem_no_more]

Careful on the Red state/Blue state thing. Google LCpl. Jason Dunham, a CMOH winner from NY. Anyway from one Army Medic to another, outstanding work Spc. Brown. Soldier Medic!!

[dennisw]

May God protect this heroic woman and protect her brothers in arms

[expatguy]

The Pride of Texas!

Her family must be overwhelmed.

An American Expat in Southeast Asia

[wastedyears]

Yeah, just as long as the gun isn’t pointed towards me.

[wastedyears]

That’s because he is a real sissy.

[wastedyears]

Looks like it to me.

=(

[Eric in the Ozarks]

I pray it never happens.

[massgopguy]

My daughter just turned 17. That thud you just heard is me hitting the floor.

[windcliff]

ping

[mtntop3]

Great job, but she keeps saying “we” and “they” which implies that other soldiers performed just as well and should be up for a medal, also.

The very best people, both military and civilian, are almost always found to have four words distinctly missing from their remarks: "I", "Me", "My", and "Mine."

[The_Republican]

Her Grandma was on Fox this Morning - travelled all the way to NY from Texas, and they were interviewing her live. Such down to Earth folks!

[XR7]

Well done.
She's a real hero.
But, she just as easily could've been killed.
For centuries, men have gone to war to protect their women and children.
Now, the nation sends its daughters into combat.
Shame on us.

“The presence of women in combat forces degrades humanity,
putting women in the line of fire while sending all the wrong
messages about family, gender, and moral honor.”

-- Albert Mohler, Jr.

Issues: Women in the Military

[onedoug]

Tomboy bump.

Good for her. Better for us!

[prairiebreeze]

What a wonderful story! Makes me soooo proud.

[Blood of Tyrants]

True. Ever notice how OFTEN politicians use them?