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17. Mar 2010, 11:50 | Beitrag
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Herr der Dunkelheit Beiträge: 37.309 Gruppe: Admin.WHQ Mitglied seit: 21.04.2002 |
weil der alte langsam etwas zu gross wird, gibts einen neuen Thread
hier der Link zum letzten infanteristen (der Übersicht halber) und auch die üblichen Hinweise der Moderatorenschaft: -Kein Spam, Forenregeln beachten -Übergrosse Bilder verlinken oder Thumbnails nutzen (maximal erlaubte Bilderbreite sind 1024 Pixel) -Bei sich anbahnenden längeren Diskussionen bitte auf einen eigenen Thread ausweichen. Wir verschieben gerne die entsprechenden Beiträge -eine kurze Beschreibung zu den Bildern erhöht die Qualität eines Postings ungemein -Bilder bitte nur als Link mitquoten, wenn der Ursprungspost quasi direkt darüber ist. und jetzt viel Spass. euer goschi (admin) -------------------- Wer zum Denken nachdenkseiten braucht, denkt auch, dass ihm ihm die Tankkarte das tanken abnimmt.
Qui tacet, consentire videtur Dass die Russen viele Verluste haben aufgrund ihrer offensiven Vorgehensweise, die sie sich bei Zapp Brannigan abgeschaut haben, ist davon unbenommen. |
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29. Mar 2010, 22:04 | Beitrag
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Oberstleutnant Beiträge: 15.459 Gruppe: VIP Mitglied seit: 13.01.2005 |
Ist zwar schon ein paar Tage her, dass der gute Mann verstorben ist, aber nichtsdestotrotz eine beeindruckende Karriere:
ZITAT Robert Lewis Howard (July 11, 1939 – December 23, 2009) was a highly decorated United States Army soldier and Medal of Honor recipient of the Vietnam War. He was wounded 14 times over 54 months of combat, was awarded 8 Purple Hearts, the Medal Of Honor, the Distinguished Service Cross, 1 Silver Star, 4 Bronze Stars, and was nominated for the Medal of Honor three separate times. He was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetary on February 22, 2010. Biography: Colonel Bob Howard is a native of Alabama, with his home record San Antonio, Texas. He entered military service on July 20, 1956 and was medically retired on September 30, 1992. He received a direct appointment from Master Sergeant to First Lieutenant in December 1969. His thirty six years of military service included over 33 years on airborne status. He participated in two movies concerning airborne and special operations missions, both featuring John Wayne. He made a parachute jump on the filming of The Longest Day and as an Airborne Instructor in The Green Berets. Military assignments include duty with the 82d and 101st Airborne Divisions; 2d Ranger Battalion; 3d, 5th, and 6th, Special Forces Group; 5th Infantry Division; 7th Corps, XVIII Airborne Corps. He served in the Eighth United States Army and Combined Forces Command. Service in Vietnam included serving with 1/327th Airborne Infantry, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, 5th Special Forces Group, and MACV SOG. Colonel Howard commanded a Reconnaissance Company, MACV SOG in Vietnam, a separate Ranger Company at Fort Benning, Georgia, two Ranger Companies while assigned to the 2d Ranger Battalion. He was the Post Commander of Kelly Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany, Executive Officer of the 2d Ranger Battalion, and the Mountain Ranger Camp. Military Instructor duties include Airborne, Ranger, and Pathfinder at the Infantry School, Tactics at the Command and General Staff College, Special Operations and Special Forces at the Special Warfare Center. Staff assignments have included duty with AC of S, G3, XVIII, Airborne Corps, C3, J3, G3, Combined Forces Command/Eighth United States Army, Korea. Military training includes the Basic and Advanced Infantry Courses at the Infantry School; Special Forces Enlisted and Officer Courses at the Special Warfare Center and School; Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, and the National War College in Washington, D.C. Colonel Howard was a distinguished honor graduate of the Ranger Course, Pathfinder Course, and Parachute Rigger School. Received the Outstanding Infantryman's Trophy as Outstanding Infantry Officer of Class 1979-1980 at the Command and General Staff College. He graduated from the National War College, Class 1987-1988. His military service also contributed to exceptional civilian recognition for service to his nation. He received the Outstanding Youngman of America award 1970; nominated as one of ten Outstanding Youngmen in America in 1971 and 1972; inducted into Military Hall of Fame, Hoover Institute, Stanford University in 1980, inducted into Military Hall of Fame, Veterans of Foreign Wars, State of Alabama in 1973; Promoted to Colonel for Life, Alabama State Militia, State of Alabama, Governor George Wallace, 1976. AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: Congressional Medal of Honor Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star Bronze Star for Valor, 3d Oak Leaf Cluster Purple Heart, 8th Award, 7th Oak Leaf Cluster Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit, 3d Oak Leaf Cluster Bronze Star for Meritorious Achievement Air Medal for Valor, 2d Oak Leaf Cluster Army Commendation Medal for Valor, 3d Oak Leaf Cluster Air Medal for Aerial Flights Army Meritorious Service Medal, 2d Oak Leaf Cluster Army Commendation Medal for Meritorious Achievement, 2d Oak Leaf Cluster Joint Service Commendation Medal Joint Service Achievement Medal Army Achievement Medal Good Conduct Medal 4th Award National Defense Service Medal Armed Forces Reserve Medal PNCO Ribbon W/2 device Army Overseas Ribbon Army Service Ribbon Expeditionary Medal, 2d Oak Leaf Cluster Vietnam Service Medal Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 device Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Gold Star Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Bronze Star Vietnam Honor Medal 2d Award Vietnamese Wound Medal Vietnamese Civil Action Medal 2d Award Army Presidential Unit Citation, 1st Oak Leaf Cluster Navy Valorous Unit Citation Army Meritorious Unit Citation Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm, 1st Oak Leaf Cluster Republic of Korea Samil Medal Combat Infantryman's Badge Aircraft Crewman's Badge Master Parachute Badge Pathfinder Badge Air Assault Badge Expert Infantryman's Badge Vietnamese Ranger Badge Army Ranger Tab Special Forces Qualification Tab Thai Master Parachute Wings Vietnamese Master Parachute Badge French Parachutist Badge Korean Master Parachute Badge Thai Balloonist Badge -------------------- "avenidas/avenidas y flores/flores/flores y mujeres/avenidas/avenidas y mujeres/avenidas y flores y mujeres y/un admirador" - Eugen Gomringer
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