USMC Cpl. Richard S. Weinmaster Earns Navy Cross for Valor Under Fire

A real hero!!! Too bad Americans only hear about pop stars and athletes!!!

August 24, 2009

Marine Corps News|by Pfc. Michael T. Gams

MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. - Famous French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte once said, "Valor is a gift. Those having it never know for sure whether they have it till the test comes."

In a ceremony at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gray Field Thursday, a Marine who was tested in the heat of battle received the highest award for valor given by the Department of the Navy, the Navy Cross Medal, and was meritoriously promoted to the rank of corporal.

Cpl. Richard S. Weinmaster, a Squad Automatic Weapon gunner with 3rd Platoon, Company E, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, received the award for his actions as a private first class in Afghanistan's Helmand Province on July 8, 2008 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

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Military Picture of the Day USMC VMFA 312

Flight deck personnel give a thumbs-up as an F/A 18 from the Checkerboards of Marine Strike Fighter Squadron (VMFA) 312 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua A. Moore/Released)

Former President Bush Visits Namesake Aircraft Carrier

From USS George H.W. Bush Public Affairs USS GEORGE H.W. BUSH, At Sea (NNS) --

The USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) namesake -- former President George H.W. Bush -- and the ship's sponsor visited the Navy's newest aircraft carrier May 26-27 to observe flight operations during the ship's underway period in the Atlantic Ocean.

"It is the greatest honor of my life to be the [ship's] sponsor, so thank you for letting me have that opportunity," said Doro Bush Koch, the former president's daughter and ship's sponsor.

"This is the greatest ship in our Navy and I am proud to be associated with it."

This was the first time President Bush has embarked the ship that bears his name while underway. The carrier is completing flight deck certification off the coast of Virginia which included the first aircraft to be catapulted from the ship's flight deck and the first arrested landing aboard.

"It is a great thrill for Doro and me to be out here on this beautiful day at sea. I'm so impressed, not just with the machinery or with the pilots, but with the men and women of this crew," said President Bush or "41" as the crew affectionately refers to the 41st president of the United States.

"It's just wonderful seeing the spirit on this ship. We are grateful for your service to our great country."

In addition to observing catapult launches and arrested landings on the flight deck, the former president - a decorated World War II naval aviator - and his daughter met with the Sailors on board.

"I was so happy I got to shake his hand, I've always wanted to do that," said Seaman Derrick Chaves. "It makes me feel special because no other ships get to have their namesake on board. It brought my morale up."

The aircraft carrier was commissioned Jan. 10.

Military Picture of the Day USMC Gunner

RAMP SEATING
A U.S. Marine sits on the end of a CH-53E helicopter ramp during a training exercise near Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, May 2, 2009. The helicopter provided transportation for a joint tactical team to recover simulated isolated personnel in a austere environment. The Marine is assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph L. Swafford Jr

Rest In Peace Shipmate.. Tyler Trahan USN

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Tyler J. Trahan, 22, from East Freetown, Mass., died April 30 during combat operations in Fallujah, Iraq. Trahan was assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit 12 based in Norfolk, Va., and was deployed as part of a Navy SEAL team. (U.S. Navy photo)

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Obama, the Puppet President

Awesome article by John L. Perry on Newsmax.com. Perry tells it like it is!!!

Monday, April 27, 2009 10:49 AM By: John L. Perry
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After his first 100 days in office, an ominous issue haunts Barack Obama: Is he in charge of his own presidency?
If not, who is?
In his campaign, Obama made a raft of promises of what he’d do if elected that he has not kept. Prominently included were making government more transparent, changing to more-bipartisan governance, vetoing earmark pork spending, and winning cooperation from allies through multilateral diplomacy.
Not only has he failed to keep those promises, he has also worked assiduously to violate them — all to the applause of his leftist political base.

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Enough Said!!

Military Picture of the Day US Navy CH-53E Super Stallion In Flight Refueling

A Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 approaches an Air Force C-130P aircraft from the 81st Rescue Squadron during a helicopter air refueling mission. 13,800 pounds of fuel was delivered to the helicopter during the 45-minute mission. Both aircraft are assigned to the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Jesse B. Awalt/Released)

King Obama wants to go after Bush officials

The king and his court now are open to going the Bush officials on the waterboarding of terrorist.

But, they will not tell you that the info obtained helped stop another terrorist attack on the US!! I guess we will just stand by and see how the king reacts when he has to handle a real crisis. I hope the teleproprompter is charged up..

(CNSNews.com) - The Central Intelligence Agency told CNSNews.com today that it stands by the assertion made in a May 30, 2005 Justice Department memo that the use of “enhanced techniques” of interrogation on al Qaeda leader Khalid Sheik Mohammed (KSM) -- including the use of waterboarding -- caused KSM to reveal information that allowed the U.S. government to thwart a planned attack on Los Angeles.

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Military Picture of the Day USAF Capt. Robert Wilson Iraq

BALAD EXERCISE
U.S. Air Force Capt. Robert Wilson scans the area for threats during a proficiency exercise on Joint Base Balad, Iraq, April 10, 2009. Wilson is a combat rescue officer assigned to the 64th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. James L. Harper Jr.

Enough Said!!

Military Picture of the Day USMC Cpl. Garrett Coxwell Afghanistan

MARINE MANEUVER
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Garrett Coxwell breaches a door to set up an overwatch position during a local security patrol in Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 9, 2009. Coxwell is assigned to Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment. The Marines are conducting security patrols to prevent enemy freedom of movement. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Pete Thibodeau

Yes, Looks Like I Am A Terrorist!!!

Yes, looks like I am a potential terrorist according to King Obama administration!!! Take the quiz yourself and join the ranks!!

QUIZ

Proof the Democrats knew what was coming!!!

Yes, Bush warned the Dems. So did McCain. King Obama did nothing because he was still trying to find his office back then!!!!!!!!!!

Military Picture of the Day US Army Iraq

FRONT ROW As seen through a night-viewing device, U.S. Army soldiers depart Forward Operating Base Falcon, Iraq, aboard a CH-47 Chinook helicopter, April 12, 2009. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Owen