Small business owner. Coach, 13-15 year old Babe Ruth / Junior League. Instructor Ascension Tiger Cages
@AscCages
. I try to thank a Veteran a day!🇺🇸⚾️🇺🇸
Honoring US Army Major Marie Rossi, the first woman pilot in American history to fly into combat and was killed on March 1, 1991, during the Gulf War. Please help me honor her so that she is not forgotten.
@44MagnumBlue1
My dad. 2 tours in Vietnam (my mom was there too as a nurse) 4 silver stars, 4 Purple Hearts, 62 Air Medals. Flew UH-1, OH-13, OH-6, OH-58, CH-54. Shot down 9 times and lived to talk about it.
U.S. Marine Corps Private First Class Walter Boyd Jr. was declared missing in action on May 15, 1975 off the coast of Cambodia during the S.S. Mayaguez rescue. Walter was 19 years old & from Norfolk, Virginia. His remains were recovered in 1995 & identified in 2000. Hero.🇺🇸
RESPECT!
In 2017, retired Marine staff sergeant Jose Sanchez, who lost part of his left leg in Afghanistan, ran the entire Boston Marathon carrying an American flag!
Thank you for your service
This is America I love 🇺🇸
U.S. Marine Corps Private First Class Oscar Palmer Austin selflessly sacrificed his life saving a Marine brother on February 23, 1969 in Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam. For his extraordinary heroism & bravery that day, Oscar was awarded the Medal of Honor. He was 21 years old.
U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant John Wesley Barbee passed away on August 6, 1968 from wounds sustained earlier that day in Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam. John was 24 years old & from Nashville, Tennessee. G Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines. Remember John today. American Hero.🇺🇸
United States Marine Corps Corporal William Prescott Arthur was killed in action on June 19, 1970 in Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam. William was 19 years old and from Fitzgerald, Georgia. F Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines. Remember “Billy” today. He is an American Hero🇺🇸🎖
U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Thomas Soliz selflessly sacrificed his life in the service of our country on September 6, 1967 in Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam. For his extraordinary heroism and bravery that day, Thomas was awarded the Navy Cross. He was 19 years old. Hero.🇺🇸
My FIL was 2nd crew of the USS West Virginia and told me stories about a WeeVee Legend, Sailor Doris Miller. Miller was recognized as one of the "first U.S. heroes of World War II". During the attack on Pearl, Miller manned a .50 Cal and was credited with downing two aircraft
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Charles Briscoe was killed in action on January 3, 1968 in Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam. Charles was 19 years old and from Cleveland, Ohio. CAP Sierra-1, CACO 2-1, 2nd CAG, III MAF. Remember Charles today. Semper Fi. He is an American Hero.🇺🇸
Please help me honor Silver Star medal recipient SrA Mark Forester, USAF Combat Controller, who was killed in action on Sep. 29, 2010 in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan while attached to a joint Green Beret & Afghani task force. Rest easy Hero 🇺🇸
Carlos Hathcock was born on this day in 1942. His obituary reads: "In two tours in the 1960s, he wandered through the big bad bush in the Republic of South Vietnam…with a rifle made by Winchester, a heart made by God, and a discipline made by the Marine Corps.”
United States Army Sergeant John Noble Holcomb selflessly sacrificed his life in the service of our country on December 3, 1968 in Phuoc Long Province, South Vietnam. For his extraordinary heroism and bravery that day, John was awarded the Medal of Honor. He was 22 years old.🇺🇸
In 2007, US Navy SEAL Mike Day was shot 27 times by al-Qaeda militants in his legs, arms, abdomen, buttocks, scrotum, and then knocked out by a grenade. Not only did he survive, he managed to shoot dead all 4 of the militants and walk away unaided after he regained consciousness.
United States Marine Corps Lance Corporal Fred Buffington was killed in action on June 30, 1968 in Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam. Fred was 20 years old and from Smyrna, Georgia. I Company, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines. Remember Fred today. He is an American Hero.🇺🇸
Please help me honor SSG Jorge M. Oliveira, 33, of Newark, N.J., died on October 19, 2011 in Yahya Khel, Paktika province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device.
U.S. Marine Corps Private First Class Dennis John Mannion was killed in action on May 5, 1967 in Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam. Dennis was 19 years old and from Lawrence, Massachusetts. D Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines. Remember Dennis today. Semper Fi. American Hero.🇺🇸
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal David Lawrence Cowart selflessly sacrificed his life in the service of our country on September 25, 1967 in Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam. For his extraordinary heroism & bravery that day, David was awarded the Silver Star. He was 20 years old
U.S. Army Master Sergeant Norman Payne was declared missing in action on December 19, 1968 after a mission in Laos. Norman was a 29 year old Special Forces soldier from Cleveland, Ohio. MACV-SOG. His remains were recovered in 2004 & identified in 2006. Remember Norman today. Hero
United States Marine Corps Private First Class Weldon Dale Moss was killed in action on April 2, 1966 in Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam. Weldon was 22 years old and from Ethete, Wyoming. B Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines. Remember Weldon today. Semper Fi. American Hero.🇺🇸
U.S. Marine Corps Second Lieutenant David William Skibbe was killed in action on March 2, 1970 in Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam. For his extraordinary heroism & bravery that day, David was awarded the Navy Cross. He was 23 years old. Sadly, his remains were never recovered.🇺🇸
United States Marine Corps Corporal Nicholas Paul Rapavi was killed in action on November 24, 2006 in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Nicholas was 22 years old and from Springfield, Virginia. 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines. Remember Nicholas. Semper Fi. American Hero.🇺🇸
This is not Baseball, but I wanted to recognize my brother, Howard Dixon, on what would have been his 90th birthday. He was the 1950 Golden Gloves lightweight champion, 126 pounds, champion in Kansas tournament. The 118 pound champion was our neighbor, Eddie Dwight Jr.
U.S, Marine Corps Private First Class Kevin Lee Ferguson was killed in action on October 16, 1967 in Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam. Kevin was 18 years old and from Bridgeton, New Jersey. L Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines. Remember Kevin today. He is an American Hero.🇺🇸
United States Army Corporal Leroy Nelson was killed in action on April 9, 1970 in Thua Thien Province, South Vietnam. Leroy was 20 years old and from Theodore, Alabama. B Company, 501st Infantry, 101st Airborne Division. Remember Leroy today. “Screaming Eagle.” American Hero.🇺🇸
U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Robert Lee Vaden passed away on April 14, 1966 from wounds sustained the previous day in Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam. Robert was 21 years old and from Denver, Colorado. I Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines. Remember Robert today. Semper Fi.🇺🇸
Today we remember Sgt. 1st Class Daniel A. Romero killed in action on this day in 2002. SFC Romero was assigned to Bravo Company, 5th Battalion,
@19th_SFG
. De Oppresso Liber!
U.S. Army Second Lieutenant Robert Ronald Leisy selflessly sacrificed his life for his fellow soldiers on December 2, 1969 in Phuoc Long Province, South Vietnam. For his extraordinary heroism & bravery that day, Robert was awarded the Medal of Honor. He was 24 years old. Hero.🇺🇸
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal John Burdette Appleton was killed in action on April 30, 1967 in Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam. John was 20 years old and from Louisville, Kentucky. K Company, 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines. Remember John today. Semper Fi. American Hero.🇺🇸
United States Marine Corps Corporal Ira Henry “Butch” Hullihen was killed in action on December 31, 1967 in Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam. Ira was 20 years old and from Baltimore, Maryland. I Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines. Remember Ira today. He is an American Hero.🇺🇸
U.S. Marine Corps Private First Class Armand Rene Thouvenell selflessly sacrificed his life for his Marine brothers on May 29, 1967 in Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam. For his extraordinary heroism and bravery that day, Armand was awarded the Navy Cross. He was 24 years old.🇺🇸
Sgt. Michael Michael Moran survived 2 tours in Iraq as a Marine but was shot and killed yesterday during a traffic stop in Cortez CO. His life mattered.
#BlueLivesMatter
U.S. Navy Petty Officer Third Class Robert Wayne Wood was killed in action on July 21, 1967 in Thua Thien Province, South Vietnam. Robert was a 20 year old Navy Corpsman from Smyrna, Georgia. H&S Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines. Remember “Doc” today. He is an American Hero.🇺🇸
United States Army Corporal Steven Lee Fawbush was killed in action on July 24, 1970 in Hau Nghia Province, South Vietnam. Steven was 19 years old and from Louisville, Kentucky. 25th Infantry Division, 27th Infantry, D Company. Remember Steven today. “Wolfhound.” American Hero.🇺🇸
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Jake Martinez was killed on December 4, 1969 when a fellow Marine’s M16 accidentally discharged in Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam. Jake was 21 years old & from Lytle, Texas. A Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines. Remember Jake today. Semper Fi.
U.S. Army First Lieutenant Philip Morey Overbeck was killed in action on June 10, 1970 in Binh Dinh Province, South Vietnam. Philip was 22 years old and from Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. B Company, 503rd Infantry, 173rd Airborne Brigade. Remember Philip today. Leader. “Sky Soldier”🇺🇸
U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Trevor Jerimiah Johnson was killed in an IED explosion on January 27, 2009 Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Trevor was 23 years old and from Forsyth, Montana. 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division. Remember Trevor today. American Hero.🇺🇸
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Joel Leslie Cook was killed in action on December 23, 1969 in Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam. Joel was 20 years old and from Belding, Michigan. C Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines. Remember Joel today. Semper Fi. He is an American Hero.🇺🇸
United States Marine Corps Corporal John Michael Reid selflessly sacrificed his life saving his Marine brothers on May 10, 1967 in Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam. For his extraordinary heroism and bravery that day, John was awarded the Navy Cross. He was 20 years old. Hero.🇺🇸
United States Army Sergeant Thomas Alphonse Woolridge was killed in action on July 17, 1968 in Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam. Thomas was 20 years old and from Tucson, Arizona. 196th Light Infantry Brigade, 82nd Artillery, B Battery. Remember Thomas today. American Hero.🇺🇸
Private First Class Samuel L. Felton Jr. was awarded the Navy Cross for his extraordinary heroism and bravery on June 11, 1969 in South Vietnam. He was 19 years old at the time. Sadly, he passed away on May 23, 2020 at the age of 70. Samuel served 3 tours in Vietnam. RIP, Hero.🇺🇸
U.S. Army Corporal Franklin O’Neil “Frankie” Leggett was killed in action on April 4, 1968 in Bien Hoa, South Vietnam. Franklin was 18 years old and from Fayetteville, North Carolina. C Company, 506th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division. Remember “Frankie” today. American Hero.🇺🇸
United States Marine Corps Corporal Marvin “Smitty” Smith was killed in action on December 17, 1967 in Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam. Marvin was 21 years old and from Suffolk, Virginia. C Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines. Remember Marvin today. Semper Fi. American Hero.🇺🇸
U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Harry Thomas Bowman II selflessly sacrificed his life in the service of our country on May 9, 1968 in Thua Thien Province, South Vietnam. For his extraordinary heroism & bravery that day, Harry was awarded the Silver Star. “Doc” was 22. Hero.
Remembering Sergeant Lee Houltram, Special Boat Service Royal Marines, died following an explosion whilst on foot patrol near Gereshk, Helmand Province, Afghanistan on the 29th August 2009 aged 33. Lee was from Cowe, Stirlingshire.
#Afghanistan
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United States Marine Corps Corporal Gerald Carl Mullin was killed in action on November 6, 1968 in Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam. Gerald was 22 years old and from Mount Clemens, Michigan. M Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines. Remember Gerald today. He is an American Hero.🇺🇸
U.S. Army Specialist Four Roger Lee Venters was killed in action on December 5, 1969 in Dinh Tuong Province, South Vietnam. Roger was 22 years old and from Chula Vista, California. D Company, 39th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division. Remember Roger today. He is an American Hero.🇺🇸
U.S. Army Private First Class Milford Jones was killed in action on November 13, 1967 in Kontum Province, South Vietnam. Milford was 21 years old and from St. Petersburg, Florida. HHC, 1st Bn, 503rd Infantry, 173rd Airborne Brigade. Remember Milford today. Sky Soldier. Hero.🇺🇸
United States Marine Corps Private First Class Terry Agusta Jones was killed in action on December 30, 1967 in Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam. Terry was 20 years old and from Detroit, Michigan. B Company, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion. Remember Terry today. Warrior. Hero.🇺🇸
United States Navy Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Adam Lee Brown was killed in action on March 17, 2010 in Afghanistan. For his extraordinary heroism and bravery that day, Adam was awarded the Silver Star. He was 36 years old. Remember Adam. He is an American Hero🇺🇸
U.S. Army Warrant Officer Carl Nacca Jr. was killed in action on February 20, 1971 in Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam. Carl was a 21 year old helicopter pilot from Bakersfield, California. D Troop, 3rd Squadron, 5th Cavalry, 5th Infantry Division. Remember Carl. American Hero🇺🇸
U.S. Navy Hospitalman Richard Allen Nelson was killed in action on November 14, 1967 in Kien Giang Province, South Vietnam. Richard was a 19 year old Navy Corpsman from Lincoln Park, Michigan. Advisory Team 54, USMC ADV Unit. Remember “Doc” today. He is an American Hero.🇺🇸🎖️
United States Marine Corps Lance Corporal Ronnie Ray Landers was killed in action on May 9, 1967 in Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam. Ronnie was 20 years old and from Mundelein, Illinois. F Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines. Remember Ronnie today. Semper Fi. American Hero.🇺🇸
U.S. Marine Corps Private First Class Manuel Herrera selflessly sacrificed his life for his Marine brothers on March 21, 1966 in Quang Ngai Province, South Vietnam. For his extraordinary heroism and bravery that day, Manuel was awarded the Silver Star. He was 22 years old. Hero🇺🇸
U.S. Navy Pharmacist’s Mate First Class John Harlan Willis selflessly sacrificed his life in the service of our country on February 28, 1945 on Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands. For his extraordinary heroism and bravery that day, John was awarded the Medal of Honor. “Doc” was 23. Hero🇺🇸
On June 28, 2005,
@USNavy
Lt. Michael P. Murphy died during Operation Red Wings when he exposed himself to get signal for his sat phone to relay his team's situation. He was awarded the Medal of Honor.
Lt. Murphy is laid to rest at
@NatCemCalverton
, one of 155
@VANatCemeteries
.
U.S. Army Private First Class Michael Joseph O’Toole was killed in action on December 20, 1968 in Hau Nghia Province, South Vietnam. Michael was 20 years old and from St. Louis, Missouri. B Troop, 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 25th Infantry Division. Remember Michael today. Hero.🇺🇸
United States Army Second Lieutenant Carol Ann Elizabeth Drazba was killed in a plane crash on February 18, 1966 in Thua Thien Province, South Vietnam. Carol Ann was a 22 year old nurse from Dunmore, Pennsylvania. Remember her today. American Hero.🇺🇸
Milton Henry Gross was born in 1906 and enlisted in the Navy in 1927. He joined the crew of USS Arizona in 1937. By December 7th he had already risen to the rank of Chief Petty Officer when the Arizona came under attack by Japanese aircraft and was killed.
#FacesOfUSSArizona
U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Darrell Samuel Cole selflessly sacrificed his life in the service of our country on February 19, 1945 on Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands. For his extraordinary heroism & bravery, Darrell was awarded the Medal of Honor. He was 24 years old. Greatest Generation
U.S. Army Specialist Four Jimmie Dale Still was killed on January 1, 1970 when a mine accidentally detonated in Phuoc Long Province, South Vietnam. Jimmie was 20 years old & from Bonaparte, Iowa. C Company, 12th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division. Bronze Star W/Valor. American Hero.🇺🇸
U.S. Army Private First Class Bruce Jun Mori was killed in action on November 30, 1968 in Binh Duong Province, South Vietnam. Bruce was 20 years old & from Los Angeles, California. C Company, 27th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division. Remember Bruce today. He is an American Hero.🇺🇸🎖
Rest In Peace East Baton Rouge Parish SO, Corporal Nick Tullier who died on 5/5/22 after being ambushed & shot in the line of duty six years earlier on 7/17/16. He leaves behind 2 sons. Please retweet to honor him 💙🖤
#BlueLivesMatter
#BackTheBlue
U.S. Marine Corps Private First Class Dan Arthur Bolton Jr. was killed in action on April 30, 1969 in Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam. Dan was 18 years old and from Nashville, Tennessee. K Company, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines. Remember Dan today. He is an American Hero.🇺🇸
U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Charles McMahon Jr. was killed in action on April 29, 1975 in Bien Hoa, South Vietnam. Charles was 21 years old & from Woburn, Massachusetts. He and LCpl Darwin Judge were the last American servicemen to be killed in Vietnam. Remember them today. Heroes
United States Marine Corps Private First Class Laurence Burton Green was killed in action on November 6, 1968 in Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam. Laurence was 20 years old and from Cody, Wyoming. B Company, 7th Engineer Battalion. Remember Laurence today. American Hero.🇺🇸
U.S. Marine Corps Private First Class William Michael Denhoff passed away on May 4, 1966 from wounds sustained 5 days before in Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam. William was 19 years old & from Seattle, Washington. D Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines. Remember William. Hero.🇺🇸
U.S. Army Sergeant John Lanning Wilson Jr. was killed in action on April 15, 1971 in Thua Thien Province, South Vietnam. John was a 19 year old combat medic from Coquille, Oregon. HHC, 502nd Infantry, 101st Airborne Division. Remember “Doc” today. He is an American Hero.🇺🇸🎖
United States Army Specialist Four Green Conley was killed in action on April 13, 1966 in Binh Duong Province, South Vietnam. Green was 19 years old and from Phoenix, Arizona. B Company, 5th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division. Remember Green today. He is an American Hero.🇺🇸
U.S. Army Specialist Four Gordon Douglas Birdsell was killed in action on May 4, 1969 in Dinh Tuong Province, South Vietnam. Gordon was 21 years old and from Fresno, California. A Company, 39th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division. Remember Gordon today. He is an American Hero.🇺🇸🎖
United States Army Specialist Four Glenn Douglas Hine was killed in action on May 2, 1966 in Hau Nghia Province, South Vietnam. Glenn was 19 years old and from Leyden, Massachusetts. HHC, 27th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division. Remember Glenn today. “Wolfhound.” American Hero.🇺🇸🎖
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Conal Joseph Byrne Jr. selflessly sacrificed his life in the service of our country on September 21, 1967 in Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam. For his extraordinary heroism and bravery that day, Conal was awarded the Silver Star. “Doc” was 23.🇺🇸
Never forget Sgt. 1st Class Lance
S. Cornett who was killed in a firefight against enemy forces in Iraq. Cornett was assigned to U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C. His awards include two Bronze Star Medals and the Purple Heart. Rest easy warrior! 🇺🇸
U.S. Army Specialist Four Neil Wade Jones was killed in action on December 31, 1971 in Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam. Neil was 25 years old and from Cullman, Alabama. D Troop, 3rd Squadron, 5th Cavalry, 101st Airborne Division. Remember Neil today. He is an American Hero.🇺🇸🎖
U.S. Army Private First Class Claude Roberts was killed in action on April 11, 1968 in Binh Dinh Province, South Vietnam. Claude was 20 years old and from Delray Beach, Florida. C Company, 50th Infantry, 173rd Airborne Brigade. Remember Claude today. He is an American Hero.🇺🇸
U.S, Army Staff Sergeant George Washington Nelson was killed in action on December 9, 1967 in Binh Thuan Province, South Vietnam. George was 24 years old & from Winnfield, Louisiana. D Co, 2nd Bn, 7th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division. Remember George today. He is an American Hero.🇺🇸
United States Marine Corps Private First Class Willie C. Clark was killed in action on May 2, 1968 in Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam. Willie was 18 years old and from Mobile, Alabama. H Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines. Remember Willie today. Semper Fi. American Hero.🇺🇸