“I was in Iraq, and it was summer of 2007. I had moved to Union 3 base in Baghdad. I was a medic, a treatment NCO. I ran the aid …
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10 January: This Day in Medal of Honor History
by Chris Carterby Chris Carter10 January: This Day in Medal of Honor History
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‘Law Enforcement Appreciation Day’ and Back-the-Blue Upswing
Although there are 365 daily opportunities to reach out and thank a police officer for his/her dedication to community duty, January 9, 2018 is marked on calendars as “National Law …
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Act of Valor – US Air Force Captain Blake O. Luttrell
by Chris Carterby Chris CarterOn this day in 2012, U.S. Air Force Captain Blake O. Luttrell earned the Silver Star for exceptionally valorous conduct in the face of the enemy of the United States …
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MEnūD CEO Neil Whitney is a Frontline Leader Striving to Help Create a Healthier You
MEnūD’s Neil Whitney is a frontline leader that should be on your list of most wanted businesses to support in 2018.
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National Guard Soldier Killed Rescuing Others in Bronx Fire
New York City suffered its deadliest fire in almost 25 years on December 28th when 12 people were killed in a fire in an apartment building in the Bronx. Among …
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San Bernardino Sheriff’s Deputy Killed in Road Rage Incident After Minor Crash
Falce was off-duty and driving his personal truck when several loose dogs ran into the street. Thinking quickly, Falce swerved and slowed down to avoid the dogs. At this point, …
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2018 Deck of 52 Most Wanted: Post 9/11 Frontline Leader Businesses & Charities
In 2018, as a spin-off and salute to the original deck, let’s honor post 9/11 frontline leaders here at home. Once a week, for 52 weeks this year, OpsLens will …
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WWII Fighter Pilot and Veteran Advocate Dies at 93
by Katie Begleyby Katie BegleyJerome (Jerry) Yellin, a World War II combat fighter pilot and advocate for veterans, died on December 21, 2017 at the age of 93. Yellin is known for flying the …
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A Tragic Start to 2018: Army Special Forces Soldier Killed in Afghanistan on New Year’s Day
(Achin District, Afghanistan) The United States Army Special Forces soldier killed in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan has been identified as Sergeant First Class Mihail Golin of Fort Lee, New Jersey. SFC …