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Army NCO earns Silver Star for heroism

Staff Sgt. Shannon Kay recalls the fireball as the suicide car bomber rammed the rear of his Stryker armored infantry vehicle.

The massive explosion and subsequent firefight are seared in the Rancho Cucamonga native’s memory.

Field Artillery Direct Fires on Taliban in Afghanistan

U.S. Army field artillerymen fire on Taliban position on side of mountain.
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Posted by combattales - April 24, 2013 at 2:51 am

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Civil War Battle of Franklin: Terribly Torn at Every Step

The Battle of Franklin, fought on November 30, 1864, has been considered by many to be one of the bloodiest battles of the American Civil War. In the course of 5 short hours, the Confederate Army of Tennessee thrust itself against a strongly entrenched Federal force under the command of John Schofield. Despite their great offensive élan and superior numbers, the Confederate forces outside of the Union main works at Franklin suffered enormous casualties.

Was Iraq Worth It?

.50 cal (US Army photo by SGT Jack Morse)

President Obama finally gave his speech stating that all American troops will be out of Iraq by the end of 2012. It has been nine years since we first stepped foot on the “Fertile Crescent” (at least since the start of the war) and it is about time that our troops come home. I spent plenty of time over there. I watched some of my fellow combatants lose their sight, their limbs and their lives. Military advisers and contractors will stay but the United States military will come back home- finally. The question everyone wants to know though, was it worth it?
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Posted by combattales - July 21, 2012 at 11:10 am

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You Aren’t Alone

This month hasn’t been the best for me. I lost a family member and then turned around and lost a fellow veteran who couldn’t take it anymore. For all those that have served in a time of war, you know what I am talking about.
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Posted by combattales - July 6, 2012 at 3:56 am

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