Joke of the Week

This is another funny story that probably is not true, but should be. Tip O' the Hat to Chris L. for this weeks chuckle.

A United States Marine was attending some college courses between assignments. He had completed missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. One of the courses had a professor who was an avowed atheist and a member of the ACLU.

One day the professor shocked the class when he came in he looked to the ceiling and flatly stated, “God, if you are real, then I want you to knock me off this platform. I’ll give you exactly 15 minutes.” The lecture room fell silent. You could hear a pin drop.

Ten minutes went by and the professor proclaimed, “Here I am God. I’m still waiting.” It got down to the last couple of minutes when the Marine got out of his chair, went up to the professor, and cold-cocked him, knocking him off the platform. The professor was out cold.

The Marine went back to his seat and sat there, silently. The other students were shocked, stunned, and sat there looking on in silence. The professor eventually came to, noticeably shaken, looked at the Marine and asked, “What the heck is the matter with you? Why did you do that?”

The Marine calmly replied, “God was too busy today protecting American soldiers who are protecting your right to say stupid stuff and act like an idiot. So, He sent me.”

GOD BLESS AMERICA AND DEATH TO HER ENEMIES!

American Patrot/Hero of the Week

Tip O' the Hat to Fuzzy's Dad over at Musing of a Vast Right-Winger for this week's American Patriot/Hero.

Lewis "Chesty" Puller

This is from Manly Web.com.
Chesty Puller would not support this restraint fire medal.
Chesty won five Navy Crosses.

Don't forget that you're First Marines! Not all the Communists in hell can overrun you!" - Chesty Puller motivating his men at Chosin Reservoir


Dates Born June 26, 1898. West Point, Virginia.
Died October 11, 1971. Hampton, Virginia.

Lieutenant General Lewis Burwell 'Chesty' Puller is considered by many to be the greatest Marine ever. Lewis Puller served in Haiti, China, Nicaragua, Korea, and World War II. He is the only Marine to be awarded the Navy Cross five times for heroism and gallantry in combat. Puller served in the US Marine Corps for 37 years, and was at sea or overseas for 27 of those years.


Puller attended Virginia Military Institute until dropping out to join the Marines in August of 1918, hoping to see service in World War I. Appointed a second lieutenant in the reserves, he was discharged due to force cutbacks after the war. Puller then re-enter the Marines as an enlisted man to serve with a military force in Haiti.

Puller saw frequent action during his five years in Haiti against the Caco rebels. Returning to the US in 1924, Puller was commissioned a second lieutenant. Puller served in Nicaragua from 1928 to 1933 where he earned two Navy Crosses. After leaving Nicaragua, Puller went to China and commanded the famed "Horse Marines."

Puller commanded the 7th Regiment of the 1st Marine Division during action on Gualalcanal in World War II. Puller earned his third Navy Cross on 24-25 October 1942 while his battalion defended Henderson Field against seasoned Japanese troops. Puller's men sustained less than 70 casualties while killing over 1400 Japanese and protecting the airfield.

Puller won his fourth Navy Cross in February 1944 while executive officer of 7th Marines at Cape Gloucester, moving through machine gun and mortar fire to take command of two battalions whose commanders had been killed.

Puller landed with the 1st Marines at Inchon, Korea, in September of 1950. Puller continued to serve in Korea until May of 1951. LtGen Puller retired in 1955 after serving 37 years and earning five Navy Crosses, the Silver Star, two Legions of Merit with "V", the Bronze Star, the Bronze Star with "V", the Air Medal, and the Purple Heart. In 1966, at the age of 68, Puller requested to return to active duty for service in Vietnam, but was turned down due to his age.

Quotes "All right, they're on our left, they're on our right, they're in front of us, they're behind us... they can't get away this time."

"We're surrounded... that simplifies our problem."

"Son, if they give you any shit, level the place." Orders to a company commander.

GOD BLESS AMERICA AND DEATH TO HER ENEMIES!

American Patrot/Hero of the Week

Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima By: Joe Rosenthal

This will be the first of two Hero/Patriot posts this week. This week RWE honors the men who fought the Battle of Iwo Jima symbolized here by the raiseing of the flag on Mount Suribachi. It is a little known fact that there were two flags were flown that day, as the Secretary of the Navy, James Forrestal, wanted the first American flag to fly over Japaneese territorty as a souviner. Many brave men fought for our freedom, and the freedom of millions all over the world. Many, especially in this day and age forget this, but I remember. Next time you get into your car, or buy food at the grocery store, and most especially the next time you cast a ballot for your elected officials, remember the sacrifices these men paid, and that their desendants continue to pay, for our precious right. They knew the risks, and gladely paid them gladely. As a powerful nation we have a duty to bring the freedoms we enjoy to those who need, want and are willing to pay the same price we did for them. As the the great author, Stan Lee wrote, "With great power comes great responsibility." When you remember your "Rights," never forget that the overshadowed foundation of those rights is Responsibility. If you would like to know more, here is a list of Medal of Honor recipients for the Battle of Iwo Jima. I also highly recommend the book Flags of Our Fathers and The Bloody Battle for Suribachi. The former follows the lives of the six flag raisers shown in the picture above. It is look into the lives of of six brave men filled with sadness, joy and the occasional humorous story. The latter details the struggle for the mountain and island.

GOD BLESS AMERICA AND DEATH TO HER ENEMIES!

American Patriot/Hero of the Week

Greeting all. My project at work is wrapping up this release soon, so I will be able to post at my usual pace soon. This is a re-post that my comrade-in-arms over at Proof Positive has graciously allowed me to use to help keep up an important topic that I regularly post on. I hope to be doing more of my original writing soon, at least until release two's drop date looms closer. So please help show our appreciation to Proof by clicking the links above and checking out his great site. My thanks to you Proof.


Captain James E. Livingston
Citation:

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as Commanding Officer, Company E, in action against enemy forces. Company E launched a determined assault on the heavily fortified village of Dai Do, which had been seized by the enemy on the preceding evening isolating a marine company from the remainder of the battalion. Skillfully employing screening agents, Capt. Livingston maneuvered his men to assault positions across 500 meters of dangerous open rice paddy while under intense enemy fire. Ignoring hostile rounds impacting near him, he fearlessly led his men in a savage assault against enemy emplacements within the village. While adjusting supporting arms fire, Capt. Livingston moved to the points of heaviest resistance, shouting words of encouragement to his marines, directing their fire, and spurring the dwindling momentum of the attack on repeated occasions. Although twice painfully wounded by grenade fragments, he refused medical treatment and courageously led his men in the destruction of over 100 mutually supporting bunkers, driving the remaining enemy from their positions, and relieving the pressure on the stranded Marine company. As the 2 companies consolidated positions and evacuated casualties, a third company passed through the friendly lines launching an assault on the adjacent village of Dinh To, only to be halted by a furious counterattack of an enemy battalion. Swiftly assessing the situation and disregarding the heavy volume of enemy fire, Capt. Livingston boldly maneuvered the remaining effective men of his company forward, joined forces with the heavily engaged marines, and halted the enemy's counterattack Wounded a third time and unable to walk, he steadfastly remained in the dangerously exposed area, deploying his men to more tenable positions and supervising the evacuation of casualties. Only when assured of the safety of his men did he allow himself to be evacuated. Capt. Livingston's gallant actions uphold the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the U.S. Naval Service.

Capt. Livingston: We humbly salute you and thank you for your service.



GOD BLESS AMERICA AND DEATH TO HER ENEMIES!

American Patriot/Hero of the Week

This week's Patriot and Hero is Gunnery Sergeant Carlos Hathcock. The Gunny was a Marine sniper during the Vietnam War. Gunny Hathcock developed his exceptional shooting skills as a young boy helping his family put food on the table. Gunny Hathcock served two tours in Vietnam, and only left after his track was blown up with an anti-tank mine. He saved seven men from the flaming vehicle but refused a Silver Star for his brave actions stating that he had only done what any of the others would have done, had they been awake. Thirty years later he was awarded the Silver Star despite his protests.

Gunny Hathcock had ninety-three confirmed kills, and many others that could not be confirmed, but is most famous for shooting another sniper sent to hunt him right through his scope. Despite what the MythBusters say, this is a proven fact, and a great piece of marksmanship. The Gunny was so effective in fact, that the NVA put a thirty-thousand dollar bounty on his head. The Gunny was so important to The Corps, that other snipers began to wear the Gunny's trademark white feather to deceive the enemy. Intentionally making themselves targets shows the great regard his peers had for him. After his accident, Gunny Hathcock help set up the U.S. Marine Scout Sniper School in Quantico, Virginia.

Gunny Hatchcock was forced to retire just fifty-five days short of his twenty years because he contracted Multiple-schlerosis. Unfortunately the Gunny felt that he had been run out of The Corps. After retirement, Gunny Hathcock trained police snipers from his hometown, and all over the country, at no charge from 1984 until his death in February 1999.

Gunnery Sergeant Hathcock was a great and brave man. He was also a great American who risked everything for his country. His acions during the war should be an inspiration to us all.

GOD BLESS AMERICA AND DEATH TO HER ENEMIES!