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Military Heroes – Scot’s Guard Jimmy Storie “Jimmy Storie was the last surviving member of “The Originals”, the handful of men with David Stirling at the birth of the SAS, and who survived the first disastrous SAS operation. “In late 1941, in the desert war of North Africa, Storie was one of 65 men and…

The following video is a mini-documentary of a soldier’s journey from the moment of injury through treatment, recovery and rehabilitation.  It’s only 3 minutes long and gives the viewer an idea of what the medical staff and patients endure in their job of keeping our nation safe. Click here for the video. Courtesy of dvids.…

Five cannibals were employed by the Navy as translators during one of the island campaigns during World War II. When the Commanding Admiral of the task force welcomed the cannibals he said, “You’re all part of our team now. We will compensate you well for your services, and you can eat any of the rations…

Military Heroes – U. S. Marine Corps Sgt. Phillip McCulloch Today’s featured hero was spotlighted previously for his heroic actions in the Sangin Valley in Afghanistan.  Today, subscribers can view the video of his receiving the Silver Star, the third highest medal for valor in the nation. U.S Marine Sgt. Phillip McCulloch of Mike Company,…

A marine recon platoon was on patrol when the lt. noticed a lone special forces soldier standing on a hill top in their area. The lt. told two of his men to go take out that man. They promptly ran as fast as they could toward the sf soldier. Just before they got to the…

Today’s feature was submitted by a subscriber who comments, “I hope the man who took that hero’s money and then fled has been found and prosecuted.  How low can you go?”  This is a very touching video.  Be sure to have your handkerchief ready!  Cpt. Otis Click here to view Delivering One Last Gift. Compliments…

Military Heroes – U. S. Navy Bobbi Hovis USN (Ret.) Hovis was the first Navy nurse to volunteer to go to Vietnam in 1963. Her mission, to build a hospital in Saigon. She describes in detail what it was like when the coup d’etat started on the streets as the city around her was being…

One of the great “perks” I have enjoyed as Writer/Editor of The Jerseyman, is getting to hear from many sailors and Marines that served in the Navy and Marines at the same time that I did (1953-1975), and from those that served our nation during World War II and Korea. The posting below was received…

Military Heroes – U. S. Army Ruth Haddick-Dorsman U.S. Army, served 1942-1946. Ruth arrived just 6 days after D-Day on Omaha Beach. She relates in detail what it was like working as a post-op nurse in an Army field hospital close to the front lines during WWII. For the video… click here. Provided courtesy of…

An Army Ranger was on vacation in the depths of Louisiana and he wanted a pair of genuine alligator shoes in the worst way, but was very reluctant to pay the high prices the local vendors were asking. After becoming very frustrated with the “no haggle” attitude of one of the shopkeepers, the Ranger shouted,…
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