Sgt. Douglas D. Tompkins of Jud, North Dakota, Tank Company, 5th RCT, 24th U.S. Infantry Division, fires a .50 caliber machine gun at Communist-held positions during an assault against the Chinese Communist forces along the east central front, Korea. 14 July 1951. Korea.
From an email:
Spread the word around. Tweet it. Facebook it. I know most of you won't contribute, being shy as you are - but you might find there are stories out there as well told as our Bill tells 'em...I’m writing you today about an invitation for people to post stories about what Veterans Day means to them on ArmyStrongStories.com this week. We’re also inviting veterans to share their experiences. This is a way of honoring veterans and their memories and educating others about the incredible sacrifice that our Soldiers are making every day.
Anyone can visit http://armystrongstories.com/tell-your-story and share their story.
We’ve reached out to a number of veterans groups, and we’d love to get milbloggers involved as well, both to spread the word and to share their stories. Let me know if you have any questions or would like more information.
Don't let your stories die with you...
U.S. Army Pvt. John Stafinski, a native of Seville, Ohio, fires his M-249 squad automatic weapon during a three-hour gun battle with insurgent fighters in Kunar province, Afghanistan's Waterpur Valley, Nov. 3. Stafinski is an infantryman with Company C, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, based out of Fort Carson, Colo.
Security at Wiesbaden hospital was tight while they were there. A good event in my life.
I actually *did* get to see Saigon, the Pearl of the Orient.
Once on the way in and once on the way out...