Army Pfc. George A. Porter, 21, was taken prisoner Feb. 11, 1951, during the battle of Hoengsong, said the Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office.
Porter, of Battery B, 15th Field Artillery Battalion, was unaccounted for until the 1990s, when North Korea gave the United States more than 200 boxes of remains from the war.
He was a resident of Philadelphia PA.
source http://www.powmiaawareness.org/
Posted by CNBNEWS.NET on January 31, 2012 at 11:15 in AMERICAN HERO, Film, PHILLY & PA. NEWS | Permalink
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Trenton, NJ – Today, Governor Chris Christie signed the following Executive Order:
Executive Order No. 86 - Ordering all State buildings to fly flags at half-staff on Monday, January 30, 2012 to honor the service and sacrifice of United States Marine Corporal Kevin J. Reinhard, who was raised in Woodbridge and attended Ramapo College and Middlesex County College, and in 2008 interrupted his studies to enlist in the United States Marine Corps. Corporal Reinhard lost his life serving on active duty in Helmand Province, Afghanistan while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Posted by CNBNEWS.NET on January 29, 2012 at 18:33 in AMERICAN HERO, Our Men and Women in the Military | Permalink
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By J. Freedom du Lac,
GREENSBORO, N.C. — To find Army Spec. David Emanuel Hickman on the morning after his unit returned to Fort Bragg from Iraq, you had to drive 100 miles north, to his home town. Up Highway 29, less than two clicks from the northeast Greensboro cul-de-sac where he grew up, Hickman was in Lot 54 in the Garden of Peace at Lakeview Memorial Park Cemetery.
Freshly turned red soil covered his coffin, which went into the ground two weeks and a day before he was due home. There were two shriveled carnations on the damp dirt. There was no marker yet, no indication that this was a soldier’s grave.
Hickman, 23, was killed in Baghdad by a roadside bomb that ripped through his armored truck Nov. 14 — eight years, seven months and 25 days after the U.S. invasion of Iraq began.
He was the 4,474th member of the U.S. military to die in the war, according to the Pentagon.
And he may have been the last.
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The United States Congress has designated the Second Saturday of December of each Year as Wreaths Across America - in 2011 that will be Saturday December 10, 2011.
Each year a convoy of trucks travels from Maine to Virginia to deliver the wreaths that will be placed at Arlington National Cemetery on this date. This year the convoy will be escorted by 14 Gold Star Families as well as Police units from Maine and other states.
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Posted by CNBNEWS.NET on December 09, 2011 at 16:50 in AMERICAN HERO, New Jersey , Our Men and Women in the Military | Permalink
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This 2009 addition to the Wreaths Across America story shares how the tradition of placing wreaths to honor our veterans during the holidays has grown into a national movement, with over 350 participating locations, thousands of volunteers, and 105,000+ wreaths placed in 2008 to Remember, Honor, and Teach our the service and sacrifices made by our veterans and their families. Wreaths Across America is held each year on the second Saturday of December.
For more information visit WreathsAcrossAmerica.org
Posted by CNBNEWS.NET on December 08, 2011 at 16:24 in AMERICAN HERO, Film, Our Men and Women in the Military | Permalink
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Morrill Worcester, owner of Worcester Wreath Company of Harrington, Maine, was a 12 year old paper boy for the Bangor Daily News when he won a trip to Washington D.C. His first trip to our nation’s capital was one he would never forget, and Arlington National Cemetery made an especially indelible impression on him. This experience followed him throughout his life and successful career in business, reminding him that his good fortune was due, in large part, to the values of this nation and the Veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for their Country.
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Posted by CNBNEWS.NET on December 06, 2011 at 16:31 in AMERICAN HERO, Film | Permalink
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When: Saturday December 3th 2011, 8:00 AM
Where: Christ our Light, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
On June 23, 2008, thirty year old Capt Gregory Dalessio of Cherry Hill, NJ was killed on his second tour of duty in Iraq. He died of wounds sustained in Salman Pak, Iraq, when his patrol encountered small arms fire during combat operations.
Those who knew Greg are quick to point out two traits in his life - his love for his family and his faith in God. He was loved by those who knew him and is said to have shone a light on all their lives. For a man adored by his siblings and community, a 5K memorial walk/run is scheduled every December. This year it will be held Saturday, Dec 3th.
http://www.patriotconnections.org/gregdalessio/registration.htm
Posted by CNBNEWS.NET on November 28, 2011 at 16:53 in AMERICAN HERO, Our Men and Women in the Military | Permalink
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To offer your thanks and support, the USO has a new program for Americans to send thanks from across the United States to our troops and their families for their service and sacrifice. Visit the newly redesigned USO.org to send your personal messages of appreciation to those who so deserve it, and the USO will place a pin on the US map, displaying these messages based on geography . Our goal is to COLOR THE MAP between now and Thanksgiving with thousands of notes, as Americans send THANKS FROM EVERYWHERE. Go to USO.org/thanks now to send your note today.
Posted by CNBNEWS.NET on November 24, 2011 at 09:24 in AMERICAN HERO, Our Men and Women in the Military | Permalink
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(CNBNEWS.NET) GLOUCESTER CITY NJ-Over 150 people participated in the Corporal Marc Ryan Memorial Run held Saturday, November. 19. Ryan was a Marine corporal who volunteered to go to Iraq after two combat tours in Afghanistan. He was killed in Al Anbar Providence, Iraq November 15, 2004. Ryan, age 25, was a 1998 graduate of Gloucester City High School, where he was a star athlete and captain of the football team.
The Camden County Emerald Society Pipes and Drum along with the Warrior Watch Riders participated in the event. The money raised will go to the Cpl. Marc Ryan scholarship bond provided by the Marine Corp- Law Enforcement Foundation.
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Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011 R E S U L T S1 244 CHRIS PLATT HADDONFIELD NJ 27 M 16:23 5:16 MALE WINNER 1/188 M
2 152 TIM PAGANO CHERRY HILL NJ 26 M 16:47 5:23 2nd MALE 2/188 M
3 263 DANIEL TAYLOR CHERRY HILL NJ 38 M 18:43 6:00 3rd MALE 3/188 M
4 277 BRIANA GESS HADDONFIELD NJ 13 F 18:55 6:04 FEMALE WINNER 1/103 F
5 327 TOM CAMPO JR WOODBURY NJ 40 M 19:18 6:12 1/28 M4049 4/188 M
6 344 M LARRY TRIMMER WILLIAMSTOWN NJ 41 M 19:22 6:13 2/28 M4049 5/188 M
7 261 P RYAN CHIODI WOODBURY HTS NJ 32 M 19:51 6:22 1/47 M3039 6/188 M
8 86 BRIAN HENDERSON WOODBURY HEI NJ 29 M 19:56 6:24 1/34 M2029 7/188 M
9 243 P JOHN PARKINSON HADDON HTS NJ 43 M 19:58 6:24 3/28 M4049 8/188 M
10 271 SARAH ROBERTSON CHERRY HILL NJ 27 F 20:00 6:25 2nd FEMALE 2/103 F
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Posted by CNBNEWS.NET on November 21, 2011 at 14:43 in AMERICAN HERO, Film, Gloucester City NEWS, Our Men and Women in the Military, Sports | Permalink
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Who: Marine Corps Law-Enforcement Foundation (MC-LEF) What: The Cpl. Marc T. Ryan Memorial/MC-LEF 5K Run/Walk
When: Saturday, November 19th, 2011 at 9 am - Rain or Shine
Where: Starts/Finishes across from Oh!Hara's Pub and Restaurant
22 N. King St., Gloucester City, NJ 08030
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Posted by CNBNEWS.NET on November 14, 2011 at 18:38 in AMERICAN HERO, Announcements/Classifieds, Gloucester City NEWS | Permalink
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Sponsored by Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation
Date: November 19, 2011 Time: 9:00 a.m. “Rain or Shine”
Race Day Registration - 7:30-8:30 a.m. • Pre-Registration Preferred
Pre-Registration by Mail: Complete entry form and mail along with check payable to:
MC-LEF (on the memo line write “Cpl. Ryan 5K Run/Walk”) Must be postmarked by 11-12-2011
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Posted by CNBNEWS.NET on November 14, 2011 at 18:37 in AMERICAN HERO, Announcements/Classifieds, Lions Alumni | Permalink
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 2011 - Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz and Air Force Secretary Michael B. Donley have taken responsibility for incidents of mishandling remains at the Dover Air Force Base, Del., mortuary.
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Posted by CNBNEWS.NET on November 09, 2011 at 22:07 in AMERICAN HERO, Our Men and Women in the Military | Permalink
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Trenton, NJ – Today, Governor Chris Christie signed the following Executive Order:
Posted by CNBNEWS.NET on November 08, 2011 at 09:35 in AMERICAN HERO | Permalink
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Of the 1,720 total U.S. military casualties in the decade-old war, 1,506 (88 percent) have been combat-related. Non-combat deaths include those that occurred as a result of accidents, illnesses, drowning, or other non-combat incidents in and around Afghanistan.
Posted by CNBNEWS.NET on November 06, 2011 at 17:51 in AMERICAN HERO | Permalink
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A South Jersey soldier died in Afghanistan this week, the Department of Defense said Friday.
Sgt. John A. Lyons, 26, of Seaside Park, Ocean County, died Wednesday in Ghazni province from wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms fire.
Lyons joined the military in February 2009 as a combat engineer. He had been assigned to the Eighth Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade, in Fort Hood, Texas, since June 2009.
Lyons, who received numerous awards and decorations, deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in December.
Posted by CNBNEWS.NET on October 30, 2011 at 19:24 in AMERICAN HERO | Permalink
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From January through September 2011, 340 U.S. service members have been killed in Afghanistan--only 22 fewer than the 362 who were killed during the same span in 2010, which was the deadliest year so far for U.S. forces in Afghanistan. The top three deadliest years of the war -- 2010 (497 deaths), 2011 (340), 2009 (303) -- have occurred under President Obama’s tenure.
At least 38 U.S. troops died in Afghanistan in September, making last month the second deadliest September of the war, exceeded only by September 2010, when 42 Americans died. August 2011 was the deadliest month of the conflict, according to CNSNews.com’s tally. Seventy-one U.S. troops died in August, including 30 on a helicopter that was shot down by insurgents on August 6.
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Posted by CNBNEWS.NET on October 10, 2011 at 19:32 in AMERICAN HERO, Our Men and Women in the Military | Permalink
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The United States Department of Defense announced a Gloucester County Marine was killed in Afghanistan Wednesday, September 28, 2011.
First Lt. Ryan K. Iannelli, of Clarksboro, N.J., age 27, died during combat operations in the Helmand province of Afghanistan, according to officials.
His cause of death is under investigation.
Iannelli, who graduated from Kingsway Regional High School as class president, was assigned to a Marine helicopter squadron.
Iannelli left for his first combat tour on Aug. 14.
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The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pleasure in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR to
For service as set forth in the following
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with Marine Embedded Training Team 2-8, Regional Corps Advisory Command 3-7, in Kunar Province, Afghanistan, on 8
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Posted by CNBNEWS.NET on September 22, 2011 at 18:45 in AMERICAN HERO, Our Men and Women in the Military | Permalink
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Overview On Sept. 8, 2009,
approximately 15 kilometers south into the Ganjgal Village, Kunar Province, Afghanistan, Embedded Training Team (ETT) 2-8, Regional Corps Advisory Command 3-7 joined together with elements of 1st Kandak, 2nd Brigade, 201st Corps of Afghan National Army (ANA) and 2nd Kandak of the Afghan Border Police (ABP) for a joint operation to conduct a key leader engagement with village elders to discuss security development plans. Marine ETT advisers were allocated in groups of four to pair with ANA/ABP forces.
Posted by CNBNEWS.NET on September 21, 2011 at 18:34 in AMERICAN HERO, Our Men and Women in the Military | Permalink
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By Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2011 – Tenth-anniversary commemorations of the 9/11 terror attacks will begin kicking off tomorrow, as almost 2,500 motorcyclists launch the 11th America’s 9/11 Ride that begins in Shanksville, Pa., and continues over the next three days to the Pentagon and World Trade Center crash sites.
The annual memorial ride, sponsored by America’s 911 Foundation Inc., honors more than 3,000 victims of the 9/11 attacks, including 184 killed when American Airlines Flight 77 exploded into the Pentagon, as well as the first responders who rushed to all three locations.
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Posted by CNBNEWS.NET on August 18, 2011 at 15:19 in AMERICAN HERO | Permalink
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The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of 30 servicemembers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Aug. 6 in Wardak province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when their CH-47 Chinook helicopter crashed.
The following sailors assigned to an East Coast-based Naval Special Warfare unit were killed:
Lt. Cmdr. (SEAL) Jonas B. Kelsall, 32, of Shreveport, La.,
Special Warfare Operator Master Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Louis J. Langlais, 44, of Santa Barbara, Calif.,
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Posted by CNBNEWS.NET on August 11, 2011 at 23:11 in AMERICAN HERO | Permalink
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Tom Trento, publisher of The United West website, is demanding a Congressional investigation into the “shoot-down” and tragic loss of life 31 American troops, including 22 members of the elite Navy SEAL Team 6.
Posted by CNBNEWS.NET on August 10, 2011 at 10:07 in AMERICAN HERO, Film, Our Men and Women in the Military | Permalink
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(cnbnews.net)The Department of Defense announced today that Sgt. Alessandro L. Plutino, 28, of Pitman, N.J., died Aug. 8 in Paktia province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Hunter Army Airfield, Ga.
Sgt. Plutino was nearing the end of his third deployment and was scheduled to return home in two weeks.
Plutino enlisted in the Army in 2006. He was a star wrestler at Pitman High School and later at Western New England College in Massachusetts.
Posted by CNBNEWS.NET on August 09, 2011 at 17:26 in AMERICAN HERO | Permalink
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By Cheryl Pellerin
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6, 2011 - Senior U.S. leaders have extended condolences to the families of American and Afghan forces lost in an International Security Assistance Force helicopter crash in eastern Afghanistan earlier today.
Recovery operations are under way, ISAF Joint Command officials said in a statement today, noting that reports indicate there was enemy activity in the area.
The crash reportedly involved numerous casualties, but ISAF officials have yet to release further information.
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Posted by CNBNEWS.NET on August 06, 2011 at 13:42 in AMERICAN HERO | Permalink
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The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced Monday that the remains 12 U.S. servicemen, missing in action from World War II, have been identified and are being returned to their families for burial with full military honors.
They are Army Air Forces 1st Lt. Jack E. Volz, 21, of Indianapolis; 2nd Lt. Regis E. Dietz, 28, of Pittsburgh, Pa.; 2nd Lt. Edward J. Lake, 25, of Brooklyn, N.Y.; 2nd Lt. Martin P. Murray, 21, of Lowell, Mass.; 2nd Lt. William J. Shryock, 23, of Gary, Ind.; Tech. Sgt. Robert S. Wren, 25, of Seattle, Wash.; Tech. Sgt. Hollis R. Smith, 22, of Cove, Ark.; Staff Sgt. Berthold A. Chastain, 27, Dalton, Ga.; Staff Sgt. Clyde L. Green, 24, Erie, Pa.; Staff Sgt. Frederick E. Harris, 23, Medford, Mass.; Staff Sgt. Claude A. Ray, 24, Coffeyville, Kan.; and Staff Sgt. Claude G. Tyler, 24, Landover, Md. The remains representing the entire crew will be buried as a group, in a single
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Continue reading "American Heroes: 22 Killed So Far this month in Middle East Wars -cnbnews.net" »
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The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. James W. Harvey II, 23, of Toms River, N.J., died June 20 in Ghazni province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms fire.
He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Knox, Ky.
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(CNBNEWS.NET)Trenton, NJ – On Friday, June 10, 2011, Governor Chris Christie signed the following Executive Order:
Executive Order No. 66 - Ordering all State buildings to fly flags at half-staff on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 to honor the service and sacrifice of United States Army Specialist Richard C. Emmons, III, born and raised in Salem County, who lost his life serving on active duty in Logar Province, Afghanistan.
Emmons III, 22, a native of Woodstown who most recently lived in North Granby, Conn., was injured Tuesday in Logar Province. According to published reports, he was driving the lead vehicle in a convoy when the attack occurred. He was rushed to a military hospital, where he later died, the Defense Department said. Two other soldiers suffered minor injuries in the attack.
Posted by CNBNEWS.NET on June 14, 2011 at 11:34 in AMERICAN HERO, South Jersey | Permalink
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Governor Chris Christie Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Honor of Fallen Military Serviceman
Trenton, NJ – This week, Governor Chris Christie signed the following Executive Order:
Executive Order No. 65 - Ordering all State buildings to fly flags at half-staff on Friday, May 13, 2011 to honor the service and sacrifice of United States Army First Lieutenant Omar J. Vazquez, raised in Hamilton Township, New Jersey, who lost his life serving on active duty in Iraq.
For a complete listing of Governor Christie’s Executive Orders, please visit http://nj.gov/infobank/circular/eoindex.htm.
An Army carry team moves a transfer case containing the remains of 1st Lt. Omar J. Vasquez as a transfer case containing the remains of Pfc. Antonio G. Stiggins sits on a plane at Dover Air Force Base, Del. , Monday, April 25, 2011. According to the Department of Defense, Vasquez, 25, of Hamilton, N.J. , and Stiggins, 25, of Rio Rancho, N.M. , died of wounds sustained April 22, 2011, in Numaniyah, Iraq when insurgents attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device.
Posted by CNBNEWS.NET on May 13, 2011 at 02:13 in AMERICAN HERO | Permalink
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(CNSNews.com) – The months leading up to the U.S. military’s daring and successful raid on Osama bin Laden’s compound in Pakistan were also the deadliest winter and early spring months for U.S. forces in Afghanistan since the beginning of the war in that country.
With 46 U.S. military personnel killed in Afghanistan in April, U.S. military fatalities in that country are currently on a pace to make 2011 the deadliest year of the war.
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Posted by CNBNEWS.NET on May 06, 2011 at 09:24 in AMERICAN HERO, Our Men and Women in the Military | Permalink
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