tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29981840.post8037007078363876883..comments2023-05-28T08:59:25.518+00:00Comments on Soldiers' Angels Germany: Wounded Soldier Recounts Heroic FirefightMaryAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05401586680893064560noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29981840.post-56865517171287617782016-10-13T02:37:01.696+00:002016-10-13T02:37:01.696+00:00we need a president to review this, he deserves th...we need a president to review this, he deserves the medal of honor, this was above and beyond the call of duty, and THAT is the yardstick.unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10397652329066450307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29981840.post-70252865735543142042012-11-22T00:16:05.554+00:002012-11-22T00:16:05.554+00:00This soldier was one of my own before i retired a ...This soldier was one of my own before i retired a few months ago. He was never was awarded anything other than his Arcom with Valor. We had put him in for a Bronze Star with valor but a General in Afghanistan downgraded it to an Arcom w/V, most likely because of his rank. had he been and NCO or officer i bet his award would have gone through. Another fine example of high ranking officials servingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29981840.post-58699107067807246182012-11-02T01:55:55.079+00:002012-11-02T01:55:55.079+00:00I agree this soldier deserves at least a bronze st...I agree this soldier deserves at least a bronze star with a V! Thank You for your serve!Jonesazwghttp://www.homeforlife.biz/faq-what-is-the-most-cost-efficient-way-to-run-in-floor-heating/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29981840.post-10797927728286994782012-06-29T23:55:07.139+00:002012-06-29T23:55:07.139+00:00I sense pogegness and jealousy. And by the way thi...I sense pogegness and jealousy. And by the way this link was posted in the army's fb. Just saying. So way to go fobbit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29981840.post-32843906534232067992012-06-29T02:35:14.824+00:002012-06-29T02:35:14.824+00:00Please note that this story was not written by thi...Please note that this story was not written by this blog. It was written by Tim Trainor of the Montana Standard newspaper. We have quoted from that story and linked to it. <br /><br />We understand that reporters don't always get everything right, so your point is well taken.MaryAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05401586680893064560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29981840.post-18224745659950032382012-06-29T02:21:51.737+00:002012-06-29T02:21:51.737+00:00The story from those on the ground with him is a l...The story from those on the ground with him is a little different and that's all I'm gonna say... This Soldier did sacrifice a lot but not the way this blog has highlighted. Please don't alwAys believe what you read in a blog... And I do know what I'm talking about I'm part of his unit!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29981840.post-76484639066572013282012-06-28T04:19:40.009+00:002012-06-28T04:19:40.009+00:00Ok, I hope somebody is looking out for him and wor...Ok, I hope somebody is looking out for him and working on an upgrade. I can't see how an ARCOM even with Combat V is sufficient for this action. I believe he should be getting a Silver or Bronze Star with Combat V minimum.<br /><br />LTC LAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29981840.post-26070047126097593492012-06-28T02:41:48.129+00:002012-06-28T02:41:48.129+00:00Agreed. Couldn't have said it better.Agreed. Couldn't have said it better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29981840.post-64010289581959521672012-06-28T00:18:04.312+00:002012-06-28T00:18:04.312+00:00I will disagree with those of you who have said th...I will disagree with those of you who have said that this Soldiers actions are MOH material. This Soldier definetly also does deserve much more than a damn ARCOM. I'm sure he received this because some one on a staff some where thought he shouldn't get a Silver or Bronze Star with a V for his first award. Hypocracy, Poor Leadership, and Buerocracy at it's finest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29981840.post-63818161592062815372012-06-27T07:23:24.685+00:002012-06-27T07:23:24.685+00:00You people need to look up the history on-the-meda...You people need to look up the history on-the-medal of honor! Then you'll see why he is not even close to meeting those minimum requirements! Once again, please know what your talking about!<br /><br />- Good job on doing your duties as a soldier!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29981840.post-66136387027806661052012-06-27T07:15:32.033+00:002012-06-27T07:15:32.033+00:00So you've seen NCO 's and officer leave th...So you've seen NCO 's and officer leave their post huh!?!? So why were you looking at them and not fighting?!? And on the soldiers medal, that is a NON- COMBAT AWARD!..... BARRACKS LAWYERS!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29981840.post-9174557203554276532012-06-26T23:16:14.979+00:002012-06-26T23:16:14.979+00:00Everyone call your senator or representative...let...Everyone call your senator or representative...let's get this man what he deserves.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29981840.post-48912604942337273992012-06-26T13:44:58.078+00:002012-06-26T13:44:58.078+00:00Great job PFC Keene. The Army is nothing without g...Great job PFC Keene. The Army is nothing without great dedicated soldiers like yourself. I would salute you any day with or without a medal of honor! Hooah Brother!SPC Robert Coonesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29981840.post-82791123075483084692012-06-26T13:37:46.599+00:002012-06-26T13:37:46.599+00:00Well said!Well said!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29981840.post-18055222929798505162012-06-26T12:52:31.366+00:002012-06-26T12:52:31.366+00:00In the last 11 urs of war 6 of which I've depl...In the last 11 urs of war 6 of which I've deployed this trooper deserves higher. I don't think any soldier should get a MoH unless they die just my opinion. But deffinetly something along the lines of a silver star or soldiers medal. I've been on deployments where if you are E-6 and above you get a bronze star so the bronze star will be forever watered down and not a respected award Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29981840.post-13427927382266680162012-06-26T12:43:43.457+00:002012-06-26T12:43:43.457+00:00It never fails soldiers doing what others wouldn&#...It never fails soldiers doing what others wouldn't have even thought of gettin the shaft. During my several deployments I seen E-6's and above get bronze star just for being that rank. Hear I am my troops and I laying down bad guys and plenty of them walking out the war zone with an Arcom. Had he been higher ranking he would have at least gotten a bronze star with a V device. This soldierAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29981840.post-65330593845521132482012-06-26T12:15:36.087+00:002012-06-26T12:15:36.087+00:00are you fucki*g kidding me only a arcom, HE should...are you fucki*g kidding me only a arcom, HE should have a DSC!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29981840.post-81591148336806985442012-06-26T12:05:50.296+00:002012-06-26T12:05:50.296+00:00Whoever put him in for this should be beating thei...Whoever put him in for this should be beating their fucking faces. Probably the officer who he saved; afraid a private's dress blues might look better than his.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29981840.post-30870286123920269302012-06-26T12:05:34.133+00:002012-06-26T12:05:34.133+00:00Even if for whatever reason they don't think t...Even if for whatever reason they don't think that this is worthy of a medal of honor.... don't you think it's worth more than an ARCOM with V.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29981840.post-26974099894874944922012-06-26T11:45:52.403+00:002012-06-26T11:45:52.403+00:00You gotta be smoking the bad shit. This soldier, ...You gotta be smoking the bad shit. This soldier, while paralyzed and freshly wounded, crawled to a weapon emplacement and laid down 2800 rounds before collapsing at his self-appointed post. His meritorious and heroic actions saved the lives of his fellow soldiers, most likely at a steep personal cost to himself. If fighting on while devastatingly wounded and saving the lives of those you Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29981840.post-2010394650783814782012-06-26T10:19:31.758+00:002012-06-26T10:19:31.758+00:00A freakin ARCOM? I received ARCOM's for deploy...A freakin ARCOM? I received ARCOM's for deployments and did nothing even close to what this kid did. I also received one for an ETS award.<br /><br />I've saw a PL get a bronze star for a deployment award after only being there for half the tour. This dude got screwed big time.Elegynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29981840.post-90814293645597696412012-06-26T10:18:02.890+00:002012-06-26T10:18:02.890+00:00An arcom is a fucking pcs -every e 4 and under get...An arcom is a fucking pcs -every e 4 and under gets one for completeing a deployment granted im sure theres two sides to every story but when is the purple heart ever not paired with something higher than a fucking arcom?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29981840.post-57314862445790530092012-06-26T09:59:52.881+00:002012-06-26T09:59:52.881+00:00Definately not trying to downplay what this Troope...Definately not trying to downplay what this Trooper did, he's a tiger. MSM and AAM were never intented to be awarded in a war zone so they are awarded for "non combat related" tasks. And for all those of you who have "PCS'd" with an ARCOM with V device you need your head examined, because that never happened. At face value I agree that this young Trooper should have Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29981840.post-31504652329546410102012-06-26T08:48:45.776+00:002012-06-26T08:48:45.776+00:00I got 2 ARCOMs JUST FOR BEING THERE in the desert ...I got 2 ARCOMs JUST FOR BEING THERE in the desert as did the entire rest of my unit, as well as a bronze star just for being a member of a QRF team... Yet all this soldier gets is an ARCOM-V for something far more meritorious than anything I ever did? His CoC should be hanging their heads in shame, this is disgusting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29981840.post-53001603086049439092012-06-26T08:18:47.084+00:002012-06-26T08:18:47.084+00:00I want to see military paperwork or it did not hap...I want to see military paperwork or it did not happen. Everything thing a soldier does is followed by paperwork.mikenoreply@blogger.com