Posts tagged ‘Medal Of Honor’

The Operation Enduring Freedom is a high point in the history of the US Navy SEALs. A military plan launched by the United States and its allies as part of the war on terror against the Al-Qaeda and its affiliated terrorist groups, the Operation Enduring Freedom saw the largest number of Navy SEALs units [...]

The Navy SEAL Insignia

September 18th, 2009

“The Only Easy Day was Yesterday” – Navy SEAL Slogan
SEAL TEAM 1

Insignia

Size
300 personnel’s

Headquarters
Coronado, CA

Current Status
Active

Nickname
Devils with green faces, Frogmen

Areas of Operation
A complete Naval commando Unit working with UDT
Clandestine military operations
Jungle warfare
Central Intelligence Agency’s Special Operations Group (SOG)
Rescue Missions

Notable Aspects
In Vietnam War, SEAL Team One recorded 1,000 confirmed kills and almost [...]

The US Navy SEAL is considered as the most elite Special Ops unit of the US Military. Navy SEALs have not only played a vital role in the Vietnam War but also in Operation Desert Storm and Operation Enduring Freedom. But that’s not all – they were also involved in the UN Peace Keeping missions [...]

Navy SEAL Fast Facts

September 17th, 2009

Here are some hot and fast facts about US Navy SEALs:

The Navy SEALs started out in 1962 as an Elite Special Force of the US Navy.
SEAL stands for sea, air and land.
US Navy SEALs have 8 teams and they are SEAL Team 1, SEAL Team 2, SEAL Team 3, SEAL Team 4, [...]

Navy SEAL Coins

September 4th, 2009

When you think of US Navy SEALs the words that come to mind are bravery, valor, supreme sacrifice, and commitment. The US Navy SEAL is a Special Forces unit that consists of personnel who have gone through and survived some of the toughest training imaginable. Their main aim is to protect the country and their [...]

Operation Iraqi Freedom got success, but at a cost. US Soldiers lost lives and amongst the many soldiers who sacrificed their lives for this cause. But, Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael A. Monsoor’s – a US Navy SEAL and a soldier to the core – tale of supreme sacrifice and bravery can never be forgotten.
On [...]

Lt. Thomas R. Norris

July 28th, 2009

Medal Of Honor Citation:
Lt. Norris completed an unprecedented ground rescue of 2 downed pilots deep within heavily controlled enemy territory in Quang Tri Province. Lt. Norris, on the night of 10 April 1972, led a 5-man patrol through 2,000 meters of heavily controlled enemy territory, located 1 of the downed pilots at daybreak, and returned [...]

Medal of Honor Citation:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while participating in a daring operation against enemy forces. PO Thornton, as Assistant U.S. Navy Advisor, along with a U.S. Navy lieutenant serving as Senior Advisor, accompanied a 3-man Vietnamese Navy SEAL patrol [...]

Ten Most Famous Navy SEALs

July 28th, 2009

Everyone, who has an aspiration of serving in the armed forces, harbors dreams of becoming a Navy SEAL, but only a small percentage, realize this dream. Moreover, the exploits of the SEALs are largely secretive, and more often than not away from intensive public scrutiny.
However, there are times when a few individuals become a part [...]

Tibor Ted Rubin

July 28th, 2009

The Medal of Honor serves as a recognition award and tribute awarded to the battle heroes of America, for displaying marked valor and intrepidity during times of war. Mr. Tibor (Ted) Rubin was awarded with the Medal of Honor for the Korean War on September 23, 2005 during a White House Ceremony.
Before joining the Army, [...]