Reply With QuoteThat's alot of bling on his uniformSounds like a badass though.
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I'm sure you all must know about the award ceremony of Special Operations Forces awards one being given to Master Sgt. Donald Hollenbaugh.
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"Hollenbaugh was assigned to the headquarters of U.S. Army Special Operations Command at Fort Bragg. The Army typically uses that designation for soldiers in Delta Force, the secretive unit that specializes in high-risk missions."
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"Master Sgt. Donald Hollenbaugh was the last man standing on the rooftop in Fallujah. The three men with him were down. Enemy fighters were creeping up. It’s what he did then that won Hollenbaugh the Distinguished Service Cross, the Army’s second-highest award for valour in combat."
That's alot of bling on his uniform
X10, My old man just saw that photo and he goes "Damn that guy has a lot of fruit salad on his chest". I have nothing but respect for these guys....Cheers.Originally Posted by PT
That's alot of bling on his uniform
His citation:The Distinguished Service Cross is awarded to Master Sergeant Donald R. Hollenbaugh, U.S. Army Special Operations Command, for extraordinary heroism in action on 26 April 2004, during combat operations against an armed Iraqi insurgent force while supporting United States Marine Corps operations in Fallujah, Iraq. Master Sergeant Hollenbaugh demonstrated the highest degree of courage and excellent leadership through his distinguished performance as Team Leader while engaged in Urban Combat Operations. His heroic actions throughout one of the most intensive firefights of the Operation Iraqi Freedom campaign were directly responsible for preventing enemy insurgent forces from overrunning the United States Force. Master Sergeant Hollenbaugh personally eliminated multiple enemy-controlled weapon positions, essential in turning the tide of the enemy's ground-force assault upon a United States Marine Corps Platoon. His actions under fire as a Leader were performed with marked distinction and bravery. Master Sergeant Hollenbaugh's distinctive accomplishments are in keeping with the finest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, this Command, and the United States Army.His story:On April 26, 2004, the Special Forces soldier was with a group of about three dozen Marines on the outskirts of Fallujah. They had taken over two houses in front of American lines when they were attacked by more than 300 enemy fighters. The attack killed one Marine and wounded 25 others, leaving few American defenders. At one point, according to an account in the Fayetteville Observer, "Hollenbaugh was the only man standing. ‘I was just running from hole to hole putting a few rounds here and there to make them feel like they were dealing with more than one guy,’ he said." According to his citation, "Hollenbaugh personally eliminated multiple enemy-controlled weapon positions," preventing the enemy from overrunning the American troops. Vice President Cheney presented Hollenbaugh with the Distinguished Service Cross on June 10, 2005.America should take pride in such men and theirs should be household names. They deserve both honor and respect for the role they've chosen and done so well. source
Special Forces Heroism Awards Ceremony, June 10th, 2006:
The Distinguished Service Cross also dates back to the early 20th Century, and is presented for extraordinary heroism. Short of the Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Cross is the highest decoration that can be earned by a member of the United States Army. It's given this afternoon to Master Sergeant Donald Hollenbaugh of Clarkston, Washington.
Vice President **** Cheney awards U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Four David Smith the Distinguished Flying Cross during the Heroism Awards Ceremony at the Davis Conference Center, MacDill Air Force Base, in Tampa, Fla., Friday, June 10, 2005. White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President **** Cheney awards U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Stephan Johns the Silver Star during the Heroism Awards Ceremony at the Davis Conference Center, MacDill Air Force Base, in Tampa, Fla., Friday, June 10, 2005. White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President **** Cheney awards U.S. Air Force Major Matthew R. Glover the Distinguished Flying Cross during the Heroism Awards Ceremony at the Davis Conference Center, MacDill Air Force Base, in Tampa, Fla., Friday, June 10, 2005. White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Richard B. Cheney participates in the Heroism Awards Ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., June 10. Pictured, from left, are: Navy Chief Petty Officer Donald B. Stokes, Army Chief Warrant Officer David B. Smith, Air Force Maj. Matthew R. Glover, Army Sgt. 1st Class Stephan Johns and Army Master Sgt. Donald R. Hollenbaugh. Photo by David Bohrer http://www.defenselink.mil/news/Jun2...0611_1706.html
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These guys are the ones. Thats all we need to know.
I can only begin to imagine how proud they must feel. And for good reason!
That's two of America's bravest, most skilled warriors standing right there. Hats off to them all...
I've a question, and we may never know the answer to this but I'll throw it in anyway:
Why was Delta standing on a roof top in Falluja fighting off insurgents? I mean, isn't this a job for The Marines who are already in Iraq?
Thanks...
The episode is described in "No True Glory; Battle for Falluja", but in the book the names of the 2 Delta operators isn't revelated. Pratically teams of 2-3 men of the SFOD-D were attached to the Marine Platoons during the first battle of Falluja as sniper/urban combat experts.
How does "attached" work? I mean, do they get to lead the platoon as combat experts?
Hey Army guys, is it normal to tuck in your pants legs on dress uniforms? I've seen it done with camies, but not the dress uniforms. Never seen Navy or Marines do that.
With good reason.... they're legs. Paratroopers, unless something has changed I don't know about, are the only ones authorized to blouse Class A's.
As far back as just after the Korean War it was considered sport in the 187th RCT to look for non jump qualified others out on the town in Japan with bloused uniform pants and "de-pants" them ... try explaining that at the main gate
Speaking of DELTA:
MSG Paul Howe, he was the operator SGT. Sanderson from BHD was based based on.
If your Airborne you do.
Off topic Q, Didn't he end up marring one of Charles Beckwith's daughters....?Speaking of DELTA:
MSG Paul Howe, he was the operator SGT. Sanderson from BHD was based based on.
Apparenlty I think this guy is Paul Howe
Sgt. First Class Paul Howe, the D-boy team leader who led the main ground force to the first crash site, received the Bronze Star with Valour Device. He is now a master sergeant and is still serving in the Army
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