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oh mani remember our discussion about the port firing weapon pfc ross mcguiness had at his topcover station, just shows it can happen to anyone
Nice pix!
A U. S. military Apache helicopter flies over the 14th of Ramadan mosque in central Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2006, after a car bomb exploded near a crowded bus stop in eastern Baghdad during morning rush hour on Wednesday, killing 11 people and wounding 27 in a mostly Shiite area.
Two U. S. military Apache helicopters fly over central Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2006, after a car bomb exploded near a crowded bus stop in eastern Baghdad during morning rush hour on Wednesday, killing 11 people and wounding 27 in a mostly Shiite area
Mexican army pilots prepare a helicopter at a base in the city of Apatzingan, Mexico on Tuesday Dec. 12, 2006. Thousands of Mexican troops and law enforcement officers were sent into a key drug stronghold, sent by new President Felipe Calderon to restore order in a region where smugglers have defied authorities with beheadings and large-scale drug production.
Mexican federal police man a checkpoint in the city of Apatzingan, Mexico on Tuesday Dec. 12, 2006. Thousands of Mexican troops and law enforcement officers were sent into a key drug stronghold, sent by new President Felipe Calderon to restore order in a region where smugglers have defied authorities with beheadings and large-scale drug production
Philippine Army CPL Janet Ang mans her multiple grenade launcher mounted on a "Simba" Armored Personnel Carrier as she takes part in a "camp defense drill" at their headquarters at Camp Aguinaldo in suburban Quezon city, north of Manila, Philippines, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2006. The troops are mobilized to test their readiness in defending the headquarters in times of emergency
Soldiers march while waiting for the arrival of Malaysia's new King Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin at a guard of honor ceremony at the Parliament House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2006. Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin was crowned as Malaysia's 13th king in a traditional ceremony Wednesday filled with pomp and pageantry, becoming one of the country's youngest monarchs.
An Indian army soldier jumps through a ring of fire during a display of skills on the occasion of "Vijay Divas" (Victory day) in Calcutta, India, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2006. Vijay
A U.S. Marine and military working dog Marty take a break as they conduct training for the Lioness Program at Camp Korean Village, Iraq, Nov. 30, 2006. The program uses female Marines to conduct security searches of women who may not be comfortable having a man search them. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jennifer L. JonesRIP
Ben Murray / S&S
This photo of Pfc. Ross McGinnis appeared on the front page of Stars and Stripes on Nov. 30, a few days before he died saving his comrades from a grenade thrown into their Humvee.
He has been given the nation’s third-highest award for valor in combat after sacrificing himself for four of his fellow infantrymen in Iraq.
Posthumously promoted to the rank of specialist, Ross Andrew McGinnis, of Company C, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment out of Schweinfurt, Germany, was awarded the Silver Star after jumping on a grenade that had been thrown into his vehicle in Baghdad.
While patrolling Baghdad’s Adhamiyah neighborhood with members of Cobra Platoon on Dec. 4, McGinnis was manning a .50-caliber machine gun from the turret in the last of a six-vehicle convoy. After making a turn onto a city street, an enemy fighter threw a grenade at McGinnis’ Humvee from a nearby rooftop.
Immediately yelling “grenade” over the vehicle intercom, McGinnis tried to deflect it, but was unable, Baka said, and the grenade fell through his gunner’s hatch and into the truck.
The truck commander, who was also McGinnis’ platoon sergeant, didn’t know that the grenade had gotten inside and shouted, “Where?” to McGinnis, who was posturing himself as if to jump out of the hatch.
After realizing that the four other soldiers inside were trapped, their Humvee doors combat-locked, he answered, “The grenade is in the truck,” and threw himself on it, trapping the deadly explosive between his back and the radio mount.
When the grenade went off, McGinnis was killed instantly. His warnings to the other crewmembers had given them time to react, and none of the other four were seriously wounded.
“He had time to jump out of the truck,” his platoon sergeant, Sgt. 1st Class Cedric Thomas, was quoted as saying in a military news release. “He chose not to.”
McGinnis was 19 years old when he was killed. story
Mark Heeter / U.S. Army
Spc. Adam Keele, a bugler with the 1st Armored Division Band, plays Taps near the honor guard during the memorial ceremony Tuesday honoring Spc. Ross Andrew McGinnis and Spc. Jordan William Hess, who were killed in Iraq.
Friends and family members search through the dog tags of fallen soldiers hanging from the rifle on the memorial display during the Wall of Honor dedication ceremony Tuesday morning, Dec. 12, 2006 at the Battle Command Training Center on Fort Wainwright, Alaska. The memorial wall honors those soldiers from the 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat team who lost their lives while serving in Iraq.
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Tom Jones, left, hands a U.S. flag to Ginger Gilbert, wife of Maj. Troy L. Gilbert, who holds her daughter, during funeral services at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Monday, Dec. 11, 2006. Maj. Gilbert who died while serving in Iraq.
Klagenfurt, 07. Dezember 2006 - Am 4. Dezember begann für rund 350 Soldaten des Jägerbataillons 25 eine dreitägige Luftlandegefechtsausbildung. Insgesamt waren zu diesem Zweck 16 Transporthubschrauber, unter anderem auch zwei S-70 "Black Hawk", sowie drei Flächenflugzeuge für die Fallschirmsprungausbildung im Einsatz.
Ein Fernaufklärer landet mit einem Gleitschirm.
Der 'Black Hawk' kommt zumeist bei Sicherungs- und Rettungsmaßnahmen zum Einsatz.
oh man
yes very sad. Though I wonder why he did not get the MOH? He was able to get out but jumped back in...
RIP!
I was reading something in Time magazine last week and it was talking about how there habve only been 2 MOH's given during the war in Iraq, compared to the 464 given out during WWII. Both wars have lasted the same amount of time, but the requirements to recieve the medal now are very strict. From the way the article sounded, you pretty much need to die in order to recieve it. Only 2 MOH, but the Army has handed out over 52,000 Bronze Stars.Originally Posted by saigonsmuggler
Edit: http://www.time.com/time/magazine/ar...565560,00.html
This is the article on Time.
Last edited by Whitcomb; 12-13-2006 at 11:40 AM. Reason: Added Time Magazine Article
oh man
i rember that thread too.....RIP man....
Say that looks like jizzmonkey. Whats up with that M 16. It has no stock with an extended recoil tube. With no adjustable sights on the rear. Can anyone explian?
RIP Brave Hero!
i just talked about this before search for the thread or go to wiki if you want to know more its a Port Firing Weapon PFW from a bradley IFV.
Say that looks like jizzmonkey. Whats up with that M 16. It has no stock with an extended recoil tube. With no adjustable sights on the rear. Can anyone explian?
Come on..what about the Distinguished Service Cross?
It's an M231 Firing Port Weapon.
He might get recommended for it - the MoH usually takes years to be awarded. Certainly, his actions met the criteria.
RIP, young soldier.
Sweet pics today guys!
RIP to the fallen soldier.
So, apparently they're no longer giving the MOH for soldiers who sacrifice their lives by jumping on a grenade. F***ing sad. RIP soldier. Prayers for his family and comrades.
At least the Air Force still hands out Bronze Stars like candy to the guys who check the oil pressure on the F-16s.
Ha that Israeli soldier isnt guarding the shores but that hot girl :P
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/ar...565560,00.html
Article about the Medal of Honor Situation in Iraq.
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