Argghhh!

Nothing like a little C4 to make a man's day....

However late it may be.First, two posthumous Medals of Honor from the Korean War.Korean War Actions Earn Medals of Honor American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, April 13, 2011 - President Barack Obama will award the Medal of Honor to two soldiers for conspicuous gallantry nearly 60 years ago during the Korean War, White House officials announced today. Officials said Army Pfcs. Anthony T. Kaho'ohanohano and Henry Svehla will will receive the nation's highest award for valor in combat posthumously...

I miss going to Defense Industry Expositions...

The Medal makes it's first appearance during the War with Spain, with some sailors doing some mine-clearing. MORIN, WILLIAM H. Rank and organization: Boatswain's Mate Second Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 23 May 1869, England. G.O. No.: 500, 14 December 1898. Citation: On board the U.S.S. Marblehead at the approaches to Caimanera, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, 26 and 27 July 1898. Displaying heroism, Morin took part in the perilous work of sweeping for and disabling 27 contact mines during this period....

Yesterday was a singular day for the Medal, with 5 awards for the same fight on the same day. Today is similarly so. While there have been several Holders born on 2 August, and several awards issued on 2 August, and 3 awards which covered a period which included 2 August... There are no Medals of Honor that were awarded for actions on 2 August specifically. That makes 2 August a rare day, indeed.

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Question: Was this picture was taken as a reaction to RADM Tidd's announcement , or after its rescission ? ...