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re: Army Staff Sgt. David Bellavia, a man among men...
Posted on 6/26/19 at 9:22 am to lsupride87
Posted on 6/26/19 at 9:22 am to lsupride87
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It takes a while for whatever reason to receive one if you dont die during your citation sometimes.
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This is the first living recipient to receive the MOH for the entire Iraq War
knew a guy that was awarded the cmh in '69 for his actions in '68, even had a ship named after him in '96, never saw anything after '68 unfortunately
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Posted on 6/26/19 at 9:22 am to Sid in Lakeshore
I was in that battle when I was a young Lance Corporal in the Marines. I’m just finishing up my guard AT right now and I have guys in my platoon that we’re born after I joined the military. 
Posted on 6/26/19 at 9:23 am to TigerGman
Toxic
Posted on 6/26/19 at 9:24 am to TigerGman
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He provided suppressive fire
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reentered the building, killing four and seriously wounding a fifth
just another day in Chicago
Posted on 6/26/19 at 9:24 am to GeauxxxTigers23
quote:The fact we have multiple generations fighting in the same shithole is a fricking joke
The kids joining the military today were 3 years old when that battle happened.
This post was edited on 6/26/19 at 9:25 am
Posted on 6/26/19 at 9:43 am to GeauxxxTigers23
quote:I'm going to do my part.
I doubt this thread goes more than a page and a half
Medal of Honor winners deserve sooo much more.
Posted on 6/26/19 at 9:46 am to Redbone
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Medal of Honor winners
that right there should add at least a couple of pages
Posted on 6/26/19 at 9:46 am to White Roach
quote:I agree that process takes too long but that may add to the importance.
This happened almost 15 years ago. Why is he just getting the MOH now?
Posted on 6/26/19 at 9:48 am to TigerGman
Bump for the Hero.
BIG RED ONE! HOO-AHH !
BIG RED ONE! HOO-AHH !
This post was edited on 6/26/19 at 9:51 am
Posted on 6/26/19 at 9:53 am to el Gaucho
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All Obama gave the medal of honor to was the gays
Posted on 6/26/19 at 9:54 am to Redbone
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Medal of Honor winners
Posted on 6/26/19 at 9:55 am to 777Tiger
quote:Is verbage really that important when we recognizing a true hero?
that right there should add at least a couple of pages
Fuk the kneelers. I'm a veteran. Give me a fuukin break.
This post was edited on 6/26/19 at 9:56 am
Posted on 6/26/19 at 9:56 am to TigerGman
Posted on 6/26/19 at 9:58 am to Redbone
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Fuk the kneelers.
agree
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I'm a veteran
so am I, just waiting for all of the purists to jump in to correct(and extend)
same guys(probably REMFs,) that always point out the difference in Veteran's Day v. Memorial Day, and admonish everyone not to thank a veteran for their service on Memorial Day 
Posted on 6/26/19 at 10:04 am to 777Tiger
quote:I wore the Big Red One patch and the blue braid. That's all I have in common with him BUT I proud as hell to share that with a true American hero.
so am I,
Sorry if I worded that like we did back in the '60s & '70s.
& now I've assisted in getting 4 pages out of this.
Posted on 6/26/19 at 10:07 am to Redbone
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Big Red One
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Sorry if I worded that like we did back in the '60s & '70s.
no apology needed my brother
This post was edited on 6/26/19 at 10:13 am
Posted on 6/26/19 at 10:22 am to TigerGman
The guy has really aged. He looks A lot older than 43.
I can't find the video now, but there's an interview talking about what happened. He slipped in a pool of blood just as the other guy fired, otherwise he would be dead. Then, after he stabbed him, the other guy reached out and touched his face. He said he thinks about it every day, trying to figure out the meaning of that.
MoH's have been awarded at a much lower rate than in past conflicts, moreso for Iraq than Afghanistan. They have usually been posthumous, and usually had a sacrificial component-diving on a grenade, rescuing a wounded comrade, etc. This is one, strictly for close combat, is an extreme rarity for this era.
The much maligned Obama started a review process that has continued under Trump. The round that resulted in this award also led to 16 other upgrades to the Distinguished Service Cross.
I can't find the video now, but there's an interview talking about what happened. He slipped in a pool of blood just as the other guy fired, otherwise he would be dead. Then, after he stabbed him, the other guy reached out and touched his face. He said he thinks about it every day, trying to figure out the meaning of that.
MoH's have been awarded at a much lower rate than in past conflicts, moreso for Iraq than Afghanistan. They have usually been posthumous, and usually had a sacrificial component-diving on a grenade, rescuing a wounded comrade, etc. This is one, strictly for close combat, is an extreme rarity for this era.
The much maligned Obama started a review process that has continued under Trump. The round that resulted in this award also led to 16 other upgrades to the Distinguished Service Cross.
Posted on 6/26/19 at 10:22 am to kywildcatfanone
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Too bad most people won't hear about him because they watch CNN or MSNBC.
MOST? Check the ratings and get back to us.
Posted on 6/26/19 at 10:25 am to GeauxxxTigers23
Deke Bellavia sure must be proud.
Posted on 6/26/19 at 10:31 am to jbgleason
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SMH at US media.
dude. google the guy's name. results from cnn, fox news, npr, boston globe, etc. every news outlet is running the same damn story. take off your blinders.
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