Category: War Stories

This is what I learned about being a Navy SEAL: it is all about excellence, and about never giving up on yourself.

Having grown up in Italy, Joe Savoldi was a natural for OSS. And winning a bar fight? He could clear the room by himself. 

Matt Axelson held himself to the highest standard possible, which made those around hold themselves to it as well. That is his legacy.

Tensions in Mali are high as French forces are accused of unleashing a deadly drone strike on a group of civilians on their way to a wedding.

Axe was an observer. He would hang back and take his time to observe before getting involved. He would take it all in, then turn and execute.

Among the two dozen young men at the training course, a few stood out immediately. It’s always that way; Your gut is your only compass.

I was thinking, “Why am I falling? When you see that much blood, and you know that it is yours, it has a tendency to scare you.”

Daniel Crowley, 98, has finally been honored for his actions in the Pacific. His story is one of grittiest WWII tales we’ve ever heard.

“This action clearly demonstrates our continuing commitment to Somalia and our regional partners,” Army Major General Joel Tyler said.

While the U.S. Government did exert political pressure on Noriega, it was a Psychological Operation, or PSYOP, that finally broke his spirit.

Mike Bearden was a true hero; a devilishly good sniper, a dedicated Navy SEAL and a damn good friend. His loss was felt by all who knew him.

An armored personnel carrier of the Russian military police BTR-82A was fired upon from an anti-tank missile system injuring three soldiers.