PFC John Moon

Dec 6, 2019 | Marines

The Battle for Iwo Jima is legendary in Marine Corps history. It was one of the hardest fought battles of WWII in the Pacific Theater. One of those Marines who fought there was John Moon. Mr. Moon passed away on October 29, 2019. Until then, he was the oldest Marine...

PFC Richard G. Christensen

Dec 5, 2019 | Army

On August 3, 1970, my younger brother’s birthday, I was assigned to a flight to take Captain Bob Walker to Long Bihn for DEROS. He was going home. Captain Walker was one of our most accomplished and respected scout pilots. I had flown many combat missions with...

Police officer Mark Collins

Dec 3, 2019 | Police

The 2016 Theodore Roosevelt Association Police Award, which is given to officers who returned to duty after overcoming a major physical challenge, was awarded to Suffolk County Police officer Mark Collins. Collins was shot twice, in the neck and in the hip, after he...

Police officer Mark Collins

Dec 3, 2019 | Police

The 2016 Theodore Roosevelt Association Police Award, which is given to officers who returned to duty after overcoming a major physical challenge, was awarded to Suffolk County Police officer Mark Collins. Collins was shot twice, in the neck and in the hip, after he...

CPT Joe Ronnie Hooper

Nov 29, 2019 | Army, Navy

There is a long-standing adage in combat arms branches that says “you haven’t had a full career until you’ve gotten an Article 15.” Well, this Vietnam War veteran had his share non-judicial punishments (authorized by Article 15 of UCMJ), racked up 115 confirmed kills...