On May 26, 2008. As a Weapons Squad Leader with D Company, 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Staff Sgt. Petry moved to clear the courtyard of a house that potentially contained high-value combatants.
While crossing the courtyard, then Staff Sgt. Petry and another Ranger were engaged and wounded by automatic weapons fire from enemy fighters. Still under enemy fire, and wounded in both legs, Staff Sgt. Petry led the other Ranger to cover.
He then reported the situation and engaged the enemy with a hand grenade, providing suppression as another Ranger moved to his position. The enemy quickly responded by maneuvering closer and throwing grenades.
A second grenade then landed only a few feet away from them. Instantly realizing the danger, Staff Sergeant Petry, unhesitatingly and with complete disregard for his safety, deliberately and selflessly moved forward & picked up the grenade.
In an effort to clear the immediate threat, threw the grenade away from his fellow Rangers. As he was releasing the grenade, it detonated, amputating his right hand at the wrist and further injuring him with multiple shrapnel wounds.
Staff Sergeant Leroy A. Petry re-enlisted in May 2010. Petry enjoys serving in the Army, and has a great opportunity to work with the care coalition; in his words, "If I can’t go to the fight, I can help the men who are wounded, injured or ill."
The Sentinels of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier stand guard day and night, rain or shine, at @ArlingtonNatl. Here are five facts about this elite position within the @USArmyOldGuard, a role few can claim. 🧵
#MemorialDay
📸 Elizabeth Fraser, Arlington National Cemetery
@ArlingtonNatl @USArmyOldGuard Elite Status: Tomb Guards are among the most elite soldiers in the U.S. Army. They must pass a rigorous selection process, undergo intensive training, and demonstrate exceptional attention to detail.
📸 Elizabeth Fraser, Arlington National Cemetery
@ArlingtonNatl @USArmyOldGuard Becoming a Sentinel: After members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) become ceremonially qualified, they may volunteer to serve as Sentinels. If selected, they are assigned to Company E.
Somalia, 1993: Two Delta Force snipers volunteered to rescue a Black Hawk crew surrounded by militants. They knew the odds, but went in anyway.
This is the true story of Medal of Honor recipients Master Sgt. Gary Gordon (L) and Sfc. Randy Shughart (R). 🧵
@MohMuseum @CMOH_Society Two @USASOCNews Black Hawk helicopters were shot down in hostile territory during a raid to capture a Somali warlord’s top lieutenants.
One crash site had four survivors, but no ground support was coming.
Gordon and Shughart were determined to help.
The snipers requested permission to go in and support the second crash site. With hordes of militants surrounding the area, Command said ‘no,’ twice, it was too dangerous.
Unfazed, Gordon and Shughart asked again to enter. This time, Command approved.
Gordon and Shughart knew they’d be outnumbered, but that didn't stop them.
Here's some info on the two Soldiers the Booker was named after....
The vehicle platform honors two enlisted Army Soldiers who served our nation selflessly during times of great conflict – Medal of Honor recipient Pvt. Robert D. Booker, who perished in World War II, and Distinguished Service Cross recipient Staff Sgt. Stevon A. Booker, who died from injuries sustained in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Read: Army names its newest combat vehicle after WWII and Operation Iraqi Freedom Soldiers | Article | The United States Army
The Story of Operation Desert Storm
Jan. 17, 1991 - Feb. 28, 1991
In Aug. 1990, Saddam Hussein led a well-equipped Iraqi army into Kuwait. Hussein also repeatedly violated United Nations resolutions. The international organization officially condemned the invasion of Kuwait and authorized U.S. intervention.
More than 500,000 American troops deployed to Saudi Arabia as part of Operation Desert Shield, in case of an attack on the country by Iraqi forces.
This #Halloween, we’re taking a look at a different kind of ghost story — the Ghost Army.
This World War II unit was all trick, no treat for enemy forces. ⤵️
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From June 1944 to March 1945, the top-secret 23rd Headquarters, Special Troops used inflatable tanks, fake radio transmissions and sound effects to deceive the enemy and protect Allied troops.
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The Ghost Army was filled with Soldiers from art schools, advertising agencies and technical professions. Their creativity was their weapon.
#TonyBennett, who died today at age 96, was a #USArmy veteran. We salute his service to the Nation and his iconic career as a singer.
After completing basic training at Fort Dix, New Jersey and Fort Robinson, Nebraska, Bennett served with the 63rd Infantry Division and went to Europe in March 1945.
With the 63rd Infantry Division, Bennett fought in France and Germany, quickly rising to the rank of corporal based on his experience with close combat fighting.