09-16-2013, 21:36
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Former Army Capt. William Swenson of Seattle to receive Medal of Honor
Congratulations and long overdue for his actions alongside Dakota Meyer in '09...
Swenson MOH
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09-16-2013, 22:58
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Congratulations Sir!
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09-17-2013, 04:46
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Job well done and well deserved award.
Thank you for your service..
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09-17-2013, 06:44
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Well done, Captain.
Thank you for your service and your courage.
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09-17-2013, 08:18
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Congratulations, sir.
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09-17-2013, 13:19
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Congrads Captian!!!!!
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09-18-2013, 02:58
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Congratulations sir. Thank you for your service.
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09-18-2013, 07:14
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Congratulations and Thank You
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09-18-2013, 07:43
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I think as a corollary to this, he should hunt down the rat-bastards at the TOC who denied his request for fire and painfully kill each and everyone of them. 
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09-18-2013, 08:56
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Some interesting background.
Afghan war hero denied Medal of Honor for criticizing commanders?
http://rt.com/usa/medal-honor-swenson-military-193/
Salute! {CPT Swenson}
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09-22-2013, 18:54
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CPT Swenson kisses SFC Westbrook goodbye: http://blogs.militarytimes.com/battl...nor-recipient/ Two videos.
Salute CPT!
Rest in Peace, SFC Westbrook.
Pat
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09-22-2013, 20:49
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Quote:
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I don't think that video should have been shared with anyone other than SFC Westbrook's family.
That moment was personal and is no one's business, but the soldiers involved.
The aircrew and CBS News are sorry SOBs for showing it.
Just my .02, YMMV.
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09-23-2013, 08:17
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Reaper
I don't think that video should have been shared with anyone other than SFC Westbrook's family.
That moment was personal and is no one's business, but the soldiers involved.
The aircrew and CBS News are sorry SOBs for showing it.
Just my .02, YMMV.
TR
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Concur.
Congrats for the MOH.
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09-23-2013, 20:02
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Congratulations Sir! Well deserved.
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09-24-2013, 00:49
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Congratulations Capt. Swenson, sir. And thank you for your dedication and service.
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