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Tag Archives: 2001
Where were you on 9/11? Veteran’s Day Speech from a Former Naval Officer
By: Allie Proff From a speech to Cedarcrest High School Students at the Veteran’s Day Assembly, November 2004 The first article from the Armed Forces Code of Conduct states, “I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my … Continue reading
Posted in So There I Was
Tagged 2001, 9/11, 9/11/01, current-events, Experiences, Leadership, Military, My Deployment, Navy, New York, Officers, Sailor, So There I Was, Spet. 11, Veteran's Day, Veterans
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The Silence of the Lion
By: Peter Sessum Eleven years ago there was a suicide attack that would have a major impact on world events. It was ordered by Osama Bin Laden and carried out by al-Qaeda operatives. It was Sept. 9, 2001 and took … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Real Heroes
Tagged 2001, 9/9/01, Afghan, Afghanistan, Ahmed Shah Massoud, al-Qaeda, Combat Zone, current-events, john o neill, Leadership, Massoud, Massoud Day, middle-east, Military, Osama bin Laden, Panjshir, Panjshir Valley, Russians, Sept. 9, Taliban, The Lion of Panjshir
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Where were you on 9/11? Story from Germany
By: Dave James WARNING! These are the random brain-droppings of an old man and the veracity of my recollection is becoming suspect… I DO, however, tell a good story. So any inconsistency from actual occurrences, even in the face of … Continue reading →