Hero Stories for May 2009

Cpl. Ryan C. McGhee, 21, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, died May 13, 2009, from wounds suffered when his unit came in contact with enemy forces while conducting combat operations in Central Iraq. Cpl. McGhee was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, Georgia. </d

Military officials identified four soldiers who were killed in a shooting at a combat stress center at Camp Liberty, Ir

Col. Marc Ferraro, commander of the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, told Iraqi journalists, May 12, that his Pennsylvania Army National Guard Soldiers, working alongside Iraqi Security Forces, have improved security in the Taji and Tarmiyah regions, north of Baghd

WASHINGTON - Citing the need for new thinking and new ideas in Afghanistan, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates has recommended President Barack Obama nominate Lt. Gen. Stanley McChrystal as the new commander of NATO and U.S. forces the

The young Dari interpreter standing by the desk translates the words of the American doctor to the young woman, as she sits quietly. An examining table stands against one yellow wall in the small room. Various tools and medical equipment are positioned around the ro

Pfc. Michael E. Yates, Jr., 19, of Federalsburg, Maryland, died May 11, 2009, in Camp Liberty, Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered in a non-combat related incident. Pfc. Yates was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 172nd Infantry Brigade, Grafenwoehr, Germany. </d

Commander Charles K. Springle, 52, of Wilmington, North Carolina, died May 11, 2009, in Camp Liberty, Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered in a non-combat related incident. Commander Springle was assigned as an Individual Augmentee to the Army's 55th Medical Company, Indianapolis, Indiana. </d

From the family of a very dedicated marine who truly died doing what he loved.........Rest In Peace baby bro. Tasha R

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In loving memory of my nephew, PFC Aaron J. Ward 5/6/09 will mark the 1 year anniversary of his heroism. Soldiers are heroes and never die they just muster at a separate rally point and move on to the next objective. We will forever love and miss you Aaron. Leaving us at 19 you left a huge hole in so many hearts. Until we meet again. Forever a Dragon Slayer Gary To