An American

The author is an American, Christian, proud father, lucky husband, Irish Scottish heritage and a Texan by choice. I believe the U.S.A. is the greatest nation on earth, the greatest in history. Never has a nation freed or saved so many. When was there ever any nation that went to war, gave the land back, then put billions into it? I believe our core must include to take care of our young, our old, and our sick, then to do so for others in the world less fortunate than we are.

Friday, November 03, 2006

TWO NAVY SEALS AWARDED SECOND HIGHEST MEDAL

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Danny P. Dietz

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew G. Axelson

Navy SEALs Petty Officers Axelson and Dietz were part of a reconnaissance team sent on a mission on June 28, 2005, to find a key Taliban leader in the rough and dangerous terrain east of Asadabad, Afghanistan. Taliban sympathizers spotted the SEALs, and alerted terrorist fighters of the team’s presence. A deadly firefight ensued between the four SEALs and an enemy force of at least 30 fighters. The SEALs radioed for reinforcements; however, the MH-47 Chinook helicopter that was sent in as support was shot down, killing all 16 men aboard. Both Axelson and Dietz were mortally wounded, yet they continued to fight and were able to hold their ground. Both men will be posthumously awarded the Navy Cross on Sept. 13, 2006.