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Saturday, June 12, 2010
Medevac crash victims returned home
When you read an article like this, you don't need pictures to feel it. It is a beautiful tribute to the fallen as well as those who care for them.
Medevac crash victims returned home
By Scott Fontaine - Staff writer
Posted : Saturday Jun 12, 2010 10:10:44 EDT
DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. — The transfer team’s steps were meticulously synchronized. Their white gloves were spotless. The flag wrapped around each case was tight, each with an identical number of stars and stripes showing.
They said little — just a few orders, barely audible over the clanging rotors of the Boeing 747. The Air Force chief of staff held a sharp salute as they walked by. The service secretary held his hand over his heart.
Four of their colleagues were killed two days earlier, when insurgents shot down their HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter during a medical-evacuation mission in southern Afghanistan. And on Friday, the fallen returned to the U.S.; their remains were met here with full honors.
The Air Force transfer team first carried the flag-draped case containing the remains of Lt. Joel C. Gentz, a combat rescue officer who enrolled in ROTC because he wanted to be a pilot and fly rescue missions, from a hydraulic lift to a waiting cargo van.
Next came the body of Tech. Sgt. Michael P. Flores, a pararescueman who had previously been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and had served overseas eight times in 12 years.
And then Staff Sgt. David C. Smith, a flight engineer who had served in Iraq and Afghanistan during his nine-year Air Force career.
And, lastly, Senior Airman Benjamin D. White, a pararescueman on his first deployment.
Their helicopter crashed in Helmand province, leaving three other airmen injured and leading to the Air Force’s deadliest day at war in more than five years. The remains of Lance Cpl. Michael G. Plank, a Marine killed in Helmand province on Wednesday, also made the trip from Germany.
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Maryland state trooper shot, killed
Maryland State Trooper Wesley Brown. (AP/Maryland State Police)
Maryland state trooper shot, killed
This post was updated at 11:30 a.m.
An off-duty Maryland state police officer was shot and killed early Friday in the parking lot of a Forestville area restaurant, police said.
Wesley Brown, 24, was shot shortly before 12:40 a.m. at the Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar on Donnell Drive after an incident inside the restaurant involving a “disorderly” customer who refused to pay a bill, Col. Michael Blow told reporters.
Maryland State Trooper Wesley Brown. (AP/Maryland State Police)Brown, who was working part-time as a security officer at the Applebee's, escorted the individual outside, police said. About 30 minutes later, a gunman ambushed the trooper as he exited the restaurant. The man who disputed his bill is considered a “person of interest,” police said, but they are not limiting their search to him.
UNITED STATES ARMY 235TH ANNIVERSARY
All gave some, some gave all! This is from the Vietnam War but speaks for all of the men and women willing to sacrifice their lives for the sake of this nation and her people.
The need for Chaplains in the Army was fully understood by General Washington. A need to give last rites to the fallen, to pray for the wounded and comfort the battle scared. This was understood 235 years ago but the lesson has not fully evolved into action equal to the demands on the men and women serving today. There are not enough Chaplains in the military today and even less ready to step up for the veterans still in need of spiritual comforting so they can heal from what was asked of them.
UNITED STATES ARMY 235TH ANNIVERSARY
Date Signed: 6/4/2010
ALMAR Active Number: 020/10
041855Z JUN 10
UNCLASSIFIED
ALMAR 020/10
MSGID/GENADMIN/CMC WASHINGTON DC DMCS
SUBJ/UNITED STATES ARMY 235TH ANNIVERSARY
GENTEXT/REMARKS/
1. ON BEHALF OF MARINES SERVING AROUND THE GLOBE, IT IS MY HONOR TO RECOGNIZE OUR COMRADES-IN-ARMS AS YOU CELEBRATE THE 235TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY ON 14 JUNE. THROUGHOUT THE HISTORY OF THIS FINE INSTITUTION, BRAVE SOLDIERS HAVE RISEN TO EVERY TASK AND FOUGHT VALIANTLY IN THE NAME OF FREEDOM.
2. SINCE THE FOUNDING OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, THE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN WHO FILL YOUR RANKS HAVE DEFENDED OUR NATION WITH THE UTMOST COURAGE, PROFESSIONALISM, AND DEVOTION TO DUTY. THROUGH THE WHEAT FIELDS OF BELLEAU WOOD AND THE JUNGLES OF THE PACIFIC TO THE SNOW-CAPPED TAEBEK MOUNTAINS OF KOREA AND THE DUSTY STREETS OF IRAQ, MARINES AND SOLDIERS HAVE FOUGHT TOGETHER TO PRESERVE THE RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS OF OUR NATION.
3. AS YOU CELEBRATE THIS YEAR, KNOW THAT ALL MARINES SALUTE YOU FOR YOUR PROUD HERITAGE, VALOR, AND HONORABLE SERVICE.
4. SEMPER FIDELIS, JAMES T. CONWAY, GENERAL, U.S. MARINE CORPS, COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS.//
The 235th anniversary of the Army Chaplain Corps
The 235th anniversary of the Army Chaplain Corps
June 6, 8:22 AM
Nashville Christian History Examiner
Tami Kilmarx
New York, July 9th, l776--Headquarters:
“When George Washington assumed command of the Continental Army at Cambridge, Massachusetts, chaplains were already present for duty. Washington could count fifteen chaplains serving with the twenty-three regiments gathered around Boston. The Continental Congress gave the chaplains its official recognition on 29 July l775
“The Honorable Continental Congress having been pleased to allow a Chaplain to each Regiment, with the pay of Thirty-Three Dollars and one third dollars per month - The Colonels or commanding officers of each regiment are directed to procure Chaplains accordingly; persons of good Characters and exemplary lives - To see that all inferior officers and soldiers pay them a suitable respect and attend carefully upon religious exercises. The blessing and protection of Heaven are at all times necessary but especially so in times of public distress and danger -The General hopes and trusts, that every officer and man, will endeavor so to live, and act as becomes a Christian Soldier defending the dearest Rights and Liberties of his country.”
Signed, George Washington
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The need for Chaplains in the Army was fully understood by General Washington. A need to give last rites to the fallen, to pray for the wounded and comfort the battle scared. This was understood 235 years ago but the lesson has not fully evolved into action equal to the demands on the men and women serving today. There are not enough Chaplains in the military today and even less ready to step up for the veterans still in need of spiritual comforting so they can heal from what was asked of them.
John McDermott's exhibition aims at healing invisible wounds in UK
John's exhibition aims at healing invisible wounds
Express & Echo
ART is always very personal, both to the artist and the viewer, so to look at some of John McDermott's paintings makes for a slightly uneasy feeling of intrusion into his mind, as his work is about his experiences in — and after — conflict.
John studied art in Glasgow before joining the Royal Navy, where he was to spend the next 27 years before settling in Exeter. He has seen conflict from two angles — mainly from being on active duty in conflicts around the world, including the Falklands, the Gulf and Bosnia, but also as a "man in the middle" as a UN observer in Cambodia in the wake of the killing fields.
It is apt, then, that his exhibition at Exeter Castle, as part of the Exeter Festival, is entitled Aftermath; he hopes it will raise awareness of the terrible problem of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among servicemen and women.
John, himself a PTSD sufferer, is passionate about getting the message across to the public that there are servicemen who have been in conflict non-stop for ten years, from the first invasion of Afghanistan, and the difficulties many of them will subsequently face in assimilating back into civilian life. "This is twice as long as the Second World War lasted," he says.
"One of the big issues we have with war-related trauma is the stigma surrounding it. We are getting better at understanding mental health, but our people are going through life-changing situations almost daily.
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John McDermott exhibition aims at healing invisible wounds
Express & Echo
ART is always very personal, both to the artist and the viewer, so to look at some of John McDermott's paintings makes for a slightly uneasy feeling of intrusion into his mind, as his work is about his experiences in — and after — conflict.
John studied art in Glasgow before joining the Royal Navy, where he was to spend the next 27 years before settling in Exeter. He has seen conflict from two angles — mainly from being on active duty in conflicts around the world, including the Falklands, the Gulf and Bosnia, but also as a "man in the middle" as a UN observer in Cambodia in the wake of the killing fields.
It is apt, then, that his exhibition at Exeter Castle, as part of the Exeter Festival, is entitled Aftermath; he hopes it will raise awareness of the terrible problem of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among servicemen and women.
John, himself a PTSD sufferer, is passionate about getting the message across to the public that there are servicemen who have been in conflict non-stop for ten years, from the first invasion of Afghanistan, and the difficulties many of them will subsequently face in assimilating back into civilian life. "This is twice as long as the Second World War lasted," he says.
"One of the big issues we have with war-related trauma is the stigma surrounding it. We are getting better at understanding mental health, but our people are going through life-changing situations almost daily.
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John McDermott exhibition aims at healing invisible wounds
DAV Chapter 16 Chaplain Lyle Schmeiser receives well deserved awards
I couldn't be more happy for this dear, sweet man!
Today, June 11, 2010 at 8:30am marked the 2010 joint opening excerise of the Disabled American Veterans Florida State Department DAV/DAVA Conference at the Orlando Lake Mary Marriot Hotel.
About 10:30am our State Director, Comrade Albert Linden from Gainesville Florida caused an quite an uproar when he began to give a long speech about this one fellow's many attributes the end result being that he presented..................................
VETERAN OF THE YEAR AWARD
Presented to Lyle Schmeiser
2009-2010
Department of Florida, Inc.
ADJUTANT COMMANDER
Al Linden Jim Sursely
RARELY EVER am I at a loss for words but the surprise/shock of recieving this award was OVERWHELMING and when I was handed a mic I was not quite able to preach a sermon but I did rally around enough at least to thank them for presenting.......
(In 2007 my BELOVED Comrade Commander James E. "Jim" Sursely made the remark "Well, an 'ol Colorado farm boy comes down to Orlando Florida and makes good"!!! As I had just been elevated to the position of Florida State Department Chaplain)(That year I held the position of Chapter 16 Chaplain, the District 10 Chaplain and the Florida State Department Chaplain....all THREE of 'em at the same time!!!
Then in the afternoon session they handed me another plaque
Local Veterans Assistance Program Award
Presented to
Lyle Schmeiser
2009-2010
Department of Florida, Inc
ADJUTANT COMMANDER
Al Linden Jim Sursely
This award is for having accumulated the most volunteer hours since the DAV National Headquarters created the LVAP program October 1, 2007.....I have been credited with serving over 3800 volunteer hours. PLUS....they didn't say anything about ALLL the LONG list of "followers" I have in this program but there are about 35 and I signed up two new ones at our Chapter 16 General Membership meeting last evening.........
Our (interim) Commander Bradley A. Bouters designated me as the person to carry ALL the awards home....two that will adorn a wall in the Central Florida Chapter 16 Chaplain's Office in my home....and the rest of them go to the Chapter.
All toll there were FIVE (5) awards presented to our Chapter 16 today!!!
What an HONOR what a PRIVILEGE to serve as Chaplain, as a volunteer for the GREATEST Veterans Organization in all of America!!!
LAUS DEO...Praise be to God....!!!
God Bless America
and God Bless all that read this e-mail!!!
Chaplain Lyle Schmeiser
Friday, June 11, 2010
16 dead in Arkansas flooding
16 dead in Arkansas flooding
By the CNN Wire Staff
June 11, 2010 6:18 p.m. EDT
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
NEW: Obama orders FEMA to be in contact with local officials
36 people remain missing after campground flood
Hospital treating five flood victims
Scores could be trapped in area, authorities say
Local coverage of flash flood from KARK
(CNN) -- At least 16 people died at a federal campground in Arkansas after heavy rain and flash flooding Friday, and many more could be trapped in the area, state authorities said.
Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe said there's word from the Red Cross that there could have been as many as 300 people in the rugged Albert Pike campground area, a part of the U.S. Forest Service, in western Arkansas, but he said there is no registration that would show the precise number. Emergency management officials had put the death toll at 20 but revised the figure to 16 later Friday.
Nick Hofert awoke just after 2 a.m. to screams from families, some with children as young as 4, hurrying up a hill toward his cabin, looking for higher ground. He filed them into his home and went back out, trying to find those family members who were separated from the group.
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16 dead in Arkansas flooding
By the CNN Wire Staff
June 11, 2010 6:18 p.m. EDT
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
NEW: Obama orders FEMA to be in contact with local officials
36 people remain missing after campground flood
Hospital treating five flood victims
Scores could be trapped in area, authorities say
Local coverage of flash flood from KARK
(CNN) -- At least 16 people died at a federal campground in Arkansas after heavy rain and flash flooding Friday, and many more could be trapped in the area, state authorities said.
Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe said there's word from the Red Cross that there could have been as many as 300 people in the rugged Albert Pike campground area, a part of the U.S. Forest Service, in western Arkansas, but he said there is no registration that would show the precise number. Emergency management officials had put the death toll at 20 but revised the figure to 16 later Friday.
Nick Hofert awoke just after 2 a.m. to screams from families, some with children as young as 4, hurrying up a hill toward his cabin, looking for higher ground. He filed them into his home and went back out, trying to find those family members who were separated from the group.
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16 dead in Arkansas flooding
Wounded senior airman to wed widow of comrade
Wounded senior airman to wed widow of comrade
By Charles D. Brunt - Albuquerque (N.M.) Journal via AP
Posted : Friday Jun 11, 2010 15:16:36 EDT
BOSQUE FARMS, N.M. — It is an unusual love story, forged just over four months ago in a horrific attack on a platoon of 13 U.S. troops crossing a small bridge outside the southern Afghanistan village of Ashoque.
In a matter of minutes, three soldiers and an airman, none of whom had reached his 25th birthday, were killed by two roadside bombs — one set off by the weight of a soldier stepping on a buried pressure plate, the other triggered by a hidden Taliban fighter as the rest of the platoon scrambled back across the bridge with their dead and wounded.
Among the six wounded was Air Force Senior Airman Michael Malarsie, a 22-year-old Bosque Farms man who had been in Afghanistan just four weeks when the improvised bombs went off.
Malarsie, blasted by shrapnel and gravel from the neck up by the first IED, lost his left eye immediately. Despite the best efforts of a phalanx of doctors, he never regained sight in his right eye.
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Wounded senior airman to wed widow of comrade
By Charles D. Brunt - Albuquerque (N.M.) Journal via AP
Posted : Friday Jun 11, 2010 15:16:36 EDT
BOSQUE FARMS, N.M. — It is an unusual love story, forged just over four months ago in a horrific attack on a platoon of 13 U.S. troops crossing a small bridge outside the southern Afghanistan village of Ashoque.
In a matter of minutes, three soldiers and an airman, none of whom had reached his 25th birthday, were killed by two roadside bombs — one set off by the weight of a soldier stepping on a buried pressure plate, the other triggered by a hidden Taliban fighter as the rest of the platoon scrambled back across the bridge with their dead and wounded.
Among the six wounded was Air Force Senior Airman Michael Malarsie, a 22-year-old Bosque Farms man who had been in Afghanistan just four weeks when the improvised bombs went off.
Malarsie, blasted by shrapnel and gravel from the neck up by the first IED, lost his left eye immediately. Despite the best efforts of a phalanx of doctors, he never regained sight in his right eye.
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Wounded senior airman to wed widow of comrade
State Department assessing damage from cables leak
State Department assessing damage from cables leak
By ROBERT BURNS (AP) – 2 hours ago
WASHINGTON — The State Department is studying what damage it may have suffered from the alleged disclosure of classified information by a U.S. soldier in Iraq.
State Department spokesman P.J. Crowley also says diplomatic security agents are examining one or more hard drives from the computers the soldier allegedly used to download 260,000 classified State Department cables.
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State Department assessing damage from cables leak
By ROBERT BURNS (AP) – 2 hours ago
WASHINGTON — The State Department is studying what damage it may have suffered from the alleged disclosure of classified information by a U.S. soldier in Iraq.
State Department spokesman P.J. Crowley also says diplomatic security agents are examining one or more hard drives from the computers the soldier allegedly used to download 260,000 classified State Department cables.
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State Department assessing damage from cables leak
PTSD on Trail:Iraq vet, then SWAT Cop, then robber
Atty: Minn. cop turned robber wanted to be killed
By AMY FORLITI (AP) – 1 hour ago
MINNEAPOLIS — A Minneapolis SWAT officer who held up a suburban bank and who is accused of robbing several other businesses was worried about his wife and sick daughter, and tormented by nightmares from his time fighting in Iraq, his attorney said in a court filing Friday.
Timothy Carson, 29, was so overwhelmed in the months before the January bank robbery that he "just wanted to die," so he decided to commit a robbery and end his life in a confrontation with police so his wife could get a $250,000 insurance payout, according to the document filed by federal defender Andrea George.
"His world was falling apart," she wrote.
Carson pleaded guilty in March to robbing the bank, and state prosecutors have charged him in 12 other robberies or attempted robberies that occurred in the days leading up to his arrest. Those charges are pending.
In her filing, George asked U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz to give Carson the minimum seven years in prison and five years supervised release for his guilty plea on counts stemming from the bank robbery, saying he was under a tremendous amount of stress and needs psychological treatment, not a lengthy prison sentence.
also
Atty: Minn. cop turned robber wanted to be killed The Associated Press
By AMY FORLITI (AP) – 1 hour ago
MINNEAPOLIS — A Minneapolis SWAT officer who held up a suburban bank and who is accused of robbing several other businesses was worried about his wife and sick daughter, and tormented by nightmares from his time fighting in Iraq, his attorney said in a court filing Friday.
Timothy Carson, 29, was so overwhelmed in the months before the January bank robbery that he "just wanted to die," so he decided to commit a robbery and end his life in a confrontation with police so his wife could get a $250,000 insurance payout, according to the document filed by federal defender Andrea George.
"His world was falling apart," she wrote.
Carson pleaded guilty in March to robbing the bank, and state prosecutors have charged him in 12 other robberies or attempted robberies that occurred in the days leading up to his arrest. Those charges are pending.
In her filing, George asked U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz to give Carson the minimum seven years in prison and five years supervised release for his guilty plea on counts stemming from the bank robbery, saying he was under a tremendous amount of stress and needs psychological treatment, not a lengthy prison sentence.
Carson joined the Marine Corps Reserves out of high school in 2000 and served with the Minneapolis-St. Paul-based 4th Marine Division for six years, including a tour in Iraq in 2004. While there, he earned several awards, including the Armed Forces Reserve Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal — which he received for actions during a mortar attack at Camp Ramadi in May 2004.
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Minn. cop turned robber wanted to be killed
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Atty: Minn. cop turned robber wanted to be killed The Associated Press
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