Author: University Publications of America (Firm)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Microforms
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
UPA Research Collections
Author: University Publications of America (Firm)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Microforms
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
The British National Bibliography
Author: Arthur James WellsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bibliography, National
Languages : en
Pages : 2248
Book Description
Crucible of Power
Author: Howard JonesPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 9780742564541
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
"There was the sound of a single bullet, and then . . . a deafening barrage of gunfire and explosions. There were, literally, thousands of bullets in the air at once, and more tracers streaking across the sky than there were stars overhead. It was a miracle that most of us weren't killed instantly." Staff Sergeant Salvatore, "Sal," Giunta was the first living person to receive the Medal of Honor--the highest honor presented by the U.S. military--since the conclusion of the Vietnam War. In "Living with Honor, "this hero who maintains he is "just a soldier" tells us the story of the fateful day in Afghanistan that led to his receiving the unique honor. With candor, insight, and humility, Giunta not only recounts the harrowing events leading up to when he and his company fell under siege, but also illustrates the empowering, invaluable lessons he learned. As a seventeen-year-old teen working at Subway, Giunta was like any other kid trying to figure out which step to take next with his life after graduating from high school. When Giunta walked into the local Army recruiting center in his hometown, he just wanted a free T-shirt. But when he walked out, his curiosity had been piqued and he enlisted in the Army. Deployed to Afghanistan, Giunta soon learned from the more seasoned soldiers how "different" this war was compared to others that America had fought. Stationed with the 173rd Airborne Brigade near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border in the Korengal Valley-- also known as the "Valley of Death"--Giunta and his company were ambushed by Taliban insurgents. Giunta went into action after seeing that his squad leader had fallen. Exposing himself to blistering enemy fire, Giunta charged toward his squad leader and administered first aid while he covered him with his own body. Though Giunta was struck by the relentless barrage of bullets, he engaged the enemy and then attempted to reach additional wounded soldiers. When he realized that yet another soldier was separated from his unit, he advanced forward. Discovering two rebels carrying away a U.S. soldier, Giunta killed one insurgent and wounded the other, and immediately provided aid to the injured soldier. More than just a remarkable memoir by a remarkable person, "Living with Honor "is a powerful testament to the human spirit and all that one can achieve when faced with seemingly impossible obstacles. *** The President clasps the medal around my neck. Applause fills the room. But I know it's not for me alone. I look at my mom and dad. I look at Brennan's parents and I look at Mendoza's. And I try to communicate to Brennan and Mendoza wordlessly: "This is for you . . . and for everyone who has fought and died. For everyone who has made the ultimate sacrifice. I am not a hero. I'm just a soldier." --Salvatore A. Giunta, from "Living with Honor"
Preliminary Inventory of the Records of Selected Foreign Service Posts
Author: United States. National Archives and Records ServicePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Archives
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
Who's who in America
Author: America, History and Life
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 874
Book Description
Article abstracts and citations of reviews and dissertations covering the United States and Canada.
Guide to Microforms in Print
Author: K. G. Saur Verlag GmbH & CompanyPublisher: De Gruyter Saur
ISBN: 9783598110955
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
Power, Faith, and Fantasy
Author: Michael B. OrenPublisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393058260
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 848
Book Description
"Will shape our thinking about America and the Middle East for years."--Christopher Dickey, Newsweek
Who's who in the world. 1.1971/72(1970)
Author: [Anonymus AC00033125]Publisher:
ISBN: 9780837911014
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1080
Book Description
Author: