To All
Good Thursday Morning January 25, 2024. I hope that your week has been going well. No rain and no visitors. Plenty of leaves.
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This day in Naval and Marine Corps History (thanks to NHHC)
Here is a link to the NHHC website: https://www.history.navy.mil/
This day in Naval and Marine Corps History
January 25
1941—The keel to USS Wisconsin (BB 64) is laid. Commissioned in April 1944, she serves during the later stages of World War II in the Pacific. She is now a museum battleship stationed in Norfolk, VA.
1943—USS Shad (SS 235) encounters German blockade runners transporting ore in the Bay of Biscay. Shad fires on Nordfels, but the torpedo fails to explode, and Nordfels returns to Bilbao, Spain.
1945—USS McLanahan (DD 615) shells the German command post on the Italian Rivera and silences the shore battery.
1945—USS Silversides (SS 236), despite the presence of auxiliary submarine chasers, sinks the Japanese army cargo ship Malay Maru off Kuro Jima.
1952—High speed transport ship Wantuck (APD 125) under CTF 95 OpControl, lands South Korean troops at night for demolition raid on enemy rail line, tunnels and bridges east coast of Korea.
1963—The 1st Seabee Technical Assistance Team arrives in Vietnam. By the end of 1964, 14 teams are operating or have completed their six month tours.
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This Day in World History
January 25
1533 Henry VIII marries Anne Boleyn.
1787 Small farmers in Springfield, Massachusetts led by Daniel Shays, revolt against tax laws. Federal troops break up the protesters of what becomes known as Shay's Rebellion.
1846 The dreaded Corn Laws, which taxed imported oats, wheat and barley, are repealed by the British Parliament.
1904 Two-hundred coal miners are trapped in their Pennsylvania mine after an explosion.
1915 Alexander Graham Bell in New York and Thomas Watson in San Francisco make a record telephone transmission.
1918 Austria and Germany reject U.S. peace proposals.
1919 The League of Nations plan is adopted by the Allies.
1929 Members of the New York Stock Exchange ask for an additional 275 seats.
1930 New York police rout a Communist rally at the Town Hall.
1943 The last German airfield in Stalingrad is captured by the Red Army.
1949 Axis Sally, who broadcasted Nazi propaganda to U.S. troops in Europe, stands trial in the United States for war crimes.
1951 The U.S. Eighth Army in Korea launches Operation Thunderbolt, a counter attack to push the Chinese Army north of the Han River.
1955 Columbia University scientists develop an atomic clock that is accurate to within one second in 300 years.
1956 Khrushchev says that he believes that Eisenhower is sincere in his efforts to abolish war.
1959 American Airlines begins its first coast-to-coast flight service on a Boeing 707.
1972 Shirley Chisholm, the first African American woman elected to U.S. Congress, announces candidacy for president.
1972 Nixon airs the eight-point peace plan for Vietnam, asking for POW release in return for withdrawal.
1984 President Reagan endorses the development of the first U.S. permanently-manned space station.
1905
January 25
World's largest diamond found
On January 25, 1905, at the Premier Mine in Pretoria, South Africa, a 3,106-carat diamond is discovered during a routine inspection by the mine's superintendent. Weighing 1.33 pounds, and christened the "Cullinan," it was the largest diamond ever found.
Frederick Wells was 18 feet below the earth's surface when he spotted a flash of starlight embedded in the wall just above him. His discovery was presented that same afternoon to Sir Thomas Cullinan, who owned the mine. Cullinan then sold the diamond to the Transvaal provincial government, which presented the stone to Britain's King Edward VII as a birthday gift. Worried that the diamond might be stolen in transit from Africa to London, Edward arranged to send a phony diamond aboard a steamer ship loaded with detectives as a diversionary tactic. While the decoy slowly made its way from Africa on the ship, the Cullinan was sent to England in a plain box.
Edward entrusted the cutting of the Cullinan to Joseph Asscher, head of the Asscher Diamond Company of Amsterdam. Asscher, who had cut the famous Excelsior Diamond, a 971-carat diamond found in 1893, studied the stone for six months before attempting the cut. On his first attempt, the steel blade broke, with no effect on the diamond. On the second attempt, the diamond shattered exactly as planned; Asscher then fainted from nervous exhaustion.
The Cullinan was later cut into nine large stones and about 100 smaller ones, valued at millions of dollars all told. The largest stone is called the "Star of Africa I," or "Cullinan I," and at 530 carats, it is the largest-cut fine-quality colorless diamond in the world. The second largest stone, the "Star of Africa II" or "Cullinan II," is 317 carats. Both of these stones, as well as the "Cullinan III," are on display in the Tower of London with Britain's other crown jewels; the Cullinan I is mounted in the British Sovereign's Royal Scepter, while the Cullinan II sits in the Imperial State Crown.
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OPERATION COMMANDO HUNT Thanks to the Bear
Skip… For The List for the week beginning Monday, 22 January 2024 and ending Sunday, 28 January 2024… Bear🇺🇸⚓️🐻
OPERATION COMMANDO HUNT (1968-1972)…
From the archives of rollingthunderremembered.com post of 14 April 2019… 35th President attends his 1st meeting with his National Security Advisor and Staff…
Thanks to Micro
To remind folks that these are from the Vietnam Air Losses site that Micro put together. You click on the url below and can read what happened each day to the aircraft and its crew. ……Skip
One of the items that Micro is working on is the names of the pilots and crew of the rescue helos on these missions. So far only one squadron kept track so if there are any helo guys out there that have information on who the rescue pilots were on any of these missions he could use the help to complete the story on many of these. skip
From Vietnam Air Losses site for "Thursday 25 January
25: https://www.vietnamairlosses.com/loss.php?id=420
This following work accounts for every fixed wing loss of the Vietnam War and you can use it to read more about the losses in The Bear's Daily account. Even better it allows you to add your updated information to the work to update for history…skip Vietnam Air Losses Access Chris Hobson and Dave Lovelady's work at: https://www.VietnamAirLosses.com.
Vietnam Air Losses
Access Chris Hobson and Dave Lovelady's work at: https://www.VietnamAirLosses.com.
This is a list of all Helicopter Pilots Who Died in the Vietnam War . Listed by last name and has other info https://www.vhpa.org/KIA/KIAINDEX.HTM
MOAA - Wall of Faces Now Includes Photos of All Servicemembers Killed in the Vietnam War
(This site was sent by a friend . The site works, find anyone you knew in "search" feature. https://www.vvmf.org/Wall-of-Faces/ )
Wall of Faces Now Includes Photos of All Service members Killed in the Vietnam War
By: Kipp Hanley
AUGUST 15, 2022
Check this out
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Skip… For your information and consideration.. RTR Webmaster Dan Heller has updated the Links List attached to the RTR website with a dozen Vietnam air war sites that might interest regulars of The List… Bear🇺🇸⚓️🐻… See…
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Some fun stuff on flying the F-14
From tednmich (tednmich@pacbell.net)
check out all the other videos available to the right of the screen. 'they could keep you entertained for hours
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Flight Diverted Over Farting
By Mark Stevens -January 24, 2024
An American Airlines flight from Phoenix, Arizona, to Austin, Texas, faced an unusual disruption as a passenger's smelly flatulence led to the plane returning to the gate. The incident unfolded while the aircraft was still on the ground, creating a viral sensation after a Reddit user shared the story.
According to the Reddit post, the disruption began before most passengers had boarded. A male passenger appeared audibly disgruntled, possibly due to a rough day or hangover. His grumbling continued as he sat down, expressing frustration under his breath.
As boarding progressed, the man took his disruptive behavior to another level. After the majority of passengers had boarded, he loudly exclaimed, "You thought that was rude? Well, how about this smell," and proceeded to pass gas. The witness found this behavior uncalled for, especially coming from a grown man on an airplane.
The disruptive passenger didn't stop there; he provocatively suggested that everyone on the plane should eat the smelliest food simultaneously. Another passenger responded by saying, "If you don't like it, you can fly private," leading to further confrontations.
Flight attendants intervened, telling the disruptive passenger, "That's enough." Despite the plane taxiing to the runway, it came to a stop, and an announcement was made that the flight was returning to the gate.
Upon returning to the gate, a flight attendant informed the disruptive passenger that he would not be staying on the flight. The man expressed confusion, and the flight attendant mentioned they would discuss the matter off the plane. The passenger grabbed his bag and exited the aircraft.
The witness on Reddit noted that passengers breathed a sigh of relief when the disruptive individual was removed. The flight experienced a delay of 15-30 minutes due to the incident, but the witness praised American Airlines for handling the situation swiftly.
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Thanks to Chaser
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Thanks to Ken. I met Deiter like many of us back in the day…Skip
A Very interesting story about a Naval Aviator (German escaped Eastern Germany)
This Aviator sounds a bit like "FOKKER" as a kid.
Dieter Dengler (May 22, 1938 – February 7, 2001) was a German-born United States Navy aviator during the Vietnam War and, following six months of imprisonment and torture, became the first captured U.S. airman to escape enemy captivity during the war. Of seven prisoners of war who escaped together from a Pathet Lao prison camp in Laos, Dengler was one of two survivors (the other was Thai citizen Phisit Intharathat). Dengler was rescued after 23 days on the run.[3]
Dieter Dingler served in the United States Navy during the war in Vietnam as a Douglas A-1 Skyraider pilot stationed on the aircraft carrier "USS Ranger". He was shot down during during a secret bombing mission into Laos on February 1, 1966, and was captured by Pathet Lao troops. Held as a prisoner until his escape on June 29, 1966, he spent twenty-three days on the run until he was rescued. In 2006 motion director and producer Werner Herzog released the film "Rescue Dawn", which was based on Lieutenant Dengler's story.
Kenny Moore
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Thanks to Better Report
7 Hobbies That Will Save Money in the Long Run
People invest countless hours in their passion projects, and for a good reason — there are few things more satisfying than thriving at an activity you love. However, some hobbies require a significant financial commitment, such as scuba diving and skiing, which can be difficult to justify during a tough economy. Luckily, plenty of low-cost activities may also put money back in your pocket.
Cooking
Cooking is a great way to eat healthier and a major money saver. Cooking meals at home can save you around 50% of the cost of takeout, and it can be just as flexible as eating out. By investing in just one cookbook, you can learn countless recipes. At the same time, the internet serves as a virtually infinite source of free cooking videos, simple culinary staples, and complex creations for experienced home chefs.
Running
Gym memberships can be expensive, so stay fit and healthy by going on daily runs instead. Whether you run on a hiking trail, sidewalk, or paved street, you can benefit from running — or even walking — as a hobby. Use free or low-cost programs like Couch to 5k or Nike Run Club to guide your training and progress.
Sewing
People who sew can restore old clothing, helping to avoid wasting money on new outfits. While sewing can be expensive if you invest in pricier fabrics and threads, there are plenty of low-cost materials and sales. If sewing isn't your thing, try knitting or crocheting as a calming hobby that still produces wearable clothes and accessories.
Gardening
Developing a green thumb will not only save you a ton of landscaping costs but also save you money on your grocery bill. Cultivating a vegetable or herb garden provides a continual source of produce without visiting the supermarket. You don't need much space to get started — you can grow herbs on any windowsill that gets natural sunlight.
Writing
Whether you're a health and fitness expert, amateur sports reporter, or just feel like putting your thoughts down on paper (or online), writing is a free and rewarding hobby that can generate more income. Websites like Substack make it easy for people to publish regular articles that readers can subscribe to for a monthly fee. You might also choose to self-publish your work or find an agent to pitch your work to a publishing company.
Dog Walking
Are you an animal lover? Consider picking up dog walking. You will see physical health benefits from walking every day, mental health benefits from being around energetic, friendly dogs, and financial benefits from offering your services to pet owners in the neighborhood.
Baking
Inflated bakery prices make it difficult to justify buying artisan breads and pastries. Thankfully, baking is an easy and satisfying hobby to pick up. You might even be able to start a side hustle selling your goods at a local farmer's market
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Thanks to Micro
50 Shades of Grey for Seniors
Back and forth . . . .
Back and forth . . .
In and out . . . .
In and out . . . .
A little to the right . . .
A little to the left . . . .
She could feel the sweat on her forehead . .
Between her breasts . . . .
And, trickling down the small of her back . . .
She was getting near to the end.
He was in ecstasy . . .
with a huge smile on his face as his wife moved . . .
Forwards then backwards. . .
Forward then backward. . . .
Again . . . .and again . . .
Her heart was pounding now . . . .
Her face was flushed . . . .
She moaned . .
softly at first, then began to groan louder . . . .
Finally . . totally exhausted . . . .
she let out a piercing scream . . .
"OK, OK, you smug ba****d, I can't parallel park. You do it!"
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Thanks to History Facts (THE NEXT TWO)
The last person from the Salem witch trials was just cleared in 2022.
U.S. HISTORY
I n the woods of Salem, Massachusetts, there is a summit called Gallows Hill, where the darkest days of the town's history occurred. Here, nearly 20 people lost their lives by execution after being accused of witchcraft during the infamous Salem witch hunts of 1692 and 1693. One of the accused, a 22-year-old woman named Elizabeth Johnson Jr., was pardoned from execution but not cleared of charges until 2022, leaving her name sullied for more than three centuries.
Toward the end of the witch-hunting frenzy, the governor began sparing the accused from execution, including Johnson. In 1711, colonial Massachusetts lawmakers passed an act that reversed the witchcraft convictions of 22 individuals, but Johnson's name wasn't among them. She petitioned to have hers added, and it is unclear why she was left out. Legislation clearing additional names continued to trickle in over the decades, as recently as 1957 and 2001, but Johnson was never listed. Finally, in 2021, students at North Andover Middle School (in the town adjacent to Salem) learned about the matter in class and urged their teacher to take action. The teacher alerted state Senator Diana DiZoglio, who sponsored an amendment to clear Johnson's name. On May 26, 2022, 329 years after she was wrongly accused, Elizabeth Johnson Jr. was finally exonerated, making her the last known person convicted of witchcraft in Salem to be cleared of the charges.
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From History Facts
It's hard to say precisely when rock 'n' roll began, though the genre has its roots in African American music such as jazz, rhythm and blues, boogie-woogie, and gospel, as well as country music. Ask a room full of music historians what the first rock 'n' roll record was and you'll likely receive a number of different answers. Was it Sister Rosetta Tharpe's "Strange Things Happening Every Day" in 1944? Or perhaps "Rocket 88," first recorded in Memphis by Jackie Brenston & His Delta Cats in 1951? Or Bill Haley & His Comets' 1955 single "Rock Around the Clock?" It's hard to say for sure.
What we do know is that rock 'n' roll became a defined mainstream genre during the 1950s, when the sound and the image coalesced around one man: Elvis Presley. Elvis took rock music to new and giddy heights, bringing about a seismic shift in popular culture — and causing deep concern among certain sections of society that considered rock the "devil's music." Once unleashed, however, there was no going back: Rock 'n' roll was here to stay. Here are some of the most defining moments in the history of the genre, from the King himself to the rise of MTV.
Elvis on Ed Sullivan
On September 9, 1956, Elvis Presley made his first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. At this point, Elvis had already put out a number of successful singles, and his debut album, Elvis Presley, released in March 1956, was the first rock 'n' roll album to make it to the top of the charts. Elvis had yet to cement his status as the "King of Rock 'n' Roll," but his first performance on Ed Sullivan can be seen as his coronation. He performed a number of songs — including "Don't Be Cruel," "Hound Dog," and "Love Me Tender" — in front of screaming audience members at the studio and watching from home. Despite ongoing fears that his hip-shaking gyrations would corrupt the nation's youth, viewers were given full head-to-toe shots of the 21-year-old singer's performance. The show was a massive success, as 60 million people — 82.6% of the entire television audience at the time — tuned in to watch the then-21-year-old perform.
Dylan Goes Electric
Rock historians aren't in total agreement as to what precisely went down when Bob Dylan took the stage at the Newport Folk Festival on July 25, 1965. They all agree, however, that it was a hugely significant night for rock music. Dylan was the champion of the folk music revival of the early 1960s — a traditionally all-acoustic movement. So, when he strode onto the stage carrying a Fender Stratocaster rather than his more familiar acoustic guitar, the crowd was not pleased. At the time, Dylan's now-classic single "Like a Rolling Stone" was hugely popular on the radio, but folk purists didn't like the song's mix of electric blues and rock 'n' roll. When Dylan and his accompanying backing band — some also wielding electronic instruments — started playing, sections of the crowd began booing. Accounts vary as to the intensity of the crowd's reaction, but Dylan played only three songs before leaving the stage. When he returned, he performed two songs on acoustic guitar — "Mr. Tambourine Man," followed by "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue" — and then left for good. It was an edgy night by most accounts, but a pivotal moment in the development of folk rock, expanding the bounds of rock 'n' roll.
The Beatles Release "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band"
In 1967, Paul McCartney played the Beatles' latest album, "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," to Bob Dylan. Dylan's response: "Oh, I get it, you don't want to be cute anymore." He was right — the Fab Four had turned a creative corner. Deciding that live performances and screaming fans weren't enough, they wanted to become a serious studio band, and with "Sgt. Pepper's," the Beatles announced to the world that they were true artists. The album was revolutionary. Regarded by many as the first concept album, it is bursting with creativity and musical innovation, featuring French horns, tape loops, bass harmonicas, harpsichords, sitars, and more. The album changed not only rock music, but pop culture itself.
Woodstock
On August 15, 1969, 32 acts and more than 400,000 attendees arrived at Max Yasgur's dairy farm in Bethel, New York, for three days of peace, love, drugs, and, most importantly, rock 'n' roll. It was immediately obvious that the festival was going to be big, but no one knew just how iconic Woodstock would become. Despite various technical difficulties, food shortages, and bad weather, the festival became a living embodiment of the 1960s counterculture. As for the lineup, it was quite something: The Who, Carlos Santana, Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin, Sly and the Family Stone, the Grateful Dead, The Band, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Joan Baez, and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, to name but a few. And then there was Jimi Hendrix, who gave arguably the most iconic performance of the entire festival with his stirring, feedback-fueled rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner."
The Launch of MTV
Just after midnight on August 1, 1981, MTV — the world's first television channel devoted to showing music videos — launched with the announcement, "Ladies and gentlemen, rock and roll," as the station went on air. The first video broadcast on the fledgling channel was, fittingly, "Video Killed the Radio Star" by the Buggles. Despite some initial hype and interest, MTV struggled in its early years, in part due to a lack of music videos. But as it expanded its programming, MTV took off in a major way. By the mid-1980s, it was having a major cultural impact not only on music and TV but also on movies and advertising. Record companies began noting video's effect on record sales, and soon the channel was launching the careers of newcomers such as Prince, Cyndi Lauper, and Duran Duran, and turning the likes of Madonna and Michael Jackson into global superstars. Music videos became big business, and MTV's adoption of grunge and rap in the 1990s brought about a major shift in popular music.
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This Day in U S Military History
January 25
1915 – The inventor of the telephone, Alexander Graham Bell, inaugurated transcontinental telephone service in the United States. Bell placed the first ceremonial cross-continental call from New York to his old colleague Thomas Watson in San Francisco.
1940– The ocean station program was formally established on 25 January 1940 under order from President Franklin Roosevelt. The Coast Guard, in cooperation with the U. S. Weather Service, were given responsibility for its establishment and operation. The program was first known as the Atlantic Weather Observation Service and later became known (and "beloved') by thousands of Coast Guardsmen who served after World War II as the "Ocean Station" program. Cutters were dispatched for 30-day patrols to transmit weather observations and serve as a SAR standby for transoceanic aircraft. The program ended in the 1970s.
1945 – Iwo Jima is bombarded by the battleship Indiana and a force of cruisers and destroyers. There are also air attacks by B-24 and B-29 bombers. This is the first step in the preparation for the US landings in February.
1949 – Axis Sally, who broadcast Nazi propaganda to U.S. troops in Europe, stands trial in the United States for war crimes. Out of the 12 Americans indicted for treason following World War II, all but five were radio broadcasters. One of the most notorious to be convicted was Mildred Gillars, or "Axis Sally" as she was known to the GI's who heard her Radio Berlin broadcasts. A graduate of Hunter College in New York, Gillars went to France to study music in 1929 after failing as an actress. By 1934 she was in Germany, where she fell for former Hunter professor Max Otto Koischewitz. Koischewitz became Radio Berlin's Program Director, and GIllars became his star propaganda broadcaster. Typically, she did a DJ program — breaking up the music with anti-semetic raps. "Damn Roosevelt! Damn Churchill!" went one of her tirades. "Damn all Jews who made this war possible. I love America, but I do not love Roosevelt and all his kike boyfriends." "Axis Sally" also liked to air messages from American POWs. Telling the POWs she visited that she was a Red Cross representative, she enticed them to send happy messages to suggest that living under the Nazis, even in POW camps, was a good thing. Once on the air, she would intercut POWs messages with propaganda, despite having promised the prisoners not to do so. Despite all her other antics, "Axis Sally" was convicted on the basis of just one broadcast, a radio drama called "Vision of Invasion" that – on the eve of D-Day – sought to scare GI's out of invading occupied Europe. In the play, the mother of an Ohio soldier sees her son in a dream. He tells her that he's already dead, his ship having been destroyed mid-invasion by Germans. GI's can be heard sobbing and shrieking in the background, and the effect of the broadcast is said to have been chilling. Gillars tried several tactics in court, but ultimately claimed, unsuccessfully, that her love for Koischewitz had motivated her. Her lawyers argued that Koischewitz had a Svengali-like grip over her; she was his puppet.
1952 – During the third largest aerial victory of the Korean War, F-86s shot down 10 MiG-15s and damaged three others without suffering any losses.
1995 – Russia's early-warning defense radar detects an unexpected missile launch near Norway, and Russian military command estimates the missile to be only minutes from impact on Moscow. Moments later, Russian President Boris Yeltsin, his defense minister, and his chief of staff were informed of the missile launch. The nuclear command systems switched to combat mode, and the nuclear suitcases carried by Yeltsin and his top commander were activated for the first time in the history of the Soviet-made weapons system. Five minutes after the launch detection, Russian command determined that the missile's impact point would be outside Russia's borders. Three more minutes passed, and Yeltsin was informed that the launching was likely not part of a surprise nuclear strike by Western nuclear submarines. These conclusions came minutes before Yeltsin and his commanders should have ordered a nuclear response based on standard launch on warning protocols. Later, it was revealed that the missile, launched from Spitzbergen, Norway, was actually carrying instruments for scientific measurements. Nine days before, Norway had notified 35 countries, including Russia, of the exact details of the planned launch. The Russian Defense Ministry had received Norway's announcement but had neglected to inform the on-duty personnel at the early-warning center of the imminent launch. The event raised serious concerns about the quality of the former Soviet Union's nuclear systems.
2012 – Two U.S. Navy Seal teams raided a compound 12 miles north of Adow, Somalia, freeing two hostages while killing nine pirates and capturing five others.
Medal of Honor Citations for Actions Taken This Day
BEHNE, FREDERICK
Rank and organization: Fireman First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 3 October 1873, Lodi, N.J. Accredited to: New Jersey. G.O. No.: 182, 20 March 1905. Citation: On board the U.S.S. Iowa, 25 January 1905. Following the blowing out of the manhole plate of boiler D of that vessel, Behne displayed extraordinary heroism in the resulting action.
BEHNKE, HEINRICH
Rank and organization: Seaman First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 10 April 1882, Germany. Accredited to: Washington, D.C. G.O. No.: 182, 20 March 1905. Citation: While serving aboard the U.S.S. Iowa, Behnke displayed extraordinary heroism at the time of the blowing out of the manhole plate of boiler D on board that vessel, 25 January 1905.
BRESNAHAN, PATRICK FRANCIS
Rank and organization: Watertender, U.S. Navy. Born: 1 May 1872, Peabody, Mass. Accredited to: Vermont. G.O. No.: 182, 20 March 1905. Citation: Serving on board the U.S.S. Iowa for extraordinary heroism at the time of the blowing out of the manhole plate of boiler D on board that vessel, 25 January 1905.
CORAHORGI, DEMETRI
Rank and organization: Fireman First Class, U.S. Navy. Place and date: Aboard U.S.S. Iowa, 25 January 1905. Entered service at: New York. Born: 3 January 1880, Trieste, Austria. G.O. No.: 182, 20 March 1905. Citation: Serving on board the U.S.S. Iowa for extraordinary heroism at the time of the blowing out of the manhole plate of boiler D on board that vessel, 25 January 1905.
FLOYD, EDWARD
Rank and organization: Boilermaker, U.S. Navy. Born: 21 February 1850, Ireland. Accredited to: South Carolina. G.O. No.: 182, 20 March 1905. Citation: Serving on board the U.S.S. Iowa, for extraordinary heroism at the time of the blowing out of the manhole plate of boiler D on board that vessel, 25 January 1905.
JOHANNESSEN, JOHANNES J.
Rank and organization: Chief Watertender, U.S. Navy. Born: 13 May 1872, Bodo, Norway. Enlisted at: Yokohama, Japan. G.O. No.: 182, 20 March 1905. Citation: Serving on board the U.S.S. Iowa, for extraordinary heroism at the time of the blowing out of the manhole plate of boiler D on board that vessel, 25 January 1905.
KLEIN, ROBERT
Rank and organization: Chief Carpenter's Mate, U.S. Navy. Born: 11 November 1884, Gerdonen, Germany. Enlisted at: Marseilles, France. G.O. No.: 173, 6 October 1904. Citation: Serving on board the U.S.S. Raleigh, for heroism in rescuing shipmates overcome in double bottoms by fumes of turpentine, 25 January 1904.
*VALDEZ, JOSE F.
Rank and organization: Private First Class, U.S. Army, Company B, 7th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division. Place and date: Near Rosenkrantz, France, 25 January 1945. Entered service at: Pleasant Grove, Utah. Birth: Governador, N. Mex. G. O. No.: 16, 8 February 1946. Citation: He was on outpost duty with 5 others when the enemy counterattacked with overwhelming strength. From his position near some woods 500 yards beyond the American lines he observed a hostile tank about 75 yards away, and raked it with automatic rifle fire until it withdrew. Soon afterward he saw 3 Germans stealthily approaching through the woods. Scorning cover as the enemy soldiers opened up with heavy automatic weapons fire from a range of 30 yards, he engaged in a fire fight with the attackers until he had killed all 3. The enemy quickly launched an attack with 2 full companies of infantrymen, blasting the patrol with murderous concentrations of automatic and rifle fire and beginning an encircling movement which forced the patrol leader to order a withdrawal. Despite the terrible odds, Pfc. Valdez immediately volunteered to cover the maneuver, and as the patrol 1 by 1 plunged through a hail of bullets toward the American lines, he fired burst after burst into the swarming enemy. Three of his companions were wounded in their dash for safety and he was struck by a bullet that entered his stomach and, passing through his body, emerged from his back. Overcoming agonizing pain, he regained control of himself and resumed his firing position, delivering a protective screen of bullets until all others of the patrol were safe. By field telephone he called for artillery and mortar fire on the Germans and corrected the range until he had shells falling within 50 yards of his position. For 15 minutes he refused to be dislodged by more than 200 of the enemy; then, seeing that the barrage had broken the counter attack, he dragged himself back to his own lines. He died later as a result of his wounds. Through his valiant, intrepid stand and at the cost of his own life, Pfc. Valdez made it possible for his comrades to escape, and was directly responsible for repulsing an attack by vastly superior enemy forces.
*MILLER, ROBERT J.
Organization: U.S. Army, Company: Special Forces Operational Detachment Alpha 3312, Division: Special Operations Task Force 33, Born: 14 October 1983, Departed: Yes, Entered Service At: Oviedo, Florida, G.O. Number: , Date of Issue: 10/06/2010, Accredited To: Florida, Place / Date: Konar Province, Afghanistan, 25 January 2008. Citation: Robert J. Miller distinguished himself by extraordinary acts of heroism while serving as the Weapons Sergeant in Special Forces Operational Detachment Alpha 3312, Special Operations Task Force-33, Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force-Afghanistan during combat operations against an armed enemy in Konar Province, Afghanistan on January 25, 2008. While conducting a combat reconnaissance patrol through the Gowardesh Valley, Staff Sergeant Miller and his small element of U.S. and Afghan National Army soldiers engaged a force of 15 to 20 insurgents occupying prepared fighting positions. Staff Sergeant Miller initiated the assault by engaging the enemy positions with his vehicle's turret-mounted Mark-19 40 millimeter automatic grenade launcher while simultaneously providing detailed descriptions of the enemy positions to his command, enabling effective, accurate close air support. Following the engagement, Staff Sergeant Miller led a small squad forward to conduct a battle damage assessment. As the group neared the small, steep, narrow valley that the enemy had inhabited, a large, well-coordinated insurgent force initiated a near ambush, assaulting from elevated positions with ample cover. Exposed and with little available cover, the patrol was totally vulnerable to enemy rocket propelled grenades and automatic weapon fire. As point man, Staff Sergeant Miller was at the front of the patrol, cut off from supporting elements, and less than 20 meters from enemy forces. Nonetheless, with total disregard for his own safety, he called for his men to quickly move back to covered positions as he charged the enemy over exposed ground and under overwhelming enemy fire in order to provide protective fire for his team. While maneuvering to engage the enemy, Staff Sergeant Miller was shot in his upper torso. Ignoring the wound, he continued to push the fight, moving to draw fire from over one hundred enemy fighters upon himself. He then again charged forward through an open area in order to allow his teammates to safely reach cover. After killing at least 10 insurgents, wounding dozens more, and repeatedly exposing himself to withering enemy fire while moving from position to position, Staff Sergeant Miller was mortally wounded by enemy fire. His extraordinary valor ultimately saved the lives of seven members of his own team and 15 Afghanistan National Army soldiers. Staff Sergeant Miller's heroism and selflessness above and beyond the call of duty, and at the cost of his own life, are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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AMERICAN AEROSPACE EVENTS for January 25, FIRSTS, LASTS, AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS. THANKS TO HAROLD "PHIL" MYERS CHIEF HISTORIAN AIR FORCE INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE, AND RECONNAISSANCE AGENCY
25 January
1912: Lt Henry H. Arnold flew a Wright plane to an altitude record of 4,764 feet in a 59-minute flight over the Army Aviation School at Augusta, Ga. (24)
1949: Air Force "slate" blue uniforms are mandated for the service for the first time. These replace the Army "olive buff" uniforms previously worn. An interesting result of this uniform change was the nickname "brown-shoe Air Force." The old Army uniform had brown shoes, while the new Air Force blue uniform had black shoes. So, "brown-shoe Air Force" referred to the old U.S. Army Air Forces or to a person who had served in the USAAF. (Courtesy NMUSAF) I remember watching my dad put all the ribbons and other stuff on his first blue uniform. He and my mom were both not fond of it. The old USAF tans were a very neat uniform. He was working to get the new hat put together.….skip
1951: KOREAN WAR. Far East Air Forces replaced its Combat Cargo Command with the 315th Air Division (AD) (Combat Cargo). The division received its administrative and logistical support directly from Far East Air Forces. By this date, Combat Cargo had flown 32,362 sorties to deliver 130,170 tons of supplies, deliver 155,294 passengers, and evacuate 72,960 casualties. (28)
1952: KOREAN WAR. A helicopter rescued a downed airman, near the coastline of the Yellow Sea, while F-84s strafed enemy troops in the area. Escorting F-86s destroyed three MiG-15s during the pick-up. In other air-to-air combat, UN jets destroyed six and damaged four communist aircraft. (28)
1957: A B-47 set an unofficial cross-country speed record, flying 2,700 miles from Riverside, Calif., to Boston, Mass., in 3 hours 47 minutes. (24) The Douglas Aircraft Company successfully launched its Thor Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile for the first time. (12) The Lockheed YC121F, a special Superconstellation, set a transcontinental speed record for propeller-driven aircraft by flying from Long Beach, Calif., to Andrews AFB, Md., in 4 hours 43 minutes. (24)
1959: American Airlines used Boeing 707s to inaugurate a regular jet passenger service across the U. S. The 4-hour, 3-minute flight from Los Angeles, Calif., to New York, N. Y. also represented a record time for passenger service. (5)
1960: An Army MIM-23 Hawk missile shot down a MGR-1 Honest John surface-to-surface missile in the first known kill of a ballistic missile by an anti-aircraft missile. (16) (24)
1964: Echo II, a balloon-type passive communications satellite, launched as the first cooperative space experiment between the U. S. and the Soviet Union. (5)
1988: Through 28 January, two C-5 Galaxies flew 102 tons of medical supplies from a private donor to Manila in response to a request from the Philippine government. (16)
1990: In a ceremony at Beale AFB, Calif., the Strategic Air Command retired Lockheed's SR-71 Blackbird from active service. The SR-71 aircrews flew more than 65 million miles at speeds above Mach 2 (more than half above Mach 3) on high altitude reconnaissance missions. (16)
1994: A Titan II booster launched Clementine I, a space probe, to the moon. This mission was the first American lunar effort since Apollo 17 in 1972. (16) (26)
2000: The Air Combat Command Commander, Gen Ralph E. Eberhart, dedicated the first Block D upgraded B-1s at Dyess AFB, Tex. (AFNEWS Article 000140, 2 Feb 00)
2002: After cancelling the X-33 orbital launcher program, the National Air and Space Administration ferried the unfinished X-33 vehicle from Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif., to the X-33 launch facility near Haystack Butte at Edwards AFB, Calif., for indefinite storage. (3)
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