Biography Medal of Honor nominee Juan E. Negron was born in Corozal, Puerto Rico. He entered the U.S. Army in March 1948. Then-Sgt. Juan E. Negron distinguished himself on April 28, 1951, for actions near Kalma-Eri, Korea. Negron held the most vulnerable position on his company’s exposed right flank after an enemy force had overrun… Continue Reading
Soldier Spotlight: Sergeant First Class Melvin Morris
Biography Medal of Honor nominee Melvin Morris was born in Okmulgee, Okla., Jan. 7, 1942. Morris entered the Oklahoma Army National Guard in 1959 and later requested to join the active Army. He became one of the first Soldiers to don the ‘green beret’ at the command of President John F. Kennedy, Fort Bragg, N.C.,… Continue Reading
Soldier Spotlight: Master Sergeant Manuel V. Mendoza
Biography Medal of Honor nominee Manuel Mendoza, was born in Miami, Ariz., June 15, 1922. Mendoza entered the U.S. Army at Fort MacArthur, Calif., November 1942. He served in both WWII and Korea. Then-Staff Sgt. Manuel Mendoza is being recognized for his actions on Oct. 4, 1944, in Mt. Battaglia, Italy, where he is credited… Continue Reading
Senator Rand Paul to CPAC 2014: “There is a great battle going on for the heart of America”
At CPAC 2014, Senator Rand Paul focused his remarks on protecting and preserving Liberty. With that, he touched on 3 main things: We should elect lovers of liberty on principle and action. Stand and be heard because “there is a great battle going on for the heart of America.” You cannot have prosperity without Freedom.… Continue Reading
Soldier Spotlight: Staff Sergeant William F. Leonard
Biography Medal of Honor nominee William F. Leonard hailed from Lockport, N.J., and was born Aug. 9, 1913. Then-Pfc. William F. Leonard is being recognized for his valorous actions while serving as a squad leader with Company C, 30th Infantry, on Nov. 7, 1944, near St. Die, France. Leonard’s platoon was reduced to eight men… Continue Reading
Soldier Spotlight: Staff Sergeant Salvador J. Lara
Biography Medal of Honor nominee Staff Sgt. Salvador Lara was from Riverside, Calif. He joined the U.S. Army and served during World War II. Then-Pfc. Salvador Lara is being recognized for his valorous actions in Aprilia, Italy, May 27-28, 1944. During the fight, May 27, he aggressively led his rifle squad in neutralizing multiple enemy… Continue Reading
Senator Tim Scott Introduces ‘Opportunity Agenda’ at CPAC 2014 – FULL VIDEO
Senator Tim Scott introduced his ‘Opportunity Agenda’ to the crowd at CPAC 2014. With that agenda, Scott touched on 6 key things: limit the government to empower the people greatest assets are not in Washington D.C. smaller government means more resources for the future generations escape poverty by way of education not every child wants… Continue Reading
Senator Ted Cruz at CPAC 2014 – FULL VIDEO
The Honorable Senator Ted Cruz of Texas spoke this morning at CPAC 2014. He offered a great amount of information including the idea of standing for principle to win elections. You’ll just have to watch for yourself:
Soldier Spotlight: Private First Class Leonard M. Kravitz
Biography Medal of Honor nominee Leonard M. Kravitz was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., in 1931. Kravitz is being recognized for his actions in Yangpyong, Korea, March 6-7, 1951. While occupying defensive positions, Kravitz’s unit was overrun by enemy combatants and forced to withdraw. Kravitz voluntarily remained at a machine-gun position to provide suppressive fire for… Continue Reading
A Nobel Peace Prize for Putin?
Russian President Vladimir Putin will appear on the Nobel committee’s agenda for a Nobel Peace Prize in 2014, possibly alongside several Russian dissidents. Putin is one of 278 candidates — a record for the prestigious prize – who have been nominated and the nominees include such notables as Edward Snowden, Pope Francis and the individual… Continue Reading