Category Archives: Soldier Spotlight

Editors Note: TSV is involved with supporting the cure for breast cancer, and has done so for many years. Having lost my mother to this horrible disease, and been alongside some close friends while enduring breast cancer, this story hits … Continue reading →

The last American World War I veteran, Frank Buckles, has passed away at the age of 110. May he rest in peace. America’s last World War I veteran dies Frank Buckles, the last surviving U.S. veteran of World War I, … Continue reading →

Face of Defense: Brothers earn combat decorations By Sgt. Scott Davis, Regional Command East BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan, Feb. 2, 2011 — Two brothers in the 101st Airborne Division were decorated for separate combat actions during their deployment to Afghanistan. One … Continue reading →

Soldier graduates at top of Marine sniper course By Staff Sgt. Amber Robinson SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii — Marine snipers, by common knowledge, are some of the most renowned snipers in the U.S. militry, if not the world. When Soldiers from … Continue reading →

CSA presents Rakkasan Soldier with Silver Star for combat heroism Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr., presented a Task Force Leader Rakkasan Soldier with a Silver Star Medal for combat heroism at a brief ceremony at Forward … Continue reading →