'Merica's Greatest

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Charles Kettles: Flying Into The Fire
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In 1967, Charles Kettles saw his first tour in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot with the 176th Aviation Company where he nearly lost his life flying into a heated battle zone three separate times to rescue trapped soldiers.

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David McCampbell is one of the Navy's all-time leading Flying Ace.

During the Battle of Leyte Gulf McCampbell personally took down 34 Japanese airmen - his Fabled Fifteen air group tallied more downed enemies than any other units in the Pacific War.

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David McCampbell: The Ace of Aces
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Henry Mucci is the man who led one of the most successful rescue operations in all of US military history.

In 1945, Mucci and the 6th Army Ranger battalion successfully rescued over 500 prisoners of the Bataan Death March.

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Their muskets might be outdated, but their words are timeless.
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Does moral support count? 😆

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Gerald Young's 60th mission was unlike any others before then.

He set off piloting his helicopter on a rescue mission to recover 5 Green Beret soldiers. He ended up becoming the next target in need of recovery.

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The Force is strong with this one.

Freedom is undeniable.

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'Merica's Military
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Amen.

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Mitchell Red Cloud Jr. is one of the 27 Native American's who have been awarded the Medal of Honor.

During the Battle of Henderson Field, Red Cloud Jr. made the ultimate sacrifice against Communist forces.

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Once a hero, always a hero.

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When your elders speak, you outta listen up.

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That's what we would consider one of 'Merica's Greatest.

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...from the nearby ridge, his unit watched as the quiet Pililaau turned into a raging warrior and took on nearly 40 Korean soldiers, using everything he had right down to his bare hands.

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Genius...

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Everything you need, all in one place.

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Respect 😆

Happy Independence Day!

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Jacklyn Lucas forged documents in order to join the Marines at age 13.

By 17 he was fighting on the shores of Iwo Jima.

Lucas jumped on two grenades that were thrown into his trench to save his fellow soldiers.

And survived.

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