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🚨 BREAKING: HISTORY JUST HAPPENED In an electrifying ceremony that will be remembered for generations, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stood face-to-face with American heroes… and personally pinned upgraded valor awards onto the chests of U.S. Marines who ran STRAIGHT INTO HELL at Abbey Gate. These warriors held the... line during the catastrophic 2021 suicide bombing — knowing death was coming — while the previous administration quietly DOWNGRADED their awards to bury the truth of that disastrous withdrawal. They were thrown under the bus. Their courage was diminished. Their sacrifice was soft-pedaled. Not anymore. Today, on the exact fifth anniversary of the attack that took 13 American lives, Hegseth looked those Marines in the eye and gave them what they were always owed: full recognition of their valor. No more hiding. No more bureaucratic insults. Just pure, hard-earned justice for the men who ran TOWARD the blast when everyone else ran away. God bless these absolute legends. America finally stood up for its warriors. 🇺🇸🔥show more

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Gizelle_23416 days ago

SO WELL DESERVED! GOD BLESS THESE MARINES! THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION, HEROISM, SERVICE AND SACRIFICE!! A GREATFUL NATION!!

Pippin16 days ago

Thank you Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, for giving these remarkably brave warriors their rightfully earned due for facing tremendous danger in service of our country. We honor our valiant men and women for their dedication and resolve in their duty fulfilled! 🫡❤️🇺🇸💯🎖️

AnnieRie16 days ago

Biden’s actions and his ultimate leadership (lack thereof) in that scenario will forever be a black eye for America with the price paid by the soldiers and their families. @JoeBiden is a disgrace beyond measure for all things American and freedom-loving. He and his actions and administration are traitorous to all who have served this great country. My son is a wounded warrior from 2008 in Afghanistan. I called him just after this all took place. He thanked me for knowing it would be incredibly difficult for all those who served in the Middle East. He and many others were profoundly impacted by the feeling of utter uselessness of their efforts in those 20 years as Biden simply pulled out and left it to go back to what it was 🤬🤬🤬

Tony Portelli - Doc - ▄︻̷̿┻̿═━一 The OG16 days ago

Warriors! Protectors! Saluting all of them!

theresawoolley16 days ago

Yes lord keep raising those hero’s up!♥️🇺🇸@SecWar

NonnaPeg15 days ago

thank you for giving these warriors their moment to hopefully no longer see and relive those horrors. We pray they can now find peace in Matthew 11:28 🙏🏼Dear Jesus, we come to You sometimes feeling tired, weary, and weighed down by the demands of our daily labor. Thank You for Your gentle and loving invitation to lay our heavy burdens at Your feet. Teach us how to rest in Your presence and walk closely by Your side. Make our spirit light as we share Your gentle yoke of peace. Amen. 🕊️

Scott Merrithew16 days ago

Excellent. I hope some of this recognition will be extended to those who returned privately to rescue some of those Biden abandoned. Thinking of you Pineapple Express and similar un-sanctioned rescue operations.

Information Quest16 days ago

God Bless the United States Marine Corps @USMC #HomeOfTheBrave

Guy16 days ago

God bless and protect Pete Hegseth! ♥️🇺🇸👍

Don Jr.16 days ago

The previous administration of Biden/Harris wouldn’t recognize a hero in 10K years. Their hero would be someone like Mark Kelly who should have been court-martialed or Da Nang Dick Blumenthal who lied.

Becky Reeves16 days ago

God bless our military

Maalika Patel16 days ago

Honor and recognition well overdue. Respect to these heroes for standing tall at Abbey Gate and to everyone ensuring their valor is properly recognized. 🇺🇸🇺🇸

shelly16 days ago

God Bless all of you 🙏🙏🇺🇸

Pastora Pozos16 days ago

Congrats to the brave U.S. warriors!

Mary Benavidez16 days ago

True leader. Great heroes.

Robert Pafford16 days ago

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Daniel Hayes16 days ago

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GaijinTeitoku16 days ago

That Lance Corporal couldn't even be bothered to put on a dress uniform coat or even shave.

Zhouxianshen15 days ago

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JewishChristianPrincess16 days ago

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Sandra Lines16 days ago

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Reed Fawell15 days ago

Joe Biden’s conduct in this regard is a stain on his character that can never be removed, in my opinion. Just like General Douglas McArthur’s refusal to award General Jonathan Wainwright a medal of honor is a permanent stain on Douglas MacArthur’s record to hide his own gross incompetence in the details of the fall of the Philippine islands to the Japanese assault.

Marsha16 days ago

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Deb Fsirclough15 days ago

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Buddy Wallace15 days ago

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logicmechanic 🇺🇸15 days ago

We are proud of our soldiers

Diana L16 days ago

🙏🏼🙌🏼🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️

Cynthia Daughtery15 days ago

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Mouse Prosen15 days ago

God Bless ❤️ 🙌 🙏 our United States 🇺🇸 Marine Corps OORAH DEVIL DOG OORAH

I AM AMY....Someone's daughter.15 days ago

@EagleInTheCloud The fallen angels love war. Our veterans are thrown out like trash, btw.

KatieLady 🇺🇸15 days ago

♥️

Shari15 days ago

Thank you!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Chenemarie16 days ago

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Gail16 days ago

Thank you for your service. ♥

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19,597 views • 5 months ago

🇺🇸 Take a minute to reflect on the hallowed grounds of the Normandy American Cemetery in France on this Memorial Day. Perched on a bluff overlooking Omaha Beach — the very site where our heroes launched the greatest assault for liberty in human history — lie the final resting places of 9,389 American warriors who gave their last full measure of devotion during D-Day in World War II. These are not just graves. They are monuments to American courage, sacrifice, and the fierce belief that freedom is worth dying for. Among them: • 307 Unknown Soldiers — forever honored, never forgotten. • 1,557 names inscribed on the Walls of the Missing — their spirits still watching over the cause they served. • 45 pairs of brothers who fought and fell together. • Three Medal of Honor recipients and four heroic American women buried side by side with their brothers-in-arms. This sacred cemetery was established on June 8, 1944, just days after the invasion. This was the first American WWII cemetery on European soil. A permanent reminder that when evil threatened the world, America answered the call. To every American who stormed those beaches, climbed those cliffs, and never came home: Your blood bought our tomorrow. Because of you, the light of liberty still shines bright across the globe. We will never forget. We will never falter. God Bless our Fallen Heroes. God Bless the United States of America. ❤️🤍💙

🇺🇸 Take a minute to reflect on the hallowed grounds of the Normandy American Cemetery in France on this Memorial Day. Perched on a bluff overlooking Omaha Beach — the very site where our heroes launched the greatest assault for liberty in human history — lie the final resting places of 9,389 American warriors who gave their last full measure of devotion during D-Day in World War II. These are not just graves. They are monuments to American courage, sacrifice, and the fierce belief that freedom is worth dying for. Among them: • 307 Unknown Soldiers — forever honored, never forgotten. • 1,557 names inscribed on the Walls of the Missing — their spirits still watching over the cause they served. • 45 pairs of brothers who fought and fell together. • Three Medal of Honor recipients and four heroic American women buried side by side with their brothers-in-arms. This sacred cemetery was established on June 8, 1944, just days after the invasion. This was the first American WWII cemetery on European soil. A permanent reminder that when evil threatened the world, America answered the call. To every American who stormed those beaches, climbed those cliffs, and never came home: Your blood bought our tomorrow. Because of you, the light of liberty still shines bright across the globe. We will never forget. We will never falter. God Bless our Fallen Heroes. God Bless the United States of America. ❤️🤍💙

DocumentingLibs

146,743 views • 4 months ago

Today, on the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, we not only recognize the soldiers defending Ukraine at the moment but also cherish the memory of the male and female Defenders who died protecting Ukraine. Some of them were farmers, some of them were poets, and some of them ran successful businesses. They wanted to live, raise children, travel... To make coffee in the morning, to achieve success at work, and to hug their loved ones in the evenings. But the war unleashed by Russia forced them to take up arms. Our brave Warriors gave their lives for Ukraine and a peaceful sky for their children. And we will do everything to finish what they fought for - for preserving our statehood and for people to live in a peaceful and free country. Let's honor the memory of all the fallen Heroes.

Today, on the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, we not only recognize the soldiers defending Ukraine at the moment but also cherish the memory of the male and female Defenders who died protecting Ukraine. Some of them were farmers, some of them were poets, and some of them ran successful businesses. They wanted to live, raise children, travel... To make coffee in the morning, to achieve success at work, and to hug their loved ones in the evenings. But the war unleashed by Russia forced them to take up arms. Our brave Warriors gave their lives for Ukraine and a peaceful sky for their children. And we will do everything to finish what they fought for - for preserving our statehood and for people to live in a peaceful and free country. Let's honor the memory of all the fallen Heroes.

Anton Gerashchenko

93,483 views • 1 year ago

If every American watched this clip, Kamala Harris wouldn't just win; she would sweep the election. The claim that January 6th was a "day of love" isn't just an absurd delusion—it's a slap in the face to the very principles this country was built on. No, it wasn’t love that day. It was chaos, violence, and the brink of losing democracy. It was a day when the foundations of our government nearly crumbled beneath the weight of a violent mob, fueled by lies and hate. A day when brave men and women, risking their lives, stood firm to protect the vote of every American. To call it anything else is not just ignorant, it's dangerous. It diminishes the sacrifice of those who defended the Capitol and disrespects the will of millions who believed in the power of their vote. If this doesn’t ignite a fire in the hearts of every American who loves democracy, what will?

If every American watched this clip, Kamala Harris wouldn't just win; she would sweep the election. The claim that January 6th was a "day of love" isn't just an absurd delusion—it's a slap in the face to the very principles this country was built on. No, it wasn’t love that day. It was chaos, violence, and the brink of losing democracy. It was a day when the foundations of our government nearly crumbled beneath the weight of a violent mob, fueled by lies and hate. A day when brave men and women, risking their lives, stood firm to protect the vote of every American. To call it anything else is not just ignorant, it's dangerous. It diminishes the sacrifice of those who defended the Capitol and disrespects the will of millions who believed in the power of their vote. If this doesn’t ignite a fire in the hearts of every American who loves democracy, what will?

Brian Krassenstein

843,739 views • 1 year ago

video Shows Kurdish fighters confronting the so-called Syrian regime’s in the Kurdish neighborhoods of Sheikh Maqsoud, Aleppo, Syria History will remember with shame written across its pages that the brave Kurdish fighters, who once stood shoulder to shoulder on the front lines to defeat ISIS and protect the world, were abandoned when the world needed them most. With nothing but Kalashnikov rifles and sheer courage, they held the besieged neighborhoods of Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh in Aleppo, Syria, facing death at every turn while the world looked away. Their sacrifice was immense. Their loyalty, unshakable. And yet, the world turned its back. This is not just history it is a moral stain that cannot be erased.

video Shows Kurdish fighters confronting the so-called Syrian regime’s in the Kurdish neighborhoods of Sheikh Maqsoud, Aleppo, Syria History will remember with shame written across its pages that the brave Kurdish fighters, who once stood shoulder to shoulder on the front lines to defeat ISIS and protect the world, were abandoned when the world needed them most. With nothing but Kalashnikov rifles and sheer courage, they held the besieged neighborhoods of Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh in Aleppo, Syria, facing death at every turn while the world looked away. Their sacrifice was immense. Their loyalty, unshakable. And yet, the world turned its back. This is not just history it is a moral stain that cannot be erased.

Botin Kurdistani

28,915 views • 8 months ago