'The Mole' all about adventure, sabotage Jun 2, 2008
AUDIE MURPHY PLAYED A 19TH-CENTURY LAWMAN. QUESTION: Please tell me if there was a series on TV in the '60s starring Audie Murphy. (Detroit Free Press)
Those who were POWs like McCain are war heroes May 8, 2008
He s no hero; Audie Murphy was a hero. McCain was just a survivor. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Military: Campaign to get dead Marine Medal of Honor May 5, 2008
The documentary takes on the question of why Gabaldon was not given the Medal of Honor, comparing his exploits to those who did, like World War II's Audie Murphy. In the film, narrator Freddie Prinze Jr. asks: What caused this inequity. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Film Details Hispanic WWII Marine's Acts In WWII May 4, 2008
The documentary compares Gabaldon's exploits to others who did win the Medal of Honor, such as the Army's Audie Murphy, the most decorated soldier in World War II.. In the film, narrator Freddie Prinze Jr. asks: "What caused this inequity? Was it because Guy Gabaldon was of Hispanic heritage? Was it because he had a big mouth and wasn't afraid to say what he felt?". (CBS News -- US)
Hillary Clinton's ball and chain Apr 19, 2008
Example: Single-handedly, a week or so ago, he managed to reignite Hillary's Bosnian disaster, in which she converted a pleasant outing into an anecdote of courage under fire unexampled since Audie Murphy took on a German battalion all by himself. Bill said that Hillary came up with this fictional packet because it was late in a long day and she was kind of tired and not thinking straight. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
LETTERS: April 18, 2008 Apr 19, 2008
" For Ron, anyone who doesn't make their living by investing in oil companies or from defense contracts is a socialist. Even common laborers. Cluck wrote on Apr 18, 2008 10:09 AM:Nope. wRONg again. The entitlement programs are not what is breaking this country. This war is. All the slick marketing and packaging in the world won't change that. Imagine it on a smaller scale; a family budget. If 70% of your budget went to things that were needed and then you spent more on things that weren't like... (North County Times)
The Country Curmudgeon: Goodbye to a good guy Apr 18, 2008
He went off into eternity in the company of such real men as Audie Murphy, James Stewart, Tyrone Power, Clark Gable, Ronald Reagan, Rod Steiger, Lee Marvin, Charles Bronson, Lee van Cleef and so many other genuine Hollywood heroes who served with honor and distinction during our darkest days. There are very few now who have the guts to follow in his tracks. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Beautiful beginnings Apr 9, 2008
As one of Hollywood's "glamour girls," she caught the eye of actor Audie Murphy, and they were married for less than a year. Leanza Cornett. (Florida Times-Union)
Two solitudes, trapped inside one man Apr 1, 2008
Along the way, he encounters Jesus, cowboy Audie Murphy, Baudelaire and Bob Dylan, but none of them can help him fully understand his bifurcated identity. The Invisible Man occasionally comes close to visibility when he meets a woman, but when love goes sour he inevitably dives back below the surface in his self-pitying submarine: "Il a besoin d'une femme. Il a besoin d'un pays. Les deux le laissent tomber." ("He needs a woman. He needs a country. Both abandon him.") Upending our stereotypes of... (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Art Aragon, 80, boxer known as Golden Boy Mar 29, 2008
He acted in Hollywood films, including "Off Limits," a Bob Hope boxing comedy; "To Hell and Back," the story of the World War II hero Audie Murphy; and "Fat City," directed by John Huston, in which he played a punchy boxing trainer. Aragon was married four times. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Letters for Saturday, March 22, 2008 Mar 23, 2008
I remember the many big stars enlisting Clark Gable, Jimmy Stewart, Lee Marvin (a medal winner), Audie Murphy (a tremendous hero), Robert Taylor, Gene Autry (who was replaced by Roy Rogers in popularity) and so many more. But Hollywood was populated with patriotic Republicans then, and my husband volunteered for the Navy, even though he was overage. (North County Times)
SHELTER DONATION PROJECT Feb 21, 2008
The Bayou Chapter of the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club of Fort Polk, Louisiana, held a food, clothing, and toy drive for Christmas. All proceeds were donated to the June N. Jenkins Women's Shelter. (DeRidder Beauregard Daily News, LA)
Audie Murphy veterans hospital set to receive $15 million facelift Feb 17, 2008
Members: Not Registered. for free extra services. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Jess Cain, longtime Boston radio personality, dead at 81 Feb 15, 2008
Audie Murphy, the most decorated US soldier in World War II, was Mr. Cain's company commander when their unit was trapped by machine-gun fire during the Battle of the Bulge. The only soldier in the unit who wasn't shot, Mr. Cain crawled and ran, dodging bullets and losing his helmet as he went to find reinforcements. (Boston Globe)
McCain's character beyond question Feb 6, 2008
" SOURCE: North County Times http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2007/12/15/news/politics/15_21_0012_14_07.txt Roberto1 wrote on Feb 3, 2008 4:07 PM:For me, either Hillary Clinton or John McCain is a good choice for president...to bad politics has gotten so ugly that trashing our future president seem to be the only point to debate. Look at all the ugly Clinto e-mails, trahing a war heroe etc. etc.... Tom J wrote on Feb 3, 2008 5:20 PM:John McCain's character??? Ask his first wife! he was still... (North County Times)
Bond measure would pay for three new schools Jan 27, 2008
Last modified Saturday, January 26, 2008 10:21 PM PST. Everyone always asks "So what's your New Year's resolution?" And so often it's something that we half-heartedly vow to follow and we do. (North County Times)
NCOs inducted into elite fraternity ... Construction of new chapel to begin in 2008 ... HHC, 705th named top TRADOC_MP company ... Tax Adviser - Law changes will delay many income tax refunds ... Housing Update - Temporary path to reach Bradley school ... Program links redeployed commanders with students ... Army inspector general visits USDB ... Bradley third-grader wins Kansas poster contest ... International students meet local government ... CGSC_announces events ... Security specialist honored ... Pet of the Week ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Thursday, January 17, 2008 Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. John Cross II and Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth Commander Lt. Gen. William Caldwell IV induct Sgt. 1st Class Don Chandler and Sgt. 1st Class Luis Olmo-Jimenez, both of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Disciplinary Barracks, into the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club and present CAC Command Sgt. Maj. David Bruner, Special Troops Battalion Command Sgt. Maj. Marsicia Diggs and 291st Military Police Company, 705th MP Internment and Resettlement Battalion, 1st Sgt. Joseph Fowler with honorary SAMC membership Jan. 14 at the Frontier Conference Center. Lamp photo by Prudence Siebert. NCOs inducted into elite fraternity Jan 18, 2008
John Cross II and Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth Commander Lt. Gen. William Caldwell IV induct Sgt. 1st Class Don Chandler and Sgt. 1st Class Luis Olmo-Jimenez, both of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Disciplinary Barracks, into the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club and present CAC Command Sgt. Maj ... Five Soldiers reached the pinnacle of noncommissioned officer fraternities when they were inducted into the Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth Chapter of the Sgt. Audie... (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Sergeants inducted into ‘elite fraternity’ Jan 17, 2008
(Times photo/John Richmeier) Lt. Gen. William B. Caldwell IV, right, speaks during a Sgt. Audie Murphy Club induction ceremony Monday at Fort Leavenworth ... Sgt. 1st Class Don Chandler and Sgt. 1st Class Luis Olmo-Jimenez were inducted into the Sgt. Audie Murphy Club Monday at the Fort s Frontier Conference Center ... He said induction into the Sgt. Audie Murphy Club marks them as standing far above the rest. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
Not guilty alone Jan 16, 2008
Orguy wrote on Jan 15, 2008 4:42 PM:" From my experiences, they spin it very well. I had a completely inaccurate view of what the military is about. I thought it about heroism, and patriotism. Grew up in small towns, could run, jump shoot, fight, etc. and could harldy wait to get over there and fight for freedom's sake. Became an Audie Murphy style commando. The first thing I noticed was that people didn't like Americans. The ones said to be my enemy tried to kill me in the jungle, and then when... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
The best generation Jan 14, 2008
Having experienced warfare, including ongoing travels to Leyte and Okinawa, Vaughn has his opinions of Hollywood films To me, the movies glorify it too much, that John Wayne and Audie Murphy stuff. Vaughn is proud of his military service, but is skeptical of wars. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Developers struggle for names Jan 13, 2008
With 2,100 houses, Audie Murphy Ranch would become one of the largest developments in the county ... Road crews have crisscrossed the county with thousands of miles of asphalt in the last decade, and coming up with new names for new streets has proven to be a hurdle for developers in Audie Murphy Ranch and elsewhere ... For Audie Murphy Ranch, those conflicts start right out front, where two-lane Newport Road leads across the middle of the developers' 1,100 acres. (North County Times)
Central Texas Schools Make Texas Monthlys Best List Dec 5, 2007
The Killeen ISD is the best represented Central Texas district on this years list, which includes Cedar Valley, Clifton Park, Harker Heights, Montague Village, Nolanville and Reeces Creek Elementary Schools; Audie Murphy and Smith Middle Schools, and Ellison High School. The Temple School Districts Western Hills Elementary and Bonham Middle Schools made the list. (KWTX.com, TX)
32 comments Nov 21, 2007
IF what Kerry says about himself is true, then in 4 short months, he received more injuries and medals than Audie Murphy in WWII who is one of this countries greatest war heroes. Conservatives hold in high esteem any who served this country in the military. (Human Events Online)
Honoring Those Who Served Nov 13, 2007
For his service in World War II, Blankenship was awarded a total of 20 medals, second only to America's most decorated hero, Audie Murphy, who was awarded 21. Included among Blankenship's medals were The Bronze Star, The Silver Star with one cluster and The Purple Heart with two clusters. (Thomaston Times, GA)
Montgomery man gets Legion of Merit award Nov 13, 2007
Previous recipients include World War II hero Audie Murphy and Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Our veterans suffer after their fighting is finished Nov 13, 2007
SSG Jeremy wrote on Nov 12, 2007 2:55 AM:" It wasnt until Audie Murphy came forward in the 60's that "Battle fatigue" (PTSD) finally became something that the military looked at as a real problem. 40 years later, we are still combating the horrors of war, even when we are home. ". nylodian wrote on Nov 11, 2007 6:49 AM:" My father never got over the traumatic experiences during his service in WWII and it still affects his quality of life today. My late father-in-law also suffered greatly his... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Denning Township Nov 10, 2007
Among the notables are: President Taft, Joe E. Lewis (the boxer) and Medal of Honor winner Audie Murphy (the most decorated soldier of WWII) of Hollywood fame. Every guard spends five hours a day getting his uniforms ready for guard duty. (West Frankfort Daily American, IL)
Military honors salute those served Nov 8, 2007
Other notables include Audie Murphy, the nation's most-decorated soldier in World War II; Joe Louis, who held the Heavyweight Champion of the World title longer than any other boxer, and Capt. Maximiliano Luna, the only Mexican American officer in Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War. The Old Guard. (USA Today)
Demmer library to honor Veteran's Day with classic war films Oct 27, 2007
This true story is based on the autobiography of Audie Murphy whose incredible exploits in the European Theater made him the most-decorated American soldier of World War II. This film features superb battle sequences. Nov. 12 Bridge too Far is the story of a massive operation mounted by the Allies in World War II with the goal of ending the war by 1944. (Forest Republican, WI)
Regiment plans 14th muster Oct 26, 2007
The non-commissioned officer of the year is Sgt. Patrick Montes, who received the Audie Murphy Award while attached to the 10th Mountain Division. The soldier of the year is Spc. (New Haven Register, CT)
On your mind Oct 20, 2007
This is about Audie Murphy. Someone said he was the most decorated man ever in the U.S. Army. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Group campaigns for stamp for Buffalo-born WWII hero Oct 16, 2007
The other was Audie Murphy, a fellow Medal of Honor winner whose image was put on a stamp in 2001 ... Supporters in Buffalo say Urban probably wasn't as well-known as Audie Murphy because a paperwork error kept Urban from receiving his Medal of Honor until 1980. (FOX23 News, NY)
New puppy place opens on post; believed to be the Armys first Oct 14, 2007
The Williams Field Dog Park was the brainstorm and project of the Fort Huachuca Sgt. Audie Murphy Club. It is thought to be the first off-leash facility for dogs in the Army and definitely the first one in Cochise County, said chapter president Master Sgt. Eric Schmitz. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
In death, 'Lion of Fallujah' still inspires Oct 9, 2007
While service members have been widely decorated during conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq, few have gained as much attention as Zembiec, a former two-time All American wrestler, who in some quarters is growing into the Audie Murphy of the Iraq war. His growing mystique is an unlikely fulfillment of Zembiec's dying wish: to write a memoir after 20 years in the Marine Corps and spend the rest of his days motivating troops and young people. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
NCO_credits Fort Leavenworth at Murphy induction Oct 6, 2007
GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba - A Soldier realized a long term professional goal Sept. 12 when he became a member of the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club ... "Sergeant Audie Murphy was a selfless leader who ensured through his courage and valor that the mission was taken care of both on the battlefield and with his Soldiers on, as well as off, the battlefield," Coker said. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
Book Review: The Day of Battle Oct 1, 2007
His cast of characters is a film director's dream, with figures like Audie Murphy, Ernie Pyle, General George S. Patton and General Bernard Law Montgomery in the thick of the action. He excels at describing the furor of battle, and the Italian campaign provides him with abundant raw material. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Hillary's Plan Won't Make Us Healthier Sep 22, 2007
Once, there was a time when Hollywood enlisted and fought for America"think WWII and Jimmy Stewart, Audie Murphy, Tyrone Power, etc. When the 60s came, Jane Fonda invaded earth and John Kerry left his beloved France and patriotism subsided while Kerry held a throwing contest and Jane pretended to be Betty Page in camo. (Human Events Online)
Review: 'Jesse James' different, terrific Sep 22, 2007
Tyrone Power and Audie Murphy played him as a dashing rural guerrilla, a southern Robin Hood whose robberies targeted those capitalist carpetbaggers, the banks and the railroad. In the words of the famous ballad, "He took from the rich and he gave to the poor / He'd a hand, and a heart, and a brain.". (CNN -- Showbiz)
More charges expected in Logan Sep 18, 2007
The Rev. Audie Murphy Sr., president of the Boone-Logan branch of the NAACP, said he was pleased with the way prosecutors are handling the case. Continue 1. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Brutality and injustice pave one woman's road to revenge. Sep 14, 2007
Where "The Brave One" stumbles -- in addition to its horrible title, which sounds like an Audie Murphy movie -- is its ending. Was it conclusion by committee (the original screenplay was written by father and son Roderick and Bruce A. Taylor, with Cynthia Mort later hired to lend a female voice) or simply a twist that springs from a shaky foundation. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
W. Va. torture suspects had criminal past Sep 13, 2007
"This goes beyond prejudice," said the Rev. Audie Murphy Sr., president of the Logan County branch of the NAACP. "It's actually evil in its heightened form. "I feel it's not a direct indication of the community in its entirety," he said, "because there are great people here, such as the one who notified the authorities that the girl was being held captive. " -- Associated Press writers Tom Breen in Charleston and Vicki Smith in Morgantown contributed to this report. Sponsored Links | | | |... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Hate Crime Charges Considered Sep 12, 2007
The state and local chapters of the NAACP plan to meet Saturday to discuss the case, said the Rev. Audie Murphy Sr., president of the Logan County branch. Until then, both he and state president Kenneth Hale declined to comment Tuesday. (Fox News)
Television movies for the week of Sept. 9 Sep 9, 2007
TV Movies: Sept. 9-15. G = General audiences PG = Parental Guidance PG-13 = Not recommended for preteens R = Restricted audience. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
TIF district plan not pleasing to some Sep 6, 2007
Audie Murphy, a former mayor, wondered whether the extra Motor Fuel Tax money that would be received from taking on two more roads in the Scarlet Lake Subdivision would be enough to actually maintain the roads. He also wondered whether the extra property tax money from Scarlet Lake will pay off in the long run. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Some copter crash victims were murder case witnesses Sep 1, 2007
Trey Corrales is a 14-year Army veteran who earned two Bronze Stars and an Audie Murphy award for combat performance in Afghanistan, his brother said. "This is ridiculous what they're doing to him," Corrales said at the time in a telephone interview. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Bond measure to be placed on Feb. 5 ballot Aug 29, 2007
Near Newport Road in Menifee, about 2,200 homes are under construction as part of Audie Murphy Ranch, which is being developed by Woodside Homes and Brookfield Homes. And in eastern Lake Elsinore, Pardee Homes is planning to construct 4,000 homes in the Cottonwood Canyon subdivision. (North County Times)
New bond on tap for Menifee schools Aug 25, 2007
The Audie Murphy Ranch development, already under construction by developers Woodside Homes and Brookfield Homes, is expected to add 2,200 homes to Menifee near Newport Road. Pardee Homes is expected to construct a total of 4,000 homes in its Cottonwood Canyon subdivision in eastern Lake Elsinore. (North County Times)
Obituary: Charles Whiting Aug 23, 2007
He also wrote studies of Audie Murphy (American Hero: The Life and Death of Audie Murphy, 2000) and Ernest Hemingway (Papa Goes to War, 1990), a demolition job on the writer's war record. Born in York, Whiting was the son of a fitter, and educated at Nunthorpe grammar school. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
Merryville to restore old theater Aug 17, 2007
Hudson said he remembers watching Audie Murphy movies there as well as "Your Cheatin' Heart" with Hank Williams. The theater still has the old projector, and many of the building's original features. (DeRidder Beauregard Daily News, LA)
Accused soldier's wife stands behind him Aug 6, 2007
" In the charge sheet released by the 25th Division, the Army alleged that Corrales shot an Iraq detainee several times with his rifle and then ordered Shore to do the same. The incident was reported by fellow 3rd Brigade Combat Team soldiers, the Army reported. Lily Corrales said her husband, who served in Afghanistan in 2004 with the 25th Division, has been awarded two Bronze Star medals and the Audie Murphy award, which singles out infantry soldiers for soldiering skills. Although the two... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
The week's best films on TV Jul 23, 2007
The cherubic features of Audie Murphy barely hint at the soldier's inner steel, which is strange, because these are the exploits of Murphy himself. Assassins(Richard Donner, 1995)9pm, Five. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
Understanding Mod Culture: Part 2 Jul 9, 2007
33) While the oldies were watching Henry Fonda and Audie Murphy fighting the war on the silver screen, the British youth were inventing their own cultures. Many of the younger generation did not, and could not, understand their parents. (Suite101.com)
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Sgt. 1st Class Eric Sigmon receives the Army Commendation Medal from Lt. Col. Rodney Morris, deputy commandant of the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks, during the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club induction ceremony June 15 at the Frontier Conference Center ... Three noncommissioned officers were inducted into the Fort Leavenworth Chapter of the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club during a ceremony June 15 at the Frontier Conference Center ... Patricia Sigmon looks over the program before the start of the Fort... (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
In The Footsteps Of A Legend Jun 22, 2007
Not just anyone can join the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club. Members of the elite Army group are oncommissioned officers whose leadership achievements and performance merit special recognition and who have contributed significantly to the development of a professional NCO corps and a combat ready Army, according to an Army website. (County-Wide News, Inc., OK)
They're more than merely names on the Vietnam Wal00000272l Jun 21, 2007
Ware was almost killed in WW II, when Audie Murphy single-handedly rescued his unit. Murphy was a recipient of the Medal of Honor and two years later Keith would receive the Medal of Honor for actions in France. (Los Angeles Daily News)
¿Farmersville salutes Audie Murphy and other area veterans (Video) Jun 18, 2007
Farmersville salutes Audie Murphy and other area veterans (Video) ... Brooks Payton of Richardson sings "God Bless the USA," Saturday during Audie Murphy Day ... After the parade folks gathered under the Onion Shed pavilion to honor area veterans and reminisce about the late Audie Murphy, a decorated Army lieutenant turned Hollywood star who adopted Farmersville as his hometown. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
CAC_selects NCO, Soldier of Year ... Housing Update -- Dumpsters in place to handle moving-day trash ... Children \'get a clue\' through summer reading ... May nets 16 reenlistments ... Bryan named top logistician ... Fouch/ earns tactician honors ... Pet of the Week ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="20px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Friday, June 15, 2007 Noncommissioned Officer of the Year candidate Sgt. Paul Sweeney of Fort Gordon, Ga., pivots to display his uniform as his knowledge assessment board begins June 6 in Eisenhower Hall. Lamp photo by Prudence Siebert. CAC_selects NCO, Soldier of Year Jun 16, 2007
Simmons said Simms won numerous boards to get to the CAC competition, is an Sergeant Audie Murphy Club inductee and finished 12th in the Best Ranger competition at Fort Benning in April. Simms had the highest APFT score in the competition and the best time in the road march with 31 minutes and 7 seconds. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
It probably won't bite Jun 6, 2007
Lucko Dull here is more on your modern day Audie Murphy. Dubya was assigned one of the last 2 pilot slots in the state of Texas even though he scored the minimum 25 on the qualifying test. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Wooten: Stealing good names of dead May 29, 2007
Just like using the names of Audie Murphy or Ira Hayes or other heros of WWII to get public support wouldn t count. See, its OK to use the names of war dead and wounded to get support for a war, but only traders use their names to oppose a war. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
A New Woman in Combat. Not! May 28, 2007
She was Sgt. York and Audie Murphy in skirts (although she mostly wore combat fatigues), spraying fire at the enemy with the ferocity of a warrior on fire ... She was Sgt. York and Audie Murphy in skirts (although she mostly wore combat fatigues), spraying fire at the enemy with the ferocity of a warrior on fire. (Townhall.com)
SUZANNE FIELDS: A new woman in combat. Not! May 28, 2007
She was Sergeant York and Audie Murphy in skirts (although she mostly wore combat fatigues), spraying fire at the enemy with the ferocity of a warrior on fire. Only later we learned that actually she hadn't fired a shot when her Humvee crashed and, severely wounded, she was quickly surrounded by the enemy. (Washington Times)
Paying tribute to heroes May 24, 2007
"We wanted to stay away from living recipients, and we wanted to stay away from our so-called Hollywood recipients -- Audie Murphy, Alvin York, Pappy Boyington, those guys," Mr. Littrell said. "We see what I consider the average Medal of Honor recipient." David Burnette, executive director of the Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum, where the Yorktown is moored, said the renovation was greatly needed. (Washington Times, DC)
Newport Road opening delayed May 8, 2007
Now, developers building the Audie Murphy Ranch subdivision at the crossroads of Sun City, Canyon Lake and Quail Valley anticipate those lanes will open in July ... Woodside Homes, along with Brookfield Homes, is building the 2,100-home subdivision on about 1,100 acres of the sprawling ranch of the late World War II hero and film star Audie Murphy ... The first homes in Audie Murphy Ranch could be open by next spring, a spokesman for the developers said. (North County Times)
Veterans tell of World War II experiences Apr 25, 2007
With the 3rd Infantry Division, he was in the Anzio invasion, and served as a radioman with Audie Murphy, the most decorated soldier in U.S. military history. Rodino was on the front lines for 27 months, including in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, Germany and Austria. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Freeport soldier earns elite medal in Iraq Apr 11, 2007
Sgt. 1st Class Michael Beyer given Audie Murphy Club membership ... Sgt. 1st Class Michael Beyer, right, receives the Audie Murphy Club membership medal ... Those are the four words that define qualities of a Sergeant Audie Murphy Club member. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
