The Navy Riverine sailors are working hard in some very hot places.
BZ to those doing the heavy lifting.
Aug 10
Recovery in his sights: SF Soldier becomes first amputee to graduate SWCS sniper course
By Caroline Goins
USAJFKSWCS Public Affairs Office
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, July 23, 2010) – John Wayne has toured Afghanistan and Iraq, hunted grizzly bears in Alaska and earned the Silver Star; and as of July 16, John Wayne is the first one-legged Soldier to graduate the Special Forces Sniper Course.
Staff Sgt. John Wayne Walding of Groesbeck, Texas, that is.
In April 2008, Walding and nine other Special Forces Soldiers from a 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) assault team were attacked by the Hezeb Islami al Gulbadin while searching for insurgents in Afghanistan’s Shok Valley.
Walding, one of several team members who were injured, took a bullet through his right leg under his knee.
“I ripped off my boot lace and literally tied my leg to my thigh to keep it from flapping around,” Walding said.
Jul 21
Team Lance traveled 11,000 miles with no injuries and very few mechanical issues, and made it home to Va Beach on July 17th.
Bravo Zulu to everyone involved; updates will be posted soon.
Jul 12
Team Lance is rolling toward Virginia and will arrive Friday afternoon.
We’re jumping off Saturday morning at 0900 from the Home Depot in Short Pump, just west of Richmond, arriving at Fresh Tapas and Tonics around 1200 Saturday afternoon.
Jun 24
The riders are 8 days into the ride and rolling toward the Canadian border. We’ve been updating the official site, and the Facebook page is getting tons of input from folks along the route. Jump over and have a look at the excellent photos and videos pouring in from across the country.
Jun 09
The LVMR kicks off next week (June 17th) at Fresh Tapas and Tonics in Va Beach.
Hope to see you there.
Details and schedules are on the official site.
Apr 30
NEW YORK, April 29, 2010 – Mactavish Pictures has optioned the motion picture rights to SEAL of Honor: Operation Red Wings and the Life of LT Michael P. Murphy, USN.
http://www.sealofhonor.com
The book, authored by Gary Williams and published by the Naval Institute Press, has generated significant national buzz and advance sales have been robust. The official street date is May 5th, 2010.
LT Murphy, a United States Navy SEAL, earned the Medal of Honor on 28 June 2005 for his bravery during a fierce fight with the Taliban in the remote mountains of eastern Afghanistan. The first to receive the nation’s highest military honor for service in Afghanistan, LT Murphy was also the first naval officer to earn the Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War, and the first SEAL to be honored posthumously. A young man of great character, he is the subject of Naval Special Warfare courses on character and leadership, and an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, naval facilities, school, post office, ball park, and hospital emergency department have been named in his honor.
Mactavish Pictures is a motion picture development and production company with offices in New York City and Virginia. Founder Scott Mactavish is a filmmaker, best-selling author and veteran of the United States Navy. He has served as an advisor to author Gary Williams and the Murphy family since October 2009. “I’m humbled and honored to bring Mike Murphy’s story to the big screen.” said Mactavish. “He was a fierce warrior and true standard bearer for honor, courage and commitment. Every American should know his story.”
A feature film based on SEAL of Honor is now in development.
Bennett Fidlow of Schroder, Fidlow, Titley & Davis, PLC, negotiated the deal on behalf of Mactavish Pictures, and Stephen Moore of the Paul Kohner Agency, Beverly Hills, for the Naval Institute Press.
Contact:
Scott Mactavish
T: 646.963.6054
F: 877.381.3134
http://www.mactavish.us
info@mactavish.us
