Lettermen of the U.S.A 🇺🇸 on LinkedIn: Thirteen years ago today, a group of former Alabama and Auburn football… (2024)

Medal of HonorMonday Lettermen of the USA and friends of the Lettermen of the USA please joinLotUSA.orgtoday as we honor and remember United States Army Sergeant Nathaniel C Barker recipient Medal of Honor for distinguished conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty.CITATIONSix color bearers of the regiment having been killed, he voluntarily took both flags of the regiment and carried them through the remainder of the battle.Please helpwww.lotUSA.orgshare this post to honor him so that he is not forgotten.#MedalofHonorMonday#MedalofHonor#lotUSA#lettermenoftheusa

8th of August, 2024 The Lettermen of the USA is thrilled to announce the generous donation of $30,000.00 from the Jefferson County Commision towards our Homes for Heroes project, which will greatly assist former military personnel who have faced challenging times. Our heartfelt thanks go to the Jefferson County Commission, including Commissioners Mike Bolin Joe Knight and Jimmy Stephens, for their ongoing support. Additionally, a special thanks to our Auburn investor, Richard Shea, who matched this donation, doubling the impact and helping us make a meaningful difference in the lives of our heroes.The presentation of these checks was a powerful moment, attended by a group of dedicated individuals who continue to champion our mission. We are honored to have had the presence of our 2025 Athletic Honoree Richard Shea (AU), Darryl Fuhrman (UA), George Harding of American Legion Post 255, Brian Crawford of CAVC, John Pinion from the VA, Chris Reebals (AU), Daniel Smith (UA), Chris Mohr (UA), and David “Hoss” Johnson (UA).Together, we are building homes and hope for those who have given so much for our country. Thank you to everyone who has supported this cause and helped us make a lasting impact on the lives of our veterans.#LettermenoftheUSA #lotusa #JeffersonCountyCommission #birminghamalabama #Alabama #heroesvillage #homesforheroes

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Tuesday's Open Thread: Hiroshima Late EditionToday, in 1945, the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. The nuclear age had begun.

Medal of Honor MondayLettermen of the USA and friends of the Lettermen of the USA please joinLotUSA.orgtoday as we honor and remember United States Marine Corps Lance Corporal JEDH COLBY BARKER recipient MOH for distinguished conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a machine gunner with Company F.CITATIONFor conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a machine gunner with Company F. During a reconnaissance operation L/Cpl. Barker's squad was suddenly hit by enemy sniper fire. The squad immediately deployed to a combat formation and advanced to a strongly fortified enemy position, when it was again struck by small-arms and automatic-weapons fire, sustaining numerous casualties. Although wounded by the initial burst of fire, L/Cpl. Barker boldly remained in the open, delivering a devastating volume of accurate fire on the numerically superior force. The enemy was intent upon annihilating the small marine force and, realizing that LCpl. Barker was a threat to their position, directed the preponderance of their fire on his position. He was again wounded, this time in the right hand, which prevented him from operating his vitally needed machine gun. Suddenly and without warning, an enemy grenade landed in the midst of the few surviving marines. Unhesitatingly and with complete disregard for his personal safety, L/Cpl. Barker threw himself upon the deadly grenade, absorbing with his body the full and tremendous force of the explosion. In a final act of bravery, he crawled to the side of a wounded comrade and administered first aid before succumbing to his grievous wounds. His bold initiative, intrepid fighting spirit and unwavering devotion to duty in the face of almost certain death undoubtedly saved his comrades from further injury or possible death and reflect great credit upon himself, the Marine Corps, and the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.Please helpwww.lotUSA.orgshare this post to honor him so that he is not forgotten.#MedalofHonorMonday#MedalofHonor#lotUSA#lettermenoftheusaSee lessSee less

Medal of Honor Monday Lettermen of the USA and friends of the Lettermen of the USA please joinLotUSA.orgtoday as we honor and remember United States Marine Corps Lance Corporal recipient MOH for distinguished conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a machine gunner with Company F.CITATIONFor conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a machine gunner with Company F. During a reconnaissance operation L/Cpl. Barker's squad was suddenly hit by enemy sniper fire. The squad immediately deployed to a combat formation and advanced to a strongly fortified enemy position, when it was again struck by small-arms and automatic-weapons fire, sustaining numerous casualties. Although wounded by the initial burst of fire, L/Cpl. Barker boldly remained in the open, delivering a devastating volume of accurate fire on the numerically superior force. The enemy was intent upon annihilating the small marine force and, realizing that LCpl. Barker was a threat to their position, directed the preponderance of their fire on his position. He was again wounded, this time in the right hand, which prevented him from operating his vitally needed machine gun. Suddenly and without warning, an enemy grenade landed in the midst of the few surviving marines. Unhesitatingly and with complete disregard for his personal safety, L/Cpl. Barker threw himself upon the deadly grenade, absorbing with his body the full and tremendous force of the explosion. In a final act of bravery, he crawled to the side of a wounded comrade and administered first aid before succumbing to his grievous wounds. His bold initiative, intrepid fighting spirit and unwavering devotion to duty in the face of almost certain death undoubtedly saved his comrades from further injury or possible death and reflect great credit upon himself, the Marine Corps, and the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.Please helpwww.lotUSA.orgshare this post to honor him so that he is not forgotten. #MedalofHonorMonday#MedalofHonor #lotUSA#lettermenoftheusa

55 Years Ago: 24 July 1969 – At 12:51 EDT, Apollo 11, the U.S. spacecraft that had taken the first astronauts to the surface of the moon, safely returns to Earth. The American effort to send astronauts to the moon had its origins in a famous appeal President John F. Kennedy made to a special joint session of Congress on May 25, 1961: “I believe this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to Earth.” Eight years later, on July 16, 1969, the world watched as Apollo 11 took off from Kennedy Space Center with astronauts Neil Armstrong, Edwin Aldrin Jr., and Michael Collins aboard. After traveling 240,000 miles in 76 hours, Apollo 11 entered into a lunar orbit on July 19. The next day, at 1:46 p.m., the lunar module Eagle, manned by astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, separated from the command module, where a third astronaut, Michael Collins, remained. Two hours later, the Eagle began its descent to the lunar surface, and at 4:18 p.m. the craft touched down on the southwestern edge of the Sea of Tranquility. Armstrong immediately radioed to Mission Control in Houston a famous message: “The Eagle has landed.” At 10:39 p.m., five hours ahead of the original schedule, Armstrong opened the hatch of the lunar module. Seventeen minutes later, at 10:56 p.m., Armstrong spoke the following words to millions listening at home: “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” A moment later, he stepped off the lunar module’s ladder, becoming the first human to walk on the surface of the moon.

Medal of Honor Monday Lettermen of the USA and friends of the Lettermen of the USA please join LotUSA.org today as we honor and remember United States Army Private First Class Charles H Barker a recipient MOH for distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and indomitable courage above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy.CITATIONPfc. Barker, a member of Company K, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and indomitable courage above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. While participating in a combat patrol engaged in screening an approach to "Pork-Chop Outpost," Pfc. Barker and his companions surprised and engaged an enemy group digging emplacements on the slope. Totally unprepared, the hostile troops sought cover. After ordering Pfc. Barker and a comrade to lay down a base of fire, the patrol leader maneuvered the remainder of the platoon to a vantage point on higher ground. Pfc. Barker moved to an open area firing his rifle and hurling grenades on the hostile positions. As enemy action increased in volume and intensity, mortar bursts fell on friendly positions, ammunition was in critical supply, and the platoon was ordered to withdraw into a perimeter defense preparatory to moving back to the outpost. Voluntarily electing to cover the retrograde movement, he gallantly maintained a defense and was last seen in close hand-to-hand combat with the enemy. Pfc. Barker's unflinching courage, consummate devotion to duty, and supreme sacrifice enabled the patrol to complete the mission and effect an orderly withdrawal to friendly lines, reflecting lasting glory upon himself and upholding the highest traditions of the military service.Please help www.lotUSA.org share this post to honor him so that he is not forgotten. #MedalofHonorMonday #MedalofHonor #lotUSA #lettermenoftheusa

Tuesday's Opening Thread Apollo Edition: Today, 55 years ago at 9:32 a.m. EDT, Apollo 11, the first U.S. lunar landing mission, is launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on a historic journey to the surface of the moon.

Medal of Honor Monday Lettermen of the USA and friends of the Lettermen of the USA please join LotUSA.org today as we honor and remember United States Army Private BARKLEY, DAVID BENNES a recipient MOH for volunteering for a treacherous mission during the last days of WWI in which he lost his life during that mission. CITATIONWhen information was desired as to the enemy's position on the opposite side of the Meuse River, Pvt. Barkeley, with another soldier, volunteered without hesitation and swam the river to reconnoiter the exact location. He succeeded in reaching the opposite bank, despite the evident determination of the enemy to prevent a crossing. Having obtained his information, he again entered the water for his return, but before his goal was reached, he was seized with cramps and drowned.Please help www.lotUSA.org share this post to honor him so that he is not forgotten. #MedalofHonorMonday #MedalofHonor #lotUSA #lettermenoftheusa