American Grit

28/07/2026

Who's willing to be!

28/07/2026

Countless moms and dads of U.S. soldiers are asking for prayers for their sons and daughters, so they may make it home safely. 🫡🇺🇸🙏

20/07/2026

On October 2, 2012, 2nd Lt. Nicholas Dockery led his platoon into an ambush by nearly 150 Taliban fighters in Afghanistan. Charging across 100 yards of open ground under relentless enemy fire, he fought his way into an enemy-occupied compound, led the clearing of six rooms, shoved a teammate to safety from an incoming gr***de, and continued the fight despite being wounded himself.

When two soldiers were left exposed after a rocket-propelled gr***de exploded nearby, Dockery rushed to their aid, killed two enemy fighters closing in on their position, administered first aid, and used his own body to shield one of the wounded from further harm. He then repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire to mark friendly positions for air support and provide covering fire until every wounded soldier had been evacuated, becoming the last American to leave the battlefield. For his extraordinary courage and selfless leadership, Nicholas Dockery was recently awarded the Medal of Honor.

19/07/2026

“I’m age 87 and still able to wear the uniform I retired from the Marines in 1977. Always kept exercising and keeping as healthy as possible with 100 percent disabilities from military services including Severe diabetes for past 48 years and due to agent orange in Vietnam and other injuries. No matter what, never give up on your life and well being.” -SFN

19/07/2026

In April 2007, U.S. Navy SEAL Mike Day led a raid on an Al Qa£da hideout in Iraq’s Anbar Province when he entered a small room and was ambushed by four gunmen firing from less than 10 feet away.

During the firefight, Day was sh-t 27 times, with 16 bullets striking his body and 11 stopped by his body armor. He was also hit by gr***de shrapnel. Despite his injuries, he continued fighting, k!lled all four attackers, cleared the rest of the building, and walked on his own to the waiting evacuation helicopter.

Day underwent multiple surgeries and spent nearly two years recovering. He lived with chronic pain, post-traumatic stress disorder, and traumatic brain injury, but dedicated his post-military life to helping wounded veterans and raising awareness about the invisible wounds of war. His bravery earned him the Silver Star, the Purple Heart, and numerous other military honors.

On March 27, 2023, Mike Day took his own l!fe at the age of 47. His death highlighted the lasting impact combat can have, even on those who survive the battlefield.

16/07/2026

The Pilot Who Kept Coming Back

Most pilots would have left after the first rescue.

Chief Warrant Officer 4 Michael J. Novosel Sr. kept going back.

On October 2, 1969, during the Vietnam War, Novosel piloted an unarmed UH-1 Huey medical evacuation helicopter into one of the most dangerous rescue missions of the conflict. Enemy fire covered the battlefield, and wounded American soldiers were trapped with no safe route to evacuation. Every landing placed his helicopter within range of heavy automatic weapons fire.

Most crews would have been forced to withdraw.

Novosel refused.

He flew back.

Again.

And again.

Over the next two hours, he completed 15 medical evacuation flights, repeatedly landing under direct enemy fire to rescue soldiers who had no other chance of survival. Each trip meant flying into the same deadly danger, knowing the next landing could be his last.

On his final approach, enemy fire struck the cockpit, sending shrapnel into his hand and leg. Despite his injuries and the damage to his helicopter, Novosel maintained control of the aircraft and completed one final evacuation before returning to safety.

By the end of the mission, 29 wounded soldiers had been rescued.

That day was only one chapter in an extraordinary career.

During two tours in Vietnam, Novosel flew more than 2,500 combat missions and helped evacuate over 5,500 wounded personnel, earning a reputation as one of the most respected Dustoff pilots in American military history.

For his exceptional heroism on October 2, 1969, he was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1971.

Michael Novosel Sr. never flew to seek glory.

He flew to bring others home.

Sometimes the greatest act of courage isn't charging into battle.

It's refusing to leave anyone behind.

Story based on historical records. This post is for educational purposes.

27/05/2026

01/02/2026

Rest In Peace Cathrine O’Hara 🙂‍↔️😭😭😭