Happy Birthday Alan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:

Orderly Sergeant David Sprowle (US Marine Corps) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on August 5, 1864, on board the U.S.S. Richmond. His citation reads:

On board the U.S.S. Richmond during action against rebel forts and gunboats, and with the ram Tennessee in Mobile Bay, 5 August 1864. Despite damage to his ship and the loss of several men on board as enemy fire raked her decks, Orderly Sgt. Sprowle inspired the men of the marine guard and directed a division of great guns throughout the furious battle which resulted in the surrender of the rebel ram Tennessee and in the damaging and destruction of batteries at Fort Morgan.

Lieutenant Colonel Andrew B. Spurling (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on March 23, 1865, at Evergreen, Alabama. His citation reads:

Advanced alone in the darkness beyond the picket line, came upon 3 of the enemy, fired upon them (his fire being returned), wounded 2, and captured the whole party.

Staff Sergeant Junior J. Spurrier (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on November 13, 1944, at Achain, France. His citation reads:

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy at Achain, France, on 13 November 1944. At 2 p.m., Company G attacked the village of Achain from the east. S/Sgt. Spurrier armed with a BAR passed around the village and advanced alone. Attacking from the west, he immediately killed 3 Germans. From this time until dark, S/Sgt. Spurrier, using at different times his BAR and Ml rifle, American and German rocket launchers, a German automatic pistol, and handgrenades, continued his solitary attack against the enemy regardless of all types of small-arms and automatic-weapons fire. As a result of his heroic actions he killed an officer and 24 enlisted men and captured 2 officers and 2 enlisted men. His valor has shed fresh honor on the U.S. Armed Forces.


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11   AT&T March Madness Legends: "Strong Team"



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8   Budweiser - Referee Training



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6   Allstate Bergwood - Vincent



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4   MasterCard - Priceless - Peyton Manning



3   Disney World Super Bowl XL - Hines Ward



2   Nike - Chicks Dig the Long Ball



1   2014 Dr. Pepper

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CASEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:

Colonel John W. Sprague (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on July 22, 1862, at Decatur, Georgia. His citation reads:

With a small command defeated an overwhelming force of the enemy and saved the trains of the corps.

1st Lieutenant James M. Sprayberry (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on April 25, 1968, in the Republic of Vietnam. His citation reads:

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Capt. Sprayberry, Armor, U.S. Army, distinguished himself by exceptional bravery while serving as executive officer of Company D. His company commander...of the men were wounded and separated from the main body of the company. A daylight attempt to rescue them was driven back by the well entrenched enemy's heavy fire. Capt. Sprayberry ...a volunteer night patrol to eliminate the intervening enemy bunkers and to relieve the surrounded element. The patrol soon began receiving enemy machinegun fire. Capt. Sprayberry quickly moved the men to protective cover and without regard for his own safety, crawled within close range of the bunker from which the fire was coming. He silenced the machinegun with a hand grenade. Identifying several l-man enemy positions nearby, Capt. Sprayberry immediately attacked them with the rest of his grenades. He crawled back for more grenades and when 2 grenades were thrown at his men from a position to the front, Capt. Sprayberry, without hesitation, again exposed himself and charged the enemy-held bunker killing its occupants with a grenade. Placing 2 men to cover his advance, he crawled forward and neutralized 3 more bunkers with grenades. Immediately thereafter, Capt. Sprayberry was surprised by an enemy soldier who charged from a concealed position. He killed the soldier with his pistol and with continuing disregard for the danger neutralized another enemy emplacement. Capt. Sprayberry then established radio contact with the isolated men, directing them toward his position. When the 2 elements made contact he organized his men into litter parties to evacuate the wounded. As the evacuation was nearing completion, he observed an enemy machinegun...a grenade. Capt. Sprayberry returned to the rescue party, established security, and moved to friendly lines with the wounded. This rescue operation, which lasted approximately 71/2 hours, saved the lives of many of his fellow soldiers. Capt. Sprayberry personally killed 12 enemy soldiers, eliminated 2 machineguns, and destroyed numerous enemy bunkers. Capt. Sprayberry's indomitable spirit and gallant action at great personal risk to his life are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army.

Private George Springer (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on October 20, 1869, at Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona. His citation reads:

Gallantry in action.


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Top 18 MLB Team Nicknames of All-Time

18   Senators   This was the name of the Washington team from 1901-1960 (who then moved to Minnesota) and 1961-1971 (who then moved to Texas). It's a great name… I wish it was still used. Of course, as you will see, I think the nickname currently used by the Washington team is pretty good.

17   Diamondbacks  

16   Brewers  

15   Tigers  

14   Angels  

13   Red Sox  

12   Giants  

11   A's  

10   Padres  

9   Dodgers   The nickname fit in Brooklyn (trolley Dodgers) and it fits in LA (draft Dodgers… though I might be the only one who thinks of it like that).

8   Rangers  

7   Astros  

6   Pirates  

5   Nationals   The nickname of the team in Washington now…

4   Cardinals  

3   Yankees  

2   Braves  

1   Cubs