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Maj. Gen. Patrick Brady, retired from the U.S. Army, is a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor. He is the author of "Dead Men Flying: Victory in Viet Nam The Legend of Dust Off: America's Battlefield Angels."
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This is the 'glue' that holds America together

by Maj. Gen. Patrick Brady -- On March 25, 1863, 150 years ago, the first Medal of Honor was presented to Jacob Parrott. Accordingly, Monday is celebrated as national Medal of Honor Day and more…

Women in foxholes

by Maj. Gen. Patrick Brady -- For many Americans, it is hard to believe that Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta could top his statement in defense of the administration's tragic bungling of the terrorists' more…

Kerry & Hagel: Both unfit for duty

by Maj. Gen. Patrick Brady -- As the nation recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, two veterans of that war are front-runners for high office: John Kerry for secretary of state and more…

The 2 great victories of our Vietnam vets

by Maj. Gen. Patrick Brady -- This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, and as we celebrate Veterans Day, I hope Americans will remember the great warriors of Vietnam. I wonder more…

U.S. general: Obama paralyzed by fear

by Maj. Gen. Patrick Brady -- Now I understand! For years, many veterans and active military have been alarmed about the idiocy of the changes in battlefield aeromedical evacuation known as Dust Off. For more…

Obama's dangerous emasculating of our military

by Maj. Gen. Patrick Brady -- In an election climate that reeks of economic chaos, we may be overlooking a greater threat to our future. Economically, President Obama, all by himself, is a target-rich more…

Flares, fog,
fear and faith

by Maj. Gen. Patrick Brady -- Note: Gen. Brady's full account of his extraordinary rescue operations is included in his newly reissued book, "Dead Men Flying," a riveting tale from America's most decorated living more…

Medal of Honor recipient slams Supremes

by Maj. Gen. Patrick Brady -- The Supreme Court recently opined (before they skipped town) on three issues important to America: immigration, health care and military honor (the Stolen Valor Act). I use the more…

A dishonest media endanger our freedom

by Maj. Gen. Patrick Brady -- Some years ago I served as "spokesman" for the Army where I dealt daily with all media. It became clear to me then, as it is today, that more…