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Well done, sir! We are sorry your hard-fought gains were so needlessly squandered. Enjoy the much-deserved relaxation.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/08/14/army-chief-bids-farewell-reflects-on-lessons-from-iraq/?intcmp=hplnws

Army Chief bids farewell, reflects on lessons from Iraq General Raymond T. Odierno, who spent more time in Iraq as a commanding general than anyone in the U.S. military, retired Friday as the 38th Chief of Staff of the United States Army.

Extremely few Medals of Honor have been awarded to submariners, but on this (official) day of 1945, then-Commander Eugene Fluckey directed his submarine in the destruction of Japanese supply ships using very daring methods. He also received 4 Navy Crosses for his efforts during WWII, eventually retiring as a Real Admiral and one of the most innovative Naval officers ever:

http://projects.militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=835

Valor awards for Eugene Bennett Fluckey The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Commander Eugene Bennett Fluckey, United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as commanding officer o…