The Benfold 5 has a USN destroyer named after them?

[underpants]

The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Benfold is seen in a file photo. Police in Arizona arrested a former U.S. Navy sailor on charges of spying and providing material support to terrorists, authorities said on Wednesday. The complaint alleged that the sailor sent several e-mails to members of a London-based organization called Azzam Publications while he was on active duty in the Middle East and stationed aboard the USS Benfold, a ship in a battle group whose movements were disclosed, according to prosecutors. (Handout/Reuters)

[Little Wing]

1. Hopefully firing on the Dave Matthews tour bus

[underpants]

3. Oh Noooooooooooo

:rofl::bounce:

[taterguy]

2. I guess the Pentagon doesn't pay much attention to his lyrics

Well I thought about the Army
Dad said son you're fucking high

Or maybe the Navy thought that would be a good inside joke

[Parche]

4. Benfold

I know who Admiral Arleigh Burke is.......... The famous '31Knot' Burke got his nickname
when he radioed Admiral Halsey that he was pursuing a group of Japanese ships with his
Destroyer squadron, and he was sailing at 31knots, Admiral Halsey replied "31knot Burke......."

He was also Chief of Staff to one of my favorite Admirals, VADM Mitscher
and also CNO of the Navy.

But who is 'Benfold'????

[taterguy]

5. Genius songwriter that plays piano really well

Still not sure why there's a boat named after him

[LSK]

6. when can we expect the USS Britney?

:popcorn:

[petronius]

7. Edward Clyde Benfold

A Hospital Corpsman who received the Medal of Honor during the Korean War:

For gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving in operations against enemy aggressor forces. When his company was subjected to heavy artillery and mortar barrages, followed by a determined assault during the hours of darkness by an enemy force estimated at battalion strength, HC3c. Benford resolutely moved from position to position in the face of intense hostile fire, treating the wounded and lending words of encouragement. Leaving the protection of his sheltered position to treat the wounded when the platoon area in which he was working was attacked from both the front and rear, he moved forward to an exposed ridge line where he observed 2 marines in a large crater. As he approached the 2 men to determine their condition, an enemy soldier threw 2 grenades into the crater while 2 other enemy charged the position. Picking up a grenade in each hand, HC3c. Benford leaped out of the crater and hurled himself against the on-rushing hostile soldiers, pushing the grenades against their chests and killing both the attackers. Mortally wounded while carrying out this heroic act, HC3c. Benford, by his great personal valor and resolute spirit of self-sacrifice in the face of almost certain death, was directly responsible for saving the lives of his 2 comrades. His exceptional courage reflects the highest credit upon himself and enhances the finest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for others.

(Edit: spelling)