Coye Law - Social Security - November 2019

The Greatest American War Horse The Legend of Sergeant Reckless

daredevil attitude of the soldiers who used them. Reckless was pivotal for her regiment in more ways than one. As Robin Hutton notes in her book “Sgt. Reckless: America’s War Horse,” "Because horses are 'herd' animals, the Marines became her herd. She bonded so deeply with them that Reckless would go anywhere and do anything to help her adopted family." Sergeant Reckless’ greatest achievement occurred during the final stages of the Battle for Outpost Vegas. During the bloody five- day campaign, Reckless made 51 trips to resupply guns over the course of a single day. By the end of the battle, she had carried 386 rounds of ammunition by walking 35 miles through rice paddies and mountain trails. After dropping off the ammunition, Reckless would then bring wounded soldiers back to safety. Reckless was trained to lie down when under fire and avoid barbed wire, and her ability to do so without needing human command saved many lives during the battle. Reckless would close out her war career with two Purple Hearts and the rank of staff sergeant. She spent the rest of her years at Camp Pendleton in California. To learn more about this legendary mare, be sure to check out "Sgt. Reckless: America's War Horse” by Robin Hutton. verdict as big as possible: “We got $2,000,000 for Jamie. We can do the same for you!” The problem is that one case result is not at all predictive of another. After all, do you think a firm is more likely to post their average case result or their all-time best one? TV Spots Almost all TV commercials feature the smiling face of an attorney. But will this person, who appears so trustworthy, have anything to do with your case? Odds are that they probably won't. Many big firms are actually referral networks geared to funnel you down the most expedient route possible. Huge firms rely on a turn-and-burn mentality that generates volume. If you call a firm you see a on TV, it’s always worth asking who you’ll actually be working with. Online Reviews A high rating is great, but be sure to look under the hood. Are the highly positive reviews from people who actually seem like clients, or has a firm artificially inflated its ratings? The modern marketplace is all about choice. We strive to provide transparent messaging about who we are and what we can do. If you have questions about why you should choose us, call Coye Law at 407-871-3191.

Animals have acted as companions to humankind for thousands of years. They’re a near-constant source of companionship, comfort, and aid. Unfortunately, military animals don’t often get the recognition they deserve. One horse, in particular, was essential to the success of her regiment during the Korean War. Meet Sergeant Reckless. Bought for $250 in 1952 by a U.S. Marine Corps lieutenant at a Seoul racetrack, Sergeant Reckless was trained to carry ammunition for the 5th Marine Regiment. Her name was a play on the “recoilless” rifle ammunition she carried and a nod to the

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