Remembering our Veterans

U.S. Army Rangers discuss combat experiences with World War II veteran during the 78th Anniversary of D-Day held at Normandy, France

U.S. Army Rangers discuss combat experiences with World War II veteran during the 78th Anniversary of D-Day held at Normandy, France. (Courtesy: Best Defense Foundation) Normandy 2022 - 78th Anniversary of D-Day - Battlefield Return - Photo Gallery - Best Defense Foundation

A World War II D-Day veteran is decorated by a French officer during the 78th Anniversary of D-Day held at Normandy, France

A World War II D-Day veteran is decorated by a French officer during the 78th Anniversary of D-Day held at Normandy, France. (Courtesy: Best Defense Foundation) Normandy 2022 - 78th Anniversary of D-Day - Battlefield Return - Photo Gallery - Best Defense Foundation

A World War II veteran is greeted with appreciation during her participation in activities honoring the 78th anniversary of D-Day held at Normandy, France.

A World War II veteran is greeted with appreciation during her participation in activities honoring the 78th anniversary of D-Day held at Normandy, France. (Courtesy: Best Defense Foundation) Normandy 2022 - 78th Anniversary of D-Day - Battlefield Return - Photo Gallery - Best Defense Foundation

A “Screaming Eagle” soldier from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) discusses combat experiences with World War II veteran during the 79th Anniversary of D-Day held at Normandy, France.

A “Screaming Eagle” soldier from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) discusses combat experiences with World War II veteran during the 79th Anniversary of D-Day held at Normandy, France. (Courtesy: Best Defense Foundation) Normandy 2023 – 79th Anniversary of D-Day – Battlefield Return – Photo Gallery - Best Defense Foundation

A U.S. Army general chats with a World War II veteran during the 79th Anniversary of D-Day held at Normandy, France

A U.S. Army general chats with a World War II veteran during the 79th Anniversary of D-Day held at Normandy, France. (Courtesy: Best Defense Foundation) Normandy 2023 – 79th Anniversary of D-Day – Battlefield Return – Photo Gallery - Best Defense Foundation

World War II veterans participate in activities during the 78th Anniversary of D-Day held at Normandy, France

World War II veterans participate in activities during the 78th Anniversary of D-Day held at Normandy, France. (Courtesy: Best Defense Foundation) Normandy 2022 - 78th Anniversary of D-Day - Battlefield Return - Photo Gallery - Best Defense Foundation
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Henry Sakaguchi wearing the cap of his World War II unit: the 442nd Regimental Combat Team

Henry Sakaguchi wearing the cap of his World War II unit: the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. (Stephanie Wolf/CPR News) https://www.cpr.org/show-segment/a-japanese-american-wwii-vet-remembers-what-it-was-like-to-go-all-out/

Imagery from a ceremony honoring World War II Japanese-American veterans May 2020

Imagery from a ceremony honoring World War II Japanese-American veterans May 2020. (Courtesy: Veterans’ Administration)

A Mexican-American World War II veteran is honored during a mural unveiling in Santa Ana, Calif., celebrating the contributions of Mexican-American servicemembers to the U.S. national defense 17 May 2016

A Mexican-American World War II veteran is honored during a mural unveiling in Santa Ana, Calif., celebrating the contributions of Mexican-American servicemembers to the U.S. national defense 17 May 2016. (Courtesy: Orange County Register)

Madeline Gray/For WUNC

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World War II veteran Millie Dunn Veasey celebrates her 100th birthday. https://www.wunc.org/race-demographics/2018-03-13/member-of-all-black-female-wwii-battalion-dies

A World War II Navajo code talker veteran watches the opening ceremony for the 93rd Anniversary of The New York City Veterans Day Parade in 2012, Nov. 11.

A World War II Navajo code talker veteran watches the opening ceremony for the 93rd Anniversary of The New York City Veterans Day Parade in 2012, Nov. 11. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bryan Nygaard) https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/07/Marines_march_in_New_York_Veterans_Day_Parade%2C_Nov._11%2C_2012.jpg

Korean War vet with Vietnam War vet at the Veteran's Day parade up Fifth Avenue, 2010

Korean War vet with Vietnam War vet at the Veteran's Day parade up Fifth Avenue, 2010. https://www.flickr.com/photos/dianasch/5168127058

World War II veterans render a hand salute during the parading of the colors during a wreath ceremony held aboard the USS Midway Museum.

World War II veterans render a hand salute during the parading of the colors during a wreath ceremony held aboard the USS Midway Museum. (Nolan Kahn/U.S. Navy photo) https://www.military.com/spousebuzz/2017/11/3-things-veterans-want-know-veterans-day.html

World War II and Vietnam war veteran U.S. Army Colonel (ret.) Aaron M. Dotson.<br>
 U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard

World War II and Vietnam war veteran U.S. Army Colonel (ret.) Aaron M. Dotson. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Natasha Stannard https://www.dvidshub.net/image/2494176/african-american-wwii-veteran-refects-military-career

A veteran of the invasion of France by allied forces during World War II participates in celebrations at Normandy, France commemorating the 78th Anniversary of D-Day

A veteran of the invasion of France by allied forces during World War II participates in celebrations at Normandy, France commemorating the 78th Anniversary of D-Day. (Courtesy: Best Defense Foundation) https://michelinmedia.com/pages/blog/detail/article/c/a1182/

Japanese-American (Nisei) World War II veterans from the 442nd Regimental Combat Team.

Japanese-American (Nisei) World War II veterans from the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Photos/igphoto/2002012805/

Fofomaitulagi “FoFo” Tulifua Tuitele

Vietnam war veteran and native of American Samoa, Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Fofo Tuitele was one of the principal rescuers of U.S. hostages held during the Mayaguez hostage rescue incident in Cambodia 15 May 1975. (Photo courtesy: usmclife.com)

Vietnam veteran Dick Epstein

Vietnam veteran Dick Epstein reads poetry at a gathering of fellow professional writers/veterans in Washington D.C.(Photo: Military Writers’ Project)

SFC Mitchelene BigMan

SFC Mitchelene BigMan, combat veteran of with 22 years of service. Photo by Tony Powell for Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian. https://womenshistory.si.edu/stories/2020/11/learn-about-native-womens-military-service-national-native-american-veterans-memorial-opens

Korean-American Vietnam War veterans

Korean-American Vietnam War veterans at Korean American Federation of Los Angeles on Thursday, January 23, 2020. (Photo by Josh Barber, Contributing Photographer) https://www.ocregister.com/2020/01/23/korean-immigrants-who-fought-with-u-s-in-vietnam-would-get-healthcare-under-new-bill/

Spc. Monica Brown, is presented her Silver Star during a ceremony at Bagram Airfield.

Spc. Monica Brown, is presented her Silver Star during a ceremony at Bagram Airfield.https://www.army.mil/article/8068/2nd-woman-since-wwii-gets-silver-star/

A U.S. Army general gives a World War II veteran a unit coin during the 79th Anniversary of D-Day held at Normandy, France

A U.S. Army general gives a World War II veteran a unit coin during the 79th Anniversary of D-Day held at Normandy, France. (Courtesy: Best Defense Foundation) Normandy 2023 – 79th Anniversary of D-Day – Battlefield Return – Photo Gallery - Best Defense Foundation

 

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