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Did you know that 49,500 veterans served in both the Vietnam Era and the Gulf War eras? Do you know what states have the highest concentration of veterans? Read on to find out more interesting military facts: Military Wife, Military Veterans, Military Personnel, Veterans Day, Military History, Military Families, Veterans United, Us Soldiers, Troops
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Did you know that 49,500 veterans served in both the Vietnam Era and the Gulf War eras? Do you know what states have the highest concentration of veterans? Read on to find out more interesting military facts:
Memorial Day ~ A moment of silence please. For the brave men and women, that protected our freedom, and did not return to be with us today. My heart goes out to their family and friends on this day, their day, our Memorial Day. ~ Thank you for your sacrifice and our freedom. FREEDOM ISN'T FREE. The cost of obtaining it and keeping it, we owe to these true hero's. American Soldiers, American Patriot, American Heroes, American Pride, American Veterans, American Freedom, Memorial Day Quotes, Memorial Day Thank You, The Pursuit Of Happiness
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Memorial Day ~ A moment of silence please. For the brave men and women, that protected our freedom, and did not return to be with us today. My heart goes out to their family and friends on this day, their day, our Memorial Day. ~ Thank you for your sacrifice and our freedom. FREEDOM ISN'T FREE. The cost of obtaining it and keeping it, we owe to these true hero's.
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Don’t Let People Forget About Them. #VietnamMemories
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Alexander Archer Vandegrift (March 13, 1887 - May 8, 1973) was a general in the United States Marine Corps. He commanded the 1st Marine Division to victory in the Battle of Guadalcanal; for his actions at Guadalcanal, he was awarded the Medal of Honor. He later served as the 18th Commandant of the Marine Corps; and was the first Marine to hold the rank of four-star general while on active duty. American and Marine Hero! Nagasaki, Hiroshima, Medal Of Honor Winners, Medal Of Honor Recipients, United States Military, United States Marine Corps, Fukushima, American History
Alexander Archer Vandegrift (March 13, 1887 - May 8, 1973) was a general in the United States Marine Corps. He commanded the 1st Marine Division to victory in the Battle of Guadalcanal; for his actions at Guadalcanal, he was awarded the Medal of Honor. He later served as the 18th Commandant of the Marine Corps; and was the first Marine to hold the rank of four-star general while on active duty. American and Marine Hero!
Mine detection the hard way. ~ Vietnam War Vietnam War, American War, Indochine, Vietnam History, History Online, Bravery
Mine detection the hard way. ~ Vietnam War
Ruediger Richter served with the German merchant marine and the French Foreign Legion before moving to the U.S. He enlisted in the Army in 1965. - AP photo ~ Vietnam War North Vietnam, Legion Etrangere, French Foreign Legion, Merchant Marine, Armed Conflict, Army Soldier, Finding Peace
Ruediger Richter served with the German merchant marine and the French Foreign Legion before moving to the U.S. He enlisted in the Army in 1965. - AP photo ~ Vietnam War
Soldier Captured In Iconic Image From Vietnam Finds Peace After Years Of Struggle: This 1966 photo show Berlin-born paratrooper Ruediger Richter in the jungles of Vietnam, where he served with the 4th Battalion, 503rd Infantry, 173rd Airborne Brigade. - AP photo ~ Vietnam War Vietnam War Photos, Usmc, Marines, The Fallen
Soldier Captured In Iconic Image From Vietnam Finds Peace After Years Of Struggle: This 1966 photo show Berlin-born paratrooper Ruediger Richter in the jungles of Vietnam, where he served with the 4th Battalion, 503rd Infantry, 173rd Airborne Brigade. - AP photo ~ Vietnam War
To Those Who Serve, THANK YOU! American Style
To Those Who Serve, THANK YOU!
Jared Monti, U.S. Army~ Congressional Medal of Honor~ Afghanistan. While still directing fire, he personally engaged the enemy with his rifle and a grenade, successfully disrupting an attempt to flank his patrol. Realizing one of his Soldiers was lying wounded & with disregard for his own safety he was determined not to leave his Soldier & on his 3rd attempt to cross open terrain through enemy fire he was mortally wounded. United States Armed Forces, Wall Of Honor, A Team, Team Leader, Remember The Fallen
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Jared Monti, U.S. Army~ Congressional Medal of Honor~ Afghanistan. While still directing fire, he personally engaged the enemy with his rifle and a grenade, successfully disrupting an attempt to flank his patrol. Realizing one of his Soldiers was lying wounded & with disregard for his own safety he was determined not to leave his Soldier & on his 3rd attempt to cross open terrain through enemy fire he was mortally wounded.
John Joseph "Black Jack" Pershing (9/13/1860-7/15/1948), was a general in the United States Army who led the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I. Pershing was promoted to the highest rank ever held in the United States Army—General of the Armies. World War One, First World, Million Men, Historia Universal, John Black, United States Army
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John Joseph "Black Jack" Pershing (9/13/1860-7/15/1948), was a general in the United States Army who led the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I. Pershing was promoted to the highest rank ever held in the United States Army—General of the Armies.
Sgt. Jon E. Bonnell Jr.  22, Fort Dodge, Iowa U.S. Marine Corps   Al Anbar Province Hostile - hostile fire Died from wounds suffered while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif. Fort Dodge, Camp Pendleton
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Sgt. Jon E. Bonnell Jr. 22, Fort Dodge, Iowa U.S. Marine Corps Al Anbar Province Hostile - hostile fire Died from wounds suffered while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
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Grunts ~ Vietnam War
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This is truly an amazing person
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Snoopy artwork on a CH-47 Chinook assault helicopter ~ Vietnam War Air Vietnam, Beagle, Aircraft Painting, Brothers In Arms, Military Photos, Nose Art
Vietnam War Helicopter Art: U.S. Army Rotor Aircraft (Stackpole Military Photo Series)
Snoopy artwork on a CH-47 Chinook assault helicopter ~ Vietnam War
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Jeremy Wadhams
1968. Vietnam War. // Night was near when two great birds beat through the clouds to squat upon the runway - two gaping-beaked, potbellied prehistoric birds: messengers come now to carry off the fallen men of the day's battle. Marines from Khe Sanh joining those other men killed in all otherwars. Then they were gone and it was night. // by David Duncan Douglas
1968. Vietnam War. // Night was near when two great birds beat through the clouds to squat upon the runway - two gaping-beaked, potbellied prehistoric birds: messengers come now to carry off the fallen men of the day's battle. Marines from Khe Sanh joining those other men killed in all otherwars. Then they were gone and it was night. // by David Duncan Douglas
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Remember to support and thank our troops EVERY day, and on Fridays, wear RED to Remember Everyone Deployed! Request a care package for your deployed loved one: https://www.operationgratitude.com/request-a-package/individual-request-form/ (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John A. Martinez Jr. Used with permission.) Military Salute, Military Mom, Marine Sister, Usmc Mom, Special Operations Command, Remember Everyone Deployed, Christian Warrior
Remember to support and thank our troops EVERY day, and on Fridays, wear RED to Remember Everyone Deployed! Request a care package for your deployed loved one: https://www.operationgratitude.com/request-a-package/individual-request-form/ (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John A. Martinez Jr. Used with permission.)
Operation Gratitude
Operation Gratitude
Chris Kyle - (1974 - February 2, 2013) was a United States Navy SEAL. He was the most lethal sniper in United States military history, with 160 confirmed kills. Assigned to SEAL Team 3, Sniper Element Charlie platoon within the Naval Special Warfare Command, and with over four tours of duty, Kyle served in every major battle of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was given 2 Silver Stars, 5 Bronze Stars with Valor, 2 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, and1Navy and Marine Corps Commendation. Danny Dietz, Marcus Luttrell, Chris Kyle, Military Life, Naval Special Warfare Command
Former SEAL, 'American Sniper' Chris Kyle Killed at Texas Gun Range
Chris Kyle - (1974 - February 2, 2013) was a United States Navy SEAL. He was the most lethal sniper in United States military history, with 160 confirmed kills. Assigned to SEAL Team 3, Sniper Element Charlie platoon within the Naval Special Warfare Command, and with over four tours of duty, Kyle served in every major battle of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was given 2 Silver Stars, 5 Bronze Stars with Valor, 2 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, and1Navy and Marine Corps Commendation.
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Zippo Boat ~ Vietnam War
U.S. Navy patrol boat uses a napalm flamethrower ~ Vietnam War Vétérans Du Vietnam, Nord Vietnam, South Vietnam, Etch A Sketch, United States Navy
Vietnam War: napalm
U.S. Navy patrol boat uses a napalm flamethrower ~ Vietnam War
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Battle Of The Bulge
A GI with captured weapons, Battle of the Bulge, 1944.
General Omar Bradley decorates Maj. General Norman "Dutch" Cota. Despite heavy machine gun fire, Cota rallied his men, leading the way to overtake a German gun embankment on Omaha Beach, D-Day. "Gentlemen, we are being killed on the beaches. Let us go inland and be killed." Normandy Invasion, Heavy Machine Gun, Remember Day, D Day Landings, Wounded Warrior Project, Modern War
General Omar Bradley decorates Maj. General Norman "Dutch" Cota. Despite heavy machine gun fire, Cota rallied his men, leading the way to overtake a German gun embankment on Omaha Beach, D-Day. "Gentlemen, we are being killed on the beaches. Let us go inland and be killed."
Rita Doering
Rita Doering
Norman Daniel "Dutch" Cota, Sr. (May 30, 1893 – October 4, 1971) was a United States Army general during World War II. Cota was heavily involved in the planning and execution of the invasion of France, codenamed Operation Neptune, and the subsequent Battle of Normandy. He is famous for rallying demoralized troops on Omaha Beach, by engaging in combat with them and personally leading their first successful breakout. D Day Normandy, Battle Of Normandy, Normandy Landings, Navy Marine, Army & Navy, Corps Of Engineers, Monument Men, Man Of War, Cota
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Norman Daniel "Dutch" Cota, Sr. (May 30, 1893 – October 4, 1971) was a United States Army general during World War II. Cota was heavily involved in the planning and execution of the invasion of France, codenamed Operation Neptune, and the subsequent Battle of Normandy. He is famous for rallying demoralized troops on Omaha Beach, by engaging in combat with them and personally leading their first successful breakout.
Vietnam, December 1967, 25th Infantry Division, 9th Regiment, 4th BN, C Company. Waiting for air assault to Cambodian border. by Snapshoted, via Flickr ~ Vietnam War Guerra Do Vietname
Vietnam, December 1967, 25th Infantry Division, 9th Regiment, 4th BN, C Company. Waiting for air assault to Cambodian border.
Vietnam, December 1967, 25th Infantry Division, 9th Regiment, 4th BN, C Company. Waiting for air assault to Cambodian border. by Snapshoted, via Flickr ~ Vietnam War
In spite of being shot eight times, Cpl. Mitchell Red Cloud, Jr. ordered his men to tie him to a tree so he could keep fighting, action for which he received the Medal of Honor. He had been a Marine (on Guadalcanal) during WWII. Native American History, American Heritage, Native American Indians, Native American Photos, Indian Heritage, Native Indian, Cherokee, The Admiral
Mitchell Red Cloud Jr.
In spite of being shot eight times, Cpl. Mitchell Red Cloud, Jr. ordered his men to tie him to a tree so he could keep fighting, action for which he received the Medal of Honor. He had been a Marine (on Guadalcanal) during WWII.