Tag Archives: Veteran’s Day

A U.S. soldier smiles during a brief break. Photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Chad D. Nelson

State Department Art Exhibit Features Service Members’ Imagery

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Erin Wittkop

The Department of State and Defense Department proudly announce the 12 “Best in Show” in the “Serving Abroad…Through Their Eyes,” photography exhibition.
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Peggy S. Harris, a World War II widow, stands next to the grave of her husband, 1st Lt. Billie D. Harris in the Normandy American Cemetery in France. 1st Lt. Harris’ plane was shot down while flying a mission over Nazi-occupied France and crashed into the woods near a small town in Normandy. He never returned home. Although it took more than 60 years, Peggy remained determined to find answers to her husband’s whereabouts. (Courtesy photo)

WWII Widow Finds Husband’s Resting Place 60-Years Later

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Erin Wittkop

“Billie was married to me all of his life, and I choose to be married to him all of my life.”
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Posted in DoD News, Rotator | Tagged Air Force, Altus, Altus Air Force Base, Normandy, Veteran's Day, World War II, WWII | Leave a comment

Photo: Pararescuemen from the 33rd Rescue Squadron salute the American flag after handing it off to a member of the Kadena Honor Guard during the Veterans Day ceremony at the 18th Wing Headquarters building on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 12, 2012. During the ceremony, members from each branch of service on Okinawa came together to recognize the sacrifices made by all U.S. veterans, past and present. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Hailey R. Davis)

Worth A Thousand Words: Ready Two

Posted on November 18, 2012 by bniegel

Pararescuemen from the 33rd Rescue Squadron salute the American flag after handing it off to a member of the Kadena Honor Guard during the Veterans Day ceremony
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Posted in Rotator, Worth A Thousand Words | Tagged 31st Rescue Squadron, 33rd Rescue Squadron, Air Force, helicopters, Honor Guard, Kadena Air Base, military, Pararescuemen, U.S. Air Force, Veteran's Day, veterans | Leave a comment

Chairman Dempsey & Sgt. Maj. Battaglia Thank Veterans

Posted on November 11, 2012 by bniegel

Gen. Martin Dempsey and the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman, Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia thank veterans for their service.
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Posted in DoD News, Rotator, Veterans Day | Tagged Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey, Gen. Martin Dempsey, Marines, military, Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Marines, Veteran's Day, veterans | Leave a comment

Worth A Thousand Words: Honoring Our Veterans

Posted on November 11, 2012 by bniegel

A veteran U.S. Army paratrooper walks down the main street of Sainte Mere Eglise with other World War II veterans during the 67th anniversary of the Allied invasion of France.
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Posted in Rotator, Veterans Day, Worth A Thousand Words | Tagged 67th anniversary, 82nd Airborne Division, Allied invasion of France, France, military, Normandy, paratrooper, Sainte Mere Eglise, U.S. Army paratrooper, U.S.. Army, veteran, Veteran's Day, World War II | Leave a comment