Tag Archives: veteran
Celebrating Billy Mills, Native Athlete and Advocate
Billy Mills became the first Native American to win the Olympic Gold Medal for the 10,000-meter run in 1964… on March 6, South Dakota Celebrates Billy Mills Day to recognize his achievements.
Arizona Recognizes First Native American Day
June 2, 2019 was the first official Native American Day in Arizona, marking an important milestone for the 22 tribes across the state.
Purple Heart Appreciation Day: Honoring Our Combat Veterans
Since Sept. 11, 2001, nearly 19 percent of Native Americans serve in the military — a higher rate than any other minority in America. One veteran an Purple Heart recipient is furthering his contribution to defense of our country, with support of the American Indian Education Fund (AIEF) program.
Ira Hayes: Hero by Happenstance?
In many ways, Ira Hayes was just like many of us – quiet, humble, and driven to do the best he could at what he did. In his case, this included critical service such as helping to raise the flag at Iwo Jima and serving among the many Navajo code talkers and other Native American veterans.
Native American Code Talkers
Besides the Navajo Code Talkers, do you know about the veterans from other tribes that served as code talkers?
Native American Code Talkers
Laura mentioned the Navajo Code Talkers in World War II and that recognition for their help in winning the war was a long time coming. Since their recognition, public interest in these code talker-heroes has been high. But did you know that Veterans from many different tribes served as code talkers? According to the Code Talkers […]
Honoring American Indian Veterans: Navajo
Veteran: David was drafted right after high school into the Marine Corps. He also belonged to the elite group of US Marine Corps World War II Navajo Code Talkers.
Honoring American Indian Veterans: Pine Ridge
Veteran: Calvin recalled receiving “four greetings†from the President of the United States (in the form of military draft letters). It was 1944 and he remembered the bus stopped right in the middle of the highway to gather the new recruits.
Honoring American Indian Veterans: Rosebud
Veterans… “I took a vow, a sacred vow.” Protecting family and community is inherit among Native Americans and “respect for relationships is paramount.â€
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