William Travis wrote his famous “Victory or Death!” Letter from the Alamo on this day!
Flag Raising On Mount Suribachi
In one of the most iconic moments in American history, five United States Marines raided the American flag on Mount Suribachi during the third day of the liberation of Iwo Jima.
February 23 Baron Von Steuben
Again, Founding Fathers and the men who made American possible. Honor and respect to the Baron!
February 22 Wesley Fox Medal of Honor
Marine Captain Wesley Fox earned the Medal of Honor for his leadership as a company commander in Vietnam, when he skillfully led his unit in action despite being twice wounded. Fox knocked out one North Vietnamese bunker out personally, then coordinated his company’s attack on a second bunker. He called in air strikes and exposed himself to enemy fire, pressing … Read More
February 22 Barbara Ann Allen Becomes First Female Naval Aviator
LTJG Barbara Ann Allen became the first female Naval aviator on this day. Tragically, she was killed in a training flight in 1982. Honor and remember her!
February 22 Purple Heart Medal
The Purple Heart was reinstated by an act of Congress on this day in 1932. Meant in the lineage of George Washington’s Badge of Military Merit, it was awarded to all those wounded in combat since the Great War.
February 21 Washington Memorial Dedicated
Washington Memorial dedicated on this day in 1885… and tomorrow is the big day! 🙂
February 21 Robert Johnson Born
Robert Johnson, one of America’s top aces of World War II, was born on this day. Truly a great American!
February 20 William Lawley Medal of Honor
William Lawley earned the Medal of Honor when he stayed with his B-17 and crash landed the plane to save the lives of two wounded Americans. He survived the War and had a long career in the Air Force. Honor and remember him! #airforce #worldwar2 #worldwarII #hero #leader