Veterans from all generations are connected by selfless service, sacrifice and the belief that they are protecting something greater than themselves. No matter where they are sent, they bring their traditions with them, and Christmas is no exception.
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VA remains open for business and is closely monitoring the Change Healthcare (CHC) cybersecurity incident.
Carry The Load, an organization dedicated to remembering the fallen, will visit 34 VA National Cemeteries traveling 20,000 miles along five separate routes covering all continental 48 states known as the National Relay for Memorial May 2024.
Over the five-year program, more than 14,000 VET TEC beneficiaries completed their program and nearly half have reported finding meaningful employment with an average starting annual salary of $65,000.
Great pictures – I have lost mine from 1969.
I shared a package of “candy loot” from my wife with my platoon in a damp and cold bunker on the I Corps boundry in Vietnam.
We were still “festive” and the Army came through with a great meal!
All my best
Are additional photos available from Korea 1951-1952. I was unable to take pictures having lost my camera. Or, could you advise if you publish such photos.
Thank you and Happy New Year.
I appreciate the tribute. I feel the tribute could be better served by showing pictures from the period between Vietnam and Iraq, roughly from 1973 to 2002. Thanks much.
I think Veterans are protecting something greater than themselves!…
Merry Christmas !
God bless to all of our troops worldwide, from a fellow Air Force veteran 1976-1998.
Wao … increíble…. como mantienen el espíritu de cuerpo ..FELICIDADES por semejante demostración de compañerismo, camaradería y amistad .. entre los miembros de las fuerzas armadas de U.S.A ………… como dicen en el cuerpo de marines ..SEMPER FIDELIS (SEMPER FI)
Even though some of my comrades saw Hope on one of his shows back in 69 or 70 in Viet=Nam I was not fortunate to get to see him!! In Ton Son Knut air base or in or at 9ID in Dong Tam!! I have fond memories of yesteryear and have some issue still during holidays!! Thanks for the memories and God Bless the USA!!
What about the homeless veteran I seen a pic veteran. And his best buddies cuddling with him thier labs in city park!!!!!!!!!!
AUGURI DI BUON NATALE a tutte le forze Armate Statunitensi che stanno operando per la pace nel MONDO.
MERRY CRISTMASd