Honoring our Veterans

Honor SongCelebrating the long history and service of Native Americans in the United States military.

Original Patriots: Northern California Indian Veterans of World War IIThe stories of three Northern California Native American Veterans of World War II.

American Indian Code TalkersThe idea of using American Indians who were fluent in both their traditional tribal language and in English to send secret messages in battle was first put to the test in World War I with the Choctaw Telephone Squad and other Native communications experts and messengers. However, it wasn’t until World War II that the US military developed a specific policy to recruit and train American Indian speakers to become code talkers.

Navajo Code Talkers - Gallup, NM History - Visit GallupDiscover the history of Gallup's Navajo Code Talkers and learn about the people who make up the most patriotic small town in America.

America250America250 is a bipartisan initiative working to engage every American in the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Military 250If you want to uplift our military this year, join us in celebrating Military 250. Be part of our broader narrative, and celebrate the veteran and military family community’s commitment to our country.

Ways to Support Service Members and Veterans While any time is a good time to thank military members for their service, military-related holidays and observances are a great time to recognize those who took the oath to serve and protect our country.

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