Vietnam Veterans Day – March 29th. A day set aside to remember and honor all those who served during the Vietnam War.
Tag: Military History
Loretta P. Walsh – first woman inducted into the US Navy.
Plattsburgh Barrracks dates back to 1814 and was developed out of the necessity to secure the village of Plattsburgh, New York. The War of 1812 and the Battle of Plattsburgh factored into the decision to construct a military installation that remained active from 1814 to 1995. First by the Army, and then by the Air Force.
The United States Coast Artillery has a long history, beginning with the formation of the United States, that evolved from defending the home front to fighting in World Wars.
Frank Chiampa received this postcard from Sonny, postmarked 22 January 1942 from New York, New York.
If you’ve watched the HBO mini-series “The Pacific,” then the name Robert “Bob” Leckie will be familiar.