America’s oldest living World War II veteran turns 112

Respect!

http://www.kmov.com/story/38167334/americas-oldest-living-world-war-ii-veteran-turns-112

American Anthem - Norah Jones

From Ken Burns "The War".

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Soaring Valor (Short Film)

These men are near and dear to my heart.  Heroes, one and all.  So glad they were able to go see THEIR museum.  Thank you, Gary Sinise, for your continued efforts to support our veterans.

Veteran Reunited With Piece Of His World War II Plane 71 Years Later

Love stories like this where veterans can relive their memories!  How cool would it be to sit down with Mr. Screws and listen to his stories?

MIA WWII Soldier to Receive Burial in Green Bay

On April 16, 1945, Kittredge was taking part in a bombing raid when his B-26 was hit by enemy fire, according to a news release from Dignity Memorial. Other pilots taking part in the raid said the plane went down and exploded on impact.

No man left behind...
You are not forgotten...

These phrases pass our lips with ease sometimes, and we don't realize what it really means.  To be able to recover our troops and bring them back means everything to these families.  It goes without saying that bringing remains home is not the same as having them walk through that door at their family home, but in this instance, there will be closure.

R.I.P. SSGT Kittredge, you are home.

Read the article here:
http://www.wbay.com/story/26248062/2014/08/11/wwii-soldier-to-receive-burial-in-green-bay

Still Serving Their Country: Nearly 70 WWII Veterans Remain on Federal Bench

This sense of loyalty and work ethic is just part of The Greatest Generation.

http://news.uscourts.gov/still-serving-their-country-nearly-70-wwii-veterans-remain-federal-bench

June 6, 1944 - Normandy

Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force!