David
Thu December 19, 2002 2:17pm
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Ruben Rivers is one of se
Ruben Rivers is one of seven African American World War II Medal of Honor recipients to be inducted into the Pentagon's Hall of Heros Monday, January 13 by Army Chief of Staff General Dennis J. Reimer. The Medal of Honor is the highest military award for bravery.
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David
Thu December 19, 2002 2:17pm
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John Robert Fox is one of
John Robert Fox is one of seven African American World War II Medal of Honor recipients to be inducted into the Pentagon's Hall of Heros Monday, January 13 by Army Chief of Staff General Dennis J. Reimer. The Medal of Honor is the highest military award for bravery.
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David
Thu December 19, 2002 2:17pm
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Edward Allen Carter, Jr.
Edward Allen Carter, Jr. is one of seven African American World War II Medal of Honor recipients to be inducted into the Pentagon's Hall of Heros Monday, January 13 by Army Chief of Staff General Dennis J. Reimer. The Medal of Honor is the highest military award for bravery.
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David
Thu December 19, 2002 2:17pm
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Vernon Joseph Baker is on
Vernon Joseph Baker is one of seven African American World War II Medal of Honor recipients to be inducted into the Pentagon's Hall of Heros Monday, January 13 by Army Chief of Staff General Dennis J. Reimer. The Medal of Honor is the highest military award for bravery.
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David
Thu December 19, 2002 5:13pm
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Secretary of the Army Tho
Secretary of the Army Thomas E. White and Lt. Gen. (ret.) Julius Becton, former V Corps commanding general and Korean War veteran, place a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns Monday in honor of the African American soldiers who served during the Korean War. The ceremony was immediately followed by a tree and plaque dedication in Arlington National Cemetery honoring the service members who died 50 years ago in the Korean War. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Carmen L. Burgess
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David
Thu December 19, 2002 5:13pm
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His Excellency Sung Chul
His Excellency Sung Chul Yang, Republic of Korea ambassador, Honorable Thomas E. White, secretary of the Army, Maj. Gen. James T. Jackson, U.S. Army Military District of Washington commanding general, and Lt. Gen. (ret.) Julius Becton, former V Corps commanding general and Korean War veteran, stand at the Tomb of the Unknowns Monday to honor the African American soldiers who fought in the Korean War. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Carmen L. Burgess
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David
Thu December 19, 2002 5:13pm
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The Honorable Thomas E. W
The Honorable Thomas E. White, secretary of the Army, addressed military leaders, service members and veterans during a ceremony Monday at Arlington National Cemetery honoring the African American soldiers who served and died during the Korean War. This ceremony was one of many commemorating the 50 year anniversary of the war. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Carmen L. Burgess
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David
Thu December 19, 2002 5:13pm
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Secretary of the Army Tho
Secretary of the Army Thomas E. White and Maj. Gen. James T. Jackson, U.S. Army Military District of Washington commanding general, render honors Monday at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier before placing a wreath in honor of the African American soldiers who served in the Korean War. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Carmen L. Burgess
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David
Fri December 20, 2002 8:01am
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Two Chief Petty Officers
Two Chief Petty Officers aboard the command ship USS Mount Whitney work with their Sailors to move over 100 pallets of supplies received during a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) in the Gulf of Aden. The ship leads a task force in the Horn of Africa region participating in the continuing war on terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Journalist Robert Benson.
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David
Sat January 4, 2003 10:58am
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Vichy Africa - 3 poss rou
Vichy Africa - 3 poss routes of Trans-Africa Railroad line as threat to US
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David
Sat January 4, 2003 10:58am
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Vichy Africa - 3 poss rou
Vichy Africa - 3 poss routes of Trans-Africa Railroad line as threat to US
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David
Sat January 18, 2003 8:34am
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A MH-53M "Pave Low IV" he
A MH-53M "Pave Low IV" helicopter assigned to the U.S. Air Force's 21st Special Operations Squadron, Royal Air Force Mildenhall. I is flying over flooded Central Mozambique near the town of Chibuto as it refuels from an MC-130P "Shadow" from the 67th Special Operations Squadron, RAF Mildenhall. The MH-53M Pave Lows are operating from Air Force Base Hoedspruit in South Africa, where they are deployed in support of Operation Atlas Response. Operation Atlas Response is a multi-national humanitarian relief mission helping displaced people in Central and Southern Mozambique that have been devastated by recent floods.
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David
Sat January 18, 2003 12:16pm
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A load master marshals a
A load master marshals a fuels truck out of a C-5 Cargo plane from Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, deployed to Sidi Slimane Air Base, Morocco in support of African Eagle exercise. African Eagle is a bi-annual exercise designed to practice dissimilar air to air training with the Royal Moroccan air force.
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David
Wed February 12, 2003 9:39pm
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EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL
1. Description: The Bronze medal is 1 ? inches in width. On the obverse is a LST landing craft and troops landing under fire with an airplane in the background below the words "EUROPEAN AFRICAN MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN". On the reverse, an American bald eagle close between the dates "1941 - 1945" and the words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA".
2. Ribbon: The ribbon is 1 3/8 inches wide and consists of the following stripes: 3/16 inch Brown 67136; 1/16 inch Irish Green 67189; 1/16 inch White 67101; 1/16 inch Scarlet 67111; ? inch Irish Green; center 1/8 inch triparted Old Glory Blue 67178, White and Scarlet; ? inch Irish Green; 1/16 inch White; 1/16 inch Black 67138; 1/16 inch White; and 3/16 inch Brown.
3. Criteria:
a. The European-African-Middle Eastern (EAME) Campaign Medal was awarded to personnel for service within the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater between 7 December 1941 and 8 November 1945 under any of the following conditions:
(1) On permanent assignment.
(2) In a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 days not consecutive.
(3) In active combat against the enemy and was awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that he actually participated in combat.
b. The western boundary of EAME Theater is from the North Pole, south along the 75th meridian west longitude to the 77th parallel north latitude, then southeast through Davis Strait to the intersection of the 40th parallel north latitude and the 35th meridian west longitude, then south along the meridian to the 10th parallel north latitude, then southeast to the intersection of the Equator and the 20th meridian west longitude, then along the 20th meridian west longitude to the South Pole. The eastern boundary of the EAME Theater is from the North Pole south along the 60th meridian east longitude to its intersection with the east boundary of Iran, then south along the Iran boundary to the Gulf of Oman and the intersection of the 60th meridian east longitude, then south along the 60th meridian east longitude to the South Pole. The EAME Theater included Europe, European Russia, Greenland, Iceland, Africa, Iran, Iraq, and Turkey.
4. Components: The following are authorized components:
a. Medal (regular size): MIL-DTL-3943/248. Medal set with full size medal and ribbon bar. NSN 8455-00-269-5768.
b. Medal (miniature): MIL-DTL-3943/248. Available commercially.
c. Ribbon: MIL-DTL-11589/57. NSN 8455-00-257-0537. Available commercially.
d. Streamer: The EAME Campaign ribbon is used as a streamer for 16 streamers on the Army flag. Units that receive campaign credit display the streamers for the applicable campaigns in which they participated.
5. Background:
a. The EAME Campaign Medal was established per Executive Order 9265, dated 6 November 1942, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and announced in War Department Bulletin 56, 1942. The criteria was initially announced in Department of the Army (DA) Circular 84, dated 25 March 1948, and subsequently published in Army Regulation 600-65, dated 22 September 1948.
b. The ribbon design was approved by the Secretary of War in December 1942. The brown represents the sands of Africa and the green represents the green fields of Europe. The center blue, white, and red stripes are taken from the American Defense Service Medal ribbon and refers to the continuance of American Defense after Pearl Harbor. Green, white and red are the Italian colors and the white and black colors represent Germany.
c. The medal was designed by Mr. Thomas Hudson Jones, based on General Eisenhower?s request that the medal include an invasion scene. The reverse side was designed by Mr. A. A. Weinman and is the same design as used on the reverse of the Asiatic-Pacific and American Campaign Medals. The medal design was submitted to the Commission of Fine Arts on 17 September 1946 and the first sample was completed in July 1947. General Eisenhower was presented the first medal on 24 July 1947.
d. A bronze star is worn on the ribbon to indicate participation in designated campaigns. The designated campaigns for the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater are:
Egypt-Libya 11 Jun 42 - 12 Feb 43
Air Offensive, Europe 4 Jul 42 - 5 Jun 44
Algeria-French Morocco 8-11 Nov 42
Tunisia 12 Nov 42 - 13 May 43
Sicily 14 May 43 - 17 Aug 43
Naples-Foggia 18 Aug 43 - 21 Jan 44
Anzio 22 Jan 44 - 24 May 44
Rome-Arno 22 Jan 44 - 9 Sep 44
Normandy 6 Jun 44 - 24 Jul 44
Northern France 25 Jul 44 - 14 Sep 44
Southern France 15 Aug 44 - 14 Sep 44
Northern Apennines 10 Sep 44 - 4 Apr 45
Rhineland 15 Sep 44 - 21 Mar 45
Ardennes-Alsace 16 Dec 44 - 25 Jan 45
Central Europe 22 Mar 45 - 11 May 45
Po Valley 5 Apr 45 - 8 May 45
* Antisubmarine 7 Dec 41 - 2 Sep 45
* Ground Combat 7 Dec 41 - 2 Sep 45
* Air Combat: 7 Dec 41 - 2 Sep 45
* These campaigns are not displayed as streamers on the Army flag.
e. A bronze arrowhead is worn on the ribbon to indicate participation in a combat parachute jump, combat glider landing, or amphibious assault landing within the EAME Theater.
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Marissa
Sun March 30, 2003 5:14pm
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HEADING TO IRAQ; An H-46D
HEADING TO IRAQ; An H-46D Sea Knight from the USS Mount Whitney, afloat off the Horn of Africa, flies over the German container vessel, Warnow Trader, with a load of supplies during a replenishment at sea March 27. The ship is on its way to Iraq with troops and equipment from the 4th Infantry Division in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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