#11th Infantry Regiment

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Adolf Hitler

These are some facts and curiosities about Adolf Hitler:

He was born Braunau am Inn on 20 April 1889

On 16 August 1914, when the German Empire had already entered the First World War, Hitler enlisted as a volunteer at the age of 25 in the Bavarian army of Kaiser Wilhelm II, being assigned to the 1st Company of the 16th "List" Infantry Regiment, belonging to the 6th Reserve Division.

On 15 October 1918 he was subsequently temporarily poisoned by a mustard gas attack, which left him blind for three days. He was immediately admitted to Pasewalk Military Hospital where, according to some sources, he learned the news of the German defeat on November 9th.

While still in the army he was tasked with spying, on behalf of the army and the police, on the meetings of a small nationalist party, the German Workers' Party (DAP). During the session held by the political group at the Sterneckerbräu, a beer hall in center of the city, that same evening, Hitler had a violent argument with another customer.

Fascinated by his speech, Anton Drexler, the founder and secretary of the party, signed him up, without even consulting him

Hitler was not discharged from the army until 1920, after which he began to take part full-time in party activities.

He soon became its leader and changed its name to the National Socialist German Workers' Party.

A key element of Hitler's appeal to the German people was his constant appeal to national pride, wounded by defeat in war and humiliated by the Treaty of Versailles, imposed on the German Empire by the victorious states.

Hitler's success was based on conquering the middle class, hit hard by the inflation of the 1920s and the unemployment brought about by the Depression. Peasants and war veterans made up other groups that supported the Nazis.

On January 30, 1933, Hitler was sworn in as Chancellor in the Reichstag chamber, under the gaze and applause of thousands of Nazi supporters.

Using the pretext of the Reichstag fire, Hitler issued the "Reichstag fire decree" on 28 February 1933, less than a month after taking office. The decree suppressed most of the civil rights guaranteed by the 1919 constitution of the Weimar Republic in the name of national security

It is rumored that he had an incestuous relationship with his niece, Geli Raubal.

His photo was put in the Times.

When Hindenburg died on 2 August 1934, Hitler (who as already head of government, Reich Chancellor) could not also become Reich President (head of State), created a new position for himself, that of Führer which allowed him to combine the two tasks.

To demonstrate German power to the world, Hitler (on Goebbels' idea) hosted the 11th Olympiad in Berlin, with a triumphal opening ceremony. On 25 October of the same year, a treaty of friendship between the Kingdom of Italy and Germany was signed in Berlin.

Hitler personally directed the war operations, exercising a decisive influence in strategic choices and operational management.

Responsible for the death of millions of people, Hitler was the proponent of a nationalist and racist ideology, as well as a policy of discrimination and extermination that affected various ethnic, political and social groups: Slavic populations, Romani ethnic groups, Jehovah's Witnesses, homosexuals, opponents politicians, prisoners of war, the physically and mentally disabled and, especially, the Jews.

Having remained stranded with the troops loyal to him in a Berlin now surrounded by the Red Army, he committed suicide in his bunker on 30 April 1945 together with his partner Eva Braun, whom he had married the day before.

He was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1939.

Sources:

Wikipedia: Adolf Hitler

Military Wiki: Adolf Hitler

I DON'T SUPPORT NAZISM,FASCISM OR ZIONISM IN ANY WAY, THIS IS JUST AN EDUCATIONAL POST

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U.S. Army paratroopers from 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 11th Airborne Division, jump from C-17 onto Donnelly Training Area, Alaska. 8 Feb 2024

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U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 5th Squadron, 7th Calvary Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart Ga., scan the horizon for enemy targets from inside their M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank during Decisive Action Rotation 20-04 at the National Training Center (NTC), Fort Irwin, Calif., Feb. 14, 2020. Decisive Action Rotations at the NTC ensure Army Brigade Combat Teams remain versatile, responsive, and consistently available for current and future contingencies.

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U.S. Army Captain Charlie Stimpson, an Observer/Coach Trainer with, Cobra Team, Operations Group, as well as members of 11th Armored Calvary Regiment log battle information

Photographs by Specialist Nathan Franco

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Colonel Elmer Ellsworth

During the beginning of the American Civil War, Elmer Ephraim Ellsworth (1837-1861) raised and commanded the 11th New York Infantry Regiment; many in the regiment were firemen who volunteered from New York City's firefighting companies. On May 24, 1861, while taking down a Confederate flag from an inn named the Marshall House in Alexandra, Virginia, he was shot and killed by the inn's proprietor James William Jackson. Private Francis Edwin Brownell, of Ellsworth's regiment, shot and bayonetted Jackson, killing him. Ellsworth is the first officer in the Union army to die in the Civil War. 

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American M1A2s from Company D, 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division alongside Danish Leopard 2A5DK crews assigned to the 1st Tank Squadron, Jutland Dragoon Regiment, 2nd Brigade, while serving as an opposition force at Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area, Poland, June 11th, 2015.

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The charge of the 4th Australian Light Horse at Beersheba late in the afternoon of 31 October 1917, is remembered as the last great cavalry charge. The assault on Beersheba began at dawn with the infantry divisions of the British XX Corps attacking from the south and south-west. Despite artillery and air support, neither the infantry attacks from the south, or the Anzac Mounted Division’s attack from the east had succeeded in capturing Beersheba by mid-afternoon.

With time running out for the Australians to capture Beersheba and its wells before dark, Lieutenant General Harry Chauvel, the Australian commander of the Desert Mounted Corps, ordered Brigadier General William Grant, commanding the 4th Light Horse Brigade, to make a mounted attack directly towards the town. Chauvel knew, from aerial photographs, that the Turkish trenches in front of the town were not protected by barbed wire. However, German bombing had forced the 4th Brigade into a scattered formation and it was not until 4.50 pm that they were in position. The Brigade assembled behind rising ground 6 kilometres south-east of Beersheba with the 4th Light Horse Regiment on the right, the 12th Light Horse Regiment on the left and the 11th Light Horse Regiment in reserve.

The Australian Light Horse was to be used purely as cavalry for the first time. Although they were not equipped with cavalry sabres, the Turks who faced the long bayonets held by the Australians did not consider there was much difference between a charge by cavalry and a charge by mounted infantry. The Light Horse moved off at the trot, and almost at once quickened to a gallop. As they came over the top of the ridge and looked down the long, gentle open slope to Beersheba, they were seen by the Turkish gunners, who opened fire with shrapnel. But the pace was too fast for the gunners. After three kilometres Turkish machine-guns opened fire from the flank, but they were detected and silenced by British artillery. The rifle fire from the Turkish trenches was wild and high as the Light Horse approached. The front trench and the main trench were jumped and some men dismounted and then attacked the Turks with rifle and bayonet from the rear. Some galloped ahead to seize the rear trenches, while other squadrons galloped straight into Beersheba.

Nearly all the wells of Beersheba were intact and further water was available from a storm that had filled the pools. The 4th and 12th Light Horse casualties were thirty-one killed and thirty-six wounded; they captured over 700 men. The capture of Beersheba meant that the Gaza-Beersheba line was turned. Gaza fell a week later and on 9 December 1917, the British troops entered Jerusalem. Source

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“My husband had to go out and stand on the dance floor while the Colonel told him if I danced with a colored man again I would be barred from the Officers' Club.” Letter to Pres. Truman, 11/12/1950. 

File Unit: Segregation, OF 93b, 1945 - 1953

Series: Official Files , 1945 - 1953

Collection: Official Files (Truman Administration), 1945 - 1953

Transcription: 

[handwritten: "Mr. Niles" ; "Filed by Mr. Niles 1/4/51" "C[?]"]

909 Washington Ave.

Evansville, Indiana

November 12, 1950

Dear Mr. Truman: 

Last evening, Saturday, November 11th, I attended a [underlined] dance at the Officers Club, Camp Breckinridge, Kentucky. [/underlined]  The dance was sponsored by my husbands regiment, the 502nd Airborne Infantry.

The party at our table numbered about ten and included was a 2nd Lieutenant, George Dunnings, and his wife.  Lt. Dunnings is, in my opinion, one of the finest examples of the Army has of an officer and a gentleman.  Lt. Dunnings is a negro officer. [left margin; vertical line marked paragraph]

During the course of the evening another white officer and my husband danced with Mrs. Dunnings.  Nothing was said.  Then Lt. Dunnings and I danced.  When we returned to the table a full Colonel came over and tapped my husband on the shoulder.  My husband had to go out and stand on the dance floor while the Colonel told him if I danced with a colored man again I would be barred from the Officers' Club.  My husband tactfully re-  

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minded the Colonel that the gentleman in question was an Army officer.  The Colonel replied by saying, "We don't allow colored and white to dance together."

I feel that I was insulted for practicing what the Army preached - non-segregation.  I've never crusaded for the NAACP, FEPC or any similar organization, but I will fight for my rights as an individual.  [left margin; vertical line marked paragraph]

I realize, [underlined] of course, that publication [/underlined] of this letter [underlined]may result in the "railroading' of my husband and Lt. Dunnings [/underlined] to some isolated [underlined] outpost, [/underlined] but I feel that the American public should know that although negroes may die in Korea fighting for our country, they are still second class citizens even in the Army's Officers' Club.

Sincerely,

Rose H. Hepp

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got any pictures from any of the 11th Corps First division second brigade units? those units are the 17th Connecticut Infantry, 25th, 75th and 107th Ohio Volunteer Infantry regiments.

I do! The 17th CT was actually from my home county (Fairfield Co.) so I've read a bit about their brigade. Let's start with Henry Quien, who rose to the rank of Captain in Co. C, 17th Connecticut, and was wounded at Gettysburg on July 2, 1863. This image is striking to me because Quien appears to be wearing an early war CT state issue uniform. I believe he served in the 3rd CT prior to joining the 17th, and would have been at 1st Bull Run with that regt. Source: USAHEC.

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Operation Junction City (Feb 21 – May 14, 1967) by Linh Yoshimura Via Flickr: Feb/March 1967 – UH-1 Huey from 173rd AHC "Robin Hoods" (Assault Helicopter Company) deployed in war zone C during Operation Junction city. Operation Junction City (Feb 21 – May 14, 1967) was an Operation to search out and destroy the VC and PAVN in the area; to destroy the Central Office for South Vietnam, the enemy's headquarters in the south; to establish a Special Forces CIDG camp and airfield at Prek Klok from which to monitor enemy movement, conducted by the 1st, 4th, 9th and 25th Infantry Divisions (USA); 3d Brigade, 4th Infantry Division (USA); 196th Infantry Brigade (Light, USA); 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment; 173d Airborne Brigade; Task Force Alpha's 1st and 5th Battalions (VMC); TF Wallace's 35th and 36th Ranger Battalion (ARVN); 3d Battalion (ARVN); 3d Battalion, 1st Cavalry Regiment (ARVN) in War Zone C, Tay Ninh Province and bordering provinces, 70 miles north of Saigon.

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Books of 2023

Book 33 of 2023

Title: Combat Recon Authors: Robert D. Parrish ISBN: 9780312927134 Tags: A-1 Skyraiders, AC-47 Spooky, B-52 Stratofortress, Dust off, F-4 Phantom II, FAC, Medevac helicopter, Nungs, O-1 Bird Dog, Rangers, US USA 14th Infantry Regiment, US USA 14th Infantry Regiment - 2/14, US USA 14th Infantry Regiment - 2/14 - A Co, US USA 14th Infantry Regiment - 2/14 - B Co, US USA 1st ID, US USA 25th ID, US USA ASA Army Security Agency, US USA LRRP Team (Vietnam War), US USA United States Army, US USMC United States Marine Corps, USN LCM-8 Mike Boat, VNM 1968 Tet Offensive (1968) (Vietnam War), VNM An My, VNM An Son, VNM Ap Dong, VNM Ap Nha Viec, VNM Ba Lua River, VNM Ban Me Thuot, VNM Battle of Saigon (1968) (Tet Offensive) (Vietnam War), VNM Bien Hoa, VNM Binh Duong Province, VNM Binh Long Province, VNM Bo Duc, VNM Bung, VNM Chon Thanh, VNM Cu Chi, VNM DRV NVA 33rd Regiment, VNM DRV NVA 33rd Regiment - 1/33, VNM DRV NVA North Vietnamese Army, VNM DRV VC 271st Regiment, VNM DRV VC 272nd Regiment, VNM DRV VC 273rd Regiment, VNM DRV VC 2nd Dong Nai Regiment, VNM DRV VC 2nd Dong Nai Regiment - 2nd Bn, VNM DRV VC 95-C Regiment, VNM DRV VC 9th Division, VNM DRV VC Phu Loi Bn, VNM DRV VC Viet Cong, VNM Go Chua, VNM Hau Nghia, VNM Highway 13, VNM Highway 21, VNM Highway 8-A, VNM III Corps (Vietnam War), VNM Iron Triangle (Vietnam War), VNM Lai Khe, VNM Lai Khe - Claymore Corners (Vietnam War), VNM Lam Son, VNM Lam Son - MAT-70 Gosney Compound (Vietnam War), VNM Lam Son Secret Zone (Vietnam War), VNM LBJ Long Binh Jail - USARVIS US Army Vietnam Installation Stockade (Vietnam War), VNM Loc Ninh, VNM Long Binh Post (Vietnam War), VNM Nha Trang, VNM Operation Arc Light (1965-1973) (Vietnam War), VNM Paris Tan Quy, VNM Phu Cuong, VNM Phu Hoa, VNM Phu Hoa Dong, VNM Phu Huu, VNM Phu Loi, VNM Phu Van, VNM Phuoc Long Province, VNM Rach Tra, VNM RVN ARVN 1st Armored Cavalry Sqd, VNM RVN ARVN 5th ID, VNM RVN ARVN 5th ID - 5th Recon Co., VNM RVN ARVN 5th ID - G-2 Recondo Co, VNM RVN ARVN 7th Regiment, VNM RVN ARVN 7th Regiment - 1/7, VNM RVN ARVN 7th Regiment - 3/7, VNM RVN ARVN 7th Regiment - 3/7 - 10th Co, VNM RVN ARVN 7th Regiment - 3/7 - 11th Co, VNM RVN ARVN 7th Regiment - 3/7 - 9th Co, VNM RVN ARVN 7th Regiment - 4/7, VNM RVN ARVN 8th Regiment, VNM RVN ARVN 8th Regiment - 1/8, VNM RVN ARVN 8th Regiment - 4/8, VNM RVN ARVN 9th Regiment, VNM RVN ARVN 9th Regiment - 3/9, VNM RVN ARVN An Son Camp, VNM RVN ARVN Army of the Republic of Vietnam, VNM RVN ARVN Paris Tan Quy Camp, VNM RVN ARVN Phu Hoa Compound, VNM RVN ARVN RF/PF Regional Forces/Popular Forces (Vietnam War), VNM RVN ARVN Tan Thanh Dong Camp, VNM RVN ARVN Vietnamese Rangers - Biet Dong Quan, VNM RVN Chieu Hoi Program/Force 66 - Luc Luong 66 (Vietnam War), VNM RVN Kit Carson Scouts (Vietnam War), VNM RVN Nguyen Van Thieu, VNM RVN SVNAF South Vietnamese Air Force, VNM RVN VNN Republic of Vietnam Navy, VNM RVN VNN River Patrol Force, VNM RVN VNN RPF RAG River Assault Group, VNM Saigon River, VNM Tam Ne, VNM Tan Hoa, VNM Tan Thanh Dong, VNM The Hook (Vietnam War), VNM Thi Tinh Stream, VNM US MACV Advisory Team 70 (Vietnam War), VNM US MACV Advisory Teams (Vietnam War), VNM US MACV CORDS Civil Operations and Revolutionary Development Support (1967-1975) (Vietnam War), VNM US MACV Military Assistance Command Vietnam (Vietnam War), VNM US UH-1 Huey Firefly Missions (Vietnam War), VNM US USA 93rd Evacuation Hospital - Long Binh (Vietnam War), VNM US USA Phu Loi Air Base (Vietnam War), VNM Vietnam, VNM Vietnam War (1955-1975) Rating: ★★★★ (4 Stars) Subject: Books.Military.20th-21st Century.Asia.Vietnam War.ARVN, Books.Military.20th-21st Century.Asia.Vietnam War.Specops.ARVN, Books.Military.20th-21st Century.Asia.Vietnam War.US Army.Advisor

Description: In 1968, Parrish became a legend among the Vietnamese troops he was sent to train. From setting up ambushes to dropping grenades from the back of a plane to plunging into one ground fight after another, he took extraordinary chances and broke every rule in the book to wage a war few other Americans dared. "A dead honest, often riveting memoir".--Kirkus. Photographs. Martin's.

Review: Let me start by saying this was a really good book, and I'm sorry that we never got a follow up of his time with an Army unit. Well written, engaging, and informative, it was a nice complement to Combat Advisor by Carl Farren.

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Odds & Ends: May 26, 2023

“The Purple Testament” episode of The Twilight Zone. Wednesday’s episode of the podcast about the 11th Airborne Division during WWII led me into reading this interesting article about the combat experience of Rod Serling, creator of The Twilight Zone, which then led me to watching an episode of the classic television show I hadn’t watched before. Serling was a member of the 11th Airborne Division’s 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment, which lost a third of its ranks during its fighting in the Pacific. Serling, who earned the Bronze Star and Purple Heart, was haunted by his harrowing experiences after the war, and these ghosts served as indirect and direct inspiration for episodes of The Twilight Zone. As an example of the latter, the article referenced “The Purple Testament” (Season 1, Episode 19), which depicts an officer fighting in the Philippines who has gained the ability to predict soldiers’ deaths by looking into their faces. It’s a pretty good episode — especially once you know about Serling’s personal connection to the story’s backdrop. Fighting for Life: Contest, Sexuality, and Consciousness by Walter J. Ong. Walter J. Ong was a Jesuit priest who spent his career as an academic studying and writing about how humanity’s transition from an oral to written culture changed human consciousness. In Fighting for Life, he looks at how competition — particularly male competition — shaped that process. He focuses on how the male drive for competition influenced philosophers and academics from ancient Greece through the Enlightenment to create a learning environment that was agonistic. Ong argues that after the Romantic Era, education became more feminized, and an emphasis on cooperation rather than competition began to pervade classrooms. “Experiences Won’t Make You Happier Than Possessions.” You’ve probably heard that research has found that spending your money on experiences rather than things will lead to greater happiness. We like this kind of scientific finding; it seems “right.” But as the author of this piece convincingly explains, that finding is based on the particular (and potentially misleading) way studies on the subject have been framed, and when you look at the question from other angles, it’s not so clear that experiences are superior to possessions in the happiness-generating department. Some people may get more enjoyment from the former than the latter, and vice versa. So the conclusion is to not make your spending decisions based on pop psychology, but what you personally enjoy.  Nutricost Creatine Monohydrate Powder. We’ve written about the benefits of creatine. Besides aiding in muscle and strength building, it can also boost cognition. It’s one of the most research-vetted supplements out there and has been shown to be effective and safe. It’s also pretty dang cheap. You don’t need any of those proprietary blend creatine powders; plain old, straight-up creatine monohydrate is perfectly effective. I’ve been using this creatine monohydrate powder from Nutricost for awhile now. It’s a good price and gets the job done. Quote of the Week The dead are living all around us, watching with eager anticipation how we will handle the opportunities they left in our hands when they died. —Theodore C. Speers The post Odds & Ends: May 26, 2023 appeared first on The Art of Manliness. http://dlvr.it/SpghpN

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Thoughts at 2pm...

Finished tagging a 2nd book, and all of the tags are below the cut line.

ACH-47 Guns-A-Go-Go Chinook, Forward Observer, FRA Groupement Mobile 100 (Indochina War), FSB Baldy (Vietnam War), FSB Bird (Vietnam War), FSB Cobra (Vietnam War), FSB English (Vietnam War), FSB Montezuma (Vietnam War), H-13 Sioux, KOR ROK Republic of Korea Army, LZ Hammond (Vietnam War), LZ Hereford (Vietnam War), LZ Montezuma (Vietnam War), LZ Porrazzo (Vietnam War), LZ Ross (Vietnam War), LZ Willy (Vietnam War), Military Police, OH-6, OV-1 Mohawk, UK Royal Malaysian Tracker School, US USA 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, US USA 12th Cavalry Regiment, US USA 173rd Airborne Brigade, US USA 196th Light Infantry Brigade, US USA 1st Cavalry Division, US USA 1st ID, US USA 21st Field Artillery Bn, US USA 227th Assault Helicopter Bn, US USA 35th Infantry Regiment, US USA 35th Infantry Regiment - 1/35, US USA 4th ID, US USA 9th Cavalry - 1st Squadron (Headhunters), US USA 9th Cavalry Regiment, US USA Combat Trackers - K9, US USA LRRP Team (Vietnam War), USA Capt. James Taylor (MOH) (Vietnam War), USAF Phu Cat Airbase (Vietnam War), VNM 1968 Tet Offensive (1968) (Vietnam War), VNM 506 Valley, VNM A Shau Valley, VNM An Khe, VNM An Lao, VNM An Loc, VNM Battle of Hue City (1968) (Tet Offensive) (Vietnam War), VNM Battle of Khe Sanh (1968) (Tet Offensive) (Vietnam War), VNM Binh An, VNM Binh Dinh Province, VNM Bong Son, VNM Bong Son River, VNM Bu Dop Special Forces Camp (Vietnam War), VNM Camp Evans (Vietnam War), VNM Camp Radcliff (Vietnam War), VNM Chu Lai, VNM CIA Phung Hoang / Phoenix Program (1965-1972) (Vietnam War), VNM Crow's Foot War Zone, VNM Da Nang, VNM Deo Mang, VNM Deo Mang pass, VNM DRV NVA 18th Regiment, VNM DRV NVA 18th Regiment - 27th Co, VNM DRV NVA 22nd Regiment, VNM DRV NVA 2nd Division, VNM DRV NVA 33rd Regiment, VNM DRV NVA 3rd Division, VNM DRV NVA 812th Regiment, VNM DRV NVA Sang Vao (Yellow Star) Division, VNM DRV VC 2nd Regiment, VNM Duc Pho, VNM Hiep Duc, VNM Ho Bo Woods, VNM Hon Kon (Hong Kong Mountain), VNM Hue, VNM Khe Sanh, VNM Kim Son, VNM Kontum, VNM Lang Vei Special Forces Camp (Vietnam War), VNM Loc Ninh, VNM LZ Ross, VNM Mang Yang Pass, VNM Million Dollar Hill, VNM Monument Hill, VNM Nui Ba Ra (Mountain of the Old Man), VNM Operation Cravy Horse (1966) (Vietnam War), VNM Operation Masher (1966) (Vietnam War), VNM Perfume River, VNM Phouc Vinh, VNM Pleiku, VNM Quan Loi, VNM Quang Tri, VNM Que Son Valley, VNM Route 1, VNM Route 14, VNM Route 19, VNM Rung Sat Special Zone, VNM RVN ARVN Army of the Republic of Vietnam, VNM RVN ARVN Vietnamese Rangers - Biet Dong Quan, VNM RVN RVNP National Police, VNM Saigon, VNM Song Re, VNM Soui Ca Mountains, VNM Tam Ky, VNM Tan Son Nhut Air Base, VNM The Graveyard, VNM Tiger Mountains, VNM USMC DHCB Dong Ha Combat Base (Vietnam War), VNM USMC KSCB Khe Sanh Combat Base (Vietnam War), VNM VC Valley, VNM Vietnam War (1955-1975), VNM Vinh Thanh Valley (Happy Valley), VNM War Zone C, VNM War Zone D, VNM French Indochina War (1946-154)

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Natchez Julyteenth commemoration set for Saturday, July 13

Photo: Re-enactor Norman Fisher of Jackson is pictured in the foreground on the right. He is joined by Ser Seshsh Ab Heter-C. M. Boxley. They are participating in a history program in Jackson. Fisher will participate in the Julyteenth commemoration set for Saturday, July 13, in Natchez. The event was organized by Ser Boxley.

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NATCHEZ, Miss. — The summer of 1863 in Natchez was anything but an ordinary summer, according to Ser Seshsh Ab Heter-C. M. Boxley. Among other things, he said, it was a summer of freedom from 144 years of chattel enslavement from 1719 to 1863.

On July 13, 1863, thousands of enslaved people became self-emancipated when they fled plantations — and other places of bondage — when the Union Army took over Natchez and Vidalia, he said.

“I call this day, ‘Julyteenth,’” Ser Boxley said. “It was on this day that the Union Army offloaded at Natchez Under the Hill, and the U. S. 11th Illinois Regiment Infantry marched up Silver Street and began the occupation of Natchez. This is when those who were enslaved in the old Natchez district obtained their Emancipation Proclamation freedom behind Union Army lines.

In commemoration of this day, the 161st Julyteenth Anniversary will be observed on Saturday, July 13, from 7 to 9 a.m. The free event is organized by Ser Boxley, who is coordinator of Friends of the Forks of the Roads Society.

The program will include a caravan that will travel to several historical sites where re-enactors will share the history of the freedom event that occurred in Natchez in July 1863. The theme for the program is, “From Julyteenth Freedom Summer of 1863 in Natchez, Mississippi, to Juneteenth Freedom Summer of 1865 in Galveston, Texas.”

“This event is important,” said Ser Boxley. “During Freedom Summer of 1863, our ancestors ran away to become freedom fighters. They joined the U.S. Colored Troops and fought for freedom. They became Union Army freedom fighting soldiers and sailors.”

See full story at this link: https://listenupyall.com/2024/07/11/natchez-julyteenth-commemoration-set-for-saturday-july-13/

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Pokemon Ranger's Guard

Left: Red is 1st Infantry Regiment, CRMA Cadet Regiment

Middle: Yellow is 1st Marine Battalion

Right: Green is 1st Infantry Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Parade Battalion

Pokemon Ranger's Guard

Left: Blue is Air Cadet Regiment, 2nd Infantry Battalion, 11th Infantry Regiment

Middle: Sky Blue is Air Cadet Regiment

Right: Purple is 21st Infantry Regiment

Pokemon Ranger's Guard

Left: Pink is Air Force Regiment, 1st Security Force Battalion

Middle: Yellow is 1st Field Artillery Regiment

Right: White is 3rd Infantry Batallion, 1st Infantry Regiment

Pokemon Ranger's Guard

Left: Black is Naval Cadet Regiment

Middle: White is 1st Engineer Battalion

Right: Gray is 1st Cavalry Squadron

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Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: Vintage 11th Infantry Regiment Semper Fidelis T Shirt USA Single Stitch Adult.

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The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: All you need to know

If you’re planning a trip to Washington, D.C., the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a must-see destination. But before you go, it’s helpful to know a little bit about what you’re looking at. Here’s everything you need to know about this monument.

What is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a monument dedicated to the memory of unidentified American soldiers who died in service to their country. It serves as a symbolic resting place for all the unknown soldiers who lost their lives in wars throughout history. The tomb is also known as the Tomb of the Unknowns.

Where is it located?

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is located in Arlington National Cemetery, which is just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. The cemetery is a military cemetery, and it is the final resting place for more than 400,000 soldiers and their families. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is one of the most prominent landmarks in the cemetery, and it is visited by millions of people every year.

What is the history behind the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?

It all started back in 1921 when Congress approved the burial of an unknown soldier from World War I. The idea was to honor all the soldiers who had died in the war, but whose remains were never identified. The burial took place on November 11th, which just so happened to be Armistice Day, the day that the war ended. It was a fitting tribute to those who had given their lives in service to their country.

But the story doesn’t end there. The idea of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier took off after World War II. In 1956, the remains of an unknown soldier from that war were interred at the tomb. And then, in 1984, the remains of an unknown soldier from the Korean War were added as well. These three soldiers now represent all the unidentified soldiers who have died in America’s wars.

The tomb itself is made of marble and rests on a base of three steps. It’s inscribed with the words “Here Rests in Honored Glory an American Soldier Known But to God.” The tomb is guarded by members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, also known as The Old Guard. These soldiers are highly trained and incredibly disciplined, and they take their duty very seriously.

What is the Changing of the Guard ceremony?

One of the most iconic things about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is the Changing of the Guard ceremony. This is a solemn ritual that takes place every hour from October through March, and every half hour from April through September. 

During the ceremony, the guard is relieved by a new guard in a precise and intricate routine that has been practiced and perfected over many years. The two guards meet in the middle of the plaza in front of the tomb, and there’s a lot of precise marching and rifle twirling that happens. It’s seriously impressive to watch: these soldiers are incredibly disciplined and skilled.

One of the coolest things about the Changing of the Guard ceremony is that it happens no matter what. That’s right: even if it’s raining or snowing or hailing or whatever else, the ceremony still goes on. These soldiers take their duty very seriously, and they’re committed to honoring the soldiers who have come before them.

It’s worth mentioning that the guard on duty at the tomb is a member of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, also known as The Old Guard. These soldiers are some of the best and brightest in the military, and they take their job of guarding the tomb very seriously.

Can anyone visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?

Yes, anyone can visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Arlington National Cemetery is open to the public every day of the year, except for Christmas Day. The cemetery opens at 8:00 am and closes at 7:00 pm from April through September, and at 5:00 pm from October through March. The Changing of the Guard ceremony is free and open to the public, and it takes place throughout the day.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a powerful symbol of the sacrifice and service of American soldiers. If you have the opportunity to visit Washington, D.C., be sure to take some time to visit this iconic monument and pay your respects to the unknown soldiers who gave their lives for our country. 

Remember, military grave markers like those used at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier serve as a reminder of the brave men and women who have served in the armed forces. These markers help ensure that their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

So, next time you see a military grave marker, take a moment to reflect on the service of the soldier it represents. And if you have the opportunity to visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, be sure to do so: it’s an experience you won’t forget.

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