U.S. service members unfurl the United States flag during a Memorial Day ceremony at the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum as part of Fleet Week New York in New York City NY, May 27, 2019. Memorial Day honors the fallen men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces. Fleet Week NY is an opportunityContinue reading “Memorial Day Flag Ceremony”
Tag Archives: Under the Flag
Under the Flag – LCPL Benito Ramirez
U.S. Marine Corps LCPL Benito A. Ramirez KIA May 21, 2006 during Operation Iraqi Freedom. U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Justin Bowie shares his memories while deployed in Iraq. He lost numerous brothers-in-arms while serving our country. This was a difficult story for him to tell, so from all of us I want to thank JustinContinue reading “Under the Flag – LCPL Benito Ramirez”
Under the Flag – The Old Guard
Larry (Chip) Holmes, U.S.Army Veteran, shares his experience in “The Old Guard”. He explains why he rides bulls, which is a result of his first military funeral and the son who wore the cowboy boots of his KIA father. Thank you Chip for your service and for sharing this story with us. The 3d U.S.Continue reading “Under the Flag – The Old Guard”
Under the Flag – Christopher Walsh
Matt Chrisenberry, recently back from deployment to Afghanistan in the Army Reserves, joins W.A.R. President Sheri Smith to honor our fallen brother-in-arms Chris Walsh. Christopher Walsh. May 28, 1987 – March 16, 2020 U.S. Army Reserves. Springfield, MO Law Enforcement Officer. Chief Williams described Officer Walsh as humble, compassionate and consistently kind. “Chris Walsh was a soldier,Continue reading “Under the Flag – Christopher Walsh”
Airman Salute – Operation Under the Flag
Airmen salute during the STRAY 59 memorial flight in Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 26, 2020. The flight pays tribute to the 23 lives lost during the Special Warfare Exercise of 1981, call sign STRAY 59. Photos By: Air Force Senior Airman Cynthia Belio Stray 59 was the call sign of an MC-130E from the 1st SOS thatContinue reading “Airman Salute – Operation Under the Flag”
Under The Flag – CPL Loren Buffalo
Operation Under the Flag – remembering those who come home under the flag CPL Loren Buffalo. We must never forget those who have given the greatest sacrifice in service to our great country. CPL Loren Buffalo served in the U.S. Army assigned to the 1st Squadron, 75th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Tea, 101st AirborneContinue reading “Under The Flag – CPL Loren Buffalo”