Who deserves a Purple Heart medal?
“He who wears the Purple Heart has given of his blood in the defense of his homeland and shall forever be revered by his fellow countrymen.” —George Washington The …
100th/442nd
Congressional Gold Medal
Congratulations, Mr. Higashi, for earning a Congressional Gold Medal! According to the U.S. Mint, “This medal is a bronze duplicate of the Congressional Gold Medal awarded to the 100thInfantry Battalion …
Thank you for your service
Little children are often encouraged by adults around them to say, “thank you,” when receiving something. But what should we say when we are given something we didn’t earn, didn’t …
“…the same courageous spirit…”
The US Navy will honor the late Sen. Daniel Inouye with an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, the USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118), expected to be completed in 2020. (Photo …
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May 7th marks the date in 1843 that the first Japanese immigrants arrived in America. “The Army commemorates and celebrates the contributions of Asian and Pacific Islanders to the nation …
Go For Broke
If you find yourself in the Los Angeles area, you’ll add to your sense of pride in our country by visiting the Go For Broke memorial in downtown L.A. I …
Rapid City Journal honors local Veteran
Happy belated birthday, Mr. Higashi! This article was published on the front page of the RC Journal, Nov. 11th, 2016, Veteran’s Day. I’m privileged to have had this opportunity.