Colonel Merryl Tengesdal – Dragon Lady Our next highlighted Armed Forces member during Black History Month is Colonel Merryl Tengesdal, a Navy and Air Force pilot who became the first and currently only African American woman to pilot the Lockheed U-2 Dragon Lady aircraft. Born and raised in the Bronx, New York, in 1971, Tengesdal […]
Category: Military History
Veterans Day: The Whole History
How America Honors its Servicemen & Women Veterans Day America honors its veterans in very unique ways. From parades and gravestone ceremonies of Memorial Day to the Purple Heart and numerous medals & award ceremonies, American citizens of all stripes and stature stand and recognize the sacrifices so often given by their fellow citizens upon […]
MOA Veteran Community Story Highlight: John B.
Seeing this (M1A1 Abrams) tank brought back many memories. I was platoon leader of four M42 dusters in Viet Nam 1967-68. Second field force. Our mission was security for fire bases and securing perimeters and running convoys on highway one to Cu Chi,and Tay Ninh. and Ben Luc Each duster had two 40 mm. guns […]
MOA Veteran Community Story Highlight: Chuck P.
In late May of 1972, I was assigned to Delta Co 1/12, and we were located in Pleiku providing security for all of the units that were standing down in that area. Our battalion reenlistment NCO got his hooks in me, and I took another burst of three. Just what was I thinking? Little did […]
Challenge Coins: How has challenge coins become a part of military tradition
Challenge Coins are a part of the military tradition that will always hold strong. Ever since the creation of the US Military, tradition is crucial. This involves keeping strong core values while wearing the uniform with pride. Challenge Coins have become a big part of the military and symbols of brotherhood, sisterhood, and unity. Since […]
