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A Dove Among Eagles with Linda Patterson and COL (R) Frank Hancock
Jul 12, 2023 04:00 PM PST | 07:00 PM EST
This conversation will highlight the efforts of Linda Patterson who became a hero to many Soldiers and their families. Her story begins when she set foot in Vietnam -- Christmas of 1968 -- during wartime, with no government approval, and her efforts to honor the legacy of service of her brother who had died in combat.
Jul 12, 2023 04:00 PM PST | 07:00 PM EST
This conversation will highlight the efforts of Linda Patterson who became a hero to many Soldiers and their families. Her story begins when she set foot in Vietnam -- Christmas of 1968 -- during wartime, with no government approval, and her efforts to honor the legacy of service of her brother who had died in combat.
OPERATION EAGLES HOMECOMING
50 YEARS
Check out City of San Mateo, California 50 year Anniversary with first unit adopted during the Vietnam War March 1968 their leading example to include 9 SF Bay Area cities years later to the present with ASA “Adopt a Unit” program.
50 Year Anniversary of City of San Mateo’s Adopted Unit March 4, 1968
Commemorative celebration and honoring Vietnam Vets (ABU) and Active Troops of Bastogne Brigade March 22-25, 2018 |
USMC CAMP PENDLETON MARINE BASEOfficials with the City of San Clemente and San Clemente Chamber of Commerce were invited by San Clemente’s Adopt Unit, the Second Battalion, Fourth Marines to participate in a morning tour of the USMC Camp Pendleton Marine Base. Lt. Col Cook and Captain Anderson provided an overview of base operations and arranged for interaction with fellow Marines in various assignments on base. The City and Chamber officially adopted the 2-4 Marines on July 3, 1996 through the America Supporting Americans program which encourages communities across the country to share support and form a bond created by connecting brave military servicemen and women with civilian forces. The City of San Clemente is thankful for the 2-4 Marines’ kind gesture and for their dedicated service to America.
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ASA FLAGSThose who support our units may order their own ASA Flag by sending a check for $50.00 to: America Supporting Americans 44976 Saint Helena Ct Indian Wells CA, 92210 Or call (310) 463-9634 or (760) 851-8666 Or e-mail us at [email protected] for order and any questions |
ASA AWARDS
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In Memory Of
The 327th Infantry Regiment Vietnam Memorial Monument – 792 Fallen Soldiers – Inscription reads:
“In the thick of it, we never had the opportunity to mourn for our losses.
It was always on to the next trail, the next hill or what could be moments away, the next firefight.
And so, we grieve for them the rest of our lives”
Unknown 327th Paratrooper
ASA TRIBUTERemember your personal heroes by creating a Tribute in their Honor or by donating to an existing fund. Honorary Tribute donations help ASA answer that call for assistance from our military troops and their families.
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One of ASA’s Units before they deployed A/2-35 INF on the Battleship USS Missouri at Pearl Harbor
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Fort Campbell Soldiers To Honor
their Older Brothers
One of the events at this year's “Fort Campbell’s Week Of Eagles” (WOE) August 13-20 will be a Welcome Home Ceremony that mirrors the Welcome Home Ceremony that our units returning currently receive. The WOE Welcome Home Ceremony, will be for the Vietnam Veterans, as its felt they didn't receive a proper welcome home. the Welcome Home Ceremony is open to all era veterans who wish to participate. Following the official Welcome Home Ceremony, expected to last about an hour, there will be a reception along with time to mingle with current soldiers. The Welcome Home Ceremony will be Sunday, August 16, at 1500.
Photos from Raymond Knowles Elementary
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Bushmaster Holiday Party Pictures
Photos from the City of San Clemente's
Welcome Home Celebration of the 2-4 Marines!
Photos from the City of San Clemente's
Welcome Home Celebration of the 2-4 Marines!
Sgt. Pomeroy visits ASA Penpal Alison
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