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Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on November 11, 1919, the
first anniversary of the end of World War I. President Dwight D.
Eisenhower signed legislation in 1954 to change the name to Veterans
Day as a way to honor those who served in all American wars.
We at ExperienceClovis.com
would like to dedicate this special page to honor all who have served
bravely to defend our freedom and keep our country safe. We
are deeply grateful for the sacrifices of servicemen and women and their
families.
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Combat Photographer Captures the Strength
of America’s Veterans
Source:
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs |
When America
pauses on Veterans Day to salute those who have worn the
uniform in our country’s defense, many images will come
to mind.
Here is the story
of a Purple Heart Veteran who is an expert with images.
She has used her skill with the camera to create
dramatic, honest, up-close images of those strong men
and women who have served America as soldiers in all
eras…from World War II to those coming home today from
Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Stacy Pearsall, Purple Heart OIF Veteran,
has captured authentic images of military
service in the hundreds of photos she has
taken of America’s Veterans. |
While serving as a
combat photographer in Iraq, Air Force Veteran Stacy
Pearsall was wounded in convoy ambushes on two separate
deployments. Both times she was struck by IEDs. Her
actions following the ambushes saved many of the members
of her unit. She received a Purple Heart for serious
neck injuries.
Stacy is one of only two women to win the National Press
Photographers Association’s Military Photographer of the
Year competition, and the only woman to have won it
twice. During her three tours in Iraq, she earned the
Bronze Star Medal and Commendation with Valor for heroic
actions under fire.
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Here to Read More
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Honoring Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II
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On
March 10, 2010, the first female pilots of World War
II received the Congressional Gold Medal in the
Capitol.
Of the more
than 1,100 women who volunteered and flew every
fighter, bomber, transport and trainer aircraft in
the Air Force inventory 68 years ago, only about 300
are still alive, according to a report of the Air
Force Public Affairs on March 11, 2010.
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Deanie Parrish, a former pilot who flew for the Women Airforce Service
Pilots during World War II, receives the Congressional Gold Medal on behalf
of all 1,102 women pilots as members of Congress and several speakers look
on, including Air Force Secretary Michael B. Donley, second from left, and
Air Force Lt. Col. Nicole Malachowski, in front, recovering from a broken
leg.
DoD photo by Linda Hosek and Slideshow by JoAnne Green
Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi of California
congratulates the women who flew for the Women Airforce Service Pilots
during World War II before all 1,102 of them receive the Congressional Gold
Medal for their service at a cermony at the Capitol Visitor Center in
Washington, D.C., March 10, 2010. Fewer than 300 pilots are surviving and
more than half of them attended the ceremony. DoD photo by Linda Hosek and Slideshow by JoAnne Green
From second left to right, Lucile Wise, Jean McCreery, and Bernice Haydu,
all World War II pilots who flew with the Women Airforce Service Pilots,
listen to Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates at the Defense Department's
observance of Women's History Month at the Pentagon, March 18, 2010. All
1,102 women pilots recently received the Congressional Gold Medal for their
service.
DoD photo by R. D. Ward and Slideshow by JoAnne Green
World War II pilot Lillian "Jay" Glezen Wray opens her box of gold after
receiving the Congressional Gold Medal for flying for the Women Airforce
Service Pilots after a ceremony to honor all 1,102 pilots at the Capitol
Visitor Center in Washington, D.C., March 10, 2010. DoD photo by Linda
Hosek and Slideshow by JoAnne Green
Millicent Peterson Young, a former pilot who flew with the Women Airforce
Service Pilots during World War II, gets a kiss from her granddaughter,
Claire Young, at a reception to honor all 1,102 women pilots at the Women in
Military Service For America Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery, Va.,
March 9, 2010. DoD photo by Linda Hosek and Slideshow by JoAnne Green
Vivian Cadman Eddy shows the Congressional Gold Medal she received for
flying for the Women Airforce Service Pilots during World War II after a
ceremony at the Capitol Visitor Center in Washington, D.C., March 10, 2010.
During her service, Eddy delivered nine P-51 aircraft from California to New
Jersey. All 1,102 women who served as civilian pilots under the direction of
U.S. forces received the medal. DoD photo by Linda Hosek and Slideshow by JoAnne Green
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Honoring Wounded Veterans
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In the
slideshow below, you will see photos of some of the
wounded veterans who have illuminated their incomparable
spirit, enthusiasm for life and hope through their participation in the National Wheelchair
Games, the largest annual wheelchair sports competition
in the world.
It’s not
about the Medals
Veteran wins four medals — two golds, a silver and a
bronze at the the 30th Annual National Veterans
Wheelchair Games on July 4 in Denver, Colorado.
63-year-old “Augie” Krieser receives care for his spinal
cord injury at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center.
We will continue to add stories of
veterans around the country in this section throughout the year. We invite
you to add your tribute to your favorite veteran here
also.
Click Here
to submit your stories and photos.
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Words, Photos & Slideshows Copyright
© 2010 by JoAnne Green, DoD and VA Office.
All Rights Reserved.
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