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Vietnam Memorial replica coming to Whittier

The traveling replica is three-quarters the size of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. February 5, 2010 The traveling replica is three-quarters the size of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.

 The Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall, a  three-quarter-scale traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial  in Washington, D.C., will be open for public viewing March 23—30, at  Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary, Workman Mill Rd., in Whittier.
“The monument was created as a service to those who might never travel  to the nation’s capital to experience the Vietnam Wall firsthand,”  said  Kenton Woods, president of Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary, a  Dignity Memorial provider.  “Our replica offers visitors a chance for  healing and reflection. We are pleased to be able to share it with the  community especially in conjunction with California’s first Welcome Home  Vietnam Veterans Day.”   
Free and open to the public 24 hours a day, the replica is eight feet  high and 240 feet long. Its black, reflective surface is inscribed with  the names of more than 58,000 servicemen and women who died or are  missing in Vietnam. Paper and pencils will be provided so visitors can  make rubbings of names etched on the wall. The Dignity Memorial provider  network created the replica in 1990. The Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall  is dedicated to all Americans who served in Vietnam and honors all  veterans of the U.S. military.
A member of the clergy will offer a blessing daily at the Dignity  Memorial Vietnam Wall and “Taps”  will be performed at sunset each  evening. Names from the replica wall will be read weekdays from 4pm to  midnight and on Saturday and Sunday from 6am to midnight.  Activities  and ceremonies planned in conjunction with the event include the  following:

• A motorcade of veterans and other riders from motorcycle clubs will  escort the Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall from the Arizona/California  border into Whittier on Sunday, March 21¬— estimated arrival is 2pm.
• A Purple Heart ceremony will take place on Sunday, March 21 as the  first two pieces of the Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall are put together.  All Purple Heart recipients are welcome.
• Opening ceremony will take place Tuesday, March 23. A prelude concert by The Air Force Quintet will start at 4pm.
• On Thursday, March 25 and Friday, March 26, Rose Hills will sponsor  two education days with activities, docents and veterans on hand to  speak to high-school classes. A POW/MIA ceremony will begin at 7pm on  March 26.
• Saturday, March 27 will include a performance by the 45-member Riverside Concert Band at 1pm.
• Sunday, March 27 will feature a performance by the Fontana High School  Marine Corps Junior Reserves Officer Training Corps Male Drill Team.
• The closing ceremony will take place Tuesday, March 30 at 4pm.  

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Jodie Grenier, standing, assists women military veterans during a workshop that the Foundation for Women Warriors held in Orange County last year. Grenier, a Marine Corps veteran, is chief executive officer of the nonprofit, based in the Los Angeles area, which serves women veterans and their families in Southern California. (Courtesy of Foundation for Women Warriors)

 

Never heard of the Foundation for Women Warriors?

It won’t surprise Jodie Grenier. She hears that a lot.

But as the organization’s chief executive, Grenier wants people to know that Foundation for Women Warriors, headquartered in North Hollywood and considering an expansion to Orange County, is the only nonprofit in California solely devoted to military veterans who just happen to be female.

This month marks the 100th anniversary of Foundation for Women Warriors, a milestone that comes at a time when women make up 10% of military veterans in the United States. Their numbers represent the fastest growing demographic among ex-service members, and are projected to grow to 15% in the next five years.

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K-9 HEROS

HONOR THE FALLEN HUMANS & FALLEN K-9 HEROES

 

“The capability they bring to the fight cannot be replicated by man or machine. By all measures of performance, their yield outperforms any asset we have in our inventory.” -General David Petraeus Jun 07, 2017 · Megan Leavey shares her story and talks about being portrayed in a new movie.

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THE HELLO GIRLS SPECIAL SCREENING

June 12 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

In celebration of our 100 year anniversary and the 72nd anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act, join Foundation for Women Warriors on Friday, June 12th, 2020 from 6pm-8pm for an online screening of The Hello Girls.


This documentary features rare 100-year old film footage of America’s first female soldiers courtesy of the National Archives and never-before-seen photos from family archives.


In 1918, the U.S. Army Signal Corps sent 223 women to France as telephone operators to help win the Great War. They swore Army oaths, wore uniforms, held rank, and were subject to military justice. By war’s end, they had connected over 26 million calls and were recognized by General John J. Pershing for their service. When they returned home, the U.S. government told them they were never soldiers. For 60 years, they fought their own government for recognition. In 1977, with the help of Sen. Barry Goldwater and Congresswoman Lindy Boggs, they won. Unfortunately, only a handful were still alive.

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Editor's note: 99-year-old veteran Arnold Hansen is pictured in the middle.

 

The State of California proclaimed itself a "Purple Heart State" in  April of 2012 and was the first in the nation to do so, according to  Dennis Watkins, Military Order of the Purple Heart Veteran, Garden Grove  resident and two time recipient of the Purple Heart.

Editor's note: 99-year-old veteran Arnold Hansen is pictured in the middle.

The State of California proclaimed itself a "Purple Heart State" in  April of 2012 and was the first in the nation to do so, according to  Dennis Watkins, Military Order of the Purple Heart Veteran, Garden Grove  resident and two time recipient of the Purple Heart.

Watkins worked to have his city of Garden Grove be proclaimed the first  city as a Purple Heart City; Anaheim was the second and now there are  nine cities named Purple Heart Cities, with others scheduled to follow.

When Stanton Mayor Rigoberto "Rigo" Ramirez received a letter from  Orange County Board of Supervisor Janet Nguyen recently, asking that  Stanton be declared a Purple Heart City, the City Council Council took  time to do just that at the last council meeting Tuesday, March 11.

Accepting the proclamation during the Stanton meeting was 99-year-old  WWII Veteran Arnold "Arny" Hanson, along with MOPH Past Cmdr. and  Adjutant Jim Pinnix, accepting the proclamation on behalf of all Purple  Heart recipients in Orange County.

"The Purple Heart Medal is in honor of all of the state's veterans dead  or alive, who have received the Purple Heart for wounds received in  combat or those who paid the ultimate price with their lives," Watkins.

The Purple Heart motto is: "Some gave all — and all gave some."

Currently, there are 25 Purple Heart Chapters in the State of  California in the State of Military Order of the Purple Heart, a  Congressionally chartered organization.

After the State of California became a Purple Heart State, counties and  cities started having themselves declared Purple Heart counties and  cities.

The 752 chapters cover all of Orange County, which includes 125  registered members, with 400 known living Purple Heart recipients  currently in Orange County.

"There are Purple Heart Recipients returning from Afghanistan, which is  the only combat zone that the U.S. is deployed in right now; they are  processed through the O.C. Veterans Service Office in Santa Ana, where  we receive our updated information," Watkins said.

The city of Stanton applauded Mr. Hanson, a retired member of the U.S. Army in WWII because of his age.

Mr. Hanson said he was sworn into the Army Sept. 2, 1942 and began active duty Sept. 14, 1942.

"I was to be in 'limited service' because I was nearly bind from birth in my left eye," said Hanson.

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THE THIRD AIRCRAFT WING BAND Video

"Thrift Shop / Can't Hold Us" Live by the Third Marine Aircraft Wing Band

 So this is our 3rd year doing these knock-down/drag-out Birthday Ball concerts;  first it was "Bohemian Rhapsody" then it was "Gangnam Style" and "Thunderstruck", and now it's "Thrift Shop" (which we rewrote the lyrics to and called "Cash Sales") and "Can't Hold Us."  If you've ever been in the military I'm sure you know what Cash Sales is so please listen to the lyrics, they're pretty clever.  Cpl Eric Fisher did an awesome job rewriting the lyrics and SSgt Justin Lienemann pitched in a little bit, and SSgt Josh Lively did a great job putting the whole thing together.  Here's to 238 years of the Marine Corps doing things like no one else.  Semper Fidelis! 

Michael Anthony Monsoor

 Veteran's Day Tribute to Petty Officer 2nd Class and Navy SEAL Michael Anthony Monsoor of Garden Grove, California.  Monsoor smothered a grenade while engaging insurgents in Ramadi, Iraq on September 29, 2006.  His actions saved the lives of his two SEAL teammates.  Monsoor posthumously received the Medal of Honor given to his parents by President George W. Bush.  A Navy Zumwalt-class destroyer now bears his name.  Our thoughts and prayers are with the Monsoor family on Veteran's Day. 

snopes com Medal of Honor Mike Monsoor

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testified last year before a Congressional subcommitee

 

Personal experience

Grenier, 38, understands the women veterans who come to Foundation for Women Warriors. She is one of them.

Originally from a small town in Connecticut that she “desperately wanted to escape,” Grenier joined the Marine Corps right out of high school, at 17. From 2000 to 2005 she served in intelligence, deploying to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom I and II, and continued in intelligence work after her discharge as a contractor with the military. She was an intelligence advisor for the Marine Corps Battle Simulation Center at Camp Pendleton before shifting to nonprofit work.

She described her own struggles after leaving the service — stints as a waitress and bartender, no savings; left to figure out on her own how to navigate college and the job market; undiagnosed post traumatic stress — when she testified last year before a Congressional subcommitee on the economic well-being of women veterans. She had to live with her mother because she couldn’t afford rent.

Grenier’s biggest concern now is finding jobs for the women served by Foundation for Women Warriors who became unemployed because of the pandemic. Many, she said, are single parents, and they’ll face a hurdle to pay their rent once moratoriums lift. The disruption also has hurt the foundation’s fundraising plans.

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CALIFORNIA PURPLE HEART ENTITIES

 CALIFORNIA PURPLE HEART ENTITIES STATE California, USA 93637 California was designated as the Nation’s 1st Purple Heart State; April l6, 2012 . CITIES/COMMUNITIES Adelanto, CA 92301 Anaheim, CA 92805 Anderson, CA 96007 Apple Valley, CA 92307 ... Garden Grove, CA 92840 Gonzales, CA 93926 Grand Terrace, CA 92313 

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Garden Grove honors Vietnam War Heroes

Garden Grove Mayor Bill Dalton accompanies Lt. Col Samuel Wallis to lay a wreath during opening ceremonies for The Moving Wall, a half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. on display at Garden Grove Park.October 7, 2011 at 7:33 p.m.

 

GARDEN GROVE – The Moving Wall, which is a half-size replica of the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C will remain in Garden Grove Park through Monday.


Opening ceremonies took place Thursday evening with the mayor, City Council, veterans’ and families of fallen soldiers in attendance.

The city has set up an Education Center at the Atlantis Play Center adjoining the park. This exhibit features numerous medals, uniforms, photographs, letters, books flags and other memorabilia from the Vietnam War era.

It also includes plaques to the “Garden Grove 41,” the 41 residents who died in the war. All of the items were donated by Vietnam War veterans and their families to the city to be displayed. They will be returned after the event.

The Moving Wall will be open to the public 24 hours a day until 4 p.m. Monday.


 “These are people who put their lives on the line,” said Bill Dalton, the city’s outgoing mayor. “There’s nothing that we shouldn't do for our veterans.”City of Garden Grove Ca 

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Discussion of Naming Bike Trail

 

Garden Grove City Council

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

6:30 PM

Community Meeting Center 11300 Stanford Avenue Garden Grove California 92840
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Discussion on naming the pedestrian and bike trail the "Congressional Medal of Honor Bike Trail and Park" as requested by Council Member Brietigam and Council Member Bui.




Video May 25th is Memorial Day. Our Nation pauses to remembe

Our Nation pauses to remember those brave men and women, both past and present, who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our Nations freedom. While some will confuse this day with giving thanks to our Veterans, Memorial Day is strictly for those who gave their lives to protect our Nation. We do not celebrate this day. Instead, we reflect deeply on the courage, faithfulness, and dedication to duty it must take to lay your life down for your country. God bless the men and women who paid the ultimate

President Trump on Monday awarded the Medal of Honor to a

Trump awards Medal of Honor to Vietnam War medic - The Washington Post

 Trump awards Medal of Honor to Vietnam War medic President Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to former army medic James McCloughan on July 31, for his work rescuing and treating wounded American ... 

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Trump awards Medal of Honor to Vietnam War medic

 President Trump on Monday awarded the Medal of Honor to a retired Army captain who saved dozens of lives during the Vietnam War. "For many years the story of Mike’s heroism had gone untold. Today we gather to tell the world of his valor and proudly present him with our nation’s highest military honor," Trump said at the White House ceremony, adding that the award will forever "enshrine him into the history of our nation."

Gary Michael Rose received the award for his service as a medic during the war, when he repeatedly risked his life by running into the line of fire to provide emergency medical treatment to his fellow soldiers. At one point, he reportedly shielded an injured soldier with his own body to keep him from harm.

Rose is believed to have aided and saved around 60 to 70 men who were participating in the 1970 Operation Tailwind, a "harrowing" four day mission that aimed to prevent the North Vietnamese from transporting weapons through the Ho Chi Minh Trail.

The president described how Rose continued to save many men despite being seriously injured after shrapnel "left a gaping hole in Mike’s foot."

"To Mike and all the service members who fought in that battle, you’ve earned the eternal gratitude of the entire American nation," Trump told the room, which included Vice President Pence, Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin, national security adviser H.R. McMaster and others.

"Your devotion to your country inspires us all," Trump said.

In 1971, Rose was also awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the nation’s second highest medal for valor.

Trump previously has bestowed the award to James McCloughan, who also served as a Vietnam War medic.

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Trump to lay out 'road map' to prevent veteran suicides

 Trump to lay out 'road map' to prevent veteran suicides© Getty

President Trump will lay out a “road map” for preventing suicide among American veterans during a White House address on Wednesday.

The road map calls for 10 recommendations, including a national public health messaging campaign around suicide, changes to how research on veteran suicide is conducted and suicide prevention training across professions, according to senior administration officials.

Trump is scheduled to deliver remarks laying out the plan in the East Room Wednesday afternoon and will be accompanied by Vice President Pence. The plan, which officials say stretches 60 pages, is expected to be released later in the day.

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2012/05/13 Cpl. Leavey and Sgt. Rex honored

 SEA@NYY: Yankees honor Cpl. Leavey and combat dog Rex 

"Mikey" Navy SEAL Original Song Tribute for Michael Monsoor

 I never knew Michael Monsoor, but when I read his story in the  newspaper, I started writing this song to honor a great American hero.   Thank you for your courage, your selflessness, your love for your fellow  men, for choosing to give your life so your friends would live . Thank  you for encouraging the idea there is a bigger picture than what we see. 

Life and Legacy of Michael A. Monsoor

Garden Grove TV3 Honors the Life and Legacy of Michael A. Monsoor

 Garden Grove TV3 produces a segment about the life of Garden Grove High School graduate and national hero Michael Monsoor, the legacy he left behind, and the new athletic stadium named in his honor. Thanks to Jeff Davis and Marie Moran for this wonderful tribute video. 

Navy commissions USS Michael Monsoor

 The U.S. Navy commissioned the USS Michael Monsoor Saturday. 

ichael Anthony Monsoor Modern Day Patriot - Medal of Honor

 It is men like Micheal Monsoor that we are a free and proud nation. Uncommon Valor is what Micheal did that day for his fellow servicemen. We have the greatest fighting force on earth. This is what separates us from most nations it is personal self sacrifice and putting others before our self. Micheal I salute you brother and your family you are a great patriot. 

Marines Being Marines At the Ball

 USMC Ball Dancing, comedy, contest 

Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island • USMC Boot Camp

“These are people who put their lives on the line,” said Bill Dalton, the city’s outgoing mayor. “There’s nothing that we shouldn't do for our veterans.”City of Garden Grove Ca

 "The Transformation: Making United States Marines" by Sgt Nathan McKitrick takes you through U.S. Marine Corps recruit training (boot camp) at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina. This is how a civilian is transformed into a basically trained U.S. Marine. 

President Trump Announces the PREVENTS Task Force Roadmap to prevent veteran suicides

 U.S. President Donald Trump announces the PREVENTS Task Force to prevent veteran suicides and provide mental health resources to veterans. 

Trump signs order to help prevent veteran suicides

 (5 Mar 2019) President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at stemming the high number of veteran suicides, urging expanded outreach to the high-risk group by awarding grants to community programs and creating a Cabinet-level task force.  The task force will look to develop a national roadmap for suicide prevention, bringing in state and local organizations and charities to raise awareness. It directs the task force led by Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie to develop a plan within 12 months. "Veterans suicide is a tragedy of staggering proportions," Trump said at a signing ceremony attended by military families, veterans' organizations and non-profit groups. "Today we can help end this crisis." He said the problem of veteran suicide can only be solved if the entire country works together to build communities that support and protect veterans from the first moment they return to civilian life. "They courageously fulfill their duties to our nation, now we must fulfill our duties to them," he said. Currently, about 20 veterans die by suicide each day, more than 1.5 times the rate among those who haven't served in the military. The government says about 14 of those 20 were not under VA care, pointing to a need for improved outreach. 

A war within: The battle against PTSD and veteran suicide

 Sgt. Brandon Ketchum, a combat veteran, was desperately fighting the self-destructive urges pulsing through his generation of men and women who served in Iraq and Afghanistan when he arrived at the VA hospital in Iowa looking for help. The Veterans Affairs reports that around 20 veterans commit suicide on any given day. On July 8, 2016 Sgt. Brandon Ketchum took his own life after being denied inpatient care from the Iowa City VA and DI Films talked with his family as well as other veterans who 

Boot Camp: Making a Sailor Video (Full Length Documentary

 Oct 15, 2018  Boot Camp: Making a Sailor is a feature-length documentary produced by the U.S. Navy's All Hands Magazine, in partnership with U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command. It follows four young people on their path from leaving their hometowns and enlisting in the Navy through Navy Boot Camp in Great Lakes, Il.
 

The Revolutionary War: Animated Battle Map Video

American Battlefield Trust

 We at the American Battlefield Trust are re-releasing our Animated Battle Maps with newly branded openings. Enjoy learning about our nation's Revolutionary War against Great Britain, the conflict that gave birth to the United States of America.  Our collection of animated maps bring battles of the American Civil War to life, complete with troop movement animations, narratives, reenactment footage and more. 

The Star Spangled Banner | Performance by Lance Corporal Megan Browning

 The 3rd Marine Aircraft Band's vocalist Lance Corporal Megan Browning singing our nation's anthem, "The Star Spangled Banner" aboard the USS Midway in San Diego, California. 

Marine Megan Leavey And Her Beloved Dog Honored

 A new dog park in Congers, N.Y., commemorates Megan Leavey, a purple heart marine from Rockland County. CBS2's Tony Aiello reports. 

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CITY OF LA HABRA VETERANS & MILITARY OPERATION STAY CONNECTE

VETERANS & MILITARY PROGRAMS FROM CITY OF LA HABRA OUT TO ADOPTED TO THE CITY OF GARDEN GROVE !!

 

Operation Stay Connected

Operation Stay connected (OSC) is part of America Supporting Americans (ASA), which began in 1967 as a effort to raise troop morale by initiating letter writing between City residents and active duty troops serving in Vietnam. In 2003, the City of La Habra adopted Charlie Company, 426th Brigade support Battalion, 101st Airborne Division, a medical unit based at Kentucky's Fort Campbell military base. The City's relationship was reaffirmed in 2005 with the passage of Resolution No. 5098. Since then, City residents and non-profit organizations have worked with the City to collect and ship donated items to Charlie Company during its deployments, forging a bond between our community and the military men and women who bravely serve their country.

 

Blue Star Committee

The Blue Star Families group was formed by members of the La Habra Veterans Committee to create a platform where military family members can join with civilian communities and leaders to address the challenges of military life. Blue Star Families includes active duty, National Guard, Reserve, wounded, transitioning service members and their families from all ranks and services, as well as veterans and civilians who strongly support them. We are committed to connecting one another through the unique challenges of military service and asking the larger civilian populations to help as well, strengthening military families regardless of rank, branch of service or physical location, and leading military family members toward opportunities to build strength in individuals, families and communities. For more information, please contact Melissa Rivera at 562-383-4209.

Military Banner Program

In 2006, the City of La Habra established a military banner program to honor active duty residents. The banners, which are displayed for one year from the date of installation, include the service person's name and branch of service. In 2014, the Veterans Committee expanded the banner program to include veterans. The cost of a banner is $175, and it is displayed for one year.  For more information on the Military Banner Program or to purchase a banner, please email Marcia Taylor at 562-383-4207.  

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How the Aircraft Carrier USS Franklin Sank

How the Aircraft Carrier USS Franklin Sank

 By James Holmes
August 15, 2017

Seldom does your humble scribe come away incensed from reading history. The saga of the World War II aircraft carrier USS Franklin (CV-13) constitutes an exception. We normally think of Franklin’s history as a parable about the importance of shipboard firefighting and damage control. It’s about materiel and methods, in other words. And these things are important without a doubt. Fighting ships are metal boxes packed with explosives and flammables. Suppressing fire represents a crucial function, which is why the first thing a new sailor does after reporting aboard is qualify in rudimentary damage control.

But a ship is more than a hunk of steel. The hunk of steel plus the crew that lives on board it comprises the ship. Bad leadership marred Franklin’s human component. In the end, then, this is a story with mixed lessons. It is not merely about the material dimension of naval warfare.

The bombing of the USS Franklin in World War II

 On March 19, 1945, during World War II, almost 800 sailors were killed and 487 wounded when a Japanese plane dropped two armor-piercing bombs on the USS Franklin. (Video by Deb Kiner/PennLive) 

The Carrier U.S.S Franklin in Action in World War 2 (1945 - Restored)

 This inspiring documentary, "The Saga of the Franklin" shows how the gallant officers and men of the distinguished Essex class carrier USS Franklin (CV13) overcame incredible battle damage inflicted by a devastating bomb hit to save their ship and bring it home. Remarkably, combat cameramen happened to be aboard ship to capture the action. The film also contains rare and informative color footage of late war Vought F4U Corsair and Curtiss SB2C Helldiver combat operations from the Franklin right off the coast of Japan. Perhaps most memorably, you'll see the officers and men of the USS Franklin first ably going about their daily business and then catapulted by fate into performing selfless acts of heroism under extraordinarily difficult circumstances. ****Get this video & 4 more on our “US Aircraft Carriers Go to War World War II Flat Tops in Action  DVD” http://bit.ly/1Q8a17h 

Aircraft Carrier USS Franklin

George Fox earned Navy Star after attack on USS Franklin .

 

George Fox earned Navy Star after attack on USS Franklin ... 

19, 2020 ... George Fox served on the USS Franklin and was posthumously awarded the Navy Star, second only to the Medal of Honor. 

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USS Franklin: Honor Restored

 

Actor and motion picture military advior, Dale Dye, whose credits include; Platoon, Saving Private Ryan and both Band of Brothers and The Pacific mini-series for HBO talks about narrating, USS Franklin: Honor Restored, directed by Robert Child USS Franklin: Honor Restored Produced by: The Ardennes Group, LLC Exec. Producer: Joseph Small Director: Robert Child Writers: Joseph A. Springer and Robert Child Editor: Brian McDonnell

Dale Dye talks about narrating USS Franklin film

 Actor and motion picture military advior, Dale Dye, whose credits include; Platoon, Saving Private Ryan and both Band of Brothers and The Pacific mini-series for HBO talks about narrating, USS Franklin:

Honor Restored, directed by Robert Child 

 

USS Franklin: Honor Restored MOVIE https://www.amazon.com/USS-Franklin-Restored-Dale-Dye/dp/B007D7O7D4 


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