AVQ ISSUE ii

Table of Contents:

Honoring Their Sacrifice
Letter from the Editor

The Black Sands of Iwo Jima
with Charles W. Tatum, Donald Mates, and James White
A first-hand account of the most legendary – and brutal – battle in the history of the U.S. Marine Corps.

WWII: The Japanese American Experience
In the battle against prejudice at home and America’s enemies abroad, Japanese Americans proved to be heroes on two fronts.

Valor at Chosin
with Captain Thomas J. Hudner, Jr.
The first Medal of Honor recipient of the Korean War recalls his attempts to save the life of his fellow Naval Aviator and friend.

We Were Soldiers: The Battle of Ia Drang
with Lt. General Hal Moore, Joseph Galloway, and the men made famous by their acclaimed book
Against an overwhelming enemy force, the men of the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) are put to the ultimate test, demonstrating the courage and honor that would become commonplace among the U.S. servicemen in Vietnam.

The Battle of Tarin Kowt
An excerpt from Veterans Chronicles
Maj. Jason Amerine, leader of the Special Forces team that linked up with Hamid Karzai early on in Operation Enduring Freedom, recounts his incredible story.

Operation Phantom Fury: The Second Battle of Fallujah
with Col. Willy Buhl, SSgt. David Bellavia, and Sgt. Jeremiah Workman
The fighting experienced by the Marines and soldiers in Operation Phantom Fury was the toughest urban combat since Hue City during the Tet Offensive, 40 years ago. Here, the heroes of Fallujah recall the defining battle of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

The Rededication of Trimble Field
by James C. Roberts