2008/09 – Winter
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Letter from the Editor
For the first time since the night of June 5, 1944, the surviving men of the Filthy Thirteen – the unit that inspired the story of the “Dirty Dozen†– came together to tell their story.
Sixty years went by before the veterans of the top-secret intelligence facility at Fort Hunt, Virginia were able to talk about their experiences. Here, two veterans recount their role at P.O. Box 1142.
One of America’s first black men to achieve the rank of general officer, Julius W. Becton, Jr. first saw combat in Korea, where he would be decorated for actions during the breakout from Pusan Perimeter.
There is no greater award for valor in combat than the Medal of Honor. At the 11th Annual Conference, three recipients of the Medal for their heroism in Vietnam recalled the actions for which they were made members of our military’s most exclusive fraternity.
More than 1.5 million Americans have served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Despite countless acts of valor, only five hold our nation’s highest military award. Here, five men who served with these heroes share their stories.
A Poem by Sylvia E. Weinstein
