Description: An introduction to the Warriors in Uniform website which highlights the incredible stories of patriotic Native Americans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces for over 250 years. Illuminates Native American patriotism, bravery, and heroism, often despite poverty and social injustice at home.
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For more than 250 years, Native Americans have served our nation’s military in places like Bunker Hill, Gettysburg, Normandy, Iwo Jima, the 38th parallel in Korea, Saigon, Iraq, and Afghanistan. These patriotic men and women have been on the front lines serving our country in numbers that outpace the percentages of any other ethnic group in America, continuing a proud warrior tradition passed down from generation to generation. Native Americans model extraordinary patriotism, sacrifice, bravery, and heroism
Many of these warriors went into battle and returned home without any recognition from their own country – only their tribes. They are the forgotten heroes in our country’s history. The Warriors in Uniform website and database provides students, teachers, and the American public with information about the critical role Native American service members played in our nation’s military, celebrating their contributions, courage, and patriotism. Warriors in Uniform , these are their stories.
Every Warrior in Uniform has a story that deserves to be recognized and honored. Are you a Native American, Alaskan Native, or Native Hawaiian Veteran, or do you know one who served in any branch of the U.S. military? If so, we want to hear from you. Click here to share the details for inclusion in our Warrior's in Uniform database.