Posted on Feb 6, 2016
What are the Best Military Monuments that You've Seen? Share a Picture?
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What are the Best Military Monuments that You've Seen and Share a Picture?
RP Members let's get some really good pictures of the best Military Monuments!
Here is a great one. The Above Picture is: New Mexico veterans memorial Albuquerque Vietnam War!
VETERANS TRIBUTE please take a moment when you see former or active service men or women thank them. I stand and salute all as " All gave some and some gave all. "
RP Members let's get some really good pictures of the best Military Monuments!
Here is a great one. The Above Picture is: New Mexico veterans memorial Albuquerque Vietnam War!
VETERANS TRIBUTE please take a moment when you see former or active service men or women thank them. I stand and salute all as " All gave some and some gave all. "
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The Lion of Lucerne - This memorial is located in the town of Lucerne, Switzerland. It is a very moving monument, the mortally wounded lion's expression is one of agony as he lays on top of the crest of the French monarchy, the inscription beneath him tells the story the one above him refers to the Swiss Guardsmen who were killed. The Latin translation says, “To the loyalty and courage of the Swiss.” The Swiss Guardsmen came to the aid of the French monarchy and gave their lives trying to protect and to give them time to escape during the French Revolution. Over 600 were killed during the battle, the ones that survived the battle were killed when they returned to their barracks by revolutionaries, an additional 100 died in prison.
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Seabee Memorial at Arlington. Finally got to see it in person back in May...
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
LT (Join to see) This is very cool. I'll have to check thsi out the next time I'm at Arlington - hope to be there this summer! I owe you a vote up for posting this and sharing with the RP Nation!
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs Thank you, sir. It's definitely in some good company there on Memorial Avenue. Last summer was my first visit to Arlington, and unfortunately I only had a couple hours to look around, but I'll definitely be back at some point.
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Mustang 22 was a Nevada ARNG CH-47D that was shot down by a RPG in Afghanistan in 2005. 5 crew members were killed.
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COL Mike Humphrey Thanks for sharing such a great monument and may their sacrifices remembered forever! RIP
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LTC Stephen C.
I like the memorial, COL Mike Humphrey. I was curious as to the static display, though. In the background is a CH-54 Tarhe (Skycrane), and not a Chinook. Is there a Chinook also displayed there?
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This is the Submarine memorial located in Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii. This memorial is a monument to the submarines and submarinars who served during WWII. Each granite stone contains a picture of the submarine and the names of those lost that "went off the scopes" were never heard from again. The list of officers and crew are "on eternal patrol" There are 52 stones representing the 52 submarines that did not come home. I took this picture from the deck of the USS Bowfin, which made it home and is now on display at this site.
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CSM Charles Hayden Passed 7/29/2025
52 were lost? I had no idea. A cousin lost a leg when his sub was surfaced!
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MCPO Roger Collins
CSM Charles Hayden Passed 7/29/2025 - Interesting article on my type of military units.
http://www.military.com/daily-news/2015/11/05/wwii-sub-vets-pay-heavy-toll.html
http://www.military.com/daily-news/2015/11/05/wwii-sub-vets-pay-heavy-toll.html
WWII Submarine Veterans Pay Heavy Toll
Paul Casavant knew submarine service would be dangerous duty when he enlisted in the Navy shortly after the devastating Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
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This is the America's Response Monument, it sits in front of One World Trade Center across the street from the National September 11 Memorial, in New York City. The statue commemorates the servicemen and women of America’s Special Operations response to 9/11, including those who fought in the early days of Operation Enduring Freedom. COL Mikel J. Burroughs
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
CPT (Join to see) Awesome - another great monument. Thanks for sharing more than one!
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs - I have some more. I always make an effort if I know one is in the area, to see it.
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This is the anchor of the USS Arizona on display in Honolulu, Oahu, Hawai'i, a tribute for the men who died on December 7, 1941. Behind the anchor to the left, you can see the USS Arizona memorial.
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CPT (Join to see) Roger that - but check to make sure your's isn't better first or a different angle or perspective.
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SMSgt Lawrence McCarter
COL Mikel J. Burroughs - I spent three years there as a Dependent when My Dad was stationed at Pearl Harbor NS in the Navy in the early 1950s, I spent another three years there Myself in the USAF at Hickham AFB from 1971 to 1974. anyway a total of six years during My lifetime. It was a good place to be stationed !
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LTC Stephen C.
I've been to the USS Arizona Memorial twice, CPT (Join to see). Overwhelming, the feeling of reverence and quiet generated there.
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A memorial to those who died as a result of the attack on the Pentagon 9/11 and those on flight 11 and flight 175 "The Rolling Memorial"
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CPT (Join to see) This is very unusual on the back and sides of a truck that goes across the country - what a great idea and way of remembering! Very unique. Thanks for sharing!
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
CPO Tim Dickey Awesome - thanks for sharing with the RP Nation - You get my vote up! In a couple of days!
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Cpl Justin Goolsby I have to agree - I was there with my Dad on June 7th for his Honor Flight!
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