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Japanese-American infantrymen of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team hike up a muddy French road in the Chambois Sector, France, in late 1944. Stock Photo

RMRMKHHP–Japanese-American infantrymen of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team hike up a muddy French road in the Chambois Sector, France, in late 1944.

Photograph of President Truman walking past members of the Nisei 442nd Regimental Combat Team as they stand at... 199390 Stock Photo

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110 Hawaiian men enlisting in a combat regiment of 1,500 Americans of Japanese ancestry, March 1943. 14,000 men eventually served in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and received 9,486 Purple Hearts and 21 Metals of Honor. They fought in Italy, southern (BSLOC 2016 7 27) Stock Photo

RMKWD8MX–110 Hawaiian men enlisting in a combat regiment of 1,500 Americans of Japanese ancestry, March 1943. 14,000 men eventually served in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and received 9,486 Purple Hearts and 21 Metals of Honor. They fought in Italy, southern (BSLOC 2016 7 27)

Photograph of President Truman saluting as he passes the color guard during his review of the Japanese-American 442nd Regimental Combat Team. Stock Photo

RMTYDHWG–Photograph of President Truman saluting as he passes the color guard during his review of the Japanese-American 442nd Regimental Combat Team.

RMKWDA7J–110 Hawaiian men enlisting in a combat regiment of 1,500 Americans of Japanese ancestry, March 1943. 14,000 men eventually served in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and received 9,486 Purple Hearts and 21 Metals of Honor. They fought in Italy, southern (BSLOC 2016 7 27)

Sgt. Akira Toki of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, 100th Infantry Battalion, is shown in his uniform in the 1940s. Toki, a Japanese American, served overseas in Italy and France and was wounded twice in combat, for which he received the Purple Heart. The 100th Infantry Battalion is also known as the “Purple Heart Battalion” for the high number of honors its members received. Toki shared his story and artifacts with the Wisconsin Veterans Museum in Madison before his death in 2012. (DoD file photo) Stock Photo

RM2GKJENC–Sgt. Akira Toki of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, 100th Infantry Battalion, is shown in his uniform in the 1940s. Toki, a Japanese American, served overseas in Italy and France and was wounded twice in combat, for which he received the Purple Heart. The 100th Infantry Battalion is also known as the “Purple Heart Battalion” for the high number of honors its members received. Toki shared his story and artifacts with the Wisconsin Veterans Museum in Madison before his death in 2012. (DoD file photo)

The Color Guard of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team stands at attention while citations are read following the fierce fighting in the Vosges area of France, Nov. 12, 1944. Stock Photo

RMT4EN7D–The Color Guard of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team stands at attention while citations are read following the fierce fighting in the Vosges area of France, Nov. 12, 1944.

On October 5, 2010, the 100th Infantry Battalion, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and the Military Intelligence Service received the Congressional Gold Medal, officially recognizing the service and sacrifices of the Nisei in World War II. Stock Photo

RMPE9EN7–On October 5, 2010, the 100th Infantry Battalion, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and the Military Intelligence Service received the Congressional Gold Medal, officially recognizing the service and sacrifices of the Nisei in World War II.

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Dec. 8, 2021) Members of the first watch team, man the rails of the Navy’s newest guided-missile destroyer, USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118), during the ship’s commissioning ceremony. Homeported at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, DDG 118 is the first U.S. Navy warship to honor the Honorable Daniel K. Inouye, a U.S. senator from Hawaii who served from 1962 until his death in 2012. During World War II, Inouye served in the U.S. Army’s 442nd Regimental Combat Team, one of the most decorated military units in U.S. history. For his combat heroism, which cost him his right arm, Inou Stock Photo

RM2HA3384–PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Dec. 8, 2021) Members of the first watch team, man the rails of the Navy’s newest guided-missile destroyer, USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118), during the ship’s commissioning ceremony. Homeported at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, DDG 118 is the first U.S. Navy warship to honor the Honorable Daniel K. Inouye, a U.S. senator from Hawaii who served from 1962 until his death in 2012. During World War II, Inouye served in the U.S. Army’s 442nd Regimental Combat Team, one of the most decorated military units in U.S. history. For his combat heroism, which cost him his right arm, Inou

A group of visitors representing the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, led by retired Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee, pose for a group photo in front of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III bearing their namesake the 'Spirit of Go for Broke' during a joint static aircraft display on the flightline Dec. 6, 2016, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. During World War II, the 442nd was a highly decorated infantry unit comprised of Americans of Japanese ancestry that saw action and fought in Italy and France. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alison Bruce-Maldonado) Stock Photo

RMMXRMP8–A group of visitors representing the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, led by retired Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee, pose for a group photo in front of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III bearing their namesake the 'Spirit of Go for Broke' during a joint static aircraft display on the flightline Dec. 6, 2016, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. During World War II, the 442nd was a highly decorated infantry unit comprised of Americans of Japanese ancestry that saw action and fought in Italy and France. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alison Bruce-Maldonado)

Jul 14, 2006; Brentwood, CA, USA; Mickey Akiyama, of Walnut Creek, talks with students from Community Day School during a book signing at Hiros restaurant on Friday, July 14, 2006 in Brentwood, Calif. Five members of 442nd Regimental Combat Team, a highly decorated unit of Japanese Americans, signed books about their heroic exploits on the european front during WWII. The book is ca Stock Photo

RMDP3NT3–Jul 14, 2006; Brentwood, CA, USA; Mickey Akiyama, of Walnut Creek, talks with students from Community Day School during a book signing at Hiros restaurant on Friday, July 14, 2006 in Brentwood, Calif. Five members of 442nd Regimental Combat Team, a highly decorated unit of Japanese Americans, signed books about their heroic exploits on the european front during WWII. The book is ca

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. U.S. Navy Intelligence Specialist Master Chief Petty Officer (ISCM) Stephen M. Harano of Naval Information Force Reserve Region Southwest (NAVIFORCES REG SW) is a 5th generation American of Japanese Ancestry. His family migrated from Japan in 1898 and established their home in Berkeley, CA. After the attacks on Pearl Harbor, his family was interned across the west coast, and all of their property and assets were seized. Two of ISCM Harano’s family members volunteered for the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, a segregated Japanese American Unit, and were killed in Stock Photo

RM2M67K90–SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. U.S. Navy Intelligence Specialist Master Chief Petty Officer (ISCM) Stephen M. Harano of Naval Information Force Reserve Region Southwest (NAVIFORCES REG SW) is a 5th generation American of Japanese Ancestry. His family migrated from Japan in 1898 and established their home in Berkeley, CA. After the attacks on Pearl Harbor, his family was interned across the west coast, and all of their property and assets were seized. Two of ISCM Harano’s family members volunteered for the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, a segregated Japanese American Unit, and were killed in

World War II veterans 442nd Combat Regimental Team colleagues of the late Senator Daniel Inouye salute during the playing of taps at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific during funeral ceremonies. Senator Inouye was a Medal of Honor recipient and a United States Senator since 1963. December 23, 2012. Photo Cory Lum/ABACAPRESS.COM Stock Photo

RM2E0X3FT–World War II veterans 442nd Combat Regimental Team colleagues of the late Senator Daniel Inouye salute during the playing of taps at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific during funeral ceremonies. Senator Inouye was a Medal of Honor recipient and a United States Senator since 1963. December 23, 2012. Photo Cory Lum/ABACAPRESS.COM

Plaque in honor of Americans of Japanese Ancestry at Manzanar War Relocation Center, Independence, California, USA. JMH5305 Stock Photo

RMC729W4–Plaque in honor of Americans of Japanese Ancestry at Manzanar War Relocation Center, Independence, California, USA. JMH5305

Assistant Secretary of the Navy John Warner, Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird, and Dr. Norman Vincent Peale are attending a ceremony on May 24, 1969. In the image, Secretary of the Navy Mr. John H. Chafee is reviewing the color guard during honor ceremonies at the I Corps headquarters in Da Nang, Vietnam. Stock Photo

RM2TA2FN8–Assistant Secretary of the Navy John Warner, Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird, and Dr. Norman Vincent Peale are attending a ceremony on May 24, 1969. In the image, Secretary of the Navy Mr. John H. Chafee is reviewing the color guard during honor ceremonies at the I Corps headquarters in Da Nang, Vietnam.

Photograph of the Japanese-American 442nd Regimental Combat Team passing in review for President Truman, other... 199396 Stock Photo

RMDG25E2–Photograph of the Japanese-American 442nd Regimental Combat Team passing in review for President Truman, other... 199396

U.S. Army veterans from the 141st Infantry Regiment and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team stand during the 65th Anniversary Trib Stock Photo

RME1CF5M–U.S. Army veterans from the 141st Infantry Regiment and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team stand during the 65th Anniversary Trib

Photograph of President Truman and other dignitaries saluting during the President's review of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, the Nisei (Japanese-American) regiment. Stock Photo

RMTYD8HX–Photograph of President Truman and other dignitaries saluting during the President's review of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, the Nisei (Japanese-American) regiment.

Photograph of President Truman decorating the colors of the Nisei 442nd Regimental Combat Team, as other dignitaries... 199392 Stock Photo

RMDFPPCC–Photograph of President Truman decorating the colors of the Nisei 442nd Regimental Combat Team, as other dignitaries... 199392

Team Shaw members watch a video about the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during an Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month event at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 23, 2018. The team was a highly-decorated infantry regiment consisting of Japanese-Americans who fought in the European theatre during World War II. Stock Photo

RMPFREFT–Team Shaw members watch a video about the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during an Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month event at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 23, 2018. The team was a highly-decorated infantry regiment consisting of Japanese-Americans who fought in the European theatre during World War II.

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Dec. 8, 2021) The crew of the Navy's newest guided-missile destroyer, USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118), brings the ship to life during its commissioning ceremony. Homeported at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, DDG 118 is the first U.S. Navy warship to honor the Honorable Daniel K. Inouye, a U.S. senator from Hawaii who served from 1962 until his death in 2012. During World War II, Inouye served in the U.S. Army’s 442nd Regimental Combat Team, one of the most decorated military units in U.S. history. For his combat heroism, which cost him his right arm, Inouye was awarded the Me Stock Photo

RM2HA33AC–PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (Dec. 8, 2021) The crew of the Navy's newest guided-missile destroyer, USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118), brings the ship to life during its commissioning ceremony. Homeported at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, DDG 118 is the first U.S. Navy warship to honor the Honorable Daniel K. Inouye, a U.S. senator from Hawaii who served from 1962 until his death in 2012. During World War II, Inouye served in the U.S. Army’s 442nd Regimental Combat Team, one of the most decorated military units in U.S. history. For his combat heroism, which cost him his right arm, Inouye was awarded the Me

HONOLULU (Dec. 7, 2021) — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118) is moored at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Dec. 7, 2021, a day before it’s commissioning ceremony. Inouye’s namesake, the late Senator Daniel Inouye, was a U.S. senator from Hawaii who served in congress from 1962 until his death in 2012. During World War II, Inouye served in the U.S. Army’s 442nd Regimental Combat Team, one of the most decorated military units in U.S. history; for his heroism, he was awarded the Medal of Honor. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Stock Photo

RM2HA339A–HONOLULU (Dec. 7, 2021) — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118) is moored at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Dec. 7, 2021, a day before it’s commissioning ceremony. Inouye’s namesake, the late Senator Daniel Inouye, was a U.S. senator from Hawaii who served in congress from 1962 until his death in 2012. During World War II, Inouye served in the U.S. Army’s 442nd Regimental Combat Team, one of the most decorated military units in U.S. history; for his heroism, he was awarded the Medal of Honor. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd

RM2M67K9P–SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. --U.S. Navy Intelligence Specialist Master Chief Petty Officer (ISCM) Stephen M. Harano of Naval Information Force Reserve Region Southwest (NAVIFORCES REG SW) is a 5th generation American of Japanese Ancestry. His family migrated from Japan in 1898 and established their home in Berkeley, CA. After the attacks on Pearl Harbor, his family was interned across the west coast, and all of their property and assets were seized. Two of ISCM Harano’s family members volunteered for the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, a segregated Japanese American Unit, and were killed

A World War II Veteran from the 442nd Regimental Combat Team attends the WWII Nisei Veterans Program National Veterans Network tribute to the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team and Military Intelligence Service Nov. 1, 2011 in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Teddy Wade/ Released) Flickr - DVIDSHUB - Veterans tribute (Image 13 of 14) Stock Photo

RMHF0KGW–A World War II Veteran from the 442nd Regimental Combat Team attends the WWII Nisei Veterans Program National Veterans Network tribute to the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team and Military Intelligence Service Nov. 1, 2011 in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Teddy Wade/ Released) Flickr - DVIDSHUB - Veterans tribute (Image 13 of 14)

Photograph of President Truman with other dignitaries during his review of the Japanese-American 442nd Regimental Combat Team. Stock Photo

RMW5WAF5–Photograph of President Truman with other dignitaries during his review of the Japanese-American 442nd Regimental Combat Team.

Photograph of the Japanese-American 442nd Regimental Combat Team marching in review past President Truman and other... 199393 Stock Photo

RMDFW1G0–Photograph of the Japanese-American 442nd Regimental Combat Team marching in review past President Truman and other... 199393

In honor of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, the Iowa National Guard can never forget the tremendous contributions of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and the 100th Infantry Battalion in support of Iowa's own 34th Infantry Division during the Italian Campaign of World War II. With the 442nd motto of 'Go For Broke' and the 100th know as the 'Purple Heart Battalion,' their actions solidify a proud ancestral heritage and great pride in America. Stock Photo

RMMX8E0R–In honor of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, the Iowa National Guard can never forget the tremendous contributions of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and the 100th Infantry Battalion in support of Iowa's own 34th Infantry Division during the Italian Campaign of World War II. With the 442nd motto of 'Go For Broke' and the 100th know as the 'Purple Heart Battalion,' their actions solidify a proud ancestral heritage and great pride in America.

A World War II Veteran from the 442nd Regimental Combat Team attends the WWII Nisei Veterans Program National Veterans Network Stock Photo

RME0KF0H–A World War II Veteran from the 442nd Regimental Combat Team attends the WWII Nisei Veterans Program National Veterans Network

U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno stands next to a Nisei Veteran at the WWII Nisei Veterans Program National Veterans Network tribute to the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team and Military Intelligence Service Nov. 1, 2011 in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Teddy Wade/ Released) Flickr - DVIDSHUB - Veterans tribute (Image 1 of 14) Stock Photo

RMHF0KH0–U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno stands next to a Nisei Veteran at the WWII Nisei Veterans Program National Veterans Network tribute to the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team and Military Intelligence Service Nov. 1, 2011 in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Teddy Wade/ Released) Flickr - DVIDSHUB - Veterans tribute (Image 1 of 14)

Photograph of President Truman decorating the colors of the Nisei 442nd Regimental Combat Team, as other dignitaries look on. Stock Photo

RMW5W53G–Photograph of President Truman decorating the colors of the Nisei 442nd Regimental Combat Team, as other dignitaries look on.

Members of the U.S. Army 442nd Regimental Combat Team train at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, in 1943. Stock Photo

RMT4EN7C–Members of the U.S. Army 442nd Regimental Combat Team train at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, in 1943.

U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno presents a Bronze Star Medal and the Army Chief of Staff coin to George Joe Sakato at the WWII Nisei Veterans Program National Veterans Network tribute to the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team and Military Intelligence Service Nov. 1, 2011 in Washington, D.C. Sakato is a Medal of Honor recipient and a Japanese- American World War II veteran. Staff Sgt. Teddy Wade Stock Photo

RMEJK8FX–U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno presents a Bronze Star Medal and the Army Chief of Staff coin to George Joe Sakato at the WWII Nisei Veterans Program National Veterans Network tribute to the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team and Military Intelligence Service Nov. 1, 2011 in Washington, D.C. Sakato is a Medal of Honor recipient and a Japanese- American World War II veteran. Staff Sgt. Teddy Wade

RMHF0KGY–U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno stands next to a Nisei Veteran at the WWII Nisei Veterans Program National Veterans Network tribute to the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team and Military Intelligence Service Nov. 1, 2011 in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Teddy Wade/ Released) Flickr - DVIDSHUB - Veterans tribute (Image 2 of 14)

RMW5W7Y0–Photograph of President Truman saluting as he passes the color guard during his review of the Japanese-American 442nd Regimental Combat Team.

Members of the U.S. Army 442nd Regimental Combat Team play 'galloping dominoes' upon the bed of a GI truck at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, circa June 1943. Stock Photo

RMT4EN7B–Members of the U.S. Army 442nd Regimental Combat Team play 'galloping dominoes' upon the bed of a GI truck at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, circa June 1943.

U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno stands next to a Nisei Veteran at the WWII Nisei Veterans Program National Vet Stock Photo

RME0KF0C–U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno stands next to a Nisei Veteran at the WWII Nisei Veterans Program National Vet

U.S. Army veterans from the 141st Infantry Regiment and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team stand during the 65th Anniversary Tribute dinner. Stock Photo

RM2JT4TGH–U.S. Army veterans from the 141st Infantry Regiment and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team stand during the 65th Anniversary Tribute dinner.

Lawson Sakai, a Veteran of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, speaks during the National Japanese American Historical Society’s ceremony to honor Nisei Veterans at the Presidio of San Francisco Nov. 12. Stock Photo

RMRE2KPT–Lawson Sakai, a Veteran of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, speaks during the National Japanese American Historical Society’s ceremony to honor Nisei Veterans at the Presidio of San Francisco Nov. 12.

RMHEM00X–U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno presents a Bronze Star Medal and the Army Chief of Staff coin to George Joe Sakato at the WWII Nisei Veterans Program National Veterans Network tribute to the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team and Military Intelligence Service Nov. 1, 2011 in Washington, D.C. Sakato is a Medal of Honor recipient and a Japanese- American World War II veteran. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Teddy Wade/ Released) Sakato Bronze Star ceremony

Photograph of President Truman walking past members of the Nisei 442nd Regimental Combat Team as they stand at attention on the Ellipse. Stock Photo

RMW5W9BE–Photograph of President Truman walking past members of the Nisei 442nd Regimental Combat Team as they stand at attention on the Ellipse.

RME0KF4G–U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno stands next to a Nisei Veteran at the WWII Nisei Veterans Program National Vet

World War II veteran, Mr. Yoshio C. Nakamura, speaks about his experience in a Japanese internment camp before enlisting in the Armed Forces as part of the legendary 442nd Regimental Combat Team, an all Japanese-American unit, during the Space and Missile Systems Center’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with an event held at Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, Calif., May 9, 2017. Diversity and inclusion are critical force multipliers and national security imperatives. Air Force decision-making and operational capabilities are enhanced by diversity and inclusion in ou Stock Photo

RMP4WHY7–World War II veteran, Mr. Yoshio C. Nakamura, speaks about his experience in a Japanese internment camp before enlisting in the Armed Forces as part of the legendary 442nd Regimental Combat Team, an all Japanese-American unit, during the Space and Missile Systems Center’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with an event held at Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, Calif., May 9, 2017. Diversity and inclusion are critical force multipliers and national security imperatives. Air Force decision-making and operational capabilities are enhanced by diversity and inclusion in ou

RMHF0KGX–U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno presents a Bronze Star Medal and the Army Chief of Staff coin to George Joe Sakato at the WWII Nisei Veterans Program National Veterans Network tribute to the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team and Military Intelligence Service Nov. 1, 2011 in Washington, D.C. Sakato is a Medal of Honor recipient and a Japanese- American World War II veteran. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Teddy Wade/ Released) Flickr - DVIDSHUB - Veterans tribute (Image 7 of 14)

U.S. Army veterans from the 141st Infantry Regiment and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team stand during the 65th Anniversary Tribute dinner for the veterans of the Rescue of the Lost Battalion in Houston, Texas, Nov. 1, 2009. The dinner commemorates a battle in 1944, when the 141st was surrounded by Nazi forces in the Vosges Mountains of Northern France. After several failed attempts to reach the unit, the 442nd, a segregated unit comprised of mostly Japanese-Americans, fought for five days to break through Nazi lines and reach the battalion, rescuing 230 men. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Sp Stock Photo

RMHFDMWJ–U.S. Army veterans from the 141st Infantry Regiment and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team stand during the 65th Anniversary Tribute dinner for the veterans of the Rescue of the Lost Battalion in Houston, Texas, Nov. 1, 2009. The dinner commemorates a battle in 1944, when the 141st was surrounded by Nazi forces in the Vosges Mountains of Northern France. After several failed attempts to reach the unit, the 442nd, a segregated unit comprised of mostly Japanese-Americans, fought for five days to break through Nazi lines and reach the battalion, rescuing 230 men. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Sp

Photograph of the Japanese-American 442nd Regimental Combat Team marching in review past President Truman and other dignitaries. Stock Photo

RMW5WN8H–Photograph of the Japanese-American 442nd Regimental Combat Team marching in review past President Truman and other dignitaries.

U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno presents a Bronze Star Medal and the Army Chief of Staff coin to George Joe S Stock Photo

RME0KF4T–U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno presents a Bronze Star Medal and the Army Chief of Staff coin to George Joe S

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Navy Adm. Mike Mullen addresses U.S. Sailors assigned to PCU Dewey (DDG 105) at Northrop Stock Photo

RME1CF59–Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Navy Adm. Mike Mullen addresses U.S. Sailors assigned to PCU Dewey (DDG 105) at Northrop

RMP4WJ03–World War II veteran, Mr. Yoshio C. Nakamura, speaks about his experience in a Japanese internment camp before enlisting in the Armed Forces as part of the legendary 442nd Regimental Combat Team, an all Japanese-American unit, during the Space and Missile Systems Center’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with an event held at Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, Calif., May 9, 2017. Diversity and inclusion are critical force multipliers and national security imperatives. Air Force decision-making and operational capabilities are enhanced by diversity and inclusion in ou

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen speaks with Medal of Honor recipient George Sakato Nov. 1, 2009, at the 65th anniversary of the Rescue of the Lost Battalion tribute dinner in Houston. In 1944, the 141st Infantry Regiment was surrounded by Nazi forces in the Vosges Mountains in northern France. After several failed attempts to reach the unit, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, battled for five days before breaking through the Nazi lines, reaching the lost battalion and rescuing 230 men. The 442nd Regimental Combat Team became the most decorated unit in U.S. military histor Stock Photo

RMHFC055–Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen speaks with Medal of Honor recipient George Sakato Nov. 1, 2009, at the 65th anniversary of the Rescue of the Lost Battalion tribute dinner in Houston. In 1944, the 141st Infantry Regiment was surrounded by Nazi forces in the Vosges Mountains in northern France. After several failed attempts to reach the unit, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, battled for five days before breaking through the Nazi lines, reaching the lost battalion and rescuing 230 men. The 442nd Regimental Combat Team became the most decorated unit in U.S. military histor

U.S. Navy Adm. Samuel J. Locklear III, commander, U.S. Pacific Command, gives opening remarks during a memorial service in honor of the late Sen. Daniel K. Inouye at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific Dec. 23, 2012. Inouye was a U.S. Army World War II combat veteran with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, who earned the nation's highest award for military valor, the Medal of Honor. Inouye became Hawaii's first congressman following statehood in 1959; he won election to the Senate in 1962. He was the first Japanese-American elected to both the House and Senate and was serving his nint Stock Photo

RMHEBMA1–U.S. Navy Adm. Samuel J. Locklear III, commander, U.S. Pacific Command, gives opening remarks during a memorial service in honor of the late Sen. Daniel K. Inouye at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific Dec. 23, 2012. Inouye was a U.S. Army World War II combat veteran with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, who earned the nation's highest award for military valor, the Medal of Honor. Inouye became Hawaii's first congressman following statehood in 1959; he won election to the Senate in 1962. He was the first Japanese-American elected to both the House and Senate and was serving his nint

Photograph of President Truman walking past troops standing at attention during his review of the Japanese-American 442nd Regimental Combat Team. Stock Photo

RMW5W9BB–Photograph of President Truman walking past troops standing at attention during his review of the Japanese-American 442nd Regimental Combat Team.

The dedication plaque for the Col. Young-Oak Kim Armed Forces Reserve Center was unveiled at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, July 14 to commemorate Kim. Kim, a highly decorated Soldier who was assigned, in 1943, to the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, is well known for his courageous participation in the Battle of Anzio after he volunteered to crawl into no-man’s land in Germany and captured two Germans – whose information later helped with the liberation of Rome on June 4, 1944. Stock Photo

RMPJC5WA–The dedication plaque for the Col. Young-Oak Kim Armed Forces Reserve Center was unveiled at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, July 14 to commemorate Kim. Kim, a highly decorated Soldier who was assigned, in 1943, to the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, is well known for his courageous participation in the Battle of Anzio after he volunteered to crawl into no-man’s land in Germany and captured two Germans – whose information later helped with the liberation of Rome on June 4, 1944.

President Barack Obama bows his head in prayer during a memorial service in honor of the late U.S. Sen. Daniel K. Inouye at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific Dec. 23, 2012. Inouye was a U.S. Army World War II combat veteran with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, who earned the nation's highest award for military valor, the Medal of Honor. Inouye became Hawaii's first congressman following statehood in 1959; he won election to the Senate in 1962. He was the first Japanese-American elected to both the House and Senate and was serving his ninth term in the Senate when he died from res Stock Photo

RMHEBMA4–President Barack Obama bows his head in prayer during a memorial service in honor of the late U.S. Sen. Daniel K. Inouye at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific Dec. 23, 2012. Inouye was a U.S. Army World War II combat veteran with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, who earned the nation's highest award for military valor, the Medal of Honor. Inouye became Hawaii's first congressman following statehood in 1959; he won election to the Senate in 1962. He was the first Japanese-American elected to both the House and Senate and was serving his ninth term in the Senate when he died from res

Photograph of President Truman and other dignitaries standing in the rain, reviewing the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, the Nisei (Japanese-American) regiment. Stock Photo

RMW5W3W5–Photograph of President Truman and other dignitaries standing in the rain, reviewing the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, the Nisei (Japanese-American) regiment.

(From Left) Mr. Futao Terashima, Pfc.I Company, 3rd Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, Mr Dale Tateishi, who accepted on behalf of his late father, Mr. Tesuo Tateishi, Pfc., A Company, 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd RCT, and Mr. Harold Afuso, Pfc, H Company, 2nd Battalion, 442nd RCT, wait for the official ceremony to begin. Stock Photo

RMPW7KHB–(From Left) Mr. Futao Terashima, Pfc.I Company, 3rd Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, Mr Dale Tateishi, who accepted on behalf of his late father, Mr. Tesuo Tateishi, Pfc., A Company, 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd RCT, and Mr. Harold Afuso, Pfc, H Company, 2nd Battalion, 442nd RCT, wait for the official ceremony to begin.

RMHEBMA2–President Barack Obama bows his head in prayer during a memorial service in honor of the late U.S. Sen. Daniel K. Inouye at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific Dec. 23, 2012. Inouye was a U.S. Army World War II combat veteran with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, who earned the nation's highest award for military valor, the Medal of Honor. Inouye became Hawaii's first congressman following statehood in 1959; he won election to the Senate in 1962. He was the first Japanese-American elected to both the House and Senate and was serving his ninth term in the Senate when he died from res

RMW5W3Y3–Photograph of President Truman and other dignitaries saluting during the President's review of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, the Nisei (Japanese-American) regiment.

RMR4GDA1–In honor of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, the Iowa National Guard can never forget the tremendous contributions of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and the 100th Infantry Battalion in support of Iowa's own 34th Infantry Division during the Italian Campaign of World War II. With the 442nd motto of 'Go For Broke' and the 100th know as the 'Purple Heart Battalion,' their actions solidify a proud ancestral heritage and great pride in America.

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Gene Castagnetti, cemetery director, escorts President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama to their seats as they arrive at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific for a Dec. 23, 2012 memorial service in honor of Sen. Daniel K. Inouye. Inouye was a U.S. Army World War II combat veteran with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, who earned the nation's highest award for military valor, the Medal of Honor. Inouye became Hawaii's first congressman following statehood in 1959; he won election to the Senate in 1962. He was the first Japanese-American elected Stock Photo

RMHEBM9X–Retired U.S. Marine Corps Col. Gene Castagnetti, cemetery director, escorts President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama to their seats as they arrive at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific for a Dec. 23, 2012 memorial service in honor of Sen. Daniel K. Inouye. Inouye was a U.S. Army World War II combat veteran with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, who earned the nation's highest award for military valor, the Medal of Honor. Inouye became Hawaii's first congressman following statehood in 1959; he won election to the Senate in 1962. He was the first Japanese-American elected

Photograph of President Truman speaking before a microphone during his review of the Nisei 442nd Regimental Combat Team, while other dignitaries look on. Stock Photo

RMW5W910–Photograph of President Truman speaking before a microphone during his review of the Nisei 442nd Regimental Combat Team, while other dignitaries look on.

Staff Sgt. Lucas Miller points to a brick on the Nisei Veteran’s Committee Memorial Wall containing the name of his great uncle who served with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during WWII in Seattle, Washington on September 10. The wall is lined with more than 3,500 bricks engraved with the names of Asian-Americans who were interned in camps in the United States due to their race, or served in the U.S. military during WWII. Stock Photo

RMPR4H2Y–Staff Sgt. Lucas Miller points to a brick on the Nisei Veteran’s Committee Memorial Wall containing the name of his great uncle who served with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during WWII in Seattle, Washington on September 10. The wall is lined with more than 3,500 bricks engraved with the names of Asian-Americans who were interned in camps in the United States due to their race, or served in the U.S. military during WWII.

RMHEBMAC–U.S. Navy Adm. Samuel J. Locklear III, commander, U.S. Pacific Command, gives opening remarks during a memorial service in honor of the late Sen. Daniel K. Inouye at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific Dec. 23, 2012. Inouye was a U.S. Army World War II combat veteran with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, who earned the nation's highest award for military valor, the Medal of Honor. Inouye became Hawaii's first congressman following statehood in 1959; he won election to the Senate in 1962. He was the first Japanese-American elected to both the House and Senate and was serving his nint

Photograph of the Japanese-American 442nd Regimental Combat Team passing in review for President Truman, other dignitaries, and wounded soldiers in wheelchairs. Stock Photo

RMW5WNCD–Photograph of the Japanese-American 442nd Regimental Combat Team passing in review for President Truman, other dignitaries, and wounded soldiers in wheelchairs.

RMTYK0EP–Lawson Sakai, a Veteran of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, speaks during the National Japanese American Historical Society’s ceremony to honor Nisei Veterans at the Presidio of San Francisco Nov. 12.

President Barack Obama listens in as the Army song is played in honor of Sen. Daniel K. Inouye at a Dec. 23, 2012 memorial service in Sen. Inouye's honor at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Inouye was a U.S. Army World War II combat veteran with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, who earned the nation's highest award for military valor, the Medal of Honor. Inouye became Hawaii's first congressman following statehood in 1959; he won election to the Senate in 1962. He was the first Japanese-American elected to both the House and Senate and was serving his ninth term in the Senate wh Stock Photo

RMHEBMA5–President Barack Obama listens in as the Army song is played in honor of Sen. Daniel K. Inouye at a Dec. 23, 2012 memorial service in Sen. Inouye's honor at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Inouye was a U.S. Army World War II combat veteran with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, who earned the nation's highest award for military valor, the Medal of Honor. Inouye became Hawaii's first congressman following statehood in 1959; he won election to the Senate in 1962. He was the first Japanese-American elected to both the House and Senate and was serving his ninth term in the Senate wh

RMTYDTWG–Photograph of President Truman with other dignitaries during his review of the Japanese-American 442nd Regimental Combat Team.

Photo 6 - Lawson Sakai, a Veteran of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, speaks during the National Japanese American Historical Society’s ceremony to honor Nisei Veterans at the Presidio of San Francisco Nov. 12, marking the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Military Intelligence Service in an abandoned airplane hangar on Crissy Field at the Presidio of San Francisco. Today, that hangar is the home of the Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center, which pays tribute to Nisei Soldiers of World War II. Stock Photo

RMTYK3W9–Photo 6 - Lawson Sakai, a Veteran of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, speaks during the National Japanese American Historical Society’s ceremony to honor Nisei Veterans at the Presidio of San Francisco Nov. 12, marking the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Military Intelligence Service in an abandoned airplane hangar on Crissy Field at the Presidio of San Francisco. Today, that hangar is the home of the Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center, which pays tribute to Nisei Soldiers of World War II.

Irene Hirano Inouye, wife of recently deceased Sen. Daniel K. Inouye, is escorted by U.S. Army Pacific commanding general Lt. Gen. Francis J. Wiercinski toward a hearse with Sen. Inouye's remains at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific for a memorial service in his honor Dec. 23, 2012. Inouye was a U.S. Army World War II combat veteran with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, who earned the nation's highest award for military valor, the Medal of Honor. Inouye became Hawaii's first congressman following statehood in 1959; he won election to the Senate in 1962. He was the first Japanese-A Stock Photo

RMHEBM9Y–Irene Hirano Inouye, wife of recently deceased Sen. Daniel K. Inouye, is escorted by U.S. Army Pacific commanding general Lt. Gen. Francis J. Wiercinski toward a hearse with Sen. Inouye's remains at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific for a memorial service in his honor Dec. 23, 2012. Inouye was a U.S. Army World War II combat veteran with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, who earned the nation's highest award for military valor, the Medal of Honor. Inouye became Hawaii's first congressman following statehood in 1959; he won election to the Senate in 1962. He was the first Japanese-A

RMTYDBGJ–Photograph of President Truman decorating the colors of the Nisei 442nd Regimental Combat Team, as other dignitaries look on.

RMRE4YEK–Photo 6 - Lawson Sakai, a Veteran of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, speaks during the National Japanese American Historical Society’s ceremony to honor Nisei Veterans at the Presidio of San Francisco Nov. 12, marking the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Military Intelligence Service in an abandoned airplane hangar on Crissy Field at the Presidio of San Francisco. Today, that hangar is the home of the Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center, which pays tribute to Nisei Soldiers of World War II.

Irene Hirano Inouye, wife of recently deceased Sen. Daniel K. Inouye, receives a presidential memorial certificate from U.S. Navy Adm. Samuel J. Locklear III, Commander, U.S. Pacific Command, during a memorial service in honor of the late Sen. Daniel K. Inouye at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific Dec. 23, 2012. Inouye was a U.S. Army World War II combat veteran with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, who earned the nation's highest award for military valor, the Medal of Honor. Inouye became Hawaii's first congressman following statehood in 1959; he won election to the Senate in 1962 Stock Photo

RMHEBMAB–Irene Hirano Inouye, wife of recently deceased Sen. Daniel K. Inouye, receives a presidential memorial certificate from U.S. Navy Adm. Samuel J. Locklear III, Commander, U.S. Pacific Command, during a memorial service in honor of the late Sen. Daniel K. Inouye at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific Dec. 23, 2012. Inouye was a U.S. Army World War II combat veteran with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, who earned the nation's highest award for military valor, the Medal of Honor. Inouye became Hawaii's first congressman following statehood in 1959; he won election to the Senate in 1962

RMTYF3FX–Photograph of the Japanese-American 442nd Regimental Combat Team marching in review past President Truman and other dignitaries.

RMR7BA3C–World War II veteran, Mr. Yoshio C. Nakamura, speaks about his experience in a Japanese internment camp before enlisting in the Armed Forces as part of the legendary 442nd Regimental Combat Team, an all Japanese-American unit, during the Space and Missile Systems Center’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with an event held at Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, Calif., May 9, 2017. Diversity and inclusion are critical force multipliers and national security imperatives. Air Force decision-making and operational capabilities are enhanced by diversity and inclusion in ou

Irene Hirano Inouye, wife of recently deceased Sen. Daniel K. Inouye, receives a folded U.S. flag from U.S. Army Pacific commanding general Lt. Gen. Francis J. Wiercinski during a memorial service in honor of the late Sen. Daniel K. Inouye at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific Dec. 23, 2012. Inouye was a U.S. Army World War II combat veteran with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, who earned the nation's highest award for military valor, the Medal of Honor. Inouye became Hawaii's first congressman following statehood in 1959; he won election to the Senate in 1962. He was the first Ja Stock Photo

RMHEBMA9–Irene Hirano Inouye, wife of recently deceased Sen. Daniel K. Inouye, receives a folded U.S. flag from U.S. Army Pacific commanding general Lt. Gen. Francis J. Wiercinski during a memorial service in honor of the late Sen. Daniel K. Inouye at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific Dec. 23, 2012. Inouye was a U.S. Army World War II combat veteran with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, who earned the nation's highest award for military valor, the Medal of Honor. Inouye became Hawaii's first congressman following statehood in 1959; he won election to the Senate in 1962. He was the first Ja

RMTYDP9X–Photograph of President Truman walking past members of the Nisei 442nd Regimental Combat Team as they stand at attention on the Ellipse.

RMR7BA3E–World War II veteran, Mr. Yoshio C. Nakamura, speaks about his experience in a Japanese internment camp before enlisting in the Armed Forces as part of the legendary 442nd Regimental Combat Team, an all Japanese-American unit, during the Space and Missile Systems Center’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with an event held at Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, Calif., May 9, 2017. Diversity and inclusion are critical force multipliers and national security imperatives. Air Force decision-making and operational capabilities are enhanced by diversity and inclusion in ou

U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from the 199th Fighter Squadron Hawaii Air National Guard and the 19th Fighter Squadron Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam perform the missing man formation in honor of Sen. Daniel K. Inouye high above the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific during a Dec. 23, 2012 memorial service in Sen. Inouye's honor. Inouye was a U.S. Army World War II combat veteran with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, who earned the nation's highest award for military valor, the Medal of Honor. Inouye became Hawaii's first congressman following statehood in 1959; he won election to the Sen Stock Photo

RMHEBMA7–U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from the 199th Fighter Squadron Hawaii Air National Guard and the 19th Fighter Squadron Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam perform the missing man formation in honor of Sen. Daniel K. Inouye high above the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific during a Dec. 23, 2012 memorial service in Sen. Inouye's honor. Inouye was a U.S. Army World War II combat veteran with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, who earned the nation's highest award for military valor, the Medal of Honor. Inouye became Hawaii's first congressman following statehood in 1959; he won election to the Sen

RMTYDP9T–Photograph of President Truman walking past troops standing at attention during his review of the Japanese-American 442nd Regimental Combat Team.

RMRB7KE8–A group of visitors representing the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, led by retired Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee, pose for a group photo in front of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III bearing their namesake the 'Spirit of Go for Broke' during a joint static aircraft display on the flightline Dec. 6, 2016, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. During World War II, the 442nd was a highly decorated infantry unit comprised of Americans of Japanese ancestry that saw action and fought in Italy and France.

RMHEBMA8–U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from the 199th Fighter Squadron Hawaii Air National Guard and the 19th Fighter Squadron Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam perform the missing man formation in honor of Sen. Daniel K. Inouye high above the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific during a Dec. 23, 2012 memorial service in Sen. Inouye's honor. Inouye was a U.S. Army World War II combat veteran with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, who earned the nation's highest award for military valor, the Medal of Honor. Inouye became Hawaii's first congressman following statehood in 1959; he won election to the Sen

RMTYD8GP–Photograph of President Truman and other dignitaries standing in the rain, reviewing the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, the Nisei (Japanese-American) regiment.

Army Pvt. Barney Hajiro. Army photo Stock Photo

RMR1M5NP–Army Pvt. Barney Hajiro. Army photo

RMHEBMA6–U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors from the 199th Fighter Squadron Hawaii Air National Guard and the 19th Fighter Squadron Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam perform the missing man formation in honor of Sen. Daniel K. Inouye high above the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific during a Dec. 23, 2012, memorial service in Sen. Inouye's honor. Inouye was a U.S. Army World War II combat veteran with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, who earned the nation's highest award for military valor, the Medal of Honor. Inouye became Hawaii's first congressman following statehood in 1959; he won election to the Se

RMTYF3HD–Photograph of the Japanese-American 442nd Regimental Combat Team passing in review for President Truman, other dignitaries, and wounded soldiers in wheelchairs.

President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, U.S. Navy Adm. Samuel J. Locklear III, commander, U.S. Pacific Command, U.S. Army Pacific commanding general Lt. Gen. Francis J. Wiercinski, and Inouye family member renders courtesies during the playing of the national anthem at a Dec. 23, 2012 memorial service in honor of Sen. Daniel K. Inouye at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Inouye was a U.S. Army World War II combat veteran with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, who earned the nation's highest award for military valor, the Medal of Honor. Inouye became Hawaii's first congr Stock Photo

RMHEBMA0–President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, U.S. Navy Adm. Samuel J. Locklear III, commander, U.S. Pacific Command, U.S. Army Pacific commanding general Lt. Gen. Francis J. Wiercinski, and Inouye family member renders courtesies during the playing of the national anthem at a Dec. 23, 2012 memorial service in honor of Sen. Daniel K. Inouye at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Inouye was a U.S. Army World War II combat veteran with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, who earned the nation's highest award for military valor, the Medal of Honor. Inouye became Hawaii's first congr

RMTYDMWH–Photograph of President Truman speaking before a microphone during his review of the Nisei 442nd Regimental Combat Team, while other dignitaries look on.

RMHEBMAA–Irene Hirano Inouye, wife of recently deceased Sen. Daniel K. Inouye, receives a folded U.S. flag from U.S. Army Pacific commanding general Lt. Gen. Francis J. Wiercinski during a memorial service in honor of the late Sen. Daniel K. Inouye at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific Dec. 23, 2012. Inouye was a U.S. Army World War II combat veteran with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, who earned the nation's highest award for military valor, the Medal of Honor. Inouye became Hawaii's first congressman following statehood in 1959; he won election to the Senate in 1962. He was the first Ja

RMJ3W83H–In honor of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, the Iowa National Guard can never forget the tremendous contributions of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and the 100th Infantry Battalion in support of Iowa's own 34th Infantry Division during the Italian Campaign of World War II. With the 442nd motto of 'Go For Broke' and the 100th know as the 'Purple Heart Battalion,' their actions solidify a proud ancestral heritage and great pride in America.

U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet Band performs while marching in the Congressional Gold Medal parade Dec. 17, in Waikiki, Hawaii. World War II, Nisei veterans of the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd regimental combat team, and Military Intelligence Service were honored for their service with a parade as recipients of the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian award bestowed by U.S. Congress. Their courage on the battlefield earned them the distinction of being the most highly decorated unit of its size in American military history. Stock Photo

RMHE9EY7–U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet Band performs while marching in the Congressional Gold Medal parade Dec. 17, in Waikiki, Hawaii. World War II, Nisei veterans of the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd regimental combat team, and Military Intelligence Service were honored for their service with a parade as recipients of the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian award bestowed by U.S. Congress. Their courage on the battlefield earned them the distinction of being the most highly decorated unit of its size in American military history.

Members of the Hawaii Historic Arms Association honor veterans at the Battleship Missouri Memorial during a Veterans Day ceremony dedicated to America's Nisei. The second-generation, U.S.-born Japanese-American soldiers served during World War II in the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, Military Intelligence Service, and 1399th Engineer Construction Battalion. The ceremony signaled the opening of a special exhibit aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial honoring the service and bravery of America's Nisei soldiers. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Clas Stock Photo

RMHFCH4C–Members of the Hawaii Historic Arms Association honor veterans at the Battleship Missouri Memorial during a Veterans Day ceremony dedicated to America's Nisei. The second-generation, U.S.-born Japanese-American soldiers served during World War II in the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, Military Intelligence Service, and 1399th Engineer Construction Battalion. The ceremony signaled the opening of a special exhibit aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial honoring the service and bravery of America's Nisei soldiers. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Clas

RMJ4KBX5–World War II veteran, Mr. Yoshio C. Nakamura, speaks about his experience in a Japanese internment camp before enlisting in the Armed Forces as part of the legendary 442nd Regimental Combat Team, an all Japanese-American unit, during the Space and Missile Systems Center’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with an event held at Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, Calif., May 9, 2017. Diversity and inclusion are critical force multipliers and national security imperatives. Air Force decision-making and operational capabilities are enhanced by diversity and inclusion in ou

RMJ4KBX4–World War II veteran, Mr. Yoshio C. Nakamura, speaks about his experience in a Japanese internment camp before enlisting in the Armed Forces as part of the legendary 442nd Regimental Combat Team, an all Japanese-American unit, during the Space and Missile Systems Center’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with an event held at Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, Calif., May 9, 2017. Diversity and inclusion are critical force multipliers and national security imperatives. Air Force decision-making and operational capabilities are enhanced by diversity and inclusion in ou

Korean War veterans attend a Veterans Day ceremony aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial. This year's ceremony was dedicated to America's Nisei, second-generation, U.S.-born Japanese-American soldiers who served during World War II in the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, Military Intelligence Service, and 1399th Engineer Construction Battalion. The ceremony signaled the opening of a special exhibit aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial honoring the service and bravery of America's Nisei soldiers. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Diana Quinl Stock Photo

RMHFCH4E–Korean War veterans attend a Veterans Day ceremony aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial. This year's ceremony was dedicated to America's Nisei, second-generation, U.S.-born Japanese-American soldiers who served during World War II in the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, Military Intelligence Service, and 1399th Engineer Construction Battalion. The ceremony signaled the opening of a special exhibit aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial honoring the service and bravery of America's Nisei soldiers. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Diana Quinl

Sailors from the Navy Rifle Detail stand at parade rest aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial during a Veterans Day ceremony dedicated to America's Nisei. The second-generation, U.S.-born Japanese-American soldiers served during World War II in the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, Military Intelligence Service, and 1399th Engineer Construction Battalion. The ceremony signaled the opening of a special exhibit aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial honoring the service and bravery of America's Nisei soldiers. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class D Stock Photo

RMHFCH4D–Sailors from the Navy Rifle Detail stand at parade rest aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial during a Veterans Day ceremony dedicated to America's Nisei. The second-generation, U.S.-born Japanese-American soldiers served during World War II in the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, Military Intelligence Service, and 1399th Engineer Construction Battalion. The ceremony signaled the opening of a special exhibit aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial honoring the service and bravery of America's Nisei soldiers. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class D

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Christi Ward, Navy Reserve Operational Health Support Unit, Camp Pendleton, Calif., looks at photos of a young Tom Ikkanda, U.S. Army, with Ikkanda at the Nikkei Senior Gardens. Full-time support and Navy Reserve sailors visited the facility to spend time with Nisei World War II veterans and learn about their adversity and heroism. Many of the Nisei present were part of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and Military Intelligence Service. The Spirit of '45 event was organized by VITAS Innovative Hospice Care and the Nikkei Senior Gardens to pay tribute to Nisei World Stock Photo

RMHG0G28–Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Christi Ward, Navy Reserve Operational Health Support Unit, Camp Pendleton, Calif., looks at photos of a young Tom Ikkanda, U.S. Army, with Ikkanda at the Nikkei Senior Gardens. Full-time support and Navy Reserve sailors visited the facility to spend time with Nisei World War II veterans and learn about their adversity and heroism. Many of the Nisei present were part of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and Military Intelligence Service. The Spirit of '45 event was organized by VITAS Innovative Hospice Care and the Nikkei Senior Gardens to pay tribute to Nisei World

111217-N-TT584-007 WAIKIKI, Hawaii (Dec. 17, 2011) The U.S. Pacific Fleet Marching Band participates in a parade honoring members of the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and the Military Intelligence Service. The three Army units were recently awarded the Congressional Gold Medal by the U.S. Congress. (U.S. Navy photo by Musician 2nd Class Selina Gentkowski/Released) US Navy 111217-N-TT584-007 The U.S. Pacific Fleet Marching Band participates in a parade honoring members of the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Re Stock Photo

RMHG0BAY–111217-N-TT584-007 WAIKIKI, Hawaii (Dec. 17, 2011) The U.S. Pacific Fleet Marching Band participates in a parade honoring members of the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and the Military Intelligence Service. The three Army units were recently awarded the Congressional Gold Medal by the U.S. Congress. (U.S. Navy photo by Musician 2nd Class Selina Gentkowski/Released) US Navy 111217-N-TT584-007 The U.S. Pacific Fleet Marching Band participates in a parade honoring members of the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Re

131111-N-WF272-005 PEARL HARBOR (Nov. 11, 2013) Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, pays tribute in a Veterans Day ceremony at the Battleship Missouri Memorial to America's Nisei ('second-generation', U.S.-born Japanese American) soldiers who served in World War II in the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, Military Intelligence Service, and 1399th Engineer Construction Battalion. The ceremony also signaled the opening of a special exhibit onboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial honoring the service and bravery of America's Nisei soldiers. (U.S. Navy Stock Photo

RMHFC1XD–131111-N-WF272-005 PEARL HARBOR (Nov. 11, 2013) Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, pays tribute in a Veterans Day ceremony at the Battleship Missouri Memorial to America's Nisei ('second-generation', U.S.-born Japanese American) soldiers who served in World War II in the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, Military Intelligence Service, and 1399th Engineer Construction Battalion. The ceremony also signaled the opening of a special exhibit onboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial honoring the service and bravery of America's Nisei soldiers. (U.S. Navy

131111-N-WF272-008 PEARL HARBOR (Nov. 11, 2013) Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, pays tribute in a Veterans Day ceremony at the Battleship Missouri Memorial to America's Nisei ('second-generation', U.S.-born Japanese American) soldiers who served in World War II in the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, Military Intelligence Service, and 1399th Engineer Construction Battalion. The ceremony also signaled the opening of a special exhibit onboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial honoring the service and bravery of America's Nisei soldiers. (U.S. Nav Stock Photo

RMHFC1XF–131111-N-WF272-008 PEARL HARBOR (Nov. 11, 2013) Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, pays tribute in a Veterans Day ceremony at the Battleship Missouri Memorial to America's Nisei ('second-generation', U.S.-born Japanese American) soldiers who served in World War II in the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, Military Intelligence Service, and 1399th Engineer Construction Battalion. The ceremony also signaled the opening of a special exhibit onboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial honoring the service and bravery of America's Nisei soldiers. (U.S. Nav

111218-N-RI884-050 HONOLULU (Dec. 18, 2011) Japanese-American veterans of World War II, recent recipients of the Congressional Gold Medal, participate in a parade through downtown Waikiki. The medal was presented to members of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, 100th Infantry Battalion, Military Intelligence Service and the 1399th Engineer Construction Battalion. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Barker/Released) US Navy 111218-N-RI884-050 Japanese-American veterans of World War II, recent recipients of the Congressional Gold Medal, participate in a parade t Stock Photo

RMHG0BAM–111218-N-RI884-050 HONOLULU (Dec. 18, 2011) Japanese-American veterans of World War II, recent recipients of the Congressional Gold Medal, participate in a parade through downtown Waikiki. The medal was presented to members of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, 100th Infantry Battalion, Military Intelligence Service and the 1399th Engineer Construction Battalion. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Barker/Released) US Navy 111218-N-RI884-050 Japanese-American veterans of World War II, recent recipients of the Congressional Gold Medal, participate in a parade t

111218-N-RI884-097 HONOLULU (Dec. 18, 2011) The U.S. Pacific Fleet Marching Band participates in a parade through downtown Waikiki honoring Japanese-American veterans of World War II who recently received the Congressional Gold Medal. The medal was presented to members of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, 100th Infantry Battalion, Military Intelligence Service and the 1399th Engineer Construction Battalion. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Barker/Released) US Navy 111218-N-RI884-097 The U.S. Pacific Fleet Marching Band participates in a parade through downtown Stock Photo

RMHG0BAN–111218-N-RI884-097 HONOLULU (Dec. 18, 2011) The U.S. Pacific Fleet Marching Band participates in a parade through downtown Waikiki honoring Japanese-American veterans of World War II who recently received the Congressional Gold Medal. The medal was presented to members of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, 100th Infantry Battalion, Military Intelligence Service and the 1399th Engineer Construction Battalion. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Barker/Released) US Navy 111218-N-RI884-097 The U.S. Pacific Fleet Marching Band participates in a parade through downtown

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