USA KIA/DOW Family Foundation (USAKIA)
USAKIA benefits families of U.S. killed in action (KIA) & died of wounds (DOW). "... Some gave all." Both classifications also receive the Purple Heart.
This page is dedicated to the USA KIA/DOW Family Foundation (USAKIA), a nonprofit organization that benefits families of those killed in action (KIA) and died of wounds (DOW). They were our family members, friends, and usually countrymen serving in our U.S. armed forces, our fellow human beings apparently killed by other human beings in military actions with hostile forces against our nation by a
03/07/2024
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01/07/2024
Decision to name Prince Harry the recipient of Pat Tillman award scorched by mom: 'Controversial and divisive' Prince Harry was recently named the recipient of the Pat Tillman Award for Service, much to the shock of his mother, who considered ESPN's decision to be unfitting.
29/06/2024
Gold Star family speaks out after Biden falsely claims no troops have died on his watch: 'Shame on you' Biden falsely claimed during Thursday's debate that no troops have died under his watch. One Gold Star family corrects the record after losing their Marine in Afghanistan.
08/06/2024
26/05/2024
"Our nation will remain the land of the free, only so long as it is the home of the brave" - Elmer Davis
22/05/2024
PBS National Memorial Day Concert To Feature World War II Tribute And Gold Star Families Remembrance Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise will return to host the PBS National Memorial Day Concert, to take place from the west lawn of the Capitol on May 26. The event, marking its 35th anniversary, honors members of the military and their families, with an evening of music and storytelling. Among the segments...
16/05/2024
Remains of 17-year-old soldier killed during Korean War identified Army Pfc. Thomas A. Smith was reported missing in action in 1950 when his unit took part in a battle at the southern end of the Korean peninsula.
20/03/2024
Rescued therapy dog comforts families of fallen soldiers at Dover Air Force Base: 'Tremendous impact' Rescue dog Blaze has been assigned to support soldiers and families at Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations in Dover, Delaware. His owner and Paws of War share details on the pup's new post.
20/03/2024
DC attorney general drops charges against Steve Nikoui for disruption of Congress during SOTU speech The Gold Star father who was arrested after shouting at President Biden while he was delivering the State of the Union address earlier this month has had charges against him dropped.
19/03/2024
Gold Star father Steve Nikoui says charges for shouting during Biden SOTU haven’t been dropped Gold Star father Steve Nikoui tells Fox News he is still facing charges after shouting at President Biden during his State of the Union speech.
14/02/2024
16 days to die at Pearl Harbor: Families weren’t told about sailors trapped inside sunken battleship When salvage crews raised the battleship West Virginia six months after the Pearl Harbor attacks, they found the bodies of three sailors huddled in an airtight storeroom — and a calendar on which 16 days had been crossed off in...
22/12/2023
It's a good opinion piece IMHO, doesn't lead to a Pyrrhic but logical victory, right?
According to the Seth Moulton's article of the situation in his eyes, a 4-tour in Iraq veteran who witnessed a KIA during his example that made him feel good to be an American, "...Biden has been castigated for using the term "indiscriminate" to characterize Israel’s bombing campaign. While the IDF has a long history of going to exceptional lengths to avert civilian casualties, a record more impressive, I would argue, than that of any military in the world, it’s hard to make the case they are doing so today.
IDF troops are so quick to shoot that they killed three Israeli hostages last week, and recent reports revealed that only slightly more than half their air-to-ground munitions are guided or "smart" bombs that they are using in urban areas to limit collateral damage, something the U.S. has done for decades.
I’ve always argued that it is essential Israel succeeds in its core mission, to eliminate Hamas. At the end of the day, getting rid of Hamas is critical not just for Israel’s security but for Palestinian human rights; nobody wants to live under a government that uses civilians as human shields..."
I fought in Iraq, Israel has a sacred obligation to protect innocents that all those in uniform share Fighting with the Marines in Iraq, I learned tough lessons that Israel must also understand in Gaza. The IDF has must protect innocents or end up creating more terrorists.
20/12/2023
According to the article, "The USS Kidd is named after Rear Admiral Isaac Kidd, who was killed during the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. His namesake, Captain William Kidd, was a Scottish sailor who was executed for piracy in 1701. The admiral’s widow, Inez Kidd, obtained official permission from the Navy for the ship to fly the flag and paint a pirate on its stack in 1943. The USS Kidd became known as the “Pirates of the Pacific” and earned eight battle stars for its service in World War II, as well as several awards for its operations in the Persian Gulf, Iraq, and Afghanistan..."
Meet the Pirates of the Pacific: The USS Kidd and Its Jolly Roger Flag The USS Kidd is a US Navy destroyer that has a unique tradition of flying a pirate flag as it returns from a deployment. The flag, known as the Jolly Roger, features a skull and crossbones and has a history of being used by pirates in the 17th and 18th centuries. But why does the […]
12/12/2023
The American Battle Monuments Commission celebrates 100 years and honors soldiers buried overseas The American Battle Monuments Commission celebrates 100 years by honoring thousands of U.S. soldiers who died with the establishment of a new visitors center in the Netherlands.
22/11/2023
On this day in history, November 21, 1864, Abraham Lincoln 'pens' letter to Mrs. Bixby Abraham Lincoln, on this day in history, Nov. 21, 1864, supposedly sent sincerest condolences to Lydia Bixby, who allegedly lost five sons in the Civil War. The letter is not without controversy.
18/11/2023
Thinking of our Fallen during Thanksgiving
06/06/2023
On this day in history, June 6, 1944, US and Allies invade Normandy in greatest military invasion The D-Day operation, on this day in history, June 6, 1944, was the largest amphibious invasion in military history as Allied troops assaulted the beaches of Normandy, France.
30/05/2023
Meet the American who earned the Medal of Honor and was MIA in Korea for 73 years, Cpl. Luther Herschel Story Cpl. Luther Herschel Story earned the Medal of Honor in the Korean War in 1950 but had been missing in action for 73 years. He returns to a hero's welcome this week.
29/04/2023
On this day in history, April 29, 2004, World War II Memorial opens in Washington, D.C.: 'Stirs memories' The World War II Memorial opened to the public on this day in history, April 29, 2004, after more than two years of work on its construction. It honors the lives lost in WWII.
20/02/2023
There's a very nice memorial in front of the Solano County Old Courthouse on Texas Street:
18/02/2023
Vincent, president of our nonprofit and Gold Star Family, doesn't have peace of mind to say the least so that he plans to file further actions himself in the next few days. Moreover, the petitioner of an order against him, Kaleigh Kant, is also being professionally served the following document:
15/02/2023
Ukraine killing nearly 1,000 Russian troops every day, eliminates 5,000 in single battle Ukrainian forces are killing nearly 1,000 Russian troops every day, and they eliminated 5,000 troops in a single battle in late January, according to U.K. officials.
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This page is dedicated to the USA KIA/DOW Family Foundation (USAKIA), a nonprofit organization that benefits families of those killed in action (KIA) and died of wounds (DOW). They were our family members, friends, and countrymen serving in our U.S. armed forces, our fellow human beings killed by other human beings in military actions with hostile forces against our nation. We honor them and their families for their selfless sacrifice for God and our country.
The DOW casualty classification is also known as "died of wounds received in action" or DWRIA. Our government's description of these casualty classifications has changed over the years; e.g. front-line combat troops only received the designation at one time. However, those currently classified as KIA sustain wounds in hostile action, but these soldiers, sailors, marines, and/or airmen do not make it to a medical-treatment facility. Those classified as DOW make it to a medical treatment facility before succumbing to their wounds received in battle against hostile forces against the United States of America in military actions. Both classifications also receive the Purple Heart. The Pentagon does not currently classify those killed by terrorist actions as KIA or DOW (DWRIA).
Current USAKIA programs include the KIA Family Art Project (KIAFAP) administered by a renowned artist named Rick Kelley. Rick calls the program "The Families of the Fallen Art Donation" at his Website. Kin of those KIA and DOW in Iraq and Afghanistan receive a framed piece of art completely free with the program. USAKIA spent over $12,000 on these free pieces of framed art in 2013 alone, providing hundreds of families of the fallen with them since the program began that year. See http://kelleyfineart.com for further information.