USA Military Directory

Thank you to all the members who have joined this group. As you know, this is a free site for veterans and their families. We have established this as a non-profit organization, relying on donations to fund the search engines we use to facilitate reunions. We were founded in May of 2013.

At USA Military Directory, we are all volunteers, and no one receives payment. All funds go directly to supporting our search engines. If you feel inclined to donate to the cause, you may do so at this link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=C79W2AZPFP9SL

Thank you again to everyone who helps keep this site running!

*** Call for Attendance (Leesville, LA) ***

WTF Nation, SPC 4 Richard D Haines recently passed away and has no family available to attend his service. The public is invited to attend.

His service will be held on Tuesday, June 18th at 1100 am.

Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery located 3348 UNIVERSITY PARKWAY
LEESVILLE, LA 71446.

Please come out and honor this veteran if you are available to attend. Thank you for your support.

🇺🇸 Honoring Memorial Day 🇺🇸

As we enjoy this Memorial Day weekend, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Their courage and dedication have made our country what it is today. 🫡

Whether you're spending time with family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, enjoying a BBQ 🍔, or hitting the open road 🚐, let's keep the true meaning of this holiday in our hearts. ❤️

From all of us at USA Military Directory, we wish you a safe and reflective Memorial Day weekend. 🕊️

"Supposedly the tradition became popular here in the United States during the Vietnam war. It is believed it was a way to show respect without getting into an uncomfortable political discussion about a war that was very controversial.
In general, however, this tradition can be traced to as far back as the Roman Empire. It was a way to give a buddy some spending money for the hereafter."

If you are a Veteran or a Military Brat this is the place to find your lost friend's or family member’s. Reconnecting Veterans and family member’s. Join us today! https://www.facebook.com/groups/USAMilitaryDirectory/

We SALUTE all Veteran’s this Veteran’s Day and Always!!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! 🫡 🇺🇸

Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one?

You're not alone—the Veterans Crisis Line is here for you.
You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to call. You can call 988 and then Press 1 or Text 838255

The Fourth of July is a time of celebration and a way of honoring America’s independence. The holiday is synonymous with backyard barbecues, red-white-and-blue celebrations, sparklers and fireworks, but those booming firecrackers can cause added stress, especially to military veterans who suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Sudden and loud noises like fireworks can trigger PTSD for veterans who experienced traumatic events during their service. Please be mindful of our Veterans during this holiday.

Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one?

Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many of them are Veterans themselves.

HOW TO CONNECT WITH A RESPONDER
Call
1-800-273-8255
and Press 1

Text
838255

Support for deaf and hard of hearing
1-800-799-4889

https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

Some words for those that don't understand what this weekend is all about...it is NOT a "happy" holiday...so please do NOT say "Happy Memorial Day/Weekend"...it is a day the nation gives respect to those that died (soldiers/veterans) that fought for our freedom. I know you may think its polite to say THANK YOU to a veteran this holiday, but wait until after this holiday. Many have lost someone that earned that right to be respected this holiday, with their death. It is a time to grieve that loss and show honor to them. It is NOT a happy day......This weekend I honor and give a slow hand salute to these men and women that gave the ultimate sacrifice to our county. May we never forget!
SALUTE 🇺🇸😞

Purple up as April is the month to celebrate the Military Child, affectionately known as a "Military Brat". Brat's share a unique heritage with a band of brothers and sisters as the first line of support for Military members. Purple is our color. The Dandelion is our flower. Shout out to all the Brat's around the world!

March 29, 2023 will mark the 50th anniversary of U.S. troops leaving South Vietnam in 1973.

March 29 is designated as National Vietnam War Veterans Day. This is a time to pay special tribute to the 9 million Americans who served during the Vietnam War era, to the 58,000 names memorialized on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., and to those who never received the recognition they deserved when they returned to America from war.

March 29, 1973, is the day U.S. Military Assistance Command, Vietnam was disestablished and the day the last U.S. combat troops departed Vietnam. In addition, on and around this same day, the U.S. Vietnam War Commemoration stated that Hanoi released the last of its acknowledged prisoners of war.

Here is some information from the Vietnam War Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C.

Reconnecting Veterans with their long-lost friends at no cost! (Helping to re-establish that special bond.) The USA Military Directory was established in 2013 as a member-based, free site on Facebook, to locate and reunite Veterans and their families. It is a charitable 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. We seek to reunite all Veterans and give them the healing that they receive through this reconnection. USA Military Directory is the largest FREE Veteran site on Facebook and is a great Veteran locator. We have volunteers who are Veterans that help in this journey and enjoy helping others reconnect. There are many sites out there for Veterans to join but this one is different! USA Military Directory helps you find who you are looking for and it's at NO COST to the Veteran. Come join us today at https://www.facebook.com/groups/USAMilitaryDirectory/

Pearl Harbor Day

The 81st anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor by the Imperial Japanese Navy on the morning of Dec. 7, 1941. The attack in Hawaii claimed more than 2,400 American lives and brought the United States into World War II.

Hundreds of Japanese warplanes and submarines targeted the U.S. naval base and sank four battleships and two destroyers. The 90-minute-long attack damaged many other aircraft, buildings, and ships. The next day U.S. entered World War II and then-President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered one of the most important speeches in U.S. history.

"Yesterday, December 7, 1941,—a date which will live in infamy—the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan," he said to open his remarks declaring a state of war to Congress, following which a resolution was approved that recognized the U.S. was at war with Japan.

Pearl Harbor Day is observed every year in the United States on Dec. 7 to remember the tragic day for Americans.

We remember 🫡🇺🇸

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!