Tag Archives: US Army

Asian American Clubs among West Point Affinity Groups Shut Down

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Jeff

As part of the efforts to eliminate DEI in the US Federal Government, a number of Asian American Clubs at West Point (the US Army Military) academy, were disbanded.  The Asian-Pacific Forum Club, the Korean-American Relations Seminar, the Vietnamese-American Cadet … Continue reading →

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US Memorial Day: Remembering John Tomney, a Chinese American Soldier killed at Gettysburg

Posted on May 27, 2024 by Jeff

During an era when Asian Americans continue to be questioned for their loyalty and are still considered perpetual foreigners, it is worthwhile on US Memorial Day to note Asian Americans who fought and died for their country.  One such Asian … Continue reading →

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US Memorial Day: Remembering Henry Chin of the Lost Battalion

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Jeff

During this time when Asian Americans continue to be questioned for their loyalty and are still considered perpetual foreigners, it is worthwhile on US Memorial Day to note Asian Americans who fought and died for their country.  One such Asian … Continue reading →

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Remembering Asian and Pacific Islander Veterans: US Army Profiles

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Jeff

Asian Americans have had a long history with US Armed forces, as we have written about before. I grew up surrounded by Filipino American Navy Veterans and their families, and I lived the Navy Brat lifestyle. When looking for stories … Continue reading →

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