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    Updated on: Apr 01, 2015

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  • Mission
    Updated on: May 14, 2014

    The Department of Defense 60th Anniversary of Korean War Commemoration Committee's mission is threefold:.. *H**ONOR* the service and sacrifice of Ko...View more
  • Biographies: General Mar...
    Updated on: May 14, 2014

    General Mark Wayne Clark served as commander of United Nations (U.N) forces in Korea from May 12, 1952, to October 7, 1953, and signed the Military ...View more
  • Korean War Virtual Museu...
    Updated on: Dec 02, 2013

    .... Coming Attractions Please view the videos below. They are a demonstration of our vision for the Korean War Virtual Museum Project and our Learn...View more
  • KW60 Press Coverage
    Updated on: Dec 02, 2013

    .. KW6O in the News *The Importance of Department of Defense 60th Anniversary of the Korean War Commemoration Committee's Mission (February 2013)*...View more
  • Press Information
    Updated on: Dec 02, 2013

    Background Information KW60 Background Information [1] Director of KW60 Colonel Clark Bio [2] Press Releases June 14, 2012 Pentagon to Honor S...View more
  • Korean War 60th Annivers...
    Updated on: Dec 01, 2013

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  • Frequently Asked Questio...
    Updated on: Nov 29, 2013

    Shown below are questions and answers that provide additional information on the Department of Defense 60th Anniversary of the Korean War Commemorati...View more
  • Certificates No Longer B...
    Updated on: Nov 29, 2013

    The committee certificate program has ended and will not be continued. No further requests will be accepted.   ...View more
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  • Timeline of Korean War E...
    Updated on: Nov 18, 2013

    Battles/Important Events of The Korean War Dates of Battles/Events North Korea invades South Korea with 135,000 men, initiating the...View more
  • Navy
    Updated on: Oct 02, 2013

    When the Army of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK, better known as North Korea) swept across the border along the 38th parallel on ...View more
  • Korean War Memorial Vide...
    Updated on: Oct 01, 2013

    -------- VISIT THE VIRTUAL TOUR [1] Korean War Memorial Views   Official Wreath Laying Ceremony with President Barack Obama -------- VISIT THE...View more
  • Medical Advances
    Updated on: Sep 30, 2013

    Pentagon Panel Project: Navy Medicine in the Korean War When North Korean troops invaded South Korea on 25 June 1950, only five years had elapsed si...View more
  • Army
    Updated on: Sep 30, 2013

    *Outbreak of the War* The Korean War began with a surprise attack June 25, 1950, when eight divisions and an armored brigade (90,000 soldiers) of t...View more
  • Korean War Medal of Hono...
    Updated on: Sep 30, 2013

      -------- DUANE DEWEY, MEDAL OF HONOR, KOREAN WAR -----------------------------   On April 16, 1952, while being treated by a Navy corpsman near...View more
  • Korean War Medal of Hono...
    Updated on: Sep 30, 2013

    -------- WILLIAM BARBER, MEDAL OF HONOR, KOREAN WAR --------------------------   From November 28 to December 3, 1950, while suffering from serious...View more
  • Korean War Medal Of Hono...
    Updated on: Sep 30, 2013

    -------- HIROSHI MIYAMURA, MEDAL OF HONOR, KOREAN WAR ------------------------   Corporal Hiroshi Miyamura covered his unit's retreat during an over...View more
  • Technological Advances
    Updated on: Sep 30, 2013

    Use of Radio in Tactical Situations Early in the Korean War, air controller teams used World War II methods to call in airstrikes. A team in a jeep ...View more

Korean War News

  • Allies Conduct Exercise ...
    Created on: Jun 25, 2012

    "[South Korean] and U.S. forces train together all year round here to ensure we remain ready fight ...View more
  • Two More Service Members...
    Created on: Jun 24, 2012

    This week, DoD announced the identification and return of remains of two service members who were p...View more
  • Korean War Vet helps rai...
    Created on: Feb 09, 2012

      Many Americans don’t remember the details of the Korean War, but Lewis Langley can never forg...View more

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Sep
29
Korean War Commemoration Committee Visits Veterans' Home in Vermont
Sunday, September 29, 2013 - 11:00am
Location:
Vermont Veterans’ Home
325 North Street
05201 Bennington, VT
United States
See map: Google Maps
Sep
28
Korean War Commemoration Committee Participates in Korean War Memorial Dedication in Vermont
Saturday, September 28, 2013 - 1:00pm
Location:
Main Street Park 05701 Rutland, VT
United States
See map: Google Maps
Sep
11
KW60 Team Participates in Program in Chepachet, RI
The Korean War Commemoration Committee  participated in a program as a part of the Northern Rhode Island KWVA Chapter...
Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Location:
Glocester Senior Center
1210 Putnam Pike
02814 Chepachet, RI
United States
See map: Google Maps
Sep
10
Korean War Commemoration Committee Visits Idaho Veterans' Home
The Department of Defense 60th Anniversary of the Korean War Commemoration Committee presented Certificates of...
Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - 11:00am
Location:
Idaho State Veterans Home
320 N Collins Rd
83702 Boise, ID
United States
See map: Google Maps
Aug
29
Korean War Commemoration Committee Participates in the 40th ID Korean War Veterans' Reunion
On Thursday, 29 August 2013, the Department of Defense 60th Anniversary of the Korean War Commemoration Committee...
Thursday, August 29, 2013 - 8:00pm
Location:
Anaheim Marriott
700 W Convention Way
92802 Anaheim, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps

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Past Events

Past Events

Sep
29
Korean War Commemoration Committee Visits Veterans' Home in Vermont
Sunday, September 29, 2013 - 11:00am
Location:
Vermont Veterans’ Home
325 North Street
05201 Bennington, VT
United States
See map: Google Maps
Sep
28
Korean War Commemoration Committee Participates in Korean War Memorial Dedication in Vermont
Saturday, September 28, 2013 - 1:00pm
Location:
Main Street Park 05701 Rutland, VT
United States
See map: Google Maps
Sep
11
KW60 Team Participates in Program in Chepachet, RI
The Korean War Commemoration Committee  participated in a program as a part of the Northern Rhode Island KWVA Chapter...
Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Location:
Glocester Senior Center
1210 Putnam Pike
02814 Chepachet, RI
United States
See map: Google Maps
Sep
10
Korean War Commemoration Committee Visits Idaho Veterans' Home
The Department of Defense 60th Anniversary of the Korean War Commemoration Committee presented Certificates of...
Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - 11:00am
Location:
Idaho State Veterans Home
320 N Collins Rd
83702 Boise, ID
United States
See map: Google Maps
Aug
29
Korean War Commemoration Committee Participates in the 40th ID Korean War Veterans' Reunion
On Thursday, 29 August 2013, the Department of Defense 60th Anniversary of the Korean War Commemoration Committee...
Thursday, August 29, 2013 - 8:00pm
Location:
Anaheim Marriott
700 W Convention Way
92802 Anaheim, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps

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Operation STRANGLE. Massive all-out air interdiction campaign

Operation STRANGLE.  Massive all-out air interdiction campaign  is carried out by FEAF, TF 77, and the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) against Communist trains, trucks, supply centers and ammunition dumps in an unsuccessful attempt to deny logistic support to enemy frontline troops.

Date: 
Sunday, May 20, 1951 to Thursday, September 20, 1951