Yesterday, our UMAVA a veterans org, Color Guard led by Jose Martinez, US Marine (Desert Storm era); and composed of: Nelida M. Yañez (US Army - Korea); Ralph Colin, US Army (Vietnam); Sal Lujan (US Army-Korea); Richard Garza (US Army - Vietnam), we participated in the screening of Forgotten Eagles - Aguilas Aztecas (Aztec Eagles, the Mexican squadron 201 which trained in American bases, and fought along-side the American military defending the Philippines. Hon. Alejandra García-Williams spoke eloquently about the service of 201 Squadron; and also Hon. Lou Correa former Chairman of the Veterans Affairs Committee of the CA Senate. I was honored to lead on The Pledge of Allegiance . . . what an incredible documentary produced and directed by Victor H. Mancilla . . . the bravery and effectiveness of the Mexican pilots was attested to by American commanders in the battlefield. SEMPER FI - Francisco J. Barragán, Commander-UMAVA... https://youtube/watch?v=yUJacda5xeo
Posted on: Sun, 21 Sep 2014 17:26:12 +0000
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