A rare historic two boat patrol leading up to a joint US Navy, US Army reunion of many PBR Vietnam Veterans.
Historic US Navy, US Army PBR Vietnam Veterans Reunion
#BrooklynCarnival #WestIndianDay Parade, Brooklyn, NY
Annual celebration of Caribbean heritage, including among first responders (fire, police, NYC Sanitation) and many military members. http://wiadcacarnival.org/ Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ilovemytroops/sets/72157655988791364 Unfortunately, there are no photos of costumed dancers because of a three-hour delay to arrive at Brooklyn Museum. #DimancheGras #EasternParkway #NYC
USS Carl Vinson named after a staunch segregationist
“Who is Carl Vinson?” I’m thinking he has to be a great war commander or great admirable leader to have a ship named in his honor. So I searched for his history, and was extremely shocked at his offensive history.