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AAPI Veterans honored through Congressional Gold Medal – VAntage Point
Original article: https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/74593/aapi-veterans-honored-congressional-gold-medals/Nisei SoldiersThe 100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team fought in the European campaign during World War II. The Military...
FilVetREP Statement on the Passing of Mitzi Pickard
We are saddened to announce that after battling with cancer for several months, FilVetRep Executive Committee Member Mitzi Pickard had passed away peacefully on April 13 at her home in Arlington, VA. She was 59. FilVetREP Chairman Maj. Gen. Antonio...
Memorial Day 2020 – Honoring Our Heroes
Jon Melegrito via FilVetREP (www.FilVetRep.org) For Immediate Release May 26, 2020 Contact: Jon Melegrito Tel. 202-361-0296 Email: jdmelegrito@gmail.com Photo Collage by Paul I. TanedoWashington, D.C. May 25, 2020. “Today, our country’s prosperity...
A Story of Patriotism and Duty to Country
Mr. Celestino Almeda, a 103-year-old World War II Veteran, congratulated by House Speaker Paul Ryan on Oct 25, 2017 at the Emancipation Hall, Capitol Hill, at Washington, D.C.By Maj. Gen. Antonio Taguba (Ret), Chairman (www.FilVetRep.org) Rarely do...
Celebrating Filipino American National History Month October 2020
Filipino World War II veterans are honored with the Congressional Gold Medal on October 24, 2017 – a recognition by the U.S. Congress of their service and sacrifice. Photo by Les TalusanBy Maj. Gen. Antonio Taguba (Ret), Chairman...
“Duty to Country – A Broken Promise” Launch
Jon Melegrito via FilVetREP (www.FilVetRep.org) For Immediate Release December 1, 2020 Contact: Jon Melegrito Tel. 202-361-0296 Email: jdmelegrito@gmail.comIn the summer of 2013, FilVetREP came together to create a national campaign to raise...
Remember Dec. 8, 1941 – A time to reflect and memorialize.
For Immediate Release December 8, 2020 Contact: Jon Melegrito Tel. 202-361-0296 Email: jdmelegrito@gmail.com By Maj. Gen. Antonio Taguba (Ret) Chairman, FilVet REP Dec 8, 1941 was a devastating time in the Philippines. The Japanese Imperial Forces...
Celestino Almeda
On December 8, 1941, Japanese forces invaded the Philippines. Approximately 250,000 Filipino citizens volunteered with the U.S. armed forces during World War II to liberate their country. Despite their service, President Truman signed the...
Repeal the Rescission Act of 1946
Jon Melegrito via FilVetREP (www.FilVetRep.org) For Immediate Release February 28, 2021 Contact: Jon Melegrito Tel. 202-361-0296 Email: jdmelegrito@gmail.com February 18, 1946 was an ugly stain in America’s history. Seventy-five years ago this...
Reflecting on Our Nation’s Past
Jon Melegrito via FilVetREP (www.FilVetRep.org) For Immediate Release May 27, 2021 Contact: Jon Melegrito Tel. 202-361-0296 Email: jdmelegrito@gmail.com Every year, during Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we are called...