A Navajo Code Talker and his veteran son reflect on the meaning of Memorial Day
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Coverage of tribal natural resources is supported in part by Catena Foundation
Coverage of tribal natural resources is supported in part by Catena FoundationNative Americans have served in every major U.S. military conflict since the Revolutionary War. At least 24,000 Indigenous service members are currently in the armed forces. They account for nearly 2% of total U.S. active duty personnel.
The Navajo Code Talker program was not declassified until 1968, but even then the code talkers' role in World War II was not widely known.
Code Talker Thomas H. Begay and others commemorated Navajo Code Talkers Day on Sunday morning in Phoenix, honoring their contributions that have been credited with helping the United States win World War II.
One of the last living Navajo Code Talkers will be speaking in Phoenix on Aug. 14, marking the 80th anniversary of the Navajo Code Talkers.