Generations of Americans have honorably served their country in the military. We the People celebrates Americans who have served, telling their stories, past, present, and future, because every Soldier has a story.

 

In 2016, the 65th Infantry Regiment, nicknamed the “Borinqueneers,” received the Congressional Gold Medal for the contributions “made by hundreds of thousands of brave and patriotic United States citizens from Puerto Rico” who served the U.S. Army “from World War I to the most recent conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq.” Explore the commitment, challenges, and bravery of the Borinqueneers from their early roots through the Korean War.

 

Learn how their actions, along with those of thousands of other Army Soldiers, contributed to the Army’s mission.

 

Register for this VIRTUAL History Talk on Nov. 20 at 12 p.m. ET

 

Register for this IN-PERSON History Talk on Nov. 20 at 12 p.m. ET