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The Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation, Inc., is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization entruste

10/15/2026

Visitors often leave flowers, flags, and personal tributes at the memorial in honor of those who served.

10/14/2026

Did you know?
More than 22 nations contributed forces to support South Korea during the Korean War as part of a United Nations coalition.

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It was one of the first major international efforts to defend freedom together.

10/09/2026

The words engraved at the memorial remind us all:
Freedom Is Not Free.

10/08/2026

Did you know? The Korean War Veterans Memorial features 19 stainless steel soldier statues representing troops on patrol. When reflected in the nearby granite wall, they appear as 38 soldiers—symbolizing the 38th parallel that divided North and South Korea.

Every detail of the memorial tells a story of service, sacrifice, and remembrance. Learn more about the Memorial design by visiting https://koreanwarvetsmemorial.org/design/

10/07/2026

The Korean War Veterans Memorial stands as a reminder that the sacrifices made in defense of freedom must always be remembered.

10/06/2026

The reflective granite wall symbolizes the lasting memory of those who served in Korea.

10/01/2026

The Foundation would like to honor our Korean War Veterans for their sacrifices during the Korean War, to educate people about their contributions to the United States and the Republic of Korea, and to inspire current and future generations to make a difference.

So, please come along with us each month to remember what happened during the Korean War – each story is a part of American history and a very important part of a Veteran’s family.

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09/30/2026

The Korean War is widely recognized as the first war in which jet-powered fighter aircraft fought each other in large-scale air-to-air combat.

Some key points:
- The primary rivals were the North American F-86 Sabre and the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15.
- Many of these engagements occurred in an area known as MiG Alley, near the border with China.
- Earlier conflicts, including World War II, saw the introduction of some jet aircraft, but they were relatively few in number and rarely fought other jets.
- During the Korean War, jet-versus-jet combat became routine, helping establish many of the tactics and technologies that shaped modern air warfare.

09/29/2026

Did you know? Soldiers came from every U.S. state to fight in Korea.

🎖️Thousands of National Guard and Reserve members were called up from communities across the country, bringing together soldiers from farms, small towns, and major cities.
🚂 Many soldiers traveled hundreds or even thousands of miles from their home states before boarding ships or aircraft bound for Asia.
🏅 Service members from every state earned decorations for bravery, including the Medal of Honor.
🌾 Young men from rural states often brought skills in hunting, navigation, and outdoor survival that proved valuable in Korea's rugged terrain.
🏙️ Soldiers from large industrial states helped maintain vehicles, artillery, communications systems, and other critical equipment.
🤝 Units often included people who had never traveled outside their home state before military service, creating friendships across regional and cultural lines.

09/28/2026

The Korean War was the first conflict in which helicopters were used extensively for medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) on a large scale.

Key points:
- Helicopters such as the Bell H-13 Sioux transported wounded soldiers directly from frontline areas to field hospitals.
- This greatly reduced the time between injury and treatment, improving survival rates.
- Helicopters often flew casualties to Mobile Army Surgical Hospital facilities, which became famous through later books, films, and television.
- Earlier wars had used aircraft to evacuate wounded personnel, but the Korean War was the first where helicopters became a routine and systematic part of battlefield medicine.

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Alexandria, VA
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