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November 11, 2016 / No:1001
Assembly of Turkish American Associations
ATAA Honors Korean War Veterans

On Veterans Day, the Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA) honors veterans who served and soldiers who gave their lives in the Korean War. The 66th Anniversary of the Korean War holds special significance for the Turkish American community because the Turkish brigade of 5000-strong were cited for their heroism and courage as they served as a part of the United Nations forces between 1950-53.  The Turkish brigade fought shoulder to shoulder with the U.S. 25th Division against Communist forces and daunting odds.
 
The performance of the Turkish brigade became a case study which lead to a new Code of Conduct for the modern United States Marine Corp.  What transpired from the study was that "the Turks were best able to fight and survive because they had a firm belief in something beyond themselves and their personal considerations, whether that something was family, military tradition, or faith."






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