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Ira Hayes: Hero by Happenstance?

By Moderator | Published: January 10, 2017

In many ways, Ira Hayes was just like many of us – quiet, humble, and driven to do the best he could at what he did. In his case, this included critical service such as helping to raise the flag at Iwo Jima and serving among the many Navajo code talkers and other Native American veterans.

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Navajo Code Talker’s Day

By Helen Oliff | Published: August 14, 2015

NRC supports the Navajo Code Talkers with services as they celebrate National Navajo Code Talker’s Day on August 14th.

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