Cemetery Profile: Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
Ralph Parr: Fighter Ace of the Twentieth Century
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TV-PG, 13-Jul-2020
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, a hallowed ground since 1936, embodies the nation's commitment to honor its veterans with dignity, from Tom Ballinger's dedicated efforts to ensure respectful services, to Kinser Gerald Dirksen II's personal story of his father's triumph over segregation, all converging to uphold the promise of an honorable resting place for America's service members.
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Field Note: Tank Busting
Author, photographer and U.S. Air Force (ret.), Ken Murray speaks of Ralph Parr’s first tour in Korea flying the f80. Tank busting is a challenging and meticulous technique in the Air Force. In this Field Note from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Murray guides us through Parr’s aircraft skills.
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Field Note: Masterful Airmanship
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Field Note: Fear of the Unknown
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