Today, on Pearl Harbor Day, we pause to remember the valor and sacrifice of those who served on that day of infamy, December 7, 1941. Their courage in the face of unprecedented challenges continues to inspire generations. Let us honor their memory by reflecting on the lessons of peace and the strength found in unity. We remember. 🌊❤️🤍💙 ~Dale A. Jenkins
Dale Jenkins has had a lifelong interest in the Navy and international affairs. He is a former US Navy officer who served on a destroyer in the Pacific, and for a time was home-ported in Yokosuka, Japan. Pacific Fleet commitments took him to the Philippines, Taiwan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Singapore. While on active duty he was awarded the Navy/Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal. Dale is also Senior Advisor to Americans for a Stronger Navy.
The Terminal Building at Palm Beach International Airport is named for a distinguished war hero who grew up in West Palm Beach, Commander (later Captain) David McCampbell. Cdr. McCampbell achieved the highest number of aerial victories of any flier in the Navy during...
Wishing you peace this holiday season, time with loved ones, and a few good books to keep you company. 📚✨ I'm grateful for our troops, our veterans, and all those who serve with quiet dedication throughout the year. 🇺🇸 May the New Year bring rest and renewal. —Dale...
As a former naval officer, Veterans Day always brings a deep sense of reflection for me. I think about the sailors I served alongside, the veterans who came before us, and those who continue to stand watch today. Each carries a story of courage and commitment—often...
Dale, Thanks, a day of infamy that could, in my opinion, have been avoided. Al
I was asked to return to active duty on this date, in 2001. Hard for a naval officer to say “no” to his country on Dec.7.