American Samurais from the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, in the area of Bruyères, France, 1944. Made up of primarily Japanese soldiers, it is the most decorated unit of its size & length of service in US history, earning 9,486 Purple Hearts & 21 Medals of Honor.
February 17, 2026 at 3:13 AM
American Samurais from the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, in the area of Bruyères, France, 1944. Made up of primarily Japanese soldiers, it is the most decorated unit of its size & length of service in US history, earning 9,486 Purple Hearts & 21 Medals of Honor.
Watching Van Johnson in Go For Broke (1951).
It’s an interesting little artifact about the 442nd Infantry Regiment. Reflection on racial prejudice and what it means to be an American.
It’s an interesting little artifact about the 442nd Infantry Regiment. Reflection on racial prejudice and what it means to be an American.
February 16, 2026 at 4:31 AM
Watching Van Johnson in Go For Broke (1951).
It’s an interesting little artifact about the 442nd Infantry Regiment. Reflection on racial prejudice and what it means to be an American.
It’s an interesting little artifact about the 442nd Infantry Regiment. Reflection on racial prejudice and what it means to be an American.
Hegseth's favourite word is “warfighter”, and he disparages diversity.
The most decorated unit in American history, the 442nd, was almost entirely Japanese-American soldiers from Hawaii.
Native code talkers were used to transmit secret messages in WWII. Their communications were never broken.
The most decorated unit in American history, the 442nd, was almost entirely Japanese-American soldiers from Hawaii.
Native code talkers were used to transmit secret messages in WWII. Their communications were never broken.
Elon's racist little post made me mad enough to write about it at CAMPAIGN TRAILS.
Diversity Is Our Strength
This morning, Elon Musk – the world's richest man and a key ally to the president of the United States – posted the content below to the white nationalist chat room and CSAM emporium he owns
There's ...
campaign-trails.ghost.io
February 16, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Hegseth's favourite word is “warfighter”, and he disparages diversity.
The most decorated unit in American history, the 442nd, was almost entirely Japanese-American soldiers from Hawaii.
Native code talkers were used to transmit secret messages in WWII. Their communications were never broken.
The most decorated unit in American history, the 442nd, was almost entirely Japanese-American soldiers from Hawaii.
Native code talkers were used to transmit secret messages in WWII. Their communications were never broken.
Billionaire racist Elon Musk, erasing the fact that millions of “multicultural Americans” have died defending multicultural America, often while white supremacists like Elon Musk fought tooth and nail to deny them the basic civil rights accorded to white Americans.
February 16, 2026 at 2:29 AM
Billionaire racist Elon Musk, erasing the fact that millions of “multicultural Americans” have died defending multicultural America, often while white supremacists like Elon Musk fought tooth and nail to deny them the basic civil rights accorded to white Americans.
Some of the people who served and died defending a "multicultural economic zone";
Musk, a goddamn spineless coward who could never aspire to even an nth of their bravery, dishonors their memory.
Musk, a goddamn spineless coward who could never aspire to even an nth of their bravery, dishonors their memory.
February 15, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Some of the people who served and died defending a "multicultural economic zone";
Musk, a goddamn spineless coward who could never aspire to even an nth of their bravery, dishonors their memory.
Musk, a goddamn spineless coward who could never aspire to even an nth of their bravery, dishonors their memory.
The thing that always stands out to be in Band of Brothers is the fact that almost all the main characters are either immigrants or children of immigrants.
The fact that the 442nd could have taken out the 14th Army on their own given the right equipment and support means Musk can go fuck himself.
The fact that the 442nd could have taken out the 14th Army on their own given the right equipment and support means Musk can go fuck himself.
February 15, 2026 at 9:26 PM
The thing that always stands out to be in Band of Brothers is the fact that almost all the main characters are either immigrants or children of immigrants.
The fact that the 442nd could have taken out the 14th Army on their own given the right equipment and support means Musk can go fuck himself.
The fact that the 442nd could have taken out the 14th Army on their own given the right equipment and support means Musk can go fuck himself.
BRB building a time machine so some dudes from the 442nd Regimental Combat Team can kick the shit out of this clown.
February 15, 2026 at 6:53 PM
BRB building a time machine so some dudes from the 442nd Regimental Combat Team can kick the shit out of this clown.
February 15, 2026 at 5:26 AM
Born in Tacoma and raised in Fife, Washington, George was later incarcerated at Puyallup and Minidoka. Drafted in 1944, he served with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team in Europe and was awarded the Purple Heart for his actions in the Battle of the Gothic Line.
February 13, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Born in Tacoma and raised in Fife, Washington, George was later incarcerated at Puyallup and Minidoka. Drafted in 1944, he served with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team in Europe and was awarded the Purple Heart for his actions in the Battle of the Gothic Line.
A good follow-up about "fighting culture" being so paramount among white ethnic groups is, why was the all-Asian/Pacific Islander 442nd Infantry Regiment the most decorated US combat group of WW2?
And then also, why did Hegseth try pulling the 442's gov't website?
www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/n...
And then also, why did Hegseth try pulling the 442's gov't website?
www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/n...
442nd Regimental Combat Team webpage partially restored after public outcry
The 442nd Regimental Combat Team, a segregated unit consisting of Japanese Americans during World War II, is the U.S. military's most decorated unit, including 21 Medal of Honor recipients.
www.cbsnews.com
February 12, 2026 at 11:37 PM
A good follow-up about "fighting culture" being so paramount among white ethnic groups is, why was the all-Asian/Pacific Islander 442nd Infantry Regiment the most decorated US combat group of WW2?
And then also, why did Hegseth try pulling the 442's gov't website?
www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/n...
And then also, why did Hegseth try pulling the 442's gov't website?
www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/n...
For the 442nd consecutive day, Georgians are protesting in the streets of 8+ cities. This is Rustaveli Avenue, Tbilisi.
February 12, 2026 at 5:51 PM
For the 442nd consecutive day, Georgians are protesting in the streets of 8+ cities. This is Rustaveli Avenue, Tbilisi.
There are principles I was taught as a child and still believe. The 442nd Regimental Combat Team taught me this one. "Americanism is a matter of the mind and heart; Americanism is not, and never was, a matter of race or ancestry."
February 11, 2026 at 5:28 PM
There are principles I was taught as a child and still believe. The 442nd Regimental Combat Team taught me this one. "Americanism is a matter of the mind and heart; Americanism is not, and never was, a matter of race or ancestry."
My Nisei stepdad's elderly father died in camp while he was kicking Nazi ass with 442nd in Italy, France and Germany. His mom & sister had enough to eat, but the 40 year old family farm above Dana Point was scooped up by what is now the Irvine Company. They were allowed some plates and flatware.
don't get me wrong, that was a *horrible* crime but for the most part people had enough to eat, some medical care, exercise, reading materials, etc
February 10, 2026 at 4:38 PM
My Nisei stepdad's elderly father died in camp while he was kicking Nazi ass with 442nd in Italy, France and Germany. His mom & sister had enough to eat, but the 40 year old family farm above Dana Point was scooped up by what is now the Irvine Company. They were allowed some plates and flatware.
Nah, the US treated poc like complete shit in the 40s. (And the current administration is grossly trying to erase their contributions today because they're racist fascists.)
February 9, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Nah, the US treated poc like complete shit in the 40s. (And the current administration is grossly trying to erase their contributions today because they're racist fascists.)
The Harlem Hellfighters, Redtails, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, etc, etc, etc. may want a word. What a ridiculous coward he is.
February 9, 2026 at 8:08 PM
The Harlem Hellfighters, Redtails, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, etc, etc, etc. may want a word. What a ridiculous coward he is.
"Our military used to think 'our diversity is our strength.' No more of that, that is gone."
Lafayette: "...?"
Tuskegee Airmen: "...pfft..."
442nd Infantry: "...umm..."
Navajo code talkers: "... ..."
Lafayette: "...?"
Tuskegee Airmen: "...pfft..."
442nd Infantry: "...umm..."
Navajo code talkers: "... ..."
February 9, 2026 at 8:03 PM
"Our military used to think 'our diversity is our strength.' No more of that, that is gone."
Lafayette: "...?"
Tuskegee Airmen: "...pfft..."
442nd Infantry: "...umm..."
Navajo code talkers: "... ..."
Lafayette: "...?"
Tuskegee Airmen: "...pfft..."
442nd Infantry: "...umm..."
Navajo code talkers: "... ..."
My family faced americas racist hatred too during ww2, locked into internment camps for being suspected spies.
My grandfather still enlisted with the 442nd and still put bullets into fascists heads
Whats going on in america needs that same fire to protect those you love, for family and friends
My grandfather still enlisted with the 442nd and still put bullets into fascists heads
Whats going on in america needs that same fire to protect those you love, for family and friends
February 6, 2026 at 3:35 PM
My family faced americas racist hatred too during ww2, locked into internment camps for being suspected spies.
My grandfather still enlisted with the 442nd and still put bullets into fascists heads
Whats going on in america needs that same fire to protect those you love, for family and friends
My grandfather still enlisted with the 442nd and still put bullets into fascists heads
Whats going on in america needs that same fire to protect those you love, for family and friends
Today in 1943, during World War II, one of America’s most highly decorated military units, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, made up almost exclusively of Japanese-Americans, was activated.
While their innocent families were wrongly incarcerated...
While their innocent families were wrongly incarcerated...
Internment of Japanese Americans - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
February 1, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Today in 1943, during World War II, one of America’s most highly decorated military units, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, made up almost exclusively of Japanese-Americans, was activated.
While their innocent families were wrongly incarcerated...
While their innocent families were wrongly incarcerated...
Lee Ikegami's uncles served in what history now recognizes as the most celebrated Japanese American fighting force of World War II: the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team the legendary “Go For Broke” regiment.
February 1, 2026 at 6:46 AM
Lee Ikegami's uncles served in what history now recognizes as the most celebrated Japanese American fighting force of World War II: the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team the legendary “Go For Broke” regiment.
He is not forgotten everywhere. I live a half block from the Korematsu Middle School next door to a woman who was interned who is the widow of a man who served in the 442 Combat Regiment.
If you don’t know the story of the 442nd you should look it up.
If you don’t know the story of the 442nd you should look it up.
January 31, 2026 at 3:57 PM
He is not forgotten everywhere. I live a half block from the Korematsu Middle School next door to a woman who was interned who is the widow of a man who served in the 442 Combat Regiment.
If you don’t know the story of the 442nd you should look it up.
If you don’t know the story of the 442nd you should look it up.
I don't know what to say anymore, especially after today. They'll soon eliminate every reference to the 442nd, the Fred Korematsus and the Manzanars. It hurts the snowflakes.
January 30, 2026 at 6:33 PM
I don't know what to say anymore, especially after today. They'll soon eliminate every reference to the 442nd, the Fred Korematsus and the Manzanars. It hurts the snowflakes.
Damn right.
The 442nd remains the most highly-decorated unit in US military history and was comprised of Japanese-Americans - fought w/ honor in Europe as racists thought they couldn't be trusted against Japanese troops.
Interesting contrast as we again put American citizens in concentration camps.
The 442nd remains the most highly-decorated unit in US military history and was comprised of Japanese-Americans - fought w/ honor in Europe as racists thought they couldn't be trusted against Japanese troops.
Interesting contrast as we again put American citizens in concentration camps.
There are still flickers of the other America. "Seven Japanese American soldiers were promoted to officer ranks in a solemn ceremony Monday, eight decades after they died fighting for the U.S. during World War II despite having been branded 'enemy aliens.'" www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
Japanese American soldiers once branded ‘enemy aliens’ promoted posthumously
The seven men died fighting in Europe in 1944.
www.politico.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:48 AM
Damn right.
The 442nd remains the most highly-decorated unit in US military history and was comprised of Japanese-Americans - fought w/ honor in Europe as racists thought they couldn't be trusted against Japanese troops.
Interesting contrast as we again put American citizens in concentration camps.
The 442nd remains the most highly-decorated unit in US military history and was comprised of Japanese-Americans - fought w/ honor in Europe as racists thought they couldn't be trusted against Japanese troops.
Interesting contrast as we again put American citizens in concentration camps.
Hey @hoosierhomer.bsky.social any books you or your compadres might recommend about the 442nd Infantry Regiment?
January 28, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Hey @hoosierhomer.bsky.social any books you or your compadres might recommend about the 442nd Infantry Regiment?
Agree on that!!!
Attention all you elected Democrats, put our tax dollars and our contributions to good use and get your asses out there.
Take a page out the STORIED 442nd Regiment and fight tooth and nail for what’s right and for our Democracy.
Attention all you elected Democrats, put our tax dollars and our contributions to good use and get your asses out there.
Take a page out the STORIED 442nd Regiment and fight tooth and nail for what’s right and for our Democracy.
January 28, 2026 at 1:56 AM
Agree on that!!!
Attention all you elected Democrats, put our tax dollars and our contributions to good use and get your asses out there.
Take a page out the STORIED 442nd Regiment and fight tooth and nail for what’s right and for our Democracy.
Attention all you elected Democrats, put our tax dollars and our contributions to good use and get your asses out there.
Take a page out the STORIED 442nd Regiment and fight tooth and nail for what’s right and for our Democracy.
#WWII “Although these men did not have the opportunity to complete their university studies, they’ve earned their degrees in full through their unwavering service and sacrifice on behalf of a grateful nation.” They enlisted in the storied ranks of the 442nd RCT.
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January 27, 2026 at 6:14 PM
#WWII “Although these men did not have the opportunity to complete their university studies, they’ve earned their degrees in full through their unwavering service and sacrifice on behalf of a grateful nation.” They enlisted in the storied ranks of the 442nd RCT.
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