If you would like to participate in the
Governor's Proclimation Signing at the Missouri state capital in Jefferson City, MO, spring of 2012
please contact Susan Haines at 877-WW2-TIGR |
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To contact the United States Exercise Tiger Foundation, dial #877-WW2–TIGR.. for donations or get more information on the“CATS FOR K-9” program
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| Newest Film Covering WWII Conflict of Exercise Tiger |
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Matthew Richards and Richard T. Bass interviewed WWII veterans that participated in the conflict of Exercise Tiger on January 15th, 2012 the Coast Guard Station at Barnegat Light, NJ hosted over 20 veterans and their families for the event. Mr. Richards came to the United States to interview WWII veterans as he is constructing a 46 minute documentary on Exercise Tiger... D-Day dress rehersal. His hope is to have the film completed by late summer. For those want a copy of his interview please contact Susan Haines, National Director at 877-WW2-TIGR or write to Susan at susan.haines@exercisetiger.org. |
| Columbia Tribune Story: Military Dog Has His Day |
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| Whiteman MWD Receives First National Award |
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| National Awards Ceremony, Friday Sept 16th, Columbia MO |
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 The Exercise Tiger Foundation's
13th Annual
National Adopt A
Servicemen & Women
Awards Banquet & Ceremony
Honoring Our Nation's Troops
To be held
September 16, 2011
Columbia Country Club, Columbia, MO
To RSVP for the event,
please contact Susan Haines,
National Director and Chief of Staff at
sh@exercisetiger.org
Exercise Tiger 2011 National Inductees:
SMSGT Jerry Blankenship, MOANG
SMSGT Rodney L. Kennedy, USAFR
MSGT Carla Hampton, MOANG
Gunnery SGT Abel Peralta, USMC
PO1st Class William Richter, USNR
TSGT Shannon Kennedy, USAFR
SSGT Cass Vaughn, USAF
CPO (select) Beyonava Kendall, US Navy
SSGT John Tygart, MOANG
SSGT Archie Randolph, MOANG
SSGT Jeremy Neece, US ARMY, MOARNG
Staff Sgt Alex Holloway, USAF
& Military Working Dog “Filo” USAF
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Published 04:07 p.m., Saturday, September 17, 2011
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — The 13th annual National Adopt a Serviceman awards banquet, which honors Missouri service members, also honored a military dog with the Exercise Tiger Foundation's first "Combat Canine Award."
The idea to honor a canine was inspired by the recent death of Bart, a Navy SEAL dog who died when a helicopter was shot down over Afghanistan.
Susan Haines, director of the foundation, told the Columbia Daily Tribune (http://bit.ly/os1CIf ) that Filo, a 6-year-old German shepherd, has guarded the U.S. president and B-52 bombers and has prevented explosives from getting on a military base.
Filo's handler, Air Force Staff Sgt. Alex Holloway, said he was surprised when he first heard Filo would receive the award. But he says Filo deserves it because he works hard and is repaid only in love.
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Information from: Columbia Daily Tribune, http://www.columbiatribune.com |
| Missouri Dog to be Nation's First Blue Tiger Award Winner |
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KMOU.com
Posted: Sep 16, 2011 3:23 PM by Jeff Mondlock
Updated: Sep 16, 2011 10:10 PM
COLUMBIA - A military service dog and his handler will receive a first-of-its-kind recognition Friday night as part of the "Adopt a Serviceman" program. The program, now in its 13th year, is adding the "Blue Tiger" award this year.
USAF Military Service Dog "Filo" of the Whiteman Airforce Base is the nation's first winner of the award.
"Filo" earned this award for his work in the line of duty in the United States Air Force.
The dog's tasks included aiding in guarding the president of the United States.
Filo also guards the B-2 bombers that do ultra long range bombing runs overseas from Missouri.
Along with an awards ceremony Friday, Filo will be honored during pre-game introductions at Faurot Field Saturday.
Filo is the first dog to be commemorated with a combat canine award and will be the first dog honored at Faurot Field.
Sergeant Alex Holloway, the dog's handler, will be honored along with Filo.
Holloway is a Missouri native from Waynesville.
Filo will be honored Friday at the "Adopt A Servicemen" Awards Banquet at the Columbia Country Club.
One hundred fifty people are expected to attend the banquet.
Proceeds go towards support for various troop and veterans' programs. |
| Exercise Tiger Foundation names new award! |
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 First National Reward Recipient Announced...
The first recipient of the National Blue Tiger Award is Staff Sargent Alex Holloway and his military working dog (MWD) Filo. Filo is a six year old German Shepherd and is with the USAF 509th bomb wing. Filo has performed over 400 hours of security patrols guarding the worlds only B-2 bomber force. Among his many accomplishments, Filo and his handler, have prevented explosives from being brought onto the air force base. Filo's highlights also include his personal guarding of the President of the United States. He has seen deployment in combat theaters as well. Because of Filo's unique capabilities, he is considered one of the Air Force's premier MWD's. The Military Order of the Blue Tiger (MBOT) is to be an annual National Award for MWD's of all services. Filo and Staff Sgt. Holloway will be making history at the opening ceremony of the MU football game vs. Western Illinois University by being the first MWD to be officially recognized on the football field. In 126 years of MU football no dog has ever been officially recognized on the football field. It is hoped that the MOBT will become a Department of Defense award in future years. In contrast to the United States, Britain has had the DICKEN Award for British military dogs since WWI. The United States does not have an award for their MWD's. It is hoped that the MBOT will become that award in future years. |
| Nationally Syndicated Radio Host Gary Nolan to Receive TIGER Award |
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 Gary Nolan, a nationally syndicated radio host with the FOX/Zimmer Radio Group is to receive the Exercise Tiger Foundation National Journalism Award.
Gary Nolan is the first ever recipient of this award to come from the category of radio talk show hosts.
Gary Nolan's radio program, which covers current events and politics, is a strong supporter of the military and veterans. He is the first libertarian to ever receive an award from the foundation.
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| MESSAGE TO OUR MILITARY, SEAL TEAM SIX, & AMERICA!! |
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(Click on the image below for a larger PDF version)
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2011 National Exercise Tiger Ceremony
at USCG Station Barnegat Light
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2011 National Exercise Tiger
Wreath Ceremony Program Book |
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| Statement by the Secretary of the Navy |
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| Missouri Governor's Proclimation |
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| Exercise Tiger Mission Statement |
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The
Exercise Tiger Foundations mission is to provide, coordinate,
and develop annual ceremonies honoring veterans, active
military, students, citizens and communities deserving
recognition for their patriotic or positive actions
affecting US society. Since 1989 the "Tiger"
Association has become one of the nations premier Foundations
in America that honors veterans of all wars, especially
those of Korea and Vietnam. The Tiger Foundation and
its chapters are named in memory of the battle of "Exercise
Tiger" in WW II and annually recognize this historic
pre D-Day Army and Navy exercise and the men who took
part in it. The Foundation is constantly working towards
the goal of making the words "Exercise Tiger" synonymous with recognition of forgotten veterans.
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Memorial
Anchor-Mexico, MO |
LST
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Walt
Domanski with US Senator (Attorney General) John
Ashcroft |
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Susan Haines & Don Daly at the Missouri State Capital, during Governor's (Matt Blunt's) Inaugural Parade holding an Exercise Tiger banner |
LST
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USCG Honor Guard carry wreaths to the boat, 2007 Tribute, Station Barnegat Light |
Proclamation signing that took place at the State Capital
in Jefferson City, MO on March 8th, 2006
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Exercise Tigert Shirt and cap at the Adopt a Serviceman 2007 Program
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Since 1989 there have been hundreds of photos taken
and numerous statements from ALL branches of the military,
congress, senate and local government concerning the
Exercise Tiger National Foundation. In the future we will strive to bring all the information about our past online
and continue forward into the future. |
| Tiger Logo for Military Units, ROTC, VFW, Etc. |
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Insert your unit motto
or number in the outer blanks.
Note: You have permission
to use this logo. Notify the association if you do. |
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Exercise Tiger bench dedicated to the WWII Tiger Veterans.
Set on the grounds of the Audrain County Court House, Mexico MO. |
| Liberty Memorial - Granite Brick |
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Transcript of text to right... |
LIBERTY MEMORIAL
It was the "gratitude of a grateful people," to those who served in the Great War, that inspired the creation of the Liberty Memorial. Similar gratitude and appreciation is extended to you for keeping their memory alive.
A granite brick has been reserved for you in the Liberty Memorial Walk of Honor
It will become a permanent part of the restored memorial and expanded museum site.
The inscription on this 4"x8" brick will forever read: LST 58 289 496 499 531 507 511 515 Charles Griffey
John A. Dillingham
President, Liberty Memorial Association
National WWI Museum Kansas City, MO. |
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| ETA Members Showing Off Their Tiger Caps |
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Charles Griffey
Exercise Tiger Veteran |
Rocky Roberts
& Susan Haines |
Rocky Roberts
Served on the LST Lamoure County |
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