Nov 8, 2021 · Native Americans have served in the U.S. military in every major conflict for more than 200 years. From the battlefields of the Revolutionary War, to the beaches of Normandy on D-Day to the front lines of today, American Indians and Alaska Native people have defended this country for centuries.

Native Americans in the United States have been a part of major military engagements throughout the history of the United States. There were many wars and battles fought between tribes before the birth of the United States, and later between European colonizers and Native Americans.

Native Americans have served with distinction in every major American conflict since the American Revolution. American Indian and Alaska Native men and women serve at high rates in the military and have a long tradition of protecting their homelands and families.

Native Americans have participated in every major U.S. military encounter from the Revolutionary War to today’s conflicts in the Middle East, yet no landmark in our nation’s capital recognizes this contribution.

Native Words, Native Warriors tells the remarkable story of Indian soldiers from more than a dozen tribes who used their Native languages in the service of the U.S. military. Developed with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian, this inspiring exhibition was made possible in part thanks to the generous support of Elizabeth ...

Snapshot of Native American History & Contributions to the Armed Forces. American Revolution. Native Americans had no universal policy during the American Revolution. Some chose to ally themselves with the British, others served as Minutemen for the colonist rebellion, and others remained neutral.

Nov 6, 2020 · In fact, today American Indians and Alaska Natives serve in the armed forces at a rate five times the national average. Members of these groups have served with distinction in every major American conflict for over 200 years.

Mar 13, 2025 · The remarkable contributions of Native American war heroes have left an indelible mark on U.S. military history. These courageous individuals have displayed extraordinary bravery and leadership across different wars and conflicts, helping to shape the nation’s military legacy.

Since 9/11, Native Americans have served at a higher per-capita rate than any other ethnic group. Here, we present narratives of Native American veterans who served in conflicts from WWII to Iraq and Afghanistan.

2 days ago · The Code Talkers participated in all assaults the Marines led in the Pacific from 1942 to 1945 and are credited with helping the U.S. win the war. Hundreds of Native Americans from more than 20 tribes also served as code talkers during World War I and World War II, according to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian.