INTRODUCTION

The Korean War Veterans Memorial honors the teamwork that saved the Republic of Korea. The Mural Wall of sandblasted images from the war honors the teamwork between the support and combat branches of the U.S. military. The brightly polished granite surface reflects the poncho-clad riflemen as they climb up another of Korea's endless hills toward their objective- an independent South Korea. Their images blend together with the millions of men and women who supported them from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine support services.

When the UN Wall listing the countries that helped South Korea in her hour of need is viewed from a distance, the names of those nations appear as if they represent the men who stood with their American allies behind and on the front lines.