Native American Indian Veteran, Code Talker T-Shirt

As the 20th century comes to a close, there are nearly 190,00 Native American military veterans. It is well recognised that, historically, Native Americans have the highest record of service per capita when compared to other ethnic groups. The reasons behind this disproportionate contribution are complex and deeply rooted in traditional American Indian culture. In many respects, Native Americans are no different from others who volunteer for military service. They do, however, have distinctive cultural values which drive them to serve their country. One such value is their proud warrior tradition.