The Last Ring Home

#AwardWinning Book and Film, The Last Ring Home won Best Foreign Film, #Documentary & Screenplay. Trailer: #wwii #annapolis VOD on iTunes

[Minter Dial, Professional Speaker @mdial]

August 2026 Airings of @lastringhome on American Public Television ! https://t.co/IF0U52q36c

[Veterans Affairs @DeptVetAffairs]

Leading the charge when it mattered most.

Cpl. Hershel "Woody" Williams earned the Medal of Honor after eliminating Japanese pillboxes with a flamethrower during the Battle of Iwo Jima, clearing the way for fellow Marines. Today, the VA Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia, honors his legacy of valor.

[The Last Ring Home @lastringhome]

Fascinating analysis of the Oryoku Maru as an active hellship and now on the bottom of Subic Bay (Philippines)... along with the remains of many US servicemen.

https://t.co/9aQMCHDF8l

#oryokumaru #usn #hellships

[S.P WWII Museum @southpacificww2]

Ground crew of the 7th Fighter Group at Dobodura, New Guinea, clean off oil and reload ammunition on a P-40 just returned from combat with Japanese aircraft. When one of the Zeros was hit, it exploded in mid air, spraying oil over the P-40. May 1943. US Archives pic.

[The Last Ring Home @lastringhome]

Here's a most relevant infographic about the POWs on board the Oryoku Maru (via the @WSJ)

https://t.co/9aQMCHDF8l

[U.S. Naval Academy @NavalAcademy]

Midshipmen summer training continues around the world!🌎⚓🪖

The U.S. Naval Academy exposes midshipmen to different warfare communities and educational opportunities during summer training. Check out what our Midshipmen have been up to this summer:

[Minter Dial, Professional Speaker @mdial]

Memorial Day is about remembrance. The Last Ring Home @lastringhome on APT this May 23rd is exactly that 🎗️ Check local listings.

👉🏻 https://t.co/9765iSmqg9

#MemorialDay #MilitaryHistory @worldchannel

[Minter Dial, Professional Speaker @mdial]

A 1963 USNA @navalacademy class ring reunited with veteran’s family after 50 years - The Garden Island

cc @lastringhome

https://t.co/opd2K1FG8x

[Minter Dial, Professional Speaker @mdial]

Short clip of interview of Minter Dial (@mdial), filmmaker and author of The @LastRingHome, discussing history and storytelling.

https://t.co/NWWRkPgNvO

#storytelling #POW #WWII #documentary #history

[The Last Ring Home @lastringhome]

Military lessons for leaders: discover the surprising differences between command and control in business vs the armed forces with Thom Dennis @ThomDennis.
Listen here: https://t.co/Ete5GnUl31
#militaryleadership #teamwork #corporateculture

[U.S. Navy @USNavy]

From the sea comes the fight ⚓️

For 250 years, the Navy and @USMC have forged strength through training, tested resolve, and a shared will to win.

[U.S. Naval Institute @NavalInstitute]

Proceedings Photo of the Week: Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) 2nd Class Cameron McNovich is greeted by family as the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS New Mexico (SSN-779) returns to Naval Station Norfolk. U.S Navy (Ace Foster)

[Veterans Affairs @DeptVetAffairs]

Today, on Purple Heart Day, we honor all U.S. Veterans who were wounded or gave their lives in combat. Established by General George Washington on Aug. 7, 1782, as the Badge of Military Merit, it remains the oldest military decoration still awarded to American service members.

[Minter Dial, Professional Speaker @mdial]

PBS Carriage for THE LAST RING HOME @lastringhome in August 2025 https://t.co/SRDUjoD2ZI

[The Last Ring Home @lastringhome]

@PBS carriage for my film in August 2025

==> https://t.co/8arEA1Z3z5

[S.P WWII Museum @southpacificww2]

Major Emerson Y. Barker, commander of the 419th Night Fighter Squadron, taxies his P-61A (serial 42-5506) on Carney airfield, Guadalcanal. Barker commanded the 419th between February and June 1944. US Archives pic.

[U.S. Naval Academy @NavalAcademy]

Last night, some staff, USNA Band members, '25 TADs, and mids were honored to attend a "Concert on the Avenue" in DC hosted by the @USNavyMemorial with the fab @usnavyband. The lovely backdrop was Navy Memorial Plaza with a setting sun and clear skies.
📷: MC1 Hannah Cox

[U.S. Army @USArmy]

Today, we honor the courageous men and women who gave their lives in service to our Nation.

We will never forget their sacrifice, and we will continue to carry on their legacy, today and always.

#MemorialDay

[U.S. Navy @USNavy]

As the sun rises this Memorial Day, we pause to reflect on the courage, bravery and selfless dedication of the heroes who gave their lives in service to our nation. We are forever grateful for their sacrifice.
#AmericasNavy250 #MemorialDay #USNavy #GoldStarFamilies #NeverForget

[Minter Dial, Professional Speaker @mdial]

Delighted to have been featured on the @wesingsecond podcast to discuss The Last Ring Home @lastringhome which will be airing nationally for Memorial Day 2025 🌺on @worldchannel

🎧 https://t.co/wLabckWRJh

#podcast #WWII #MemorialDay