Code Talkers: Transmitting messages in Choctaw
The need for secure communication is as old as tactical communication itself. When the US Army entered combat during World War One, the communications gear of the 1918 era was crude by today’s standards but still highly effective within the prevailing combat environment in France. German forces quickly developed ways to listen in on American tactical communications. In response, the Army leveraged a unique element of American culture and diversity to create a highly effective and uniquely American solution for secure tactical communication.
Honoring our Veterans – Recognizing Veterans Day at REDCOM
Veterans Day is not only an important day in our country, but it’s an important day at REDCOM. With 14% of our workforce comprised of veterans, we appreciate not only their service to our country but their understanding and commitment to the customers that we have within the United States military.
Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of V-J Day
V-J Day, the end of the war with Japan, heralded the end of World War II. American radio announced the news of the Japanese surrender at 7:00PM EST, sparking wild celebrations around the nation.
Code of Honor: The Navajo Code Talkers in WWII
The Navajo Code Talkers were an elite group of men that were sent to Marine divisions stationed in the Pacific. During the first 48 hours of the Battle of Iwo Jima, they coded over 600 transmissions with impeccable accuracy and speed unmatched by coding machines.
Code of Honor: Navajo Code Talkers on Iwo Jima
Throughout the battle of Iwo Jima during WWII, Marines were able to openly send and receive encoded messages by radio or by tactical telephone thanks to the efforts of the “Navajo Code Talkers”. Were it not for the Navajos, the Marines would never have taken Iwo Jima.
Alaskan Code Talkers – Bringing Secure Communications to WWII
Code Talkers played a critical role in our ability to command and control forces in the Pacific during World War II, maintaining secure communications and outsmarting our enemies. REDCOM prides itself of providing the most secure communications in the world and protecting the most important conversations. We respect and honor these men for doing the same.