Flags on Navajo Nation lowered to honor deceased Code TalkerJoe Vandever Sr. was among hundreds of Navajos who served in the Marine Corps during World War II, transmitting messages using a code based on the Navajo language.4 years ago
Navajo Code Talker dies at 96; less than a handful remain Joe Vandever Sr. died of health complications Friday in Haystack, New Mexico.4 years ago
Navajo Nation eyes renaming US highway after late senator, a World War II Code TalkerSome Navajo Nation officials want New Mexico to rename a U.S. highway after one of the longest-serving Native American lawmakers in U.S. history.4 years ago
A third Navajo Code Talker has died since May 10; William Tully Brown was 96He's the third Navajo Code Talker to die since May 10.4 years ago
Navajo code talker Alfred K. Newman dies at 94He served in the Pacific with 3rd Marine Division.5 years ago
World War II Navajo Code Talker dies at 92A Navajo Code Talker who used his native language to confound the Japanese in World War II has died.6 years ago