During World War II, Wind Talkers, or Navajo Code Talkers, were credited with providing communications security. They spoke the Navajo language, which is a difficult language without an alphabet, making it nearly impossible for someone raised outside of a Navajo community to learn. The Japanese, who had great success breaking other military codes, could not learn the language and translate the messages.
November is Native American and Alaskan Heritage Month, and during the month, Peterson AFB is highlighting Native American contributions, including the code talkers.
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