Faribault in Rice County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Rice County Veterans Memorial
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 3, 2022
1. Rice County Veterans Memorial Army
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Rice County Veterans Memorial. .
Army. The Army was established on June 14, 1775, by the Continental Congress to fight Great Britain, commanded by George Washington. The mission of the Army is to fight and win our nation’s wars by prompt, sustained land dominance across the full range and spectrum of conflicts. It includes the Regular Army, the National Guard, and the Army Reserve.
This We Will Defend (back side of the tablet) , Navy. America’s Navy is as relevant today as it was at its beginning October 13, 1775. It holds the distinction of being the most multi-dimensional of all branches of our nation’s armed services. The Navy is composed of highly specialized units whose duties include maintaining the freedom of the seas.
Non Sibi Sed Patriae (back side of the tablet) , Marine Corps. Established on November 10, 1775, the Marines are deployed to win our nation’s battles swiftly and aggressively in the time of crisis when conflict erupts in the world. Our nation calls on the Marine Corps to rapidly carry out its foreign policy objectives across the globe. As our nation’s first boots on the ground, the Marines are perhaps the most feared force in the world.
Semper Fidelis (back side of the tablet) , Coast Guard. The United States Coast Guard was commissioned on August 4, 1790 to carry out three basic roles: maritime safety, security, and stewardship. The Coast Guard is a unique branch of the military responsible for saving lives, protecting the environment, and defending America’s waterways. Core values include: honor, respect, and devotion to duty.
Semper Paratus (back side of the tablet) , Merchant Marine. The Merchant Marine Act was authorized by the United States Congress on June 29, 1936. Merchant Marine vessels are managed by a combination of the government and private sectors. They engage in commerce or transportation of goods and services in and out of the navigable waters of the United States. Merchant Marine service to conflict resolution is often overlooked.
Acta Non Verba (back side of the tablet), Air Force. The mission statement of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win in Air, Space, and Cyberspace. Airmen pursue this mission to become leaders, innovators, and warriors. The rich history of this branch of service grew out of the Army Air Corps on September 18, 1947, and it became a separate branch of the military. Core values include integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all they do.
Aim High Fly-Fight-Win (back side of the tablet).
Army
The Army was established on June 14, 1775, by the Continental Congress to fight Great Britain, commanded by George Washington. The mission of the Army is to fight and win our nation’s wars by prompt, sustained land dominance across the full range and spectrum of conflicts. It includes the Regular Army, the National Guard, and the Army Reserve.
This We Will Defend (back side of the tablet)
Navy
America’s Navy is as relevant today as it was at its beginning October 13, 1775. It holds the distinction of being the most multi-dimensional of all branches of our nation’s armed services. The Navy is composed of highly specialized units whose duties include maintaining the freedom of the seas.
Non Sibi Sed Patriae (back side of the tablet)
Marine Corps
Established on November 10, 1775, the Marines are deployed to win our nation’s battles swiftly and aggressively in the time of crisis when conflict erupts in the world. Our nation calls on the Marine Corps to rapidly carry out its foreign policy objectives across the globe. As our nation’s first boots on the ground, the Marines are perhaps the most feared force in the world.
Semper Fidelis (back side of the tablet)
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Coast Guard
The United States Coast Guard was commissioned on August 4, 1790 to carry out three basic roles: maritime safety, security, and stewardship. The Coast Guard is a unique branch of the military responsible for saving lives, protecting the environment, and defending America’s waterways. Core values include: honor, respect, and devotion to duty.
Semper Paratus (back side of the tablet)
Merchant Marine
The Merchant Marine Act was authorized by the United States Congress on June 29, 1936. Merchant Marine vessels are managed by a combination of the government and private sectors. They engage in commerce or transportation of goods and services in and out of the navigable waters of the United States. Merchant Marine service to conflict resolution is often overlooked.
Acta Non Verba (back side of the tablet)
Air Force
The mission statement of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win in Air, Space, and Cyberspace. Airmen pursue this mission to become leaders, innovators, and warriors. The rich history of this branch of service grew out of the Army Air Corps on September 18, 1947, and it became a separate branch of the military.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, September 3, 2022
2. Rice County Veterans Memorial Navy
Core values include integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all they do.
Aim High Fly-Fight-Win (back side of the tablet)
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 44° 17.666′ N, 93° 16.337′ W. Memorial is in Faribault, Minnesota, in Rice County. It is on 4th Street Northwest (State Highway 60) just east of 3rd Avenue Northwest, on the left when traveling west. The memorial is in front of the Rice County Courthouse. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 218 3rd Street Northwest, Faribault MN 55021, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Southeast Minnesota. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Louisiana Purchase.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on July 31, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
