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Memorial Day – Forgetting Why We Remember
Military NewsAn interesting article published in Sunday’s Opinion section of The NY Times regarding the beginnings and reasons of a “memorial day”.
An interesting article published in Sunday’s Opinion section of The NY Times regarding the beginnings and reasons of a “memorial day”.
Memorial Day is more than just about time off and BBQ’s. Take the time to remember all those who have served and died in the service of The United States of America.
Here is a word from the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff for Memorial Day 2011.
Please note the recent changes to the schedule. They are posted on-line, facebook, etc.
Remembering the Gipper! What better occasion then Reagan’s birthday celebration to remind people of the importance of Military Power? President Reagan once said,”Of the four wars in my lifetime, none came about because the United States was too strong.”
Thank a GI today!
“On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force Days. The single-day celebration stemmed from the unification of the Armed Forces under one department — the Department of Defense.”
Members of the “Old Guard” fire off blank 75mm shells during the arrival ceremony for a dignitary. Read the link below for more information on the “Old Guard”.