Perhaps not as well known as Veteran’s Day, our country has observed Armed Forces Day since 1950 when President Truman led the effort to consolidate the then three separate celebrations for Army, Navy, and Air Force. President Kennedy declared it a national holiday in 1961. Similar celebrations are held throughout the world in most nations… Read More
A brief but powerful line from President Obama’s Armed Forces Day Proclamation this year, says it all: “They give their best for America, and they deserve the best from us.” Today is the 67th observance of Armed Forces Day. We owe our thanks to 2,500,000 active and reserve military personnel, with more than 150,000 active… Read More
I’m not sure what this date means to you. Anything at all come to mind? This day has been a holiday of sorts since, believe it or not, 1949. It stems from a government action but has little to do with the government, it has far more to do with folks just like you. In… Read More
