Let us not forget this Saturday

[mdbuike]

                                                    Armed Forces Day


                                                 When : Third Saturday in May

This is simply a day to salute sharply to all of the men and women in all branches of the service who protect our country and you. They can be called upon at a moment's notice to perform a risky and perilous mission for freedom and country. They train diligently both physically and mentally so they will be prepared to prevail in any mission they face.

Just how did it all begin? Well, each branch of the military had their own day of celebration. But, on August 31, 1949 then Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of Armed Forces Day. President Harry Truman also announced the holiday in a presidential proclamation on February 20, 1950. All branches of the military were asked to celebrate on this day and they complied on the first Armed Forces Day which was held the following year on May 20, 1950.



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More Information:

     U.S. Department of Defense   

     Armed Forces Day 3rd Saturday in May   

     Smithsonian's Armed Forces History   
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99.9% of us have served..hug a veteran, tell them how honored you are for thier service.

Mike

[mdbuike]

Well..anyways, Happy Armed Forces Day

mike

[Hawaii596]

I think I did this right.  If this link works, it is a picture from when I was in the Armed Forces Day Parade in Honolulu Hawaii in 1983.  It is a miniature submarine float from my command at the time: SIMA (Shore Intermediate Maintenance Activity), Pearl Harbor.  I am one of the two people on top of the sub that are wearing hard hats.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=350980&l=600a7a46b9&id=1426330554

Proud to have served in the U.S. Navy, Proud of all the services and all the men and women who have served, and that was a great memory for me.  Being stationed at Pearl Harbor was always meaningful to me.  Happy Armed Forces Day, everyone.