Patriot Day 9/11/2015: A Day of Remembrance
In the United States, Patriot Day occurs on September 11 of each year, designated in memory of the 2,977 killed in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Initially, the day was called the Prayer...
Category: Army History
Flag at Half-Staff Alert – Patriot Day – Friday, September 11th
In accordance with Public Law 107-89, the President of the United States is requested to issue a proclamation (per the requirements of Flag Code section 7(m)) for the United States Flag to be displayed...
National Airborne Day 2015 – August 16th, 2015
August 16, 1940 marked the first official Army parachute jump, validating the innovative concept of inserting United States ground combat forces behind a battle line by parachute. On August 14, 2002 President George W....
70th Anniversary of National Spirit of ’45 Day
“Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive!” KEEP THE SPIRIT OF ’45 ALIVE! is a non-profit, non-partisan initiative to preserve the legacy of the men and women of the Greatest Generation so that their example...
July 29, 2015 Marks the 240th Anniversary of the Army Chaplain Corps
The U.S. Army Chaplaincy provides religious support to America’s Army while assisting commanders in ensuring the right of free exercise of religion for all Soldiers. In short, we nurture the living, care for the...
Remembering Operation Red Wings 10 Years Later
Operation Red Wings Observance (June 28, 2005) A brief history of Operation Red Wings: On June 28, 2005, deep behind enemy lines east of Asadabad in the Hindu Kush of Afghanistan, a very committed...
6/14/15 Marks The Army’s 240th Birthday – Army History
This Year Marks The Army’s 240th Birthday View a list of businesses owned by past and present Army personnel View a list of famous quotes about the United States Army View a detailed history...
