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...
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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...
8/29/2015 Marks the 99th Birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve (USMCR)
Click here to read the history of the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) Click here to view businesses owned by Marine Corp Veterans Click here to read USMC and USMCR Military Quotes The Marine Forces...
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...
Today Marks The United States Coast Guard’s 223rd Birthday
View a list of businesses owned by past and present Coast Guard members Read about the United States Coast Guard (USCG) History Read famous quotes about the U.S. Coast Guard The U.S. Coast Guard...
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...
