Happy Armed Forces Day!

townhall.com ^ | 5/19/2018 | Tim Meads

[rktman]

America has been honoring members of the military currently serving by celebrating this holiday on the third Saturday in May since 1950. The tradition began when President Harry S. Truman sought a specific day to honor all of our armed forces rather than have separate days for each individual branch. In August 1949, Defense Secretary Louis Jonson announced that Armed Forces Day would be created and celebrated the following May.

Contrary to Memorial Day celebrations next weekend, which remembers veterans that have died either in combat or from injuries sustained in war, Armed Forces is specifically for members of the military that are currently serving their country. In the past, America has celebrated with parades, picnics, concerts, and parties.

[rktman]

Thanks to our dedicated military families all over the world.

[miserare]

Yess! Kudos to all the men and women who so diligently guard ourNation, day and night, 24/7, We sleep peacefully in our beds because of these gallant men and women! The Guardian of Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps (Bible) ...and neither do His servants, our US Miltary!

[rktman]

LOL! Yup. Been there done that. Long time ago and far far away.

[miserare]

Thank you for your service!

[Jet Jaguar]

Ping.

[ExTexasRedhead]

God bless our military, past, present, and future.

I thought of this YouTube just now. I think you will enjoy it:

The North Platte Canteen - WWII

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0415Zoea2Q

[Equine1952]

Dad 82nd airbourne. Me USN, my son USN, my daughter USAF, all wish, hope and pray for those who are serving, have served, and will do so. God bless the USA. MAGA.

[ransomnote]

Thank you to all who serve and have served through our country’s armed services. I am grateful and I honor those who put forth their safety and their lives for America.

[rktman]

From before the revolution through the civil, WW1, my aunt born in 1909 joined the Army Air corps within months of Pearl Harbor(0-5) my dad 32 years USN(0-6) me USN, youngest daughter USN, oldest grand kid Fl National Guard, niece that did 22 years Army. Yeah we have a little history. 🇺🇸😬

[fidelis]