We don't need some overblown national tribute, what we do need is to bring back the military into small local events and parades on those holidays that they are appropriate for. Unfortunately the left has been too successful in driving pride for America and the military out of our children for decades with the result being that the socialists in charge of our cities have eliminated any outward show of respect with barely a whimper of protest.
If you want to avoid wars, you must show enemy how big and strong you are. A national military parade will make news world wide. Local parades will not cut the mustard.