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WASHINGTON, May 11, 2006 – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is making it easy for anyone to honor America's troops with "Gifts from the Homefront" gift certificates. Anyone, even non-authorized exchange customers, can send these gift certificates to military servicemembers serving in operations Enduring Freedom or Iraqi Freedom. On May 20, 1950, the first Armed Forces Day was celebrated by parades, open houses, receptions and air shows. It was a day for the military to show state-of-the-art equipment to the civilian population they were protecting, and a day to honor the people of the Armed Forces of the...

WASHINGTON, May 23, 2005 – Indianapolis Motor Speedway was awash in patriotism May 22, just one week before 33 IndyCar drivers take to the oval in the annual Indianapolis 500 race. Indiana Sen. Richard Lugar administers the Oath of Enlistment to a group of 56 new recruits in the winner's circle at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 22. Photo by Samantha Quigley (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. Armed Forces Day at the home of the "greatest spectacle in racing" included more than just military displays near the speedway museum. During an enlistment ceremony held in the winner's...

ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Md., May 21, 2005 – Nine-year-old Karinne Clester was inside a vast aircraft hanger here today, sending her best wishes to U.S. servicemembers deployed worldwide in the fight against global terrorism. Americans "need to support our troops; ... they're fighting for freedom -- for us," Karinne declared, as she typed her message of support onto a laptop at the Defense Department-sponsored "America Supports You" information booth, part of this year's Joint Service Open House activities here. Karinne's mother, Kelly, remarked that her husband, Dale, is a sergeant in the Maryland National Guard. The "America Supports You"...

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, May 20, 2005) – As a prelude to this weekend’s Armed Forces Day events, the U.S. Army Parachute Team, “Golden Knights,” jumped in on Walter Reed Army Medical Center May 19. Patients, staff and neighbors cheered on the Golden Knights’ Black Team, who do their best work at 12,500 feet above the earth’s surface, racing to the ground at speeds in excess of 120 miles per hour. About 200 people were at the noon performance. The Golden Knights are in Washington this weekend for the Joint Service Open House at Andrews Air Force Base where they...

Arkansas celebrated Armed Forces Day today by giving a "Razorback welcome" to its more than 7,500 National Guard and Reserve members who were called to active duty to support the global war on terror. The "Welcome Home Arkansas Heroes" celebration in the capital city's War Memorial Stadium honored the state's citizen soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines "for setting aside their dreams, their personal pursuits and even their families in defense of freedom," Medal of Honor recipient Nick Bacon said during the invocation. "You did a great job -- a job not everyone can do and fewer still are willing to...

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Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day 2005 Message From the Secretary of Defense I am pleased to join millions of Americans in honoring the brave men and women in uniform -- those who serve today, those who have fallen in battle, and those veterans who proudly served in the past. My father volunteered to serve in the Navy after the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. Millions enlisted to battle against the tide of tyranny then threatening the world. And I was privileged to serve in the Navy some 50 years ago. Now, more than 50 years later, I count my time...

I am pleased to join millions of Americans in honoring the brave men and women in uniform -- those who serve today, those who have fallen in battle, and those veterans who proudly served in the past. My father volunteered to serve in the Navy after the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. Millions enlisted to battle against the tide of tyranny then threatening the world. And I was privileged to serve in the Navy some 50 years ago. Now, more than 50 years later, I count my time in uniform as a most important period in my life. Thousands, if...

Presented by Selfridge ANG Base - Michigan | Saturday & Sunday 21 & 22 MAY 2005 2005 marks two very important anniversaries of the Vietnam War. In 1965, President Johnson sent the first large-scale infusion of combat troops to Vietnam. In 1975, Saigon fell to the North Vietnamese, and the last American officially left the country. Selfridge Air National Guard Base will commemorate our Vietnam Veterans during its next Air Show and Open House on 21 and 22 May, 2005. We will bring together the people, aircraft, and military equipment from the Vietnam era. Of course, we will also...

Price of Freedom Freedom isn’t cheap. It’s the most expensive asset in America. Without freedom, all other assets would become negligible. If we take a look at a balance sheet, freedom would be listed as a Long Term Asset, the kind of asset that takes years and years to pay off. Who pays it off? The United States Armed Forces. The men and women in the military make that payment on a daily, weekly, monthly and yearly basis. Over the years, those sacrifices made have been an installment to freedom. Each deployment and death have made life in America all...

Joint Service Open House at Andrews Honors War's Heroes By Sgt. 1st Class Doug Sample, USAAmerican Forces Press ServiceWASHINGTON, May 14, 2004 -- Although the 54th annual joint Armed Forces Day open house at Andrews Air Force Base has more to do with seeing both old and new generations of aircraft, military technologies and weapon systems, the message of the day from Defense Department officials was one of thanks and gratitude to service members. Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz shake hands with Navy reservist Petty Officer 2nd Class James Nappier of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 14, Jacksonville, Fla. Nappier...

Kerry Commemorates Armed Forces Day During Democratic Radio Address to the Nation 5/15/2004 11:08:00 AM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To: National Desk Contact: Brooke Anderson of John Kerry for President, 202-712-3000 WASHINGTON, May 15 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is text of Sen. John Kerry's radio address to the nation: Good morning, this is John Kerry. This third Saturday of May is celebrated around America as Armed Forces Day. But in these times, the men and women of our military, including the Reserves and National Guard, are much on our minds every day. We honor them for their service and sacrifice. We admire...

    For the Freedom you enjoyed yesterday... Thank the Veterans who served in The United States Armed Forces.     Looking forward to tomorrow's Freedom? Support The United States Armed Forces Today!           ~ Music Dedication ~ Dedicated To Our Troops! For Their Families! How To Enjoy Our Music Dedication 1. Use your mouse to mouse over the icons. Not all music will be to your liking. We will let you know if the song is appropriate for kids. Thanks! 2.  Click on the icon to play the music. 3. If you don't find...

Armed Forces Day 2004 Message From the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Today, we pause to honor the noble service of the men and women in America's military. The threat of terrorism is great, but your willingness and ability to defeat the enemy are greater. Those serving in the Armed Forces of the United States of America stand between liberty and tyranny, as they have for over two centuries. You have proven to the world that the United States and our allies seek not to conquer, but to defend freedom, restore peace and create hope for a...

    DoD to Launch Pentagon Channel on Armed Forces Day By Paul StoneSpecial to American Forces Press ServiceWASHINGTON – May 13, 2004 – The Pentagon Channel, the Defense Department's news and information television service, officially launches May 14 with a live broadcast from the Armed Forces Day opening ceremony at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. From left, Pentagon Channel anchor Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Jennifer Gray; Allison Barber, deputy assistant secretary of defense for internal communication; Gene Brink, the channel's general manager; and anchor Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sean Lehman discuss an upcoming story. The channel, which...

Congress, Nation Designate Military Appreciation Month By Gene HarperAmerican Forces Press ServiceWASHINGTON, April 30, 2004 – Both chambers of the U.S. Congress have adopted a resolution calling for Americans to recognize and honor U.S. service members during May's National Military Appreciation Month. Virginia Rep. Tom Davis, along with 16 cosponsors, introduced Concurrent Resolution No. 328 in the House in November. The Senate agreed to it without amendment and by unanimous consent April 26. The resolution states that the House, with the Senate concurring, "supports the goals and objectives of a National Military Appreciation Month." It also "urges the president...

For Immediate ReleaseOffice of the Press SecretaryMay 17, 2003 President Bush Honors Military in Weekly Radio Address      Audio THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. May 17th is Armed Forces Day, when America honors the men and women who serve in every branch of the service. Here in the Oval Office, I'm joined by some distinguished Americans, eight members of the military who fought bravely during the battle of Iraq. All of them were wounded in battle and are recovering from their injuries. All of them have earned the respect and the gratitude of our nation. Americans are proud of every man and...

THANK OUR TROOPS RALLY MAY 17th - LOVELANDLoveland to Celebrate Armed Forces Day Saturday, May 17, 2003 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Foote Lagoon Amphitheater at Civic Center Park 3rd Street & Washington As part of Armed Forces Day, a celebration salute our armed forces, past and present will take place on Saturday, May 17, 2003 at the Foote Lagoon Amphitheater in Loveland, Colorado. The rally will begin at 11:00 AM. Several groups including the Associated Veterans Club, the Marine Corps League and the Loveland Support Group for relatives of Military Personnel overseas and the Colorado Chapter of FreeRepublic.com are combining forces...