Blog Posts in "Military Holidays & Appreciati"

In 1947 President Truman signed the National Security Act which established this new defense organization, and along with it the creation of the US Air Force as an independent service, equal to the US Army and US Navy. The official birthday of the US Air Force is 18 September 1947 . Learn more about the United States Air Force History https://www.airforce.com ... read more

The True Meaning of Memorial Day Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering the people who died while serving in the country's armed forces. The holiday is currently observed every year on the last Monday of May. It marks the unofficial start of the summer vacation season, while Labor Day marks its unofficial end. Many people visit cemeteries and memorials, particularly to honor those who have died in military service. Many volunteers place an American flag on each grave in national cemeteries. Memorial Day is not to be confused with Veterans Day; Memorial Day is a... read more

Celebrating Armed Forces Day May is a month dedicated to honoring and showing appreciation for our military both past and present. Take a moment this month and THANK a military person you know. May 1-31st, 2022 isNational Military Appreciation Month. Congress designated May as National Military Appreciation Month in 1999 to ensure the nation was given the opportunity to publically demonstrate their appreciation for the sacrifices and successes made by our service members - past and present. Each year the president makes a proclamation, reminding Americans of the important role the U.S. Armed ... read more

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Happy 75th Birthday to the Air Force Reserve History of the Air Force Reserve via afreserve.com Since President Harry S. Truman called for the formation of the Air Force Reserve in 1948, it has been a critical part of the nation's defense. Its mission is to provide combat ready forces to Fly, Fight and Win. Operating in various locations around the world, the Air Force Reserve has evolved from a "stand by" force for emergencies into a Major Command (MAJCOM) of the Active Duty Air Force. The Air Force Reserve currently performs about 20 percent of the work of the Air Force, including tradition... read more