Armed Forces Day
TODAY, BEING ANOTHER PART OF MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH, IS CALLED ARMED FORCES DAY.
THE FIRST ARMED FORCES DAY WAS CELEBRATED 29 MAY 1950 (one month before the start of the Korean War). ARMED FORCES WEEK BEGINS ON THE 2ND SATURDAY OF MAY AND ENDS THRU THE 3RD SATURDAY. Due to their unique schedules, the NATIONAL GUARD & THE RESERVE units may celebrate this at any time during the month.
Col. Don Campbell & members of the US Army 4th Infantry, 9 April 2008 (Hussein capture)
PRESIDENT DWIGHT DAVID EISENHOWER, 1953 – “Today let us, as Americans, honor the American fighting man. For it is he – the soldier, the sailor, the Airman, the Marine – who has fought to preserve freedom.”
If you do NOT normally fly your flag everyday, make this day one that you do! Even a small one sitting in your window shows your heartfelt feelings toward our troops.
If you are not from the U.S., tell us about the days you honor your military in the fight for freedom – help us to learn by sharing.
Click on images to enlarge.
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Farewell Salutes –
Judson Barrack – Lake Ridge, VA; US Army, WWII
Andrew Cherpak – Dix Hills, NY; US Army, WWII
John F. Cary – Colorado Springs, CO; US Air Force, Colonel (Ret.), Korea & Vietnam
Marie Fisher – E.Winthrop, ME; US Air Force, Colonel
Thomas Harmon – Rockville Centre, NY; US Army, WWII
Chuck Mares – Great Falls, MT; US Army, Vietnam
Hugh Pickering – Matamata, NZ; RNZ Army Trooper # 80214, WWII
Mark Rogers – Rosebud, AR; US Army, Iraq & Afghanistan, 82nd Airborne Paratroopers
Herbert Sedlis – Wayland, MA & Boca Raton, FL; US Army, WWII
Martin Stoller – NYC & WashingtonDC; US Army, 4yh Armored Division, WWII, ETO
Angus St. Pierre – Belleville, Can & Juno, FL; Royal Canadian Army, WWII
Clifton von Kann – WashingtonDC; US Army, WWII, Major, ETO, Silver Star
Walter Walsh – Secauscus, NJ; USMC, WWII, PTO, sniper, FBI agent (Ret.)
Donald Wiethuechter – Tacoma, WA; US Army, Lt. Colonel (Ret.)
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Posted on May 17, 2014, in Korean War, Uncategorized, Vietnam, WWII and tagged Armed Forces Day, family history, History, Memorial Day, Military, Military History, nostalgia, veterans, WWII. Bookmark the permalink. 88 Comments.
Pacific Paratrooper 
Een prachtig wel verdiend eerbetoon.
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Yes it is, Mary Lou. Jacqui did a wonderful job on this!
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What a wonderful tribute! Well done!
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Thank you – somehow it never seems enough though.
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If mankind stopped creating wars and tried to get along with all others, it would be a better world to live in!
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You would think so, but politicians don’t seem to get it.
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Politicians get making money and war makes governments money. That is all they know and they are will to pay the price because it is never them going to the battlefields. Never!
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That’s true and only about 15% of Congress ever served in the military at all.
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We don’t celebrate or acknowledge the services & commitment of our Military enough!
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Thank you, Elizabeth!! (Now – if only our politicians were that concerned.) Thanks for coming by.
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A fine tradition for the recognition of those who wear the uniform of the Craft of Arms.
I think a whole week of recognition is a great tradition, here we remember our fallen and returned servicemen on only Anzac day each year.
Ian
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I know about ANZAC Day, (check the Search slot on my posts to locate)but are there NO others? I’m trying to get people from other countries to tell me their memorials so I can keep my calender international.
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They fought for our freedom….let us never forget this great gift, and let us not become complacent and give that freedom away!!
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And yet it seems that with 80% of our government never having been in the service have any understanding of the sacrifice. They appear at memorials and that’s the end of that. Sorry, didn’t mean to vent about politicians there, Mary – they get under my skin. I’m very happy you enjoyed the post!
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wow – that is a lot that have never served – and while this is not my area of expertise – well I like how you worded your opinion. 🙂
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Thank you, I don’t always word myself properly when I’m speaking ‘off the cuff’ and I get misunderstood, glad I got my point across. 🙂
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Honour them, and mourn the manner of their passing. Heroes everyone.
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Truly, Maureen. Thank you for coming by.
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One of the many things that impresses John and I on our travels through the US is the incredible sense of pride Americans have for their country and how every sporting event we’ve attended there is time taken to honour the military. Impressive.
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I don’t get a chance to travel very much any more, so it is great to here that report about places you’ve been. I can see some of it on TV and sometimes and it makes me happy, because where would we be without them? Thanks for stopping in, Shelley.
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This is a beautiful tribute! (as usual!)
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Thank you, Linda. I can always count on you to be here for the troops!
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Outstanding post. Thank you.
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No Elizabeth, thank you for coming by to help remember the troops and all they’ve done for us. Quite a month, isn’t it!
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In Norway, the National flag can only be flown on “official” days (the birthday of a Royal, on some Christian holidays, and on the dates of significant events of Norwegian history). It can also be flown on a family member’s baptism, confirmation, and birthday, and is flown at half mast if a family member has passed away.
The State flag can be flown on other days.
(Info taken from Wikipedia, and from living with my Norwegian husband in Norway for seven years.)
I have my American flag here; because of the cultural difference, it would be confusing for — and a little disrespectful to — my neighbors to fly it when I normally did in the US. I proudly fly it on July 4th and my birthday, and (weather permitting) put my little hand-held American flag in a vase on our outside table on Memorial Day, Flag Day, and Veterans Day.
The Norwegian military is honored in similar ways as those I experienced in the US as a daughter of a service member, service member, wife of a service member, and now Mom of a service member — awards and medals, personal recognition and respect. Their efforts are recognized in the “dates of significant events of Norwegian history” days the official flag is flown, especially Liberation Day and Constitution Day.
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Thank you for the info, Cindi. Perhaps on those days you could put 2 small flags (one US and one Norwegian) in a vase to show the joining of the two at your home.
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I do that often! 🙂 My blog header has my two flags in separate pots, but they’re usually in a vase together. 🙂
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Terrific! 😉
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Reblogged this on quirkywritingcorner.
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I thank you for this honor. Spreading patriotism is always a worthy pursuit I believe.
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I didn’t know that the different services celebrated different days. Interesting.
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I believe they allow differences in schedules. The Marines still kept their birthday too. I appreciate you coming by, Jacqui.
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thanks and gratitude to all who have sacrificed! thank you for all your wonderful posts~
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It is my pleasure, Cindy. They did all the work – I just report it. Thanks for stopping in.
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GP here in Canada our main celebrations revolve around Remembrance Day on November 11th. Last year in Calgary white crosses with the names of every Albertan soldier lost in any of the wars was placed along Memorial drive. It is a beautiful main road beside the Bow River and named to remember those who served our country. It was astounding the numbers of crosses. We took our seven year old granddaughter to the display and talked about each war. We are so fortunate that they gave so much for our freedom.
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That is great to hear, Sue. Freedom isn’t cheap and I’m happy you are teaching your granddaughter to appreciate the troops. Strange; You and Pierre, two Canadians, are the only people to respond to my sharing request about their memorial days.
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I wonder if there are Memorial Day celebrations in other countries? Ours is considered a national holiday and most people have the day off work.
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For sure, Russia and China do, but the others – we’ll wait and see if they even care.
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To all veterans I offer a salute
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Thank you for supporting them.
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Reblogged this on Give Me Liberty.
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I am very happy you feel my post is worthy to be on your site. I hope your friends enjoy reading.
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Reblogged this on Dead Citizen's Rights Society.
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I thank you very much for showing such support for the troops and their service to us here at home, Paul.
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Reblogged this on Ace News Services 2014 and commented:
#ANS2014
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I sincerely hope your readers will take the post to heart in remembering our troops. Thank you for the reblog.
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Great post and a lot of my readers will appreciate all your work 🙂
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Reblogged this on The ObamaCrat™.
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Thank very much for getting this tribute to the troops out to more people, they give so much for us.
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We owe them our freedom and our safety, my pleasure to celebrate them always.
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Yes we do!
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Thank you for your post; it is very good. Please check out mine for a similar post. May our Lord Jesus richly bless you.
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I would be happy to check out your site. Our troops deserve all the recognition they can get.
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My post is the latest one 051714, “The War In Afghanistan.” Blessings to you.
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Reblogged this on Elaine's Random Thoughts and commented:
Thank you to all current and past members of our armed forces! You are loved and appreciated!
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Thank you so much, Elaine for this honor. The more people who see it, the more who will Remember!
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You’re welcome! I put it on Facebook as well
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You’re a champion yourself, Elaine – Thank you.
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Reblogged this on The WordPress Blogatorium and commented:
Reblogged to the Blogatorium. discover new blogs, make new friends, join our communities, have fun https://www.facebook.com/groups/thewordpressblogatorium/ (and for non facebook users https://plus.google.com/u/0/107780884163598533386 just started
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Thank you very much for helping to have our troops remembered. After all they did for us, well you know what I’m trying to say.
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Any news from Sheri and Tom?
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She’s busy and basically staying at the hospital with Tom. It’s a waiting and praying time.
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Hi, G.P. – I hit on PLGCM’s link and was going to respond to her directly but the link doesn’t work with my iPad. I’m low on my charge and am about ready to call it a night. I’ll be doing some more catching up. All is peaceful here. Thank you for the great work you are doing.
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Get some rest – I keep telling you that!! Even your Pad needs some rejuvenation!
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I-Pad is plugged in and I’m abusing the laptop at the present time. Oh, I do want my PC. I know, a girl can’t everything.
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Thank you for the good reminder, gpcox!
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You know it’s my pleasure, Koji. It’s good people like yourself that help hold this country together.
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Very important tribute – love your work 😀
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Thank you, Ina. I hope you know how important it is to me to have people such as yourself come here to read and remember the troops.
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Reblogged this on It Is What It Is and commented:
Excellent post! TY for educating me. Love theses historical facts! Reblog!!
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Thank you for the honor of the reblog, Dr Rex That means even more people will be reached to give the troops the recognition they deserve.
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You’re welcome .. I shared in several “spots” …. this is information that needs to be spread!!
TY for your post!!
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Thanks for reminding me of the significance of this day.
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Certainly my pleasure, Sheryl. I’m very glad you feel that way.
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Right after reading your post I ran across this photo and it brought a great big grin to my face…thought you’d enjoy it too.
http://www.vintag.es/2014/05/easter-eggs-for-hitler-1945.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vintageeveryday+%28vintage+everyday%29
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That IS a great one, Mrs P. Nothing like putting a little spring “fever” into Hitler’s “eggs”.
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🙂
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In Canada I don’t think we have one… I will google this.
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Yep in the cold of winter…
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Flag_of_Canada_Day
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Okay then – it’s on the calender. Thanks, Pierre.
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There’s always something for you to look up, isn’t there!?!
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Thank you for your recognition and tribute to all who have served this great country!
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No trouble at all, Andy. I look forward to these days! Thanks for stopping in this morning.
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I noticed this day on my US made calendar, so I have been expecting your post. 🙂 A great tribute as usual.
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Thanks Gallivanta, you know me so well!
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