When : Third Saturday in May
Please salute all of the men and women in all branches of the service who protect our country and you. They can be called upon at a moment's notice to perform a risky and perilous mission for our freedom. They are trained diligently both physically and mentally so they will be prepared to prevail in any mission they face.
Just how did it all begin? On August 31, 1949, the Secretary of Defense, Louis Johnson announced the creation of Armed Forces Day. President Harry Truman also announced the holiday in a presidential proclamation on February 20, 1950. All branches of the military were asked to celebrate on this day and they complied on the first Armed Forces Day which was held the following year on May 20, 1950.
Please take a moment from your day and say a prayer for the men and women (and their families) who have served in the past, and the ones who defend us today.
Please take a moment from your day and say a prayer for the men and women (and their families) who have served in the past, and the ones who defend us today.
And don't forget to say Thank You!
Hugs, Rose
Celebrate Armed Forces Day!
ReplyDeletePlease take a moment from your day and say a prayer for the men and women (and their families) who have served in the past, and the ones who defend us today.
Hugs, Rose