Today was Armed Forces Day for 2024! Thanks for your services in keeping our country standing for freedom! God bless those who people who care enough for our blessed country today. . .to make sure that all of our freedom never perishes!

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Take the time to honor the people in our Armed Forces! Celebrate every special person–every second, minute and hour. Freedom does not come free! Thank the soldiers, the civilians. . .for the idea to preserve the country’s freedom. Thank you. . .

A Brief History:
Origination: Armed Forces Day, observed on the third Saturday in May, honors the men and women who serve in the United States Armed Forces. This annual celebration is part of Armed Forces Week.

Evolution: The United States Armed Forces are made up of six branches: the Army, Air Force, Space Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. In 2019, there were more than 1.3 million active-duty service members stationed in various locations across the globe. Additionally, around 800,000 reservists are on standby in the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard. This occasion serves as a way to unite the nation in solidarity with the men and women who are presently serving in the U.S. military.

History: President Harry S. Truman spearheaded the initiative to create a unified holiday where citizens could gather and express gratitude towards our military personnel for their dedicated service to our nation. This single-day celebration originated from the consolidation of the Armed Forces under the Department of Defense. On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson declared the establishment of Armed Forces Day, replacing the individual Army, Navy, Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard, and Air Force Days.

1958 Code Of Conduct Manual For US Armed Forces courtesy of Openverse

Freedom: The Armed Forces protect our country in many ways. In fact so many I would forget many. There are so many needs required for our country to remain free. Freedom always costs. . .And the Armed Forces remain the necessary thing that keeps our American freedom alive and the flag standing as representation of that freedom. Thank every Armed Forces member, without them we could not live in this great country!

A Few Facts:
I am sharing a few facts, and more, some trivia, some not trivial. . .

You will make such a difference by reaching our with acknowledgment and gratitude to an Armed Forces member.

The Present:
Have you reached out to a Armed Forces member…

The Future:
We will NEVER, ever forget any one of our Armed Forces members, in the name of the freedom for which the flag and the Statue of Liberty stands for!

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Armed Forces Day