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ARMED FORCES DAY

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On May 21 Armed Forces Day is a day to pay tribute to the men and women who serve the United States Armed Forces.  The day is celebrated on the third Saturday in May and is part of Armed Forces Week.

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HISTORY

It was with the idea for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country that President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish this single holiday. The one-day celebration then stemmed from the unification of the Armed Forces under the Department of Defense.  It was on August 31, 1949, that Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy, Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard and Air Force Days.

Parades, open houses, receptions and air shows were held to celebrate the first  Armed  Forces Day held on May 20, 1950.

  • 1962 – President John F. Kennedy established Armed Forces Day as an official holiday.
  • The United States longest running city-sponsored Armed Forces Day Parade is held in Bremerton, Washington.
  • 2012 – Bremerton celebrated the 64th year of the Armed Forces Day Parade.
As the Blue Angeles are based here we appreciate all the military surrounding us.

HOW TO OBSERVE

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by Lewis J. Korman (Author), Matthew Naythons  (Author)
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NATIONAL MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH

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Declared by Congress in 1999, May was selected National Military Appreciation Month as a month-long observance honoring the sacrifices of the United States Armed Forces.  There are more military related observances during the month of May than any other month, so it is an appropriate time to celebrate the men and women in uniform.  

Our American Military and their families sacrifice to keep our freedoms both at home and around the world. Those who served and who do so now deserve the greatest respect and admiration from all of us whom enjoy the freedoms we know today.

It is a month to honor those who are serving and those who have served.

Be sure to honor all our military by exploring more throughout the year too.

Display the American Flag at your home or business.

HOW TO OBSERVE: MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH

Share, like, comment, post, and re-post on social media to put a spotlight on National Military Appreciation Month events and observances.

Send a care package to a service member

See someone in uniform or know a veteran? Thank them for their service or surprise them with a coffee, dessert, or drink if they are in line with you

Honor or recognize the month on office websites, social media, Yammer sites and newsletters

Donate to charities that support veterans or their families

Reach out to a veteran or military family in need

Hire a Veteran

For more information, visit http://www.military.com/military-appreciation-month 

Show your support on social media with #MilitaryAppreciationMonth

MILITARY FAMILY MONTH

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Military Family Month dedicates November to military families around the world. The observance recognizes the commitment and dedication these families make to their service members. Their sacrifices make it possible for our military to remain organized and strong.

While their service men and women are actively serving, deployed or training, their families provide a vital foundation at home that allows confidence in the field. Spouses and children are often separated from their service member for long periods of time and over great distances. Communication can be patchy and under stressful conditions. And they frequently move, uprooting children and jobs. But, military families are adaptable.

During November, the country honors the military families who make the U.S. Armed Forces strong.

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HISTORY

The Armed Services YMCA along with the U.S. Government established Military Family Month in 1996 by expanding Military Family Week. Each year, the President declares the month through a signed proclamation.

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HOW TO OBSERVE

Thank a veteran, active duty, reserve or national guard service member or family member for their service by giving back. Ask your military families how you can support them. Many will not ask when they need it. In many cases, through deployments or other circumstances, military families will band together. But even then that may not be enough. Adopt a military family for the holidays. Offer to run errands for military spouses who may have their hands full with their children or even their pets. Volunteer or donate services to military organizations.

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