-
Happy Armed Forces Day
Happy Saturday everyone and Happy Armed Forces Day. Today marks a military holiday of the 3rd Saturday in May (which btw May is Military Month!), where we celebrate our active duty military forces. With Memorial Day right around the corner (where we celebrate our fallen forces), it’s easy to get mixed up. Armed Forces day = Currently serving = 3rd Saturday of May Memorial Day = Have died during service = last Monday of May Veterans Day = Have previously served = November 11th Now that you know the difference, how can you honor our military forces (no matter the holiday)? Check out some of these ideas: A simple “Thank…
-
Memorial Day
Happy Memorial Day!!! Today we celebrate Memorial Day, part of Military Appreciation Month. It is celebrated on the last Monday in May, honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for the American Dream and the right to Freedom: their lives. I know that I’ve done a lot of posts this month regarding Military Service. It is something that has always been close to my heart and now as a future USMC wife, it’s even closer to my heart! Sometimes all the individual branch and remembrance days can be hard to differentiate between and keep track of. I found this graphic recently and I think it sums it up…
-
Armed Forces Day
Happy Armed Forces Day! We’ve covered what Armed Forces Week/Day is and learned a little about each Military Service Branch. I also hope that you learned about some of the military charities and organizations out there that are helping honor and support the heroes of the United States of America, past present and future. I believe that while we DEEP…
-
Armed Forces Week Pt. 3 ( Air Force and National Guard)
Hello everyone! I hope that you have enjoyed this week as we’ve learned about Armed Forces Week/Day and a little about each of the Military Service Branches. This edition covers the United States Air Force and the United States National Guard. Enjoy the final installment of this 3 part series!!! Air Force Born: September 18th, 1947 Colors : Ultramarine Blue and Golden Yellow Motto: “Aim High … Fly-Fight-Win” Symbol(s): Wings and Star What do they do: From the airforce.com “The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win in air, space and cyberspace.” The Air Force has 12…
-
Armed Forces Week Pt. 2 (Navy + Coast Guard)
Welcome back to our 2nd installment about Armed Forces Week. This edition covers the US Navy and the US Coast Guard! Navy Born: October 13th, 1775 Colors : Blue and Gold Motto: “Non sibi sed patriae ” — Latin for:“Not for self but for country“ Symbol(s): Eagle, Constitution, Anchor What do they do: From the Navy.mil “The mission of the Navy is to maintain, train and equip combat-ready Naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression and maintaining freedom of the seas” The Navy is a primarily water based defense and force,…
-
Armed Forces Week Pt. 1 (Marines + Army)
Armed Forces Day is annually the 3rd Sat of the month. Armed Forces Week starts on the 2nd Saturday of May and lasts to the 3rd Sunday of May. Memorial Day follows soon after with being the last Monday of May. While May is usually the last push of school and college graduations (all to be celebrated!), don’t forget to remember our military and thank them when you see them! President Harry Truman was a pioneer in honoring our military. On July 26th, 1947, he signed the National Security Act, which joined all 4 service branches (at that time) all under one umbrella. Louis Johnson, Secretary of Defense at the time,…
