Armed Forces Day 2017
is a Day of Celebration
May 20 is Armed Forces Day, a time to honor all who serve in America’s Military Branches.
Hero – a person noted for courageous acts or nobility of character, special strength, courage, and ability, an immortal being.
YOU ARE MY HEROES, but with so many empty places at the dinner table in Our Great Country, Our America The Beautiful, The Home Of The Free And The Brave, I can’t help but pause and Give Thanks for all the selfless people that answered the Call of Duty, and put themselves in Harms Way, MY HEROES, and I will never forget.
“Armed Forces Day…and the Memorial Day weekend that follows, is a time to honor, remember and recognize those who serve and have served our country, as well as those who have died in service. As we reflect, let’s not forget the many sacrifices made at home as well in support of our men and women in uniform.”
– Chuck Norris –
Armed Forces Day is celebrated each year on the third Saturday in May. It traces its roots to Aug. 31, 1949, when Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of Armed Forces Day to replace separate holidays for the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force. The day was first celebrated on May 20, 1950.
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation honoring members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard yesterday.
“On Armed Forces Day, we salute the bravery of those who defend our Nation’s peace and security,” the president said. “Their service defends for Americans the freedom that all people deserve.”
The theme for this year’s Armed Forces Day is “Courageous. Steadfast. Protectors.”