The United States Navy Reserve is not as old as the United States Navy itself and some readers are confused by the comparative ages of the full-time active duty Navy and the Navy Reserve. A little history lesson explains why the Navy Reserve, known until 2005 as the United States Naval Reserve, doesn’t have an […]
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While many American families are opening presents Christmas morning and preparing for an influx of guests later in the day, military service members deployed overseas are fulfilling their duty. They are often unable to enjoy this special time with their loved ones. When we think of our military on deployment during the holiday season, an […]
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Veterans Day is a time to pay tribute to those who have served and those who are currently serving whether active duty, Guard, or Reserve. Veterans Day is a time of remembrance and gratitude, but also a time to celebrate. The American tradition of barbecues, military-themed gatherings, and special events is definitely more often along […]
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Columbus Day is observed in the United States on the second Monday in October. It commemorates Christopher Columbus and his journey to what was then known as the New World. Columbus Day will be observed on Oct. 14, 2024. He arrived in the Americas on Oct. 12, 1492. The holiday has become more controversial in […]
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Air Force Day is a celebration of airpower in the aftermath of World War Two. This observance is slightly complicated due to the nature of American air power at the time, but the designation of Air Force Day was an important step toward the recognition of United States air superiority in both Europe and Asia […]
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March is Women’s History Month and well over 200,000 women serve on active duty in the U.S. military. The contributions of women to military history (and well beyond) cannot be ignored. While Women’s History Month isn’t a time to focus exclusively on the contributions of women in military service, the contributions of female veterans are […]
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Many Soldiers, Marines, Sailors, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen cannot go home for the holidays each year. Thankfully, most bases have official Adopt A Service Member programs or non-profits, and some local communities organize to connect service members with local families to host for the holidays. These programs are known by many names such as “Operation […]
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This Thanksgiving season, we would like to express our appreciation for veterans and service members who do protect or have protected our great Nation so that we can afford this opportunity to enjoy time with family and friends. CLICK TO ENLARGE Reasons why we’re thankful… The brave men and women in the U.S. Armed Forces Veterans who served […]
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Veterans Affairs National Veterans Day posters from the years 2000 to 2009 as selected by the Veterans Day National Committee. Â
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VA Veterans Day posters from 1990 to 1999. Veterans Day posters are selected each year from a field of entries with the selection typically announced in August. The committee is comprised of an Honorary Chairmen (typically the President of the United States), Chairmen (typically the Secretary of Veteran Affairs) and members and associate members. Â
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