On June 6, 1944, Allied soldiers bravely stormed the beaches of Normandy, France. The Normandy beaches were chosen because of the range of air cover, and it was the shortest distance from Great Britain. Five landing beaches were selected for... Continue Reading →
The official birthday of the United States Army is June 14th, 1775.
Flag Day is celebrated on June 14th. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress.
The flag retirement ceremony will be held on June 14 at 5:00 pm, at Thomas Lake Park Pavilion, 4425 Pilot Knob Road. Eagan. We will be joined by Boy and Girl Scouts, and members of our Legion Auxiliary. Please try... Continue Reading →
June 23rd is the official Coast Guard Auxiliary birthday.
Since 2017, July 25th is observed as National Hire A Veteran Day. Founded by Marine Corps veteran Dan Caporale (who also founded Hire Our Heroes), Hire A Veteran Day is meant as a call to action for those who hire... Continue Reading →
National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day is observed each year on July 27th. It is a time to remember as many as 50,000 American troops who died in the conflict (official sources vary on the actual number), and over 100,000... Continue Reading →
July 28th is National Buffalo Soldiers Day, the holiday celebrating the contributions of some of the earliest African-American troops in the United States military. These troops served on the Western frontier after the Civil War. They served in a variety... Continue Reading →
The United States Army Chaplain Corps is a unique part of American military tradition. Said to be among the smallest unit in the U.S. Army, the Chaplain Corps predates Independence Day and since this unit began, chaplains have served in... Continue Reading →
Air Force Day is a celebration of airpower in the aftermath of WW II. 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... Continue Reading →
Coast Guard Day is held each year on August 4th to recognize and honor the efforts of The United States Coast Guard. This celebration is considered an “internal” event for active and reserve Coast Guard members, plus their civilian employees and... Continue Reading →
Purple Heart Day is observed on August 7 each year and is a time for Americans to remember and honor the brave men and women who were either wounded on the battlefield, or paid the ultimate sacrifice with their lives.... Continue Reading →
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