Honoring Our Military
We honor military members on Armed Forces Day and Military Appreciation Month.
Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day
May 19 is Armed Forces Day, and May is Military Appreciation Month. I have a deep appreciation for military members and their families. My father served in World War II before I was born. My husband served in the Korean era before I met him. Several of my friends served in Vietnam, and one lost … Read more
Armed Forces Day & Military Appreciation Month 2013
Today is Armed Forces Day, a day to honor all branches of the service and the people who serve. Thank you to all our military members and to their families. May is also Military Appreciation Month, a time to show our appreciation to everyone who has served in the military, past and present. We owe … Read more
Armed Forces Day 2012
The third Saturday in May each year is designated as Armed Forces Day, to honor and celebrate all five branches of the US military: the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. The observance began in 1949 after the military services were consolidated in the Department of Defense. Armed Forces Day occurs during Military … Read more
Armed Forces Day and Military Appreciation Month 2011
May is Military Appreciation Month, and today is Armed Forces Day. Last year on Armed Forces Day, I highlighted a number of troop support organizations. If you’re not involved in supporting our troops, I encourage you to do so. O LORD God of Hosts, stretch forth, we pray thee, thine almighty arm to strengthen and … Read more
Armed Forces Day 2010
Today is Armed Forces Day, observed every year since 1950 to honor the member of all branches of the Armed Services and thank them for their service. The theme is this year’s observance is “United in Strength. We are so proud that the various branches within the Department of Defense are “United in Strength” to … Read more
Armed Forces Day 2009
Today is Armed Forces Day in the US, a day to honor our military and thank them for their service. Thank you to everyone who makes personal sacrifices and risks their lives for our security. And thank you to their families who sacrifice so the military members they love can serve their country. O LORD … Read more