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Salute to The Armed Forces Day |
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The single-day celebration stemmed from the
unification of the Armed Forces under one department
The theme of the first Armed Forces Day was "Teamed for Defense." It was chosen as a means of expressing the unification of all the military forces under a single department of the government.
Tribute To Armed Forces DayHere’s to the men of the red, white and blue; Whose patriot’s hearts burned high ... To the women who served us on land and on sea, Some even in the sky. I’d like to say, "Thank you, that we’ll never know The outcome if you had not gone," And to tell you, "I’ll never forget your deed, As long as my life lingers on." For, I was a child, when the great war came, And you just a dozen years more. Some of you fought on a distant beach. Some died on a foreign shore. I’d hate to forget those heroes of old, From the 'War to end all wars'. Korea, Vietnam, and Desert Storm Proved that men fight evermore. God, help us all when brave men say, "Not today. Let’s just wait and see." For, tyrants come in so many ways And I’ve heard of complacency. When integrity falls in the dust by the way, When conviction fails to command, When there’s no one to bugle or carry the flag, What will become of our land? So, here’s to the heroes and heroines true! Here’s to the brave and the free! With my hand on my chest as the flag passes by, I remember what you did for me!!!
Although this was the theme for the day, there were several other
purposes for holding Armed Forces Day. It was a type of "educational
program for civilians," one in which there would be an increased
awareness of the Armed Forces. It was designed to expand public
understanding of what type of job is performed and the role of the
military in civilian life. It was a day for the military to show
"state-of-the-art" equipment to the civilian population they were
protecting. And it was a day to honor and acknowledge the people of the
Armed Forces of the United States. 05/10/06 - U.S. Navy Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Alvin M. Warner, a gunner for Inshore Boat Unit 42, Naval Coastal Warfare Squadron Four, tests his communication equipment before the squadron performs a demonstration at Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, Va., May 10, 2006. The squadron's primary mission is anti-terrorism and force protection in harbors and...
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