October 26 marks the National Day of the Deployed. The day honors all servicemembers who have been deployed in the service of the United States. It also honors the sacrifices their families have made during deployments. More Americans deployed to combat zones overseas during World War II than any other war in American history. According to the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), during the World War II period, from September 16, 1940, through July 25, 1947, some 16.5 million...

                     Marking the 250th Birthday to the US NAVY! October 13, 2025, marks the 250th birthday of the United States Navy, the world’s greatest Navy! The central theme of this year's celebration is "Victory at Sea," which encompasses the Navy's efforts in battle during World War II. Victory at sea for the U.S. Navy is driven by the valor of American Sailors. Since...

                                                  GOLD STARS FOR MOTHERS The origin of what would become Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day started with a simple accessory: a black armband with a gilt star. During World War I, family members...

         Until July 18, 1979, no special commemoration was held to honor America’s POW/MIAs, those returned and those still missing and unaccounted for from our nation’s wars. That first year, resolutions were passed in Congress, and the national ceremony was held at the National Cathedral, Washington,...

                                                           VJ Day Japan Surrenders! On the afternoon of August 16, 1945, Japanese Emperor Hirohito’s orders to cease hostilities immediately finally went...

                                      Equality Day for women!...

                     Today marks the 84th Anniversary for the Marine Woman Reserve   Established in 1942 on July 30th (USMCWR) was the World War II women's branch of the United States marine Reserves It was authorized by the U.S...

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                                                        Today marks the 86th birthday for the Coast Guard Auxiliary   Established in in 1939 on June 23rd as the Coast Guard...