Women Veterans Day

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Flag Day

Flag Day celebrates the official symbol for the United States: our Stars and Stripes.https://www.military.com/flag-day

Coast Guard Bday

August 4, 1790 https://www.uscg.mil/   https://www.facebook.com/UScoastguard   https://twitter.com/uscg   ......More

August 4, 1790 https://www.uscg.mil/   https://www.facebook.com/UScoastguard   https://twitter.com/uscg   https://www.military.com/coast-guard-birthday

PURPLE HEART DAY

Each year on August 7th, the United States celebrates Purple Heart Day.A decoration consisting of a purple, heart-shaped piece of silk having a narrow edge of silver stitched with the word Merit across the face, was created by General George Washington on August 7, 1782......More

Each year on August 7th, the United States celebrates Purple Heart Day.A decoration consisting of a purple, heart-shaped piece of silk having a narrow edge of silver stitched with the word Merit across the face, was created by General George Washington on August 7, 1782. Considered to be the first official military combat badge of the United States Armed Forces, this is called the “Badge for Military Merit”. The official successor decoration of the Badge of Military Merit is the Purple Heart.Washington said the following regarding the Badge of Military Merit:”The General ever desirous to cherish virtuous ambition in his soldiers, as well as to foster and encourage every species of Military merit, directs that whenever any singularly meritorious action is performed, the author of it shall be permitted to wear on his facings over the left breast, the figure of a heart in purple cloth, or silk, edged with narrow lace or binding. Not only instances of unusual gallantry, but also of extraordinary fidelity and essential service in any way shall meet with a due reward.Before this favour can be conferred on any man, the particular fact, or facts, on which it is to be grounded must be set forth to the Commander in chief accompanied with certificates from the Commanding officers of the regiment and brigade to which the Candidate for reward belonged, or other incontestable proofs, and upon granting it, the name and regiment of the person with the action so certified are to be enrolled in the book of merit which will be kept at the orderly office. Men who have merited this last distinction to be suffered to pass all guards and sentinels which officers are permitted to do.The road to glory in a patriot army and a free country is thus open to all.This order is also to have retrospect to the earliest stages of war, and to be considered as a permanent one.”

Air Force Birthday

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Gold Star Mothers Day

We would like to remember Mary Bush, mother of Peter J Courcy our Post Namesake. Find out more about him here, https://friscolegion.org/fallen-comrades/peter-j-courcy/Gold Star Mother’s Day is observed on the last Sunday in September. Gold Star Mother’s Day is intended ......More

We would like to remember Mary Bush, mother of Peter J Courcy our Post Namesake. Find out more about him here, https://friscolegion.org/fallen-comrades/peter-j-courcy/Gold Star Mother’s Day is observed on the last Sunday in September. Gold Star Mother’s Day is intended to recognize and honor those mothers who have lost a son or daughter in the service of the U.S. Armed Forces. Each year there are events and meetings to publicly express love, sorrow and reverence toward Gold Star Mothers and their families. Flags are also mandated to be displayed on government buildings on this day.Read more: https://militarybenefits.info/gold-star-mothers-day/#ixzz5SWXlsZUY

US Navy Birthday

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Marine Corps Birthday

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Veterans Day

https://www.military.com/veterans-day   This holiday started as a day to reflect upon the heroism of those who died in our country's service and was originally called ......More

https://www.military.com/veterans-day   This holiday started as a day to reflect upon the heroism of those who died in our country's service and was originally called Armistice Day. It fell on Nov. 11 because that is the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. However, in 1954, the holiday was changed to "Veterans Day" in order to account for all veterans in all wars.