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14 June, The Army’s Birthday and Flag Day

On 14 June 1775. Congress adopted “the American continental army” after reaching a consensus position in The Committee of the Whole. This procedure and the desire for secrecy account for the sparseness of the official journal entries for...

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US Army Reserve

On 23 April 1908 the US Army established reserve components which were, initially, all medical. Today 200.000 men and women serve in the US Army Reserves. These brave citizens are among the 1% of Americans who love our country enough to serve in her...

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Happy Birthday, Abe

Abraham Lincoln was clearly one of America’s greatest presidents. The Republican Party was founded in Michigan as an anti-slavery party in the 1850s. Lincoln was the second Republican candidate for president, and the first to be elected...

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Happy Birthday, Mr. President

Ronald Reagan, our 40th President, strongly supported free enterprise, shared his message of optimism, spoke from his heart about his faith in the American people, and inspired our affection. He touched us all by his truthfulness, by sharing his...

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US Coast Guard

On 28 Jan 1915 an act of Congress created the US Coast Guard. Several organizations that had existed for a long time were merged under the new name. Anyway, happy birthday, Coasties!

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Marine Corps Ball

My wonderful wife and I attended our very first Marine Corps Ball last evening. It was hosted by the local Marine Corps Reserve Company. I was truly impressed with the pageantry and ceremony. It was a real honor to be around some of the very few...

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Happy Birthday, US Navy

The US Navy’s birthday is 13 Oct 1775. Marilyn and I attended the local Navy Ball last evening to celebrate that birthday. It was hosted by the NOSC (Navy Operations Support Center–what used to be called the Navy Reserve Center) in Grand...

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Happy Birthday

Almost everyone knows, or should know, that today is Flag Day. While Americans should honor their flag every day, this is a special day. I confess that when at a sporting event I do look around a bit during the National Anthem to see who is...

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14 June

Today is both Flag Day and the US Army’s 223rd Birthday. There’s even a website celebrating the birthday; its: a href=” To all my brothers and sisters in arms in the US Army, you have my greatest respect; happy birthday. To all...

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