Armed Forces Day
By: Ginger | May 15, 2009 | Category: General
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My nephew, Tony, recently completed basic training at Lackland Air Force Base. I attended the graduation ceremony with his mom, grandma, and his younger brother who flew down from Iowa to show Tony that they love and support him. There were a lot of families there to show support for the young women and men on the day they would take the Air Force oath and officially become airmen.
As the trainees marched onto the field and then marched past us in formation, it was very difficult to spot my nephew. Other than differing heights, the guys are all thin, wearing the same uniform, and pretty much bald (Who knew that hair is so important in being able to recognize another person). My younger nephew exclaimed, “It's like trying to find Waldo!”
It was the first time I had been to such an event and I was impressed. The base commander led the oath and as these trainees repeated the oath, I got goosebumps and a little emotional. To see so many young people choosing to serve their country and possibly someday risking their lives for their country was one of those “wow” moments.
Saturday, is Armed Forces Day. It is a day that was established so that the citizens of the United States could come together to thank the service men and women of the armed forces for their dedication and commitment in supporting our country. If you are interested in historical details, here is an Armed Forces Day photo archive from previous years.
There are many ways that you can show your appreciation. To see what events are planned in your state, use this USA.gov search events results page. To narrow your search, add your state in the search box and select the “Search” button. You don't have to attend an official event to show your support. You may send a message, check out the America Reaches Out state map, or these homefront support groups.
Please join me and the GovGab bloggers in expressing your deepest appreciation to all of the brave women and men who have dedicated themselves in military service to our country.
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