by Christian Southards | Oct 13, 2023
The U.S. Navy celebrates its birthday every October 13 in honor of the founding of the Continental Navy. THE FOUNDING OF THE U.S. NAVY The U.S. Navy succeeded the Continental Navy, which was established during the American Revolution to protect the United States’...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 26, 2023
The Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation is inviting the public to help shape the design of the National Global War on Terrorism Memorial, which will stand proudly at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Americans are encouraged to play a part in designing a...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 20, 2023
September 18, 1947 marks the day the United States Air Force was officially established. However, its roots trace back to the early 20th century, when military aviation first took flight. Pioneering the Skies: The 20th Century In 1907, the U.S. Army Signal Corps took...
by Christian Southards | Sep 19, 2023
Every third Friday in September, National POW/MIA Recognition day is celebrated to honor past and present prisoners of war and military members who never returned home from their service. America’s Missing in Action The Department of Defense lists 83,204 American...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 15, 2023
In South Lake Tahoe, American Legion Post 795 organized a memorial ceremony to honor and remember the victims of the Attacks on September 11, 2001. The event honored the lives lost in the attacks and paid tribute to the first responders who displayed bravery during...
by Christian Southards | Sep 11, 2023
Patriot Day honors all those lost during and in response to the terror attacks that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001. September 11, 2001 On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, four commercial airliners were hijacked by terrorists acting under the direction of Al-Qaida leader...
