American Veterans Stories, Honoring our Veterans, Remembering Our Veterans
American Veterans Stories, Honoring our Veterans, Remembering Our Veterans
The History of Memorial Day
Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on 5 May 1868 by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, in his General Order No. 11, and was first observed on 30 May 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery.
Read more →Armed Forces Day-”United in Strength”-Saturday, May 15, 2010
On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy and Air Force Days. The single-day celebration stemmed from the unification of the Armed Forces under one department — the Department of Defense.
Read more →Honoring World War II Army Veteran William Hase
William Hase-1/13/1921 – N/A, Branch: Army, Rank: Corporal, Outfit: 96th Division…
Read more →Understanding V.A. Nursing Home and Other Long-Term Care Benefits
Who’s eligible for V.A. long-term care benefits? The V.A. provides nursing home and other long-term care — the V.A. calls it “extended care” — for many veterans.
Read more →Honoring Lowell B. (Bud) Love, World War II Veteran
10/10/1923 – N/A, Branch: Navy, Rank: Photographer Mate 2nd Class, Outfit: VG, Service Dates: 1942 – 1946, Veteran Station: Johnson
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