Happy 68th Birthday United States Air Force!

Businesses owned by Air Force veterans, active duty and USAF spouses View the history of the United States Air Force View famous quotes regarding the U.S. Air Force The United States Air Force became a separate military service on September 18, 1947, with the implementation of the National Security Act of 1947. The Act created the National Military Establishment, later… Read more

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09/17/2015

National POW/MIA Recognition Day – Friday, September 18, 2015

National POW/MIA Recognition Day In the United States, National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed on the third Friday in September (Sept. 18th). It honors those who were prisoners of war and those who are still missing in action, as well as seeking the return of the remains of fallen soldiers. This day was established by an Act of Congress, by… Read more

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09/17/2015

Today is Constitution Day (or Citizenship Day) – September 17th, 2015

Constitution Day (or Citizenship Day) is an American federal observance that recognizes the adoption of the United States Constitution and those who have become U.S. citizens. It is normally observed on September 17, the day in 1787 that delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the document in Philadelphia. When Constitution Day falls on a weekend or on another holiday, schools… Read more

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09/14/2015

SDVOSB/DVBE Certification Workshop: CalTran’s District 11 San Diego – 9/24/2015

Mr. Wayne Gross from the Department of General Services will be providing a Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Certification Workshop. Date: September 24th. Address: Caltran’s District 11 4050 Taylor St. San Diego, CA 92110 Please park in an unreserved spot and check in with the Security Officer to receive a guest badge. If you have any questions, please… Read more

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09/10/2015

Patriot Day 9/11/2015: A Day of Remembrance

In the United States, Patriot Day occurs on September 11 of each year, designated in memory of the 2,977 killed in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Initially, the day was called the Prayer and Remembrance for the Victims of the Terrorist Attacks on September 11, 2001. U.S. House of Representatives Joint Resolution 71 was approved by a vote of… Read more