Author: Cliff Johnson

US Air Force

Happy 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
United States Constitution

Today is Constitution Day (or Citizenship Day) – September 17th, 2018

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 and other… Read more
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Happy 102nd Birthday to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve (USMCR)

Click here to view businesses owned by Marine Corp Veterans Click here to read USMC and USMCR Military Quotes The Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES or MFR) (also known as the United States Marine Corps Reserve (USMCR) and the U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve) is the reserve force of the United States Marine Corps. It is the largest command in the… Read more

July 29, 2018 Marks the 243rd Anniversary of the Army Chaplain Corps

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The U.S. Army Chaplaincy provides religious support to America’s Army while assisting commanders in ensuring the right of free exercise of religion for all Soldiers. In short, we nurture the living, care for the wounded, and honor the fallen. Since July 29, 1775, approximately 25,000 Army Chaplains have served as religious and spiritual leaders for… Read more

88th Anniversary of the Creation of the Veterans Administration

Which is what most people still call the VA even though their official name is the Department of Veterans Affairs. The establishment of the Veterans Administration came in 1930 when Congress authorized the president to “consolidate and coordinate Government activities affecting war veterans.” SEVENTY-FIRST CONGRESS. July 3, 1930. An Act to authorize the President to consolidate and coordinate government activities… Read more