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RED Friday | Remember Everyone Deployed | Honoring the Heroes of Operation Red Wings

Today is RED Friday (Remember Everyone Deployed)—a time to wear red in support of the brave men and women serving our nation around the world. This Sunday, June 28th, marks the 21st Anniversary of Operation Red Wings, one of the most courageous and heartbreaking chapters in the history of the Global War on Terror. On June 28, 2005, nineteen American… Read more
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Happy Heavenly Birthday, Jack Dempsey (June 24, 1895 – May 31, 1983) | Famous Veterans

Today we remember and honor World Heavyweight Champion boxer and Coast Guard officer Jack Dempsey, one of the most famous athletes of the 20th century and a proud military veteran. Known as the “Manassa Mauler,” Dempsey became one of boxing’s biggest stars, holding the World Heavyweight Championship from 1919 to 1926 and helping transform professional boxing into a major spectator… Read more

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Famous Veterans Born on June 21: Joe Flaherty, Monte Markham & Bernie Kopell

Today we’re recognizing three famous veterans born on June 21 who served their country before achieving success in television and entertainment. 🇺🇸 Happy Heavenly Birthday to Joe Flaherty (June 21, 1941 – April 1, 2024) who served in the United States Air Force from 1959 to 1962 before becoming a beloved comedian and actor. He became famous for his work… Read more
Happy Father's Day

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This Father’s Day, Remember Our Deployed Military Dads

As you spend time with your father, grandfather, son, husband, or other father figures this Father’s Day, please take a moment to remember the thousands of military fathers currently deployed around the world. While many families are enjoying cookouts, sharing meals, exchanging gifts, and creating memories together today, countless fathers in uniform are serving far from home. They are missing… Read more
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Happy 251st Birthday, United States Army! Honoring 251 Years of Service and Sacrifice

Today we proudly celebrate the 251st Birthday of the United States Army! Founded on June 14, 1775, more than a year before the Declaration of Independence was signed, the United States Army has stood as a symbol of courage, duty, and sacrifice for over two and a half centuries. From the Revolutionary War to today’s global missions, generations of American… Read more