Old 2024 Front Page News
purple heart day
Each
year on August 7th, the nation pauses to remember and pay homage to the
brave men and women who were either wounded on the battlefield or by an act
of international terrorism or paid the ultimate sacrifice with their lives
to defend the freedoms all Americans are privileged to enjoy. As America’s
oldest decoration, the Purple Heart is awarded to any member of the U.S.
Armed Forces that has been wounded, died as a result of wounds received in
battle, by an act of international terrorism, or those who died in captivity
while a prisoner of war (POW). We now celebrate Purple Heart Day on the
anniversary of its creation by General George Washington on August 7, 1782.
This year, many States, Counties, and Cities; sport and entertainment entities; colleges and universities, and other patriotic entities across the nation who have proclaimed themselves as Purple Heart entities, will raise the Purple Heart flag in recognition of the service and sacrifice of their local sons and daughters. In numerous cities across the Nation, the State Capitol Buildings and other major landmarks will be bathed in purple light to commemorate Purple Heart Day.
2024 Association Reunion
I want to thank John Tabor and all the “helper bees” who put on a great reunion. At first, the challenges seemed insurmountable, but everything fell into place, and I had a fantastic time. The auction items were eclectic, and we reeled in $3200 to keep our Association solvent for another year. I’m looking forward to Short Round and Linn putting on a great reunion next year in Orlando, FL. I’ll update the times and the host hotel
here and on Facebook as I receive them.
Military Appreciation Month
May is National Military Appreciation Month in the United States. It's a dedicated time to honor the service and sacrifices of those currently serving in the armed forces.
Here's a breakdown of what it signifies:
Month-long observance: Established by Congress in 1999, it runs from May 1st to May 31st.
Significance of May: Many military-related observances fall in May, including Memorial Day and Loyalty Day. This makes it a fitting time for national recognition.
Honoring service members: The focus is on currently serving members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and Space Force.
Gratitude for families: Military spouses and families also receive recognition for their contributions and sacrifices.
2024 Reunion registration open
Thanks for being patient guys and guyettes, but I finally got the registration form to work properly, at least I'm positive, I think. If you've got way too much money and want to gamble it away, this year's reunion is just whatcha looking for - Shreveport, LA the Cajun Riviera. But the "real" game of chance will be the second annual Corn Hole Toss championship! In the spirit of being an honest guy (ya right, they made me Treasurer), I've already started my daily workouts of practicing each morning for 30 minutes and every afternoon (after Susan and I finish our Gin and Tonic) for an hour as I try to cage my eyeballs. Fair warning. I was an RLO so I cheat every chance I get, especially with GIBs.
