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Memorial Day is a day set aside to honor the men and women who sacrificed their lives while serving our country. It is observed on the last Monday of May. This year, Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 28th. Memorial Day became an official federal holiday in 1971, but has been celebrated long before it became official.  Memorial Day, then known as Decoration Day, came about after the Civil War. The leader of the Northern Civil War Veterans organization requested that there be a remembr …

August 29th is the birthday of the Marine Corps Reserve. The Marine Corps Reserve has been proudly serving and protecting the United States of America for over 100 years.What is the Marine Corps Reserve?The Marine Corps Reserve, also known as the Marine Forces Reserve, is an organization that is responsible for providing fully trained units and individuals that can be mobilized in times of war, national emergency, or contingency operations to support and bolster active duty Marine Corps units.Ma …

Man’s Best Friend For man’s best friend, to protect and to serve is an imprinted part of their very nature. Just as your dog protects your property and well being as well as providing you with an invaluable friendship, K9 units help their handlers protect the freedoms of Americans every day. Whether they are leading the search for missing children or diving headfirst into battle, K-9 units are among the most loyal and steadfast officers ever to be found. Besides being an irreplaceable p …

Thank you to all the veterans who have put their lives on the line for our freedom. Although it should be every day, today we set aside to ensure that you get the recognition that you deserve. Every day you are putting yourself out there and we thank you. You risk yourself for the good of all of us. You are the true heroes of America. Thank you for your service!

On August 7th we make it a special point to honor those who have been awarded the Purple Heart. These service men and women were wounded or killed on or after April 5, 1917 in pursuit of our freedom. They have gone above and beyond what normal duty calls for in combat. While they should be honored each and every day, the 7th is a day to take an extra moment to thank them and honor them. We encourage everyone to take a minute of their day to reflect upon what the honorees have done us and …