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SUMMARY:National Hug a G.I. Day
DESCRIPTION:As the only day on the calendar that is mnemonically a military command\, March 4th recognizes National Hug a G.I. Day. \nGather around your servicemen and women to give them a hug. It’s simply a way to show your support. With either a pat on the back or a hearty handshake\, be sure to give both past and present G.I.s your appreciation. While G.I.s refer to Army personnel\, the day encompasses all those who have served in the military. So\, hug those Jarheads\, Wingnuts\, Squids\, and Coasties\, too! \nToday the term G.I. is fairly commonly known to refer to those serving in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. How that came to be is a little less military protocol and more the American story. \n\n\n \nIt seems at the turn of the 20th century\, G.I. was a notation used in supply records for galvanized iron. It was later used during World War I for German artillery shells made from galvanized iron. \nSometime during the war\, soldiers started interpreting the initials as “Government Issue” or “General Issue”. By the time World War II came around it was starting to gain meaning as the generic enlisted man. \nNot surprisingly\, sarcastic usage among many servicemen was common\, feeling they were just like any other Government Issued supply being mass-produced for Uncle Sam. \nAbout that time G.I. Joe was born. His creator\, comic strip artist\, and former Army Sergeant David Breger\, issued his first G.I. Joe cartoon series in Yank magazine on June 17\, 1942. \nThe term G.I. became more permanently etched in the American language when in 1944 President Franklin Roosevelt signed the bill that became known as the G.I. Bill; Servicemen’s Readjustment Act. \nAnd then there was no going back when Hasbro trademarked their G.I. Joe as an action figure in 1964. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE #HugAGIDay\n\nFind a G.I. you know and give them a hug.\nIs your G.I. too far away to give a hug? Send him or her a virtual one via text\, e-mail\, phone or even snail mail.\nShow your support for the military.\nUse #HugAGIDay to post on social media.\n\nSource Link
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SUMMARY:National K9 Veterans Day
DESCRIPTION:March 13th recognizes National K9 Veterans Day and the dedicated K9 units who’ve served since World War II. \nSTN Inspirational Quotes To Keep You Inspired in 2023\n#NationalK9VeteransDay\nA lot of things changed after the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941. We rationed oil\, leather\, and rubber. The military draft men into service. Women rolled up their sleeves and built war supplies. \nAnd dogs were called to duty. During the first world war\, the United States took notice of the European use of canines as sentries\, message carriers\, and several other functions. \nA private citizen\, Mrs. Alene Erlanger initiated a program called Dogs for Defense. Along with the American Kennel Club and a handful of breeders\, the group aimed to train the dogs for military use. \nBy November of 1942\, the military prepared the first Dogs for Defense for duty in North Africa. While they were gun shy at first\, they proved to be well trained. \nAs the war progressed\, Dogs for Defense was unable to keep up with the demand\, and the Remount Branch\, Service Installations Divisions took over the training of the dogs. \nOver the years\, the military\, police\, and rescue have developed a variety of training methods for K9 units. Their training is tailored to meet the demands of the job\, and each animal and handler carries out his or her duties to the fullest. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL K9 VETERANS DAY\n\nRecognize a K9 veteran.\nLearn more about their service\, history\, and training.\nAttend a ceremony honoring the working dogs in military units and working dogs across the country.\nUse #NationalK9VeteransDay to post on social media.\n\nSource Link
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CATEGORIES:Military,Pets
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SUMMARY:National Supreme Sacrifice Day
DESCRIPTION:On March 18th\, National Supreme Sacrifice Day honors those who have made tremendous sacrifices for the sake and the good of others as well as those who sacrifice their lives every day for us. \n\n\n \n#SupremeSacrificeDay\nWe may most readily call to mind the men and women in uniform who have laid down their lives protecting their country and communities. This day also honors those who may have stepped forward during times of crisis to rescue a stranger or a neighbor and gave the supreme sacrifice that day. \nThese sacrifices come in many forms. We don’t always recognize them when we see them\, nor do we always expect them. Like in the case of one young Miner who saved the lives of 11-year-old Emmet and 8-year-old Myrdith when the sleigh they were in overturned during a blizzard so fierce they couldn’t see their house\, though they were only 200 yards away. Wind howling so loudly\, they couldn’t hear their father’s voice calling to them. On March 15\, 1920\, they’d set home from school in rural North Dakota and been caught up in the blizzard. Their 16-year-old sister\, Hazel Miner protected her siblings with her body\, keeping the blankets in place over her siblings through the night. Hazel Miner died that night\, but her actions saved her siblings’ lives. \nThese sacrifices don’t always come in uniform and are often unsung. Often\, these heroes step up when we least expect it and when we need it most. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE SUPREME SACRIFICE DAY\n\nHonor someone who gave the ultimate sacrifice.\nVisit with their families\, support them and the people in uniform who place their lives on the line\, daily.\nVisit a local memorial and learn the names of local heroes.\nParticipate in events around your state that support the military and first responders.\nUse #SupremeSacrificeDay to post on social media.\n\nSource Link
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SUMMARY:National Medal of Honor Day
DESCRIPTION:National Medal of Honor Day on March 25th recognizes all Medal of Honor recipients. The Medal of Honor is the highest military award for valor in the United States and was created in 1861. \n\n\n \n#MedalOfHonorDay\nOn March 25\, 1863\, Secretary of War\, Edwin Stanton presented the first Medals of Honor (Army) to six members of  “Andrews Raiders” for their volunteering and participation during an American Civil War raid in April of 1862. \nThe Medal of Honor is awarded only to US military personnel by the President of the United States in the name of Congress for personal acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty. \nThere are three versions of the Medal of Honor; one for the Army\, one for the Navy\, and one for the Air Force; Personnel of the Marine Corps and the Coast Guard receive the Navy version. \nSince its creation\, 3\,468 Medals of Honor have been awarded to the country’s soldiers\, sailors\, airmen\, Marines\, and coastguardsmen. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE MEDAL OF HONOR DAY\n\nSome federal\, state\, local\, and military organizations may hold events recognizing Medal of Honor recipients. These events may be public or private.\nVolunteering for your local veteran organization\nDonate to a veteran service organization\nAdopt a Medal of Honor gravesite\nFly the U.S. flag at your home or business\nVisit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier\nVisit local memorial sites\nUse #MedalOfHonorDay to post on social media.\n\nSource Link
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SUMMARY:National Vietnam Veterans Day
DESCRIPTION:National Vietnam War Veterans Day on March 29 honors the men and women who served and sacrificed during the longest conflict in United States history. \n\n\n \n#VietnamWarVeteransDay\nOn March 29\, 1973\, combat and combat support units withdrew from South Vietnam. Generations later\, Veterans of this time period are gaining the respect that was not so freely given upon their return. Involving five U.S. presidents\, crossing nearly two decades and 500\,000 U.S.military personnel\, it left an indelible mark on the American psyche. \nReturning veterans did not always receive respectful welcomes upon their arrival on American soil. Over 58\,000 killed\, never to return. The observance recognizes the military service of these men and women who answered the call to serve their country when she needed them. They didn’t make the decision to go to war. \nThroughout National Vietnam War Veterans Day\, we recognize the service and duty rendered by all servicemen and women of this era. \n\n\n \nHOW TO OBSERVE VIETNAM WAR VETERANS DAY\n\nOrganizations across the country host events honoring National Vietnam War Veterans Day. These events include memorials\, speeches\, and luncheons honoring Vietnam veterans and their families.\nInvite a veteran you know to join you or help organize an event.\nThank a Vietnam Veteran.\nBuy them a drink or lunch.\nVisit a local memorial. Volunteer to help organize events.\nSupport a veteran’s organization in your community. Volunteer and offer your skills.\nWatch a Vietnam War documentary. Some films we found are The Vietnam War: A Film by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick or Last Days in Vietnam directed by Rory Kennedy or Vietnam Nurses by Timeline.\nRead about the Vietnam War. We recommend: Vietnam – A History by Stanley Karnow or They Marched into Sunlight: War and Peace\, Vietnam and America\, October 1967 by David Maraniss or The Quiet American by Graham Green and Robert Stone.\nSend them a shout-out using #VietnamWarVeteransDay on social media.\n\nSource Link
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