Military

Today is Veterans Day (originally Armistice Day) honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces marking the anniversary of the end of World War I. Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of...

Originally called Decoration Day, from the early tradition of decorating graves with flowers, wreaths and flags, Memorial Day is a day for remembrance of those who have died in service to our country. It was first widely observed on May 30, 1868 to commemorate the...

I appreciate those who have served - thank you! Fun fact: The Uniform Holiday Bill (Public Law 90-363 (82 Stat. 250)) was signed on June 28, 1968, and was intended to ensure three-day weekends for Federal employees by celebrating four national holidays on Mondays:...

Nine-year-old G.T. Struck stepped in front of the upright headstone at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery and waited. His father, Thomas Struck, read out loud the name on the marker and handed the boy a small American flag attached to a pointed wooden stick. G.T. put...

Instead of dancing tonight, let's take a ride with the Blue Angels:

Veterans - thank you for your service! https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/vietnam-era-boat-to-lead-veterans-day-boat-parade-on-san-diego-bay/2788310/