What does the “Thin Blue Line” Mean? EOW: AUGUST 2026
We update this post monthly with End of Watch information from the previous month as a reminder and tribute to those who commit their lives…
history
-
-
Flag Day and History Matters
June 14th: Flag Day Old Glory appears to be a source of contention for some. I believe that is because they were not taught the…
-
Celebrating Armed Forces Week: Part I – Our “Senior Services”
Armed Forces Week: Mid-May Strictly speaking, it’s called Armed Forces Day, and we celebrate it on the 3rd Saturday of May each year. The DoD…
-
National Loyalty Day: May 1st
Why a National Loyalty Day? May 1st is Loyalty Day in the United States. Its history dates back to the early 20th century, but it…
-
National Vietnam War Veterans Day Observance
Honoring our Vietnam Veteran Patriots An act of Congress honoring Vietnam veterans with a day of recognition was signed into law by President Trump on…
-
National Medal of Honor Day
National Medal of Honor Day is observed annually on March 25th in the United States to honor the recipients of the Medal of Honor, the…
-
Profile in Courage: Military and Law Enforcement K9S
National K9 Veterans Day: We pay homage to our K9 Patriots. The Date: March 13, 1942, 84 Years ago… U.S. Army launches K-9 Corps The…
-
Never Forget Pearl Harbor
December 7th marks the 83rd Anniversary of Pearl Harbor. We must never forget our history, which many ignore, forget, or worse, rewrite. On this 84th…
