May 17th is also Armed Forces Day, and is
celebrated on the third Saturday in May.
Created
in 1949, and was a result of the consolidation of the military services in the Department of Defense.
It was intended to replace the separate Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Days, but observance of these days, especially within each particular service, continues to this day.
Armed Forces Day is celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May, and Armed Forces Week begins on the second Saturday of May and ends on the third Sunday of May. Because of their unique training schedules, National Guard and Reserve units may celebrate Armed Forces Day/Week over any period in May. The purpose of Armed Forces day is to honor Americans serving in the five services - the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard.
May 24th, the Squadron will be helping the Boy Scouts at the VA posting the flags at the grave sites. This all starts at 9:00 AM we need your help. Please check your calendar, and volunteer.
May 25th The legioneers will hold theier annual Memorial Day Services starting at 9:00 AM
Memorial Day is May 26th, 2008
"Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday that is observed on the last Monday of May.
It was formerly known as Decoration Day. This holiday commemorates U.S. men and women who have died in military service to their country. It began first to honor Union soldiers who died during the American Civil War. After World War I, it was expanded to include those who died in any war or military action." See the history of Memorial Day at
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Dues for 2008 are due by June 9th, 2008 that will be your last chance to bring your memebership up todate: On June 10th the membership will be turned in, then we will start working on 2009 membership.
Adults are $20.00, and 18 and under are just $10.00
