Aug 16thA day designated by the United States Congress to honor the nation’s airborne forces of the Armed Forces.
It was created in 2001 by George W. Bush
Aug 16thA day designated by the United States Congress to honor the nation’s airborne forces of the Armed Forces.
It was created in 2001 by George W. Bush
The Chaplain Corps is one of the oldest and smallest branches of the Army.
Army Chaplain Corps dates to July 29, 1775,
the Continental Congress authorized one chaplain for each regiment of the Continental regiments
commissioned Army officers serving as military chaplains as well as enlisted soldiers who serve as assistants. Their purpose is to offer religious church services, counseling, and moral support to the armed forces, whether in peacetime or at war.
minimum draft age was lowered from 21 to 18
Nov 13, 1942
Aug 16thA day designated by the United States Congress to honor the nation’s airborne forces of the Armed Forces.
It was created in 2001 by George W. Bush
The Chaplain Corps is one of the oldest and smallest branches of the Army.
Army Chaplain Corps dates to July 29, 1775,
the Continental Congress authorized one chaplain for each regiment of the Continental regiments
commissioned Army officers serving as military chaplains as well as enlisted soldiers who serve as assistants. Their purpose is to offer religious church services, counseling, and moral support to the armed forces, whether in peacetime or at war.
June 25, 1876 – June 26, 1876
minimum draft age was lowered from 21 to 18
Nov 13, 1942
Aug 16thA day designated by the United States Congress to honor the nation’s airborne forces of the Armed Forces.
It was created in 2001 by George W. Bush
The Chaplain Corps is one of the oldest and smallest branches of the Army.
Army Chaplain Corps dates to July 29, 1775,
the Continental Congress authorized one chaplain for each regiment of the Continental regiments
commissioned Army officers serving as military chaplains as well as enlisted soldiers who serve as assistants. Their purpose is to offer religious church services, counseling, and moral support to the armed forces, whether in peacetime or at war.
June 25, 1876 – June 26, 1876
June 14, 1775
Army Birthday (246)
Formed April 23, 1908 as the Medical Reserve Corps, today’s U.S. Army Reserve has evolved into a global operational reserve force, engaged to support America’s active duty forces.
minimum draft age was lowered from 21 to 18
Nov 13, 1942
Aug 16thA day designated by the United States Congress to honor the nation’s airborne forces of the Armed Forces.
It was created in 2001 by George W. Bush
The Chaplain Corps is one of the oldest and smallest branches of the Army.
Army Chaplain Corps dates to July 29, 1775,
the Continental Congress authorized one chaplain for each regiment of the Continental regiments
commissioned Army officers serving as military chaplains as well as enlisted soldiers who serve as assistants. Their purpose is to offer religious church services, counseling, and moral support to the armed forces, whether in peacetime or at war.
June 25, 1876 – June 26, 1876
June 14, 1775
Army Birthday (245)
Formed April 23, 1908 as the Medical Reserve Corps, today’s U.S. Army Reserve has evolved into a global operational reserve force, engaged to support America’s active duty forces.
Robert Lowell “Robin” Moore, Jr.
(October 31, 1925 – February 21, 2008)
an American writer who is most known for his books
The Battle of Mogadishu
was part of Operation Gothic Serpent and was fought on 3 and 4 October 1993, in Mogadishu, Somalia
Between forces of the United States, and Somali militiamen
who had support from armed civilian fighters.
A U.S. Army force in Mogadishu,
consisting of U.S. Army Rangers, “Delta Force”; as well as Air Force Combat Controllers, Pararescuemen and helicopters from Special Operations Aviation Regiment, attempted to seize two lieutenants during a meeting in the city.
Somali militia shot down two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters.
The subsequent operation to secure and recover the crews of both helicopters turned inti an overnight standoff in the city.
The battle resulted in 18 deaths, 73 wounded, and one helicopter pilot captured among the U.S. raid party and rescue forces.
At least one Pakistani soldier and one Malaysian soldier
were killed as part of the rescue forces.
American sources estimate between 1,500 and 3,000 Somali casualties
Aug 16thA day designated by the United States Congress to honor the nation’s airborne forces of the Armed Forces.
It was created in 2001 by George W. Bush
The Chaplain Corps is one of the oldest and smallest branches of the Army.
Army Chaplain Corps dates to July 29, 1775,
the Continental Congress authorized one chaplain for each regiment of the Continental regiments
commissioned Army officers serving as military chaplains as well as enlisted soldiers who serve as assistants. Their purpose is to offer religious church services, counseling, and moral support to the armed forces, whether in peacetime or at war.
June 14, 1775
Army Birthday (244)
Formed April 23, 1908 as the Medical Reserve Corps, today’s U.S. Army Reserve has evolved into a global operational reserve force, engaged to support America’s active duty forces.
April 19, 1775
First military engagements of the American Revolutionary War
The battles of Lexington, Concord, near Boston.
The battles marked the outbreak of open armed conflict between the Kingdom of Great Britain and thirteen of its colonies on the mainland of North America.
Happy Birthday to United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)!
U.S. Special Operations Command was established today
1987
Robert Lowell “Robin” Moore, Jr.
(October 31, 1925 – February 21, 2008)
an American writer who is most known for his books
Robert Lowell “Robin” Moore, Jr.
(October 31, 1925 – February 21, 2008)
an American writer who is most known for his books
Aug 16th
A day designated by the United States Congress to honor the nation’s airborne forces of the Armed Forces.
It was created in 2001 by George W. Bush
Aug 16thA day designated by the United States Congress to honor the nation’s airborne forces of the Armed Forces.
It was created in 2001 by George W. Bush
The Chaplain Corps is one of the oldest and smallest branches of the Army.
Army Chaplain Corps dates to July 29, 1775,
the Continental Congress authorized one chaplain for each regiment of the Continental regiments
commissioned Army officers serving as military chaplains as well as enlisted soldiers who serve as assistants. Their purpose is to offer religious church services, counseling, and moral support to the armed forces, whether in peacetime or at war.
Buffalo Soldiers Day is celebrated annually on July 28.
To learn more about the brave African-Americans in the U.S. Army go to: https://www.army.mil/africanamericans/index.html
Buffalo Soldiers Day is celebrated annually on July 28.To learn more about the brave African-Americans in the U.S. Army go to: https://www.army.mil/africanamericans/index.html
In honor of the first Black Army regiments we observe Buffalo Soldiers Day on July 28 since 1992
The date commemorates the creation of 6 regular Army regiments of black enlisted men in 1866, two cavalry and 4 infantry
The first Buffalo Soldiers Day was in 1992.
Congress passed a resolution creating the day, President George Bush issued a proclamation in observance of the day July 28, 1992
General Colin Powell dedicated a monument to the Buffalo Soldier at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas in 1992
the first United States Army Special Forces Group “Green Berets” were established (10th) SFG (Airborne)
On June 11, 1952, the first United States Army Special Forces Group “Green Berets” were established (10th) SFG (Airborne)
Today is the ‘Green Berets’ Anniversary
Green Beret Foundation
#GreenBeretFoundation
#SpecialForces #GreenBeret #June11th1952
April 19, 1775
First military engagements of the American Revolutionary War
The battles of Lexington, Concord, near Boston.
The battles marked the outbreak of open armed conflict between the Kingdom of Great Britain and thirteen of its colonies on the mainland of North America.
Happy Birthday to United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)!
U.S. Special Operations Command was established today
1987
Robert Lowell “Robin” Moore, Jr.
(October 31, 1925 – February 21, 2008)
an American writer who is most known for his books
Robert Lowell “Robin” Moore, Jr.
(October 31, 1925 – February 21, 2008)
an American writer who is most known for his books
The Battle of Mogadishu
was part of Operation Gothic Serpent and was fought on 3 and 4 October 1993, in Mogadishu, Somalia
Between forces of the United States, and Somali militiamen
who had support from armed civilian fighters.
A U.S. Army force in Mogadishu,
consisting of U.S. Army Rangers, “Delta Force”; as well as Air Force Combat Controllers, Pararescuemen and helicopters from Special Operations Aviation Regiment, attempted to seize two lieutenants during a meeting in the city.
Somali militia shot down two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters.
The subsequent operation to secure and recover the crews of both helicopters turned inti an overnight standoff in the city.
The battle resulted in 18 deaths, 73 wounded, and one helicopter pilot captured among the U.S. raid party and rescue forces.
At least one Pakistani soldier and one Malaysian soldier
were killed as part of the rescue forces.
American sources estimate between 1,500 and 3,000 Somali casualties
Aug 16th
A day designated by the United States Congress to honor the nation’s airborne forces of the Armed Forces.
It was created in 2001 by George W. Bush Continue reading
Aug 16thA day designated by the United States Congress to honor the nation’s airborne forces of the Armed Forces.
It was created in 2001 by George W. Bush Continue reading
Buffalo Soldiers Day is celebrated annually on July 28.
To learn more about the brave African-Americans in the U.S. Army go to: https://www.army.mil/africanamericans/index.html
Buffalo Soldiers Day is celebrated annually on July 28.To learn more about the brave African-Americans in the U.S. Army go to: https://www.army.mil/africanamericans/index.html
the first United States Army Special Forces Group “Green Berets” were established (10th) SFG (Airborne)
On June 11, 1952, the first United States Army Special Forces Group “Green Berets” were established (10th) SFG (Airborne)
Today is the ‘Green Berets’ Anniversary
Green Beret Foundation
#GreenBeretFoundation
#SpecialForces #GreenBeret #June11th1952
April 19, 1775
First military engagements of the American Revolutionary War
The battles of Lexington, Concord, near Boston.
The battles marked the outbreak of open armed conflict between the Kingdom of Great Britain and thirteen of its colonies on the mainland of North America.
Happy Birthday to United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)!
U.S. Special Operations Command was established today
1987
Robert Lowell “Robin” Moore, Jr.
(October 31, 1925 – February 21, 2008)
an American writer who is most known for his books
Robert Lowell “Robin” Moore, Jr.
(October 31, 1925 – February 21, 2008)
an American writer who is most known for his books
The Battle of Mogadishu
was part of Operation Gothic Serpent and was fought on 3 and 4 October 1993, in Mogadishu, Somalia
Between forces of the United States, and Somali militiamen
who had support from armed civilian fighters.
A U.S. Army force in Mogadishu,
consisting of U.S. Army Rangers, “Delta Force”; as well as Air Force Combat Controllers, Pararescuemen and helicopters from Special Operations Aviation Regiment, attempted to seize two lieutenants during a meeting in the city.
Somali militia shot down two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters.
The subsequent operation to secure and recover the crews of both helicopters turned inti an overnight standoff in the city.
The battle resulted in 18 deaths, 73 wounded, and one helicopter pilot captured among the U.S. raid party and rescue forces.
At least one Pakistani soldier and one Malaysian soldier
were killed as part of the rescue forces.
American sources estimate between 1,500 and 3,000 Somali casualties
Aug 16th
A day designated by the United States Congress to honor the nation’s airborne forces of the Armed Forces.
It was created in 2001 by George W. Bush
Aug 16thA day designated by the United States Congress to honor the nation’s airborne forces of the Armed Forces.
It was created in 2001 by George W. Bush
Buffalo Soldiers Day is celebrated annually on July 28.
To learn more about the brave African-Americans in the U.S. Army go to: https://www.army.mil/africanamericans/index.html
Buffalo Soldiers Day is celebrated annually on July 28.To learn more about the brave African-Americans in the U.S. Army go to: https://www.army.mil/africanamericans/index.html
the first United States Army Special Forces Group “Green Berets” were established (10th) SFG (Airborne)
On June 11, 1952, the first United States Army Special Forces Group “Green Berets” were established (10th) SFG (Airborne)
Today is the ‘Green Berets’ Anniversary
Green Beret Foundation
#GreenBeretFoundation
#SpecialForces #GreenBeret #June11th1952
April 19, 1775
First military engagements of the American Revolutionary War
The battles of Lexington, Concord, near Boston.
The battles marked the outbreak of open armed conflict between the Kingdom of Great Britain and thirteen of its colonies on the mainland of North America.
Happy Birthday to United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)!
U.S. Special Operations Command was established today
1987
Robert Lowell “Robin” Moore, Jr.
(October 31, 1925 – February 21, 2008)
an American writer who is most known for his books