... today is Armed Forces Day.
[Remember -- it's all about the balance. I can't rant every Saturday without jeopardizing my sanity!]
On this holiday that pairs so nicely with Memorial Day, we honor those that currently serve in the branches of our military. Historically, a post WWII attempt to create unity within those branches as the Department of Defense was created, President Ike maybe said it best (and even though the quote may be over 60 years, and several wars and conflicts and interventions and such have come and gone -- it's still relevant today):
"It is fitting and proper that we devote one day each year to paying special tribute to those whose constancy and courage constitute one of the bulwarks guarding the freedom of this nation and the peace of the free world."
To those that serve -- Airmen, Sailors, Soldiers, Marines or Coast Guarders (?what are they called?), we salute you. To the friends and families that support you, we offer you our thoughts and prayers on this day.
To those of you looking for an action step for today, feel free to consider the volunteer care package distribution organization below OR the group that sends much needed helmet pack upgrades to troops in harm's way (and I don't want to get started on a rant within this rave, but it sickens me that we give more coverage to the dangers of concussions for athletes than we do to making this simple improvement for our troops -- but that's for a different day ...).
THE THEME: 'UNITED IN STRENGTH':
WANT TO SEND A CARE PACKAGE BUT NEED GUIDANCE?:
http://www.anysoldier.com/
http://www.anysoldier.com/
HELP PROTECT OUR HEROES WHERE THE GOVERNMENT HAS FAILED THEM:
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