Happy Armed Forces Day to all military service members!Here's a Little History Lesson
(courtesy of defenseLINK.mil):
On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy and Air Force Days. The single-day celebration stemmed from the unification of the Armed Forces under one department -- the Department of Defense. Each of the military leagues and orders was asked to drop sponsorship of its specific service day in order to celebrate the newly announced Armed Forces Day. The Army, Navy and Air Force leagues adopted the newly formed day. The Marine Corps League declined to drop support for Marine Corps Day but supports Armed Forces Day, too. (Go figure... LOL!)
There were several purposes for holding Armed Forces Day. It was a type of "educational program for civilians," one in which there would be an increased awareness of the Armed Forces. It was designed to expand public understanding of what type of job is performed and the role of the military in civilian life. It was a day for the military to show "state-of-the-art" equipment to the civilian population they were protecting. And it was a day to honor and acknowledge the people of the Armed Forces of the United States.
According to a New York Times article published on May 17, 1952: "This is the day on which we have the welcome opportunity to pay special tribute to the men and women of the Armed Forces ... to all the individuals who are in the service of their country all over the world. Armed Forces Day won't be a matter of parades and receptions for a good many of them. They will all be in line of duty and some of them may give their lives in that duty."
To everyone of you who have served both at home and abroad, THANK YOU for your service to our country!
Those of you who have ever had any ties to the military know it's just as difficult to be a military wife and raise a family while your spouse is away. So, I'd like to take this time to offer a giveaway to those who are often overlooked, The Military Wife.
The Giveaways:First, let me state, for the record, that you do not have to be a military wife to enter. You can enter and give the prize away to a military wife that you know. However, if that is the route you take, you must still complete all entry requirements.
You have a chance to win one of 6 prizes in this one. And without further ado, here they are:
GRAND PRIZE - One winner will receive a "My Husband Is a Soldier" double-sided t-shirt.
I created this t-shirt when my husband was in Iraq for his second tour. The front has an American flag ribbon and states, "My Husband Is s Soldier..." The back features a poem written by me about the pride of being a military wife, though at times it isn't easy. You will also receive a copy of "Email to the Front" by Alesia Holiday.
This book chronicles a wife's correspondence to her military husband overseas. Additionally, you'll also receive printed copies of "Final Inspection" and "The Military Wife," two OUTSTANDING poems that any military family should read.
(Total prize value - $27)1st Runner-Up- One winner will receive a "My Husband Is a Soldier" double-sided t-shirt.
I created this t-shirt when my husband was in Iraq for his second tour. The front has an American flag ribbon and states, "My Husband Is s Soldier..." The back features a poem written by me about the pride of being a military wife, though at times it isn't easy. You'll also receive printed copies of "Final Inspection" and "The Military Wife," two OUTSTANDING poems that any military family should read.
(Total prize value - $12)Additional Prizes - 4 other lucky readers will receive printed copies of "Final Inspection" and "The Military Wife," two OUTSTANDING poems that any military family should read.
To enter you MUST do the following:*** NOTE *** If all criteria are not met as outlined, you will not be entered. AGAIN, you do not have to be a military wife to enter. You can enter and give the prize away to a military wife that you know. However, if that is the route you take, you must still complete all entry requirements.
1 - Become a follower. (If you are a follower, go to step 2.)
2- Identify what branch of service your spouse (or yourself) is in AND how long you have been a military wife.
*** NOTE*** If you are giving this prize away, complete step 2 with the recipient's branch and length of time as military spouse.3- State the number of places the military has moved you AND your favorite place. ***
NOTE*** If you are giving this prize away, state how long you have known the recipient and how many times the military has moved them since you have know them.
You can also earn additional entires!
(One extra entry for each item below that you complete.)1)
Blog about this contest on your blog with a link back to the contest page.
(Just a link doesn't count.)2)Subscribe to my RSS feed.
I'll draw the winners at 10pm on Memorial Day and let you know via this blog and email if you won. Good luck!
GRAND PRIZE - One winner will receive a "My Husband Is a Soldier" double-sided t-shirt. I created this t-shirt when my husband was in Iraq for his second tour. The front has an American flag ribbon and states, "My Husband Is s Soldier..." The back features a poem written by me about the pride of being a military wife, though at times it isn't easy. You will also receive a copy of "Email to the Front" by Alesia Holiday. This book chronicles a wife's correspondence to her military husband overseas. Additionally, you'll also receive printed copies of "Final Inspection" and "The Military Wife," two OUTSTANDING poems that any military family should read. (Total prize value - $27)
I was reading a locally produced magazine during my lunch break one day and came across an article about a South Carolina mom-prenuer. Being in South Carolina myself, I am always looking for other SC moms to feature on BloggyMom.
I recently completed Andy Andrews' latest book, The Noticer.
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