Happy Constitution Day! On this day in 1787, 39 men from 12 of the 13 colonies signed their name to a document outlining the new form of American government: the Constitution of the United States. The Constitution proved to be a necessity after the Articles of Confederation failed to provide an adequate governance for the... Read more »

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Looking back now, it’s amazing the little things I remember about September 11 2001. It started off as a beautiful morning in Manhattan. The sun was out, it was a warm, late summer day. The summer’s heat was finally breaking. It was election day in New York, primary day. There were candidate flyers everywhere. I... Read more »

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Today is Purple Heart Day, a day we set aside to remember and honor those who’ve received the Purple Heart for being wounded or killed in combat. The award is one of the most prestigious that a member of the military can receive, as it indicates a level of danger and sacrifice that not all... Read more »

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July 4, 1776, has proven to be one of the most significant days in human history. 56 men with different lifestyles, backgrounds, and philosophies came together to united on one idea – freedom. The actions of these men spread the fire of liberty throughout the colonies, which were already waging their own battles against England.... Read more »

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On June 14, 1777, still in the beginning of a seemingly hopeless war with England, the Continental Congress adopted the following resolution: “That the flag of the United States shall be of thirteen stripes of alternate red and white, with a union of thirteen stars of white in a blue field, representing the new constellation.”... Read more »

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242 years! That’s how long the United States Army has been standing guard over American citizens, since before we were even an American nation. On June 14, 1775, the Second Continental Congress officially authorized enlistment for an army made up of companies from multiple colonies. The soon-to-be states were using their own militias up until... Read more »

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It’ll be quite a week on the Hill for veterans and the military, with multiple hearings in several different committees as well as a landmark vote on VA accountability. Here’s a look at some of what’s going on in DC this week: Monday: The House is pulling a late night in which both the Armed... Read more »

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Memorial Day serves as a time to remember those who’ve fallen on the battle field. From the winters of Valley Forge, Fort McHenry, the battlefield of Gettysburg, the Pacific Ocean, jungles of Vietnam, the mountains of Afghanistan and everything in between, hundreds of thousands have given their lives for this nation, its people, and its... Read more »

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The members of our military make sacrifices each and every day. They assume a lifestyle that puts service first, they move all over the world, they deploy to dangerous battlefields, and they put their lives in harm’s way for our protection. As a nation we recognize these sacrifices on a regular basis through military holidays,... Read more »

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May is Military Appreciation Month. We celebrate and recognize multiple military holidays and remembrance days in May, so it’s appropriate that the whole month is dedicated to the military. We celebrate the end of World War II’s European campaign on Victory in Europe Day, recognize the support behind our service members on Military Spouses Day,... Read more »

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