US Celebrates Armed Forces Day On May 15
May 15th, 2010 - 8:59 pm ICT by GDBy Gina Gomez
United States, May 15, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Today May the 15th is the “Armed Forces Day” in the United States and people all over the country will pay their respects to the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, the Marine Corps and the Coast Guards. With the third Saturday of May being dedicated to the celebration of the “Armed Forces Day” every year this year too will not be an exception.
The 15th of May, 2010 has arrived and with it has arrived the day when the American citizens will get together to pay their respects to the men and women of the Armed Forces in the country. Keeping in mind the immense pains that these men and women undergo to ensure the security of their country, it is only fitting that a day is kept aside in their honor.
The history of the United States shows that the country has always celebrated the achievements of their Armed Forces even in the past with separate days in the calendar dedicated to honoring the navy, the air force, the marine corps, the coast guards and most importantly the US army which is probably the most important unit of the Armed Forces in the entire country.
Different events mark the celebrations which take place in various cities across the country. There will be a number of parades on the streets of the cities, the most notable among them being the parade held in held in Bremerton, WA. Apart from that there will also be military displays, educational programs and air shows.
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