October 13, 2015 - Women in the military have a history that extends over 400 years into the past throughout a large number of cultures and nations. World Wars I and II saw over 362,000 American women serving during war time. As of 2012 women made up 14% of the US military and their role has changed significantly over the years from clerical duties to ground combat soldiers to fighter pilots.

October 5, 2015 - Fourteen years ago America launched its counterattack against terrorism, hammering terrorist targets in Afghanistan and ushering in Operation Enduring Freedom and the global war on terror.

September 14, 2015 - The United States’ National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed across the nation on the third Friday of September each year. Americans take the time to remember those who are or were at one time prisoners of war (POW) and those who are still missing in action (MIA), as well as their families. National POW/MIA Recognition Day is not a federal public holiday in the United States but it is a national observance.

September 7, 2015 - In honor of Patriot’s Day and the over 3000 people who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 all Flags should be flown at half-staff on Friday, September 11until sunset. Be sure to lower all flags as no flag should ever fly higher that the US Flag. If you have a flag that cannot be lowered you can tie a black ribbon or cord at the top to show respect for the day.

August 26, 2015 - World War II came to an end with the formal surrender of the Japanese on September 2, 1945 aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay and this day has become known as VJ Day (Victory over Japan).