SSG Alleria Stanley 1560356 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> 2016-05-25T13:11:32-04:00 SSG Alleria Stanley 1560356

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2016-05-25T13:11:32-04:00 2016-05-25T13:11:32-04:00 Sgt Private RallyPoint Member 1560376

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="8989" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/8989-ssg-alleria-stanley">SSG Alleria Stanley</a> I only participate in Memorial day and Veterans Day, so the answer is no.

2016-05-25T13:15:50-04:00 2016-05-25T13:15:50-04:00 PO1 William "Chip" Nagel 1560396

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Nope, The only ones that tend to ring a bell and get most folks attention is Memorial Day and Veterans Day.

2016-05-25T13:19:13-04:00 2016-05-25T13:19:13-04:00 PO3 Sandra Gomke 1560460

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Memorial Day and Veterans Day are the big ones but I also participate in Armed Forces Day. So, no I don't think so. Now having said that, I know a lot of different places have event aimed at Vet Appreciation. Especially small towns. It's a reason to celebrate!

2016-05-25T13:32:21-04:00 2016-05-25T13:32:21-04:00 SSG Alleria Stanley 1560465

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>03 February - Four Chaplains Day<br />04 February - USO Birthday<br />19 February - Coast Guard Reserve Birthday<br />03 March - Navy Reserve Birthday<br />05 March - Seabee Birthday<br />13 March - K-9 Veterans Day<br />29 March - Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day<br />01 April - Enlistment Day (aka April Fools Day)<br />05 April - Gold Star Wives Day<br />14 April - Air Force Reserve Birthday<br />23 April - Army Reserve Birthday<br />30 April - National Military Brats Day (Proposed)<br />01 May - Loyalty Day (also Silver Star Service Banner Day)<br />06 May - Military Spouse Appreciation Day<br />08 May - Victory in Europe Day<br />13 May - Children of Fallen Patriots Day<br />21 May - Armed Forces Day<br />30 May - Memorial Day<br />06 June - D Day<br />14 June - Army Birthday (and Flag Day)<br />23 June - Coast Guard Auxillary Birthday<br />27 June - National PTSD Awareness Day<br />27 July - Anniversary of the Army Chaplains Corps<br />01 August - Air Force Day<br />04 August - Coast Guard Day<br />07 August - Purple Heart Day<br />14 August - National Navajo Code Talkers Day (also Victory in Japan Day)<br />29 August - Marine Corps Reserve Day<br />11 September - Patriot Day<br />16 September - National POW/MIA Recognition Day<br />18 September - Air Force Birthday<br />25 September - Gold Star Mother's Day<br />13 October - Navy Birthday<br />26 October - National Day of the Deployed<br />10 November - Marine Corps Day<br />11 November - Veterans Day<br />01 December - Civil Air Patrol Birthday<br />07 December - Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day<br />13 December - National Guard Day<br />17 December - Wreaths Across America<br />28 December - Chaplain's Assistant Day (!!)<br /><br />Additionally, there are the months of recognition:<br />March - Month of the Military Caregiver<br />April - Month of the Military Child<br />May - National Military Appreciation Month<br />November - Military Family Month

2016-05-25T13:33:46-04:00 2016-05-25T13:33:46-04:00 SSG Alleria Stanley 1560692

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I'm looking at this from a couple of different points of view. Everyone seems to have a Day or A Month, but... this seems excessive.<br /><br />In my opinion, there should be a day for the nation to recognize its military. But all these days and months? Even Memorial Day vs Veterans Day vs Armed Forces Day vs Military Appreciation Month... <br /><br />Have our day and move out. Living, deceased, still serving, what have you... <br /><br />Maybe "National Thanks for Signing Up" Day?

2016-05-25T14:33:32-04:00 2016-05-25T14:33:32-04:00 Cpl Justin Goolsby 1562555

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>No, because each one has a specific purpose. While civilians might not know the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day, everyone gives thanks in their own way. <br /><br />Us service members on the other hand typically attach special meanings and rituals to these days.<br /><br />Armed Forces Day - I'll typically look up someone who still wears the uniform and have a conversation with them.<br /><br />Memorial day - I'll say a prayer for some I know and some I don't know and give thanks. This year I'm going to DC to share it with my family who might not understand the significance yet.<br /><br />Veterans Day - I might not be out in the crowds trying to score a free meal, but if I see a Veteran, especially from the generations before mine, I will shake their hand and thank them to make up for the time when our Country turned it's back on the military.<br /><br />Then of course the Marine Corps birthday - a day I spend with other Marines. Telling stories or jokes, or even having a couple of drinks at the Ball.<br /><br />I know there's plenty more like DDay, Pearl Harbor, etc. My main point being that while the public might see an excuse for a day off, the military men and women know the significance and pay tribute in their own fashion.

2016-05-25T23:03:49-04:00 2016-05-25T23:03:49-04:00 SCPO Private RallyPoint Member 1564438

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>We have federal holidays we should not have. Military-themed ones are not on that list.

2016-05-26T13:16:04-04:00 2016-05-26T13:16:04-04:00 Tom Taylor 1570757

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Not at all . Cause if it wasn't for men and women like you what would we have to celebrate ?

2016-05-28T11:14:20-04:00 2016-05-28T11:14:20-04:00 SFC Private RallyPoint Member 1571640

<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Nope. I celebrate everyday I get up and had the honor of serving.

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