Manic Monday with Mo - Branch
Posted: Monday, April 02, 2007 by Travis Cody in
Welcome to another Manic Monday! Don't forget to visit our fearless leader Morgen at It's A Blog Eat Blog World.
Today's word is Branch.
My offering today is a recognition of the branches of military service and the warriors who safeguard our freedoms. Regardless of your politics, the men and women of our armed forces deserve our respect and gratitude for their sacrifices.
The Few and the Proud
The United States Marine Corps was established 10 November 1775 as the Continental Marines to provided infantry support to the Navy. Today, USMC stands as our amphibious force-in-readiness capable of rapid deployment as first responders to international incidents.
Accelerate Your Life
The United States Navy was established by passage of the Naval act of 1794, although the Navy traces its roots back to the Continental navy, which was disbanded after the Revolutionary War. The officially recognized birth of the USN is 13 October 1775. This is the date on which George Washington took command of three armed schooners in order to intercept British supply ships near Massachusetts.
Be Army Strong
The United States Army was originally the Continental Army, established 14 June 1775. After the revolutionary war, the US Congress established the US Army on 3 June 1784. The Army is responsible for all land-based military operations, supported by active duty and reserve personnel. In the 1990's, the Army adopted the 7 Army Values of LDRSHIP - Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage.
Answer The Call
The United States Air Force was originally part of the Army. It was established as a separate branch of service 18 September 1947. The current mission of USAF is to "deliver sovereign options for the defense of the United States of America and its global interests — to fly and fight in Air, Space, and Cyberspace".
The Shield of Freedom
The United States Coast Guard was originally established as the US Revenue Cutter Service in 1790 under the Treasury Department. In 1915, the Cutter Service merged with the US Life-Saving Service to create the modern Coast Guard. The Coast Guard is now a component of Homeland Security responsible for maritime law enforcement, mariner assistance, search and rescue, and national defense.
Don't wait for a special occasion. If you see a Marine, Sailor, Soldier, Airmen, or Coast Guardsman, then walk up to him or her proudly and thank them for all they sacrifice in the name of our freedoms.
Wikipedia Credits:
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Cyberspace is part of the US Air Force's responsibility? Really? Wow.
Thanks for the lesson, Travis.