Episode 23: Military Holidays

Show Link: Military Holidays

Brad and Daniel chat about the different military holidays, what brought them about as well as how we celebrate/commemorate them.  We enjoyed a nice 2021 Cabernet Franc from Merryvale as well as a wheated bourbon from Old Elk.  Brad also made Daniel eat some sour candies from Final Boss Sour.  

Here are the different Military Holidays:

Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May and is dedicated to honoring military personnel who have died in service to the United States.

Veterans Day, observed on November 11th, honors all military veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. It coincides with Armistice Day, which commemorates the end of World War I.

Independence Day, celebrated on July 4th, marks the birth of American independence from British rule.

Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in May and honors who are all currently serving in our armed forces.

Flag Day, observed on June 14th, commemorates the adoption of the American flag in 1777.

Patriot Day, observed on September 11th, commemorates the lives lost in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001

National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed on the third Friday in September.

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, observed on December 7th, commemorates the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. 

National Vietnam Veterans Day is on March 29th is meant  to honor the service and sacrifice of our Vietnam War veterans

Medal Honor Day is March 29th and honors those who have received the Medal of Honor.

Gold Star Spouses Day is April 5th where we recognize military spouses who have lost a loved one

Purple Heart Day is August 7th.

Goldstar Mothers and Families Day is the  last Sunday in September

 While this list might not necessarily be complete, at least it's a good start :)