Department of Michigan
Purple Heart Day is observed on August 7 each year and is a time for Americans to remember and honor the U.S. service members wounded or killed by enemy action, terrorist attacks, or as a result of hostile forces. The Purple Heart is a solemn symbol of sacrifice for those injured or lost in the …
By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001 (Public Law 107-89), Congress designated September 11 of each year as "Patriot Day," and by Public Law 111-13 (April 21, 2009), Congress has requested the observance of September 11 as an annually recognized "National Day of Service and Remembrance." A Presidential Proclamation each year calls upon all …
National POW/MIA Recognition Day is held each year on the third Friday of September. This commemoration is set aside to honor the commitment and sacrifices made by our nation's Prisoners of War and those who are still missing in action.
Honoring all who have honorably served.
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