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Sunday, November 11, 2012

"Veteran's Day the true meaning of 11-11-11"




Today I would like to observe and recognize our Armed Forces.  Veterans Day happens to fall on Sunday this year, so the federal holiday would be tomorrow Monday and it is observance day.  The holiday is celebrated on November 11 annually. 

Honoring the living veterans of the First World War, Veterans has transformed what originally as Armistice Day inclusively of members of the Armed Forces in all times.  It is a national holiday and remembrance to recognize all who served regardless of components, branch and or duty status that is Reserve, National Guard and or Active.



In 1918 the 11th hour, 11th day, and 11th month marked the armistice between Germany and Allied Nations. We observe Veteran’s Day in Honor and give thanks to all military personnel who served in the United States in all wars.


Personal memories of these past seventeen years have made me so proud of the things I have done to help serve and provide for the needs of my country.  As late President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the day should be “filled with solemn in the heroism of those who died in country’s service and with gratitude for victory”, I definitely feel that a round of applause is very necessary. 



I feel that it is necessary that this day will always be recognized and not forgotten.  Today President Obama delivered his speech in Arlington, Virginia to recognize all veterans in Garrison and or deployed in harms way.  According to Huffington Post, President Obama recognized all veterans on the 11th hour, 11th day and 11th month.






I would just like to thank all of my comrades here in Garrison and down range in Afghanistan for all their hard work.  Congratulations to our Commander in Chief for a very uplifting week and day in remembrance. 

Army Soldier’s Creed:

“I am an American Soldier.
I am a Warrior and a member of a team.  I serve the people of the United States and live the Army Values.
I will always place the mission first.
I will never accept defeat.
I will never quit.
I will never leave a fallen comrade. 
I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills.  I always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself.
I am an expert and I am a professional.
I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy the enemies of the United States of America in close combat.
I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life.
I am an American Soldier.”


CPT Paullyna LegaZy Person
United States Army
Adjutant

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