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June 14, 2012 | Editorial
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DeliciousToday, we celebrate a birthday unlike any other in our nation. We celebrate the establishment of an organization dedicated to protecting the rights and liberties of all American citizens against all threats, foreign and domestic. This organization was already a year old when our nation declared its independence in 1776.
It is the United States Army, and it turns 237 years old this year. We all have good reason to celebrate. We celebrate the sacrifice, honor, loyalty and bravery of all the Soldiers who have gone before, as well as the continued commitment to the Army values by our Soldiers serving today.
Since its inception, the United States Army has been the strength of our nation. The United States Army has fought and won our nations wars without pause or exception. This is the American Army that fought the American Revolution, the Civil War, World Wars I and II, and the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. The same Army that fought all the way through Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. This has been true throughout our history, and it is equally true today.
We must not forget that our Army’s Soldiers are fighting and winning a war right now in Afghanistan. It is these Soldiers who carry the burden today. The same burden carried by all the American Soldiers who have gone before them. The burden of defending the liberties of our own country and those of our allies, as well.
Today’s Soldiers are volunteers. They volunteered to serve our country in a time of war, and the odds are fairly high that any Soldier you meet today is a combat veteran. Many of our Soldiers and their Families have endured hardships, separation and sacrifice from a decade of war.
Today’s Army has realized the importance of strengthening, rebuilding and retaining our Soldiers resiliency. Another bond with our past is renewed as we take this time to celebrate the sacrifices of these young men and women, as well as those of our Vietnam veterans.
We have been sharing the Army Birthday with the Central Texas community since 1942. In those 70 years, we at Fort Hood have grown from our starting population of 38,000 troops to more than 400,000 troops, Army Family members, DOD and civilian employees, retired veterans and survivors. We are proud of the role Fort Hood plays in the history of Texas, and proud to share our Army history with our partners in this unique and excellent community.
All over the world, Soldiers, some working every day in harm’s way, will pause and observe this birthday. From Central America to Europe, Africa and the Middle East, wherever American Soldiers are working, they will know that they have kept our proud Army traditions alive for another year. They will know that they have been the strength of our great nation for another year.
Let’s remember all of our Soldiers, those of the past, those who are fighting for our nation right now and those who will serve in the years ahead.Today, the Army is 237 years old, but the American values of freedom and liberty are timeless.
Happy 237th birthday to the United States Army!
Phantom Warriors! Army Strong!
It is the United States Army, and it turns 237 years old this year. We all have good reason to celebrate. We celebrate the sacrifice, honor, loyalty and bravery of all the Soldiers who have gone before, as well as the continued commitment to the Army values by our Soldiers serving today.
Since its inception, the United States Army has been the strength of our nation. The United States Army has fought and won our nations wars without pause or exception. This is the American Army that fought the American Revolution, the Civil War, World Wars I and II, and the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. The same Army that fought all the way through Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. This has been true throughout our history, and it is equally true today.
We must not forget that our Army’s Soldiers are fighting and winning a war right now in Afghanistan. It is these Soldiers who carry the burden today. The same burden carried by all the American Soldiers who have gone before them. The burden of defending the liberties of our own country and those of our allies, as well.
Today’s Soldiers are volunteers. They volunteered to serve our country in a time of war, and the odds are fairly high that any Soldier you meet today is a combat veteran. Many of our Soldiers and their Families have endured hardships, separation and sacrifice from a decade of war.
Today’s Army has realized the importance of strengthening, rebuilding and retaining our Soldiers resiliency. Another bond with our past is renewed as we take this time to celebrate the sacrifices of these young men and women, as well as those of our Vietnam veterans.
We have been sharing the Army Birthday with the Central Texas community since 1942. In those 70 years, we at Fort Hood have grown from our starting population of 38,000 troops to more than 400,000 troops, Army Family members, DOD and civilian employees, retired veterans and survivors. We are proud of the role Fort Hood plays in the history of Texas, and proud to share our Army history with our partners in this unique and excellent community.
All over the world, Soldiers, some working every day in harm’s way, will pause and observe this birthday. From Central America to Europe, Africa and the Middle East, wherever American Soldiers are working, they will know that they have kept our proud Army traditions alive for another year. They will know that they have been the strength of our great nation for another year.
Let’s remember all of our Soldiers, those of the past, those who are fighting for our nation right now and those who will serve in the years ahead.Today, the Army is 237 years old, but the American values of freedom and liberty are timeless.
Happy 237th birthday to the United States Army!
Phantom Warriors! Army Strong!
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