Our Flag's Daily Briefing
for Monday, August 7, 2017
for Monday, August 7, 2017
'Beacon of Honor - Awakens Our Flag' ... to Inform and Inspire Citizens
On this date, August 7, 1942,
the U.S. Marines started the Battle of Guadalcanal -
America's first major attack on the Empire of Japan. It lasted until February 9, 1943. [public domain image]
TODAY'S FLAG STATUS:
Across the USA, Our Flag flies at full staff, except in 2 states. In Texas, Our Flag at half-staff honors the life of former Governor Mark White, who served from 1983 to 1987. And, in North Carolina, the half-staff commemorates the two 82nd Airborne soldiers killed during a suicide bombing of a NATO convoy - U.S. Army Sgt Jonathan Hunter and Specialist Christopher Harris.
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TODAY'S REMINDER FROM OUR FLAG:
... the land of the free because of the brave ...
The Purple Heart military decoration [public domain image]
Today is 'Purple Heart Day'. On this date, August 7th, in 1782, Continental Army General George Washington, established the 'Badge of Military Merit' which was redesigned and renamed the Purple Heart after World War II. The Purple Heart is the oldest military decoration and is awarded in the name of the President to those wounded or killed while serving in battle.
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TODAY'S FALLEN SERVICE MEMBERS COMMEMORATION:
[public domain image]
Today, unfortunately, we are aware yet still await the official release of the names of 3 Marines who were killed when a MV-22 Osprey aircraft crashed on Saturday, August 5th.
Today, unfortunately, we are aware yet still await the official release of the names of 3 Marines who were killed when a MV-22 Osprey aircraft crashed on Saturday, August 5th.
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