On November 10, 1775, a Corps of Marines was created by a resolution of Continental Congress. Since that date thousands of men and women have borne the name "Marine." In their memory, we who are Marines should commemorate the birthday of our corps by calling to mind the glories of its long and illustrious history.

If you are part of an active-duty military family, we want to sincerely thank you for your sacrifice and all this entails. If you play a support role to a military family, we want to thank you, too. You play a pivotal role in supporting your military family even if it is just a listening ear.

On any given day, thousands of United States Armed Services personnel are being deployed around the world. 

The U.S. Navy celebrates its 247th birthday on October 13, 2022. Members of the Navy can choose from over 150 career paths on land and sea, under the sea, and in the air with all professional fields open to men and women. Serving in foreign lands is also a possibility with assignments in Europe, Japan, Korea, Marianas, Singapore, Bahrain, Djibouti, and Diego Garcia.

Gold Star mothers and families are part of a group they hoped they would never belong. Their loved ones paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, dying in the line of duty while serving in the United States Armed Forces. We honor Gold Star mothers and families on the last Sunday in September; this year it is observed on September 25^.