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Show LIFETIMES .May 17, 1991 Ameirkca ipploydls mollDfiwy memlbeirs 19 H.iifop T.mes y1 - is single Department cf Defense, created a new cabinet post of secretary of defense and consolidated the U.S. This Saturday, America will honor Army, Navy and Air Force into a sinmembers of its armed forces. gle national military establishment. Two years later, Defense Secretary Major events across the country will take on increased significance this Louis Johnson announced the creation Armed Forces Day because many of an Armed Forces Day to replace Desert Storm homecomings are ex- Army, Navy and Air Force days. The pected around that time. The theme annual date was to be the third Satur"Eternal Vigilance: The Price of day in May. The first Armed Forces Day saw Liberty," heralds this year's events. In Chicago, week-lonactivities will 10,000 tro3s of all branches parade include military bands performing at past President Harry S. Truman in several downtown locations. Dinners Washington, D.C., while in New York and luncheons will toast armed forces City, an estimated 33,000 participants members. A formal military ball will celebrated under an air cover of 250 feature the Air Force Academy show military planes. Mothballed World band for about 1,000 guests on Armed War II battleships USS Missouri, Forces Day. A rally in Daley Plaza will USS New Jersey, USS North Carolina be held in lieu of a marching parade. and USS Iowa lowered their gangHollywood, Calif., has scheduled a planks for public inspection. r Since that time, parades, open parade before an estimated one million citizens to welcome home houses, receptions, prayer services, air Desert Storm troops and to honor shows, special exhibitions and other Korean and Vietnam veterans. Bob events have commemorated Armed Hope and Jimmy Stewart will serve as Forces Day. As President George Bush stated, honorary chairmen. Since it was first celebrated on May "Armed Forces Day provides a wel20, 1950, Armed Forces Day has come occasion for all Americans to provided an opportunity to pay trib- convey our heartfelt thanks to our ute to the men and women of the brave men and women in uniform. armed forces. Prior to 1949, each serv- Those of you who serve in the nation's ice conducted its own day of ceremo- military have accepted a great nies at varying times of the year. responsibility one that entails perOn July 26, 1947, Congress ap- sonal risk and sacrifice. "Our recent military action... proproved the National Security Act, which combined the executive depart- vides a poignant example of how memments of War and the Navy into the bers of the armed forces have ably P by F. Peter Wiggington American Forces information Service X g l l, 1 ..V" i two-hou- U S. Air Force Photo by Neol Armed Forces Day Members of the Hill AFB honor guard proudly display the colors. The members are, left to right, A1C Michael A. Martinez, SSgt. Robert Haugh-ton- , Sgt. Michael Vespe and Sgt. Mary Streeter. defended both the lives of their fellow citizens and the universal cause of free- dom. It was a tremendous demonstra- - tion of the courage and skill that have always been hallmarks of America's military personnel." nir 3i I 1 Fakachime 1 I J (SomimgIoom J Service) (For Fatter l (srg7 )) FREE DELIVERY Delivery (Limited Also Coming Soon 4 Hour Service Area) ogden 394-426- 5 RIVERDALE 394 . 667 1 layton 773-835- 7 1 $(m98 Any LARGE PIZZA with up to 7 Toppings PAPA SPECIAL Medium thick crust extra cheese combo, lfp J I 564 No. Main 774-868- 9 n iMwmu mmifiHirt nii i 'I II Word 2 salads and garlic bread If You Insist 2 High Quality MEDIUM PIZZA with 2 p.'"" Clearfield toppings each 98 $ $g)98 j mm i i 1 1 in ii nn r in urn inn i mm |