Category: Veterans’ Plaque
Veterans Day
Written by Mitch
Friday, 09 October 2009 03:09
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Veterans Day

Veterans Day 09 poster

Veterans Day
A lot of people have the wrong notion that Veterans Day is actually a day to commemorate the service men and women who died for our country (that’s actually Memorial Day). Veterans Day is for honoring the living veterans who served our country not only in war time but in peace time as well.
History:

It was formerly known as Armistice Day, and was originally set to honor the end of World War 1 which officially took place on November 11, 1918. As stated in the Act of 1938 November 11 was “dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be hereafter celebrated and known as ‘Armistice Day’.” With that, it was a legal holiday to honor World War 1 veterans.

After World War II and Korean War, the 83rd U.S Congress, amended the Act of 1938 and changed Armistice to Veterans, after the approval, November 11 became a day to honor American veterans of all wars.

Celebration of Veterans Day:

With the Uniforms Holiday Bill in 1968 (An act designed to increase the number of three-day holiday for federal employees, holidays are move to designated Mondays.) Veterans Day was moved to the last Monday of October; many states did not agree and continued to celebrate the holiday on its original date. The first Veterans Day under the new law was observed with much confusion on October 25,1971.

On September 20,1975, a bill was signed by President Gerald R. Ford to reinstate the annual Veterans Day to its original date which is November 11 beginning in 1978.  From then on , Veterans Day was celebrated on November 11.

Veterans Day Celebration

Generally, Veterans Day are celebrated by parades and ceremonies honoring local veterans. It is a legal holiday wherein State and local government closings are determined locally, and non-government businesses can close or remain open regardless of federal, state and local government operations.

Other countries like Canada and Australia observe “Remembrance Day” on November 11. And Great Britain observes “Remembrance Day” on the Sunday nearest to November 11. It is equivalent to United States Veterans Day.

Veterans Day is a great time to salute the Veterans! With that , MilitaryPlaques.Com is giving 5 % to every Veteran-themed plaque sold to Disabled American Veteran Charitable  Service Trust.  We offer  Shadowboxes, Tail Flashes, Deployment Plaques, Insignia Plaques and more , click here for more information. Order now!

To All Veterans Thank You! !

 
3rd Armored Division ” SPEARHEAD”
Written by Mitch
Wednesday, 19 August 2009 01:20
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The 3rd Armored Division started on 1941. The division was one of the key participants in European Theater in World War II. The 3AD inflicted the most damage and with that took the most casualties.  It was given a “firsts of its kind” honors in Europe which explains its nickname “SPEARHEAD”. This is in recognition of the division’s role as the “spearhead” of many attacks during the liberation of France.

During the four decades of Cold War, the Division was NATO’s primary point guard for the Fulda Gap in central Germany. To quote a historian, 3AD “stood eyeball-to-eyeball against the forces of Soviet Union”.

The division’s core units were the 23rd Armored Engineer Battalion, 36th Armored Infantry Regiment, 32nd Armored Regiment, 83rd Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, and the 143rd Armored Signal Company.

In 1990-1991, the division left its German bases for the Persian Gulf War to be lead element attacking Iraq for U.S. During that time, until today, 3AD is the largest U.S. division ever assembled.

After fifty years of honored service to our country, the Third Army Division was deactivated in 1992 following the end of Cold War.

These are some of the awards given to the Third Army Division:

  • Distinguished Service Crosses
  • Silver Stars
  • Soldiers Medal
  • Bronze Stars
  • Purple Hearts
  • Air Medals
  • Distinguished Flying Crosses

The legacy and service of the Third Army Division will surely not be forgotten and will continue to remain in us.

If you want to honor and commemorate the sacrifices of the Third Army Division , this is your chance. Commemorate them through plaques . We have different selections to fit your preference. Whether it is from patch to plaque or fully customized . Perfect for veterans!

Other Military items are available too. From Desk Name Plates, Tail Flashes , Deployment Plaques , Insignia Plaques and more. Click here for more details.

 
The Gurkha Justice Campaign
Written by Mad Dog
Tuesday, 28 April 2009 01:28
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Gurkhas are fighting for Justice. They want the same terms and conditions as their UK and Commonwealth counterparts.

Britain has had no greater friends than the Gurkhas. They have served all across the world in the defence of our Country for nearly 200 years. Over 45,000 died in the two World Wars as part of the British Army. They are still fighting in the British Army today.

You may have seen in the media that the Gurkhas have been fighting in Parliament and the Courts. Step by step, things are getting better – but there is a long way to go.

The Government decision of 25th April 2009 on Gurkha settlement rights is yet another huge betrayal of the Gurkhas who have served our country.

MilitaryPlaques.Com is a US Veteran owned and operated company.  The company supports veterans worldwide and so we fully the UK veterans in their campaign to allow veteran Gurkha servicemen to settle in the UK.

Only a tiny fraction of the Gurkhas who retired before 1997 will win settlement rights under the new policy. A Gurkha will have to have served 20 years or more or won one of a handful of medals: the big majority of Gurkhas served for 15 years under standard army policy.

You can read the full details of the UK Government’s decision online.

The campaign for full Gurkha Justice will now be taken back into Parliament and the courts. The Government needs to know they will have a huge campaign against them who will commit to righting this wrong.

You can support this campaign by signing this petition:

http://www.gurkhajustice.org.uk/