Twitchy has some photos to show you of military hardware on America’s streets, and it’s for all the right reasons. Armed Forces Day was founded in 1949 to thanks members of the military for their service to the country, and citizens across America marked the day with parades, ball games and more.
Our uniforms differ, but we play for the same team. Happy Armed Forces Day @USNavy @USAirForce @USMC @USCoastGuard! pic.twitter.com/RCsandxdO1
— U.S. Army (@USArmy) May 18, 2013
Happy Armed Forces Day! Thanks for your dedicated service. http://t.co/x0lI9Y3e7f @USArmy @USNavy @usairforce
— U.S. Marines (@USMC) May 18, 2013
How do you & your family plan to spend Armed Forces Day to honor past & present service members? http://t.co/PcJU2dJsKQ #AirForce
— U.S. Air Force (@usairforce) May 18, 2013
On #ArmedForcesDay, thankful for our brave servicemen and women and their sacrifices on behalf of our nation.
— Kelly Ayotte (@KellyAyotte) May 18, 2013
We owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to the men & women who serve our country & their families. Thank you on #ArmedForcesDay & every day.
— Senator John Thune (@SenJohnThune) May 18, 2013
Thank you to the servicemembers that make up our Armed Forces & their families for their sacrifice & selfless service http://t.co/hxbnl1eD0f
— Inhofe Press Office (@InhofePress) May 18, 2013
We give thanks on this #armedforcesday to all serving to protect our nation & all who served before. Special thanks to their families.
— Senator Ben Cardin (@SenatorCardin) May 18, 2013
On #ArmedForcesDay we honor the brave men and women who sacrifice so much on behalf of our nation. I'm thankful for their service.
— Sen. Marsha Blackburn (@MarshaBlackburn) May 18, 2013
#armedforcesday all my respect & admiration to those who have served and continue to serve for our freedom. Many friends & heroes. Thank u.
— Bear Grylls (@BearGrylls) May 18, 2013
Here’s Townhall columnist Kurt Schlichter with astronaut and retired Air Force pilot Buzz Aldrin.
At the Angels Armed Forces Day game raising the Flag with with Buzz Aldrin! #Army pic.twitter.com/31nR8oXVoK
— Kurt Schlichter (@KurtSchlichter) May 18, 2013
Army and Marines at the Angels Armed Forces Day game! pic.twitter.com/yH1cKE8k5p
— Kurt Schlichter (@KurtSchlichter) May 18, 2013
Armed Forces Day. @ Angel Stadium pic.twitter.com/gUgIJdqhRt
— jack mulvihill (@Jack_Mulvihill) May 18, 2013
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#Phillies Ballgirls honoring armed forces day at the ballpark @marciaAfitz @smorgees33 pic.twitter.com/4oMfjJsAL3
— Rachael Matreale (@RachaelMatreale) May 18, 2013
Marine Corps band at Torrance Armed Forces Day parade is awesome! #mydayinla pic.twitter.com/BKlgy2bUuD
— Sandy Mazza (@SandyMazza) May 18, 2013
500 new recruits just sworn in at Torrance Armed Forces Day parade pic.twitter.com/G1eJEw9U41
— Sandy Mazza (@SandyMazza) May 18, 2013
Celebrating the «Armed forces day» California. Wait a minute is that Jpm?Good luck in today's race, go 42! @EGRTeams pic.twitter.com/hYEHOE6pmx
— Marlon ® (@MarlonGT42) May 18, 2013
Great weather in Hawthorne for the Armed Forces Day parade! pic.twitter.com/flECkEFrqH
— Bryan Samudio (@BryanSamudio) May 18, 2013
Today is Armed Forces Day. Privileged to attend Anaehim's unveiling of a new memorial honoring America's veterans. pic.twitter.com/Vt3VVfS2xa
— Jeff Ferguson (@JuristJeff) May 18, 2013
Armed Forces Day salute (aka #plank like a Boss!) #military #usa #armedforces pic.twitter.com/yKy64HwBPz
— Dr. Jay 宋文傑 (@jaysung) May 18, 2013
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Today we honor our Armed Forces with Wayne Newton in South Charleston at the Armed Forces Day Parade! #America pic.twitter.com/K3a32NamPk
— WVGOP (@WVGOP) May 18, 2013
Today was the dedication of the Ross County Vietnam Memorial. Cool flyover by a Huey that actually flew in Vietnam. pic.twitter.com/sHiC2B6Z2l
— Mr. Barker (@MrBarkerSE) May 18, 2013
Fly over for #armedforcesday. Thank you all current and former members of our great armed forces… http://t.co/hRbuTASs9J
— Laura Marquez (@albswife) May 18, 2013
Happy Armed Forces Day! True Saints: @USArmy @USMC @USNavy @USAirForce @USCG @DeptofDefense pic.twitter.com/UC5HWag8hp
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) May 18, 2013
@Saints Who dat? Thanks for your support!
— U.S. Army (@USArmy) May 18, 2013