July 21, 2026 - On June 25, 1950, the North Korean Army began an offensive to invade South Korea that resulted in the capture of the republic’s capital, Seoul, within four days. The United States, the United Kingdom, and other members of the United Nations moved to actively defend South Korea – an effort that would last until July 27, 1953, when negotiations concluded and the fighting finally ended.

July 14, 2026 - A Presidential Proclamation has been issued honoring Senator Lindsey Graham who died July 11, 2026. US Flags should be lowered to half-staff until 6pm, Saturday, July 18, 2026.

Read the Proclamation here.

All flags flying with the United States Flag should also be lowered. If you have a flag that cannot be lowered, respect for the day can be shown by tying a black ribbon or cord to the top of the staff.

Corporal Aron Garrett
United States Army, World War I
Company B, 412 Reserve Labor Battalion
©By Larry Hume, VFW Post 8904, Center, Texas

June 8, 2026 - In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened on June 14, 1777. The United States Army also celebrates their 251st birthday on this date.

In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day. In August 1946, National Flag Day was established by an Act of Congress but is not an official federal holiday.

Robert Earl Gorton Sayers
United States Army Air Forces - World War II
Second Lieutenant – 810 Army Air Forces Base Unit