Today, 20 May 2006, is the third Saturday of the month...which officially makes it Armed Forces Day.  Go to the Department of Defense site for links to the history of the holiday, an events listing, and more. 

To all the troops that have gone before us, that serve today, and that will grow and learn to serve in the future...and to the families and friends that support them...thank you.

To the men in my family, who have all served (4 in the Army, 2 in the Navy, 1 in the Marines and 1 in the Air Force), along with the truly countless friends who have served or currently serve in our armed forces...thank you.