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Armed Forces Week
The period of May 10-16, 2010 will be celebrated as Armed Forces Week. For more than 50 years the third Saturday of May has been annually proclaimed Armed Forces Day by the President of the United States and Commander-In-Chief. Civilians in Central Kentucky are invited to join the Bluegrass Military Affairs Coalition (BMAC) to celebrate the unity and common purposes of the United States Armed Forces, and to honor dedicated American men and women in uniform who serve selflessly to preserve democracy and freedom at home and around the world in times of war and peace.
Armed Forces Week 2010 is an effort by the Bluegrass Military Affairs Coalition to increase public awareness about the United States Armed Forces and to express appreciation to the men and women serving in the military defending democracy and freedom.
BMAC ARMED FORCES DAY AWARDS DINNER Sat 15 May, 6:30-9:30p at NorthEast Christian Church (Hamburg), Lexington
The Armed Forces Day Awards Dinner will begin with a social at 6:30p.
The 7:00p program and dinner will include patriotic music performed by the 202nd Army Band, presentation of The Colors, a delicious buffet dinner, presentation of BMAC Outstanding Service Awards to uniformed members of local units, and featured remarks by COL Joseph A. Tirone, Commander, Blue Grass Army Depot, Joint Munitions Command.
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RELIGIOUS SERVICES in Recognition of members of the U.S. Armed Forces 15 & 16 May Churches are invited to pay tribute to members of the U.S. Armed Forces at their weekend services.
FLY AN AMERICAN FLAG The public is encouraged to show its support during this week by flying the American flag at their homes and businesses, and on cars and bikes from 10-16 May.
BMAC EVENTS HOST COMMITTEE 2010
CHAIRMAN Rob Milward, Vice President, Milward Funeral Directors
MEMBERS Doris Benson, President, Langley Properties MAJOR Judith Brown KYARNG, Sergeant, LFUC Division of Police Linda Gorton, Council Member-at-Large, LFUCG Carolyn Kurz, Executive Director, Lexington Medical Society BG(R) Bruce Pieratt KYANG, President, Pieratt's and Kincaid Home Furnishings RADM(Ret.) VanMeter Alford USN, Attorney
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