Armed Forces Day is a nationally recognized holiday for honoring any member of the military. There are many great ways to honor the troops on Armed Forces Day. There are companies that offer products to honor those who are serving as well. Use these steps to learn more about Armed Forces Day and how you can honor the troops.
- Honor your armed forces member. If you have a family member in the military, use the day to put together a care package from you, the children and other members of the family with their favorite items. Send the care package to them with a little note about honoring them.
- Use the day for a fundraiser. Find a military related organization and help or create a fundraiser for them. This could be a letter drive for soldiers without families who are serving or monies for families who can’t afford to send care packages.
- Get the whole community involved. Plan a community wide event or celebration and have entertainment, fundraisers and a flag raising or flag ceremony. Make sure to check with a local military leader to ensure you are following all the flag guidelines and not dishonoring the flag and its representation in any ways.
- Get your local congressman or senator involved. Ask them to attend your celebration, fundraiser or activity, encouraging them to take notice and implore the county and state to get their communities involved on Armed Forces Day and to find ways to honor those who are serving our country.
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