Happy Veterans Day

Greater love hath no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for a friend. John 15:13

A glimpse into our nation’s military history…

American Revolution 1775-1783

War of 1812 1812-1815

American Indian Conflicts 1814-1890

Mexican-American War 1846-1848

American Civil War (War Between the States) 1861-1865

Spanish-American War 1898

Philippine-American War 1898-1902

World War I 1914-1918

World War II 1939-1945

Korean War 1950-1953

Vietnam War 1962-1975

Gulf War 1990-1991

War in Afghanistan 2001-present

Gulf War (War in Iraq) 2003-present

To all of our veterans past and present, thank you for all of the sacrifices that you have made so that we may enjoy the freedoms that we do today.

And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country.

My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.

Finally, whether you are citizens of America or citizens of the world, ask of us the same high standards of strength and sacrifice which we ask of you. With a good conscience our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing and His help, but knowing that here on earth God’s work must truly be our own. ~~ John F. Kennedy