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May 29

Memorial Day: The African American Solider - Buffalo Soldiers

“Nearly sixteen months after the end of the Civil War, Section 3 of an Act of Congress entitled “An Act to increase and fix the Military Peace Establishment of the United States” authorized the formation of two regiments of cavalry composed of “colored” men. The act was approved on 28 July 1866. On 21 September 1866, the 9th Cavalry Regiment was activated at Greenville, Louisiana, and the 10th Cavalry Regiment was activated at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Under the competent leadership of Colonels Edward Hatch and Benjamin Grierson, first Regimental Commanders of the 9th and 10th Cavalry Regiments, respectively, both regiments were trained and equipped and began a long and proud history.”

Apr 12

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First Lady Michelle Obama, Dr. Jill Biden Launch Initiative to Honor Military Families

Updated: Tuesday, 12 Apr 2011, 1:37 PM CDT

(NewsCore) - WASHINGTON — First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden launched a national initiative Tuesday to support and honor US service members and their families — a priority President Barack Obama said was a “matter of national security.”

“The strength and readiness of America’s military depends on the strength and the readiness of our military families,” the president said at the initiative’s launch at the White House. “This is a matter of national security. It’s not just the right thing to do, it also makes this country stronger.”

The “Joining Forces” national initiative “aims to educate, challenge, and spark action from all sectors of our society — citizens, communities, businesses, non-profits, faith based institutions, philanthropic organizations, and government — to ensure military families have the support they have earned,” according to the first lady’s office.

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