Happy Birthday, U.S. Army!

From Army.mil:

Two hundred and thirty-three years ago, the United States Army was established to defend our Nation. From the Revolutionary War to the Global War on Terror, our Soldiers remain Army Strong with a deep commitment to our core values and beliefs. This 233rd birthday commemorates America’s Army – Soldiers, Families and Civilians – who are achieving a level of excellence that is truly Army Strong both here and abroad. Their willingness to sacrifice to build a better future for others and to preserve our way of life is without a doubt, the Strength of our Nation.

U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-OK), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and co-chair of the Senate Army Caucus, today announced the passage of his bi-partisan resolution (S.Res.590) co-sponsored by Senator Daniel Akaka (D-Hawaii),

…celebrating the 233rd birthday of the Army and commending the men and women of the Army as exceptional individuals who live by the Army values of loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage.

The commitment and duty of the Army soldiers who have risked their lives to preserve our freedom have left a lasting mark on this nation. During the Army’s 233 year history, tens of thousands of these brave men and women have selflessly served on distant battlefields to keep our nation safe. I am particularly proud of the Oklahomans who have served in the Army on behalf of our nation, and take great pride in representing our soldiers at Fort Sill and McAlester, as well as the many Reservists and Guardsmen and women across the state. I salute them for their service to this country.

As this nation continues to fight in the Global War on Terror, the Army has been key to providing the military the capabilities it needs to persist in its struggle for liberty and democracy. Through the efforts of the U.S. Army, the world has been made a more secure, prosperous, and better place for all of mankind. The courage and dedication of these soldiers and their families are an inspiration to us all, and may the rest of us endeavor to be ‘Army Strong’ in our own lives.

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