Memorial Day
Memorial Day, which is observed on the last Monday of May, commemorates the men and women who died while in the military service. In observance of the holiday, many people visit cemeteries and memorials, and volunteers often place American flags on each grave site at national cemeteries. A national moment of remembrance takes place at 3:00 p.m. […]
The U.S. Air Force Song
OFF we go into the wild blue yonder, Climbing high into the sun Here they come zooming to meet our thunder At ’em boys, Give ‘er the gun! Down we dive, spouting our flames from under Off with one helluva roar! We live in fame or go down in flames. Hey! Nothing can stop the […]
Anchors Aweigh
Official Song of the U.S. Navy Stand Navy out to sea, Fight our battle cry; We’ll never change our course, So vicious foe steer shy-y-y-y. Roll out the TNT, Anchors Aweigh. Sail on to victory And sink their bones to Davy Jones, hooray! Anchors Aweigh, my boys, Anchors Aweigh. Farewell to foreign shores, We […]
Marines’ Hymn
From the Halls of Montezuma To the shores of Tripoli; We fight our country’s battles In the air, on land, and sea; First to fight for right and freedom And to keep our honor clean; We are proud to claim the title Of United States Marine. Our flag’s unfurled to every breeze From dawn to […]