This one was for the troops.
The Obama White House couldn’t find time to make its own contribution to the festivities, but Armed Forces Day was celebrated in a big way in Washington Saturday with Honor Flights bringing America’s veterans in from all over the country so they could enjoy the day’s activities and visit the memorials of a grateful country to their sacrifices for freedom.
Here’s a photo tweeted of Honor Flight Mike, out of Milwaukee — big anticipatory smiles.
We are loaded up and ready to fly! #HonorFlight pic.twitter.com/y1n2jMC8UF
— Honor Flight MKE (@SSHonorFlight) May 16, 2015
And here’s Talons Out Honor Flight out of Grand Rapids, Mich., shortly after their arrival in Washington, D.C.
Ready for the WM @TalonsOut honor flight into DC! @FlyGRFord #honorflight #veterans pic.twitter.com/Vfllkq85I2
— Rep. Bill Huizenga (@RepHuizenga) May 16, 2015
Everyone appreciates a good welcome and a “thank you for your service.”
My son thanking a WWII veteran for his service #honorflight #doagoodturndaily #americanism pic.twitter.com/jATqbiN8v3
— David Wallace (@Dfwallace70) May 16, 2015
Armed Forces Day not only honors those who are currently serving in uniform, but also veterans and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. All of America’s fallen are represented by a single monument — a tomb. A somber, respectful ceremony was held there.
U.S Military celebrated #ArmedForcesDay with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. pic.twitter.com/zUyA0QqPT4
— U.S. Dept of Defense (@DeptofDefense) May 16, 2015
The day was perfect for the veterans as they visited their own special memorials — World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War.
Beautiful day to greet our nations heroes #ArmedForcesDay #honorflight pic.twitter.com/xXwcOceTTC
— Ashley Pratte (@AshPratte) May 16, 2015
There are few sights more awe-inspiring than a good silent drill team — and the Marines are among the best.
Marine Corp Silent Drill team honors our @TalonsOut WM #HonorFlight at Iwo Jima. Thanks for your service men! pic.twitter.com/6UVen57iWD
— Rep. Bill Huizenga (@RepHuizenga) May 16, 2015
Former GOP Sen. Bob Dole, himself a wounded warrior from World War II, was on hand to welcome his brothers on arms, and Executive Director of Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels Garry Gupton caught the action.
Sen Bob Dole meets fellow WW2 vet and KyColonel Chester Cooper at WW2 memorial during #kycolonels #honorflight pic.twitter.com/QGRqgmh9B5
— Garry Gupton (@GarryGupton) May 16, 2015
And Townhall editor and frequent Fox News contributor Katie Pavlich couldn’t help but notice.
Awesome to see Senator Bob Dole out to greet @HonorFlightNet WWII Vets. He’s been out here for hours. pic.twitter.com/MrGKT2KcK4
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) May 16, 2015
Bring on the swingers — er, swing dancers! Memories of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey and USO mixers.
Most adorable award goes to this veteran and this volunteer who are swing dancing #ArmedForcesDay #honorflight pic.twitter.com/JpcnJAPnSN
— Ashley Pratte (@AshPratte) May 16, 2015
Pavlich noticed the activity at the WWII Memorial also, and even managed to capture a vine of the action.
The best! Dancing at the WWII Memorial https://t.co/eWpWSH72qq #honorflight
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) May 16, 2015
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) May 16, 2015
At the end of a long day, it was time to mount up, fall into ranks and head back to base — in this case Grand Rapids for the Talons Out Honor Flight home.
Their congressman, Republican Rep. Bill Huizenga, was there to record their departure and wish them godspeed.
Our @TalonsOut Vets and guardians line up to fly after a long but amazing day! Homecoming will be huge! #HonorFlight pic.twitter.com/Ofzp0RpUoO
— Rep. Bill Huizenga (@RepHuizenga) May 16, 2015
The White House issued a pro-forma statement honoring the occasion on Friday (can’t interrupt that hard-working staff’s weekend!) so it re-tweeted the Defense Department’s tribute.
Happy #ArmedForcesDay to those who answered the call to serve. We thank you today & everyday. http://t.co/KuIue9CpWG pic.twitter.com/dU06JKygMC
— U.S. Dept of Defense (@DeptofDefense) May 16, 2015
Those tine-deaf progressives at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. did, however, find the words to honor the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.
RT if you agree: All people deserve to live free from fear, violence and discrimination, regardless of who they love. pic.twitter.com/oDe79ccSEp
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 16, 2015
Honoring the men and women who protect basic freedoms — on the day set aside for them — must have been too much to ask.
H/T: Twitchy
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