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1. #1
   On June 14th, 2008 at 1:19 pm, ThackerAgency said:

   Yeah, Happy Birthday Army!

2. #2
   On June 14th, 2008 at 1:22 pm, ajmontana said:

   One of the main reasons we are still here,
   Happy Birthday Army!

3. #3
   On June 14th, 2008 at 1:23 pm, Fat Jolly Penguin said:

   Happy Birthday!

   Now let’s all jaunt over to Google to see how they’re celebrating — eh? Oh my, they aren’t. I’m shocked, I tell you — shocked!!

   /NOT!

4. #4
   On June 14th, 2008 at 1:32 pm, Kevin K. said:

   Happy Flag Day! and Happy Birthday Army!

   I’ll be celebrating by spending time with an Army buddy (now out), and writing my Army friends.

5. #5
   On June 14th, 2008 at 1:35 pm, et said:

   Thanks for the reminder. My flag is out now.

6. #6
   On June 14th, 2008 at 1:41 pm, Christian Soldier said:

   I’ll say it again:
   On June 14th, 2008 at 12:57 pm, Christian Soldier said:
   HAPPY FLAG DAY______!!!!!!

   ARMY ……HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

   OH>>>and

   GO ARMY/Beat NAVY

7. #7
   On June 14th, 2008 at 1:50 pm, WarTip said:

   Man, it took you long enough LOL

   As an Army vet, please allow me to say

   Thanks

   -WarTip-

8. #8
   On June 14th, 2008 at 1:56 pm, right_on said:

   Army strong! Live long, and prosper! Thank all you Army vets out there who love this country, and have fought and sacrificed for us all. I love you guys and gals!!!

9. #9
   On June 14th, 2008 at 1:59 pm, Christian Soldier said:

   I’m now sending packages and letters to one of my Marines and a Navy OC….

   They are ALL mine!
   They are the best of the BEST!

   Duty-Honor-Country!

10. #10
    On June 14th, 2008 at 2:01 pm, MCPO Airdale said:

    Happy Birthday to Dogfaces around the world. Stay strong, warriors!

11. #11
    On June 14th, 2008 at 2:05 pm, Christian Soldier said:

    One of the horses that I bred was born on Flag Day -guess his name

    Sweet Independence..

    Indy : take that next 5 ft. fence for Army!

12. #12
    On June 14th, 2008 at 2:11 pm, MNUSMCDavid said:

    Happy Birthday United States Army. To all who have served under your banner and our country’s, blessings to you and yours and thank you for a job well done. May all have a respectful and honorable Flag Day today. Fly the United States Flag proudly!

13. #13
    On June 14th, 2008 at 2:13 pm, MNUSMCDavid said:

    oh, and I forgot…. I’d fight along side of any of you doggies any day.

14. #14
    On June 14th, 2008 at 2:15 pm, Straight_Talk_Luigi said:

    Happy Birthday, and thank you!!!

15. #15
    On June 14th, 2008 at 2:29 pm, ArizonaNeanderthal said:

    Happy Birthday to you,
    Happy Birthday dear Army–
    You had me for
    2 years
    11 months
    6 days
    But who is counting?
    Happy Birthday to you.

16. #16
    On June 14th, 2008 at 2:49 pm, atheling said:

    Go Army!

    Thank you, and God Bless America!!!

17. #17
    On June 14th, 2008 at 2:54 pm, KCK said:

    “Over Hill, Over Dale, We Will Hit the Dusty Trail, As the Caissons Go Rolling Along…”

    HB, Army. Someday you’ll be old, like the Guard (371 years old!)

18. #18
    On June 14th, 2008 at 3:02 pm, chris3cube said:

    God Bless our Flag and Valiant Troops.
    Take no prisoners.
    GO ARMY!

19. #19
    On June 14th, 2008 at 3:02 pm, Yiddish Steel said:

    I always did like Flag Day, for many reasons. It’s unique. It’s Patriotic. It usually fell on the last day of school. In my world, every day is “Flag Day”. Happy Flag Day everybody.

20. #20
    On June 14th, 2008 at 3:16 pm, GJCorby said:

    “This we’ll Defend”
    -Army Motto
    Happy 233rd, and many more.

21. #21
    On June 14th, 2008 at 3:23 pm, OldSailor88 said:

    Happy Birthday, Army!
    Happy Birthday, Old Glory!

    Oh, yeah.

    Happy Birthday, Old Sailor!
    I’m 46 today.

22. #22
    On June 14th, 2008 at 3:26 pm, rommsey said:

    Happy Birthday US Army!

    Thank god for your contributions so I could be here to give praise.

23. #23
    On June 14th, 2008 at 3:41 pm, Cal City Conservative said:

    ArizonaNeanderthal said:

    Happy Birthday to you,
    Happy Birthday dear Army–
    You had me for
    2 years
    11 months
    6 days
    But who is counting?
    Happy Birthday to you.

    Looks like we did pretty much the same standard hitch there AN. Not sure without digging out my DD 214 but it sounds real close.

    Happy BD Army keep rolling along!!!

24. #24
    On June 14th, 2008 at 3:43 pm, letget said:

    Our flag is always flying in honor of all who have served our country. Happy birthday to all who have and now serve in the Army. God bless each of you and your family. We do indeed have a wonderful country with so many who are willing to defend us.
    L

25. #25
    On June 14th, 2008 at 3:45 pm, Die Hippie, Die said:

    Thank you, Michelle!

26. #26
    On June 14th, 2008 at 3:58 pm, nbarry said:

    Some appropriate music for this happy occasion, as performed by the Oahu Civic Orchestra conducted by Ronald Hirai.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmhAEv-oYwA

27. #27
    On June 14th, 2008 at 4:29 pm, graysonret said:

    I just moved into a military community, as a civilian. Today, as always, there is a flag out front, and a flag out back. Many houses, I noticed, have none. Well, this guy is showing his colors and darn proud of it…and darn proud to say “Happy birthday” to the Army Strong.

28. #28
    On June 14th, 2008 at 4:30 pm, love2rumba said:

    Go Army!

29. #29
    On June 14th, 2008 at 4:36 pm, zorro said:

    Happy Birthday to the United States Army!

    The Caissons Go Rolling Along…

    My Flag has been on display everyday, 24/7, since September 11, 2001. Two have been retired due to fading, the third will need retired soon.

30. #30
    On June 14th, 2008 at 4:44 pm, graysonret said:

    Zorro, I know what you mean. We had to take a trip down to the store, early this morning, because our 2 flags…well…just didn’t look “respectable” on this day. Brand new ones are waving now. The old ones were retired the proper way…cutting and burning, one stripe at a time.

31. #31
    On June 14th, 2008 at 4:55 pm, zorro said:

    Graysonret, exactly right, I have new flag flown at Bagram standing by.

    Here’s a wave file to celebrate the day.

32. #32
    On June 14th, 2008 at 4:56 pm, cicerokid said:

    That’s right. Barbeque wings to celebrate.

33. #33
    On June 14th, 2008 at 5:07 pm, Army said:

    Thanks everyone! Where’s the cake?

    I couldn’t more proud of my 20 years in the US Army and the California National Guard.

    Happy Birthday to us!

34. #34
    On June 14th, 2008 at 5:31 pm, tuffy said:

    Happy 233rd! You’re still hawt.

35. #35
    On June 14th, 2008 at 5:36 pm, sergeantmajorbill said:

    OK – my turn -
    You had me for:
    24 years,
    10 months,
    29 days,
    and I enjoyed each and every one of
    them.
    I had the honor of attending the
    Official Ball of the US Army at Fort Myers on their 200th Birthday.
    Thank you each and every one of you who are serving today.

36. #36
    On June 14th, 2008 at 6:18 pm, trinitytim said:

    My flag flies from my porch every day.

    Happy Birthday to the United States Army.

    God bless America. God bless our troops.

    1st Infantry Division
    Republic of Vietnam
    1969-1970

37. #37
    On June 14th, 2008 at 6:20 pm, MNUSMCDavid said:

    I am honored to tell you that I will serve as honorary Commander for my VFW’s flag disposal ceremony tonight. I will be with three who are Army veterans of WW2 and Korea. I couldn’t be in better company.

38. #38
    On June 14th, 2008 at 7:24 pm, Send_Me said:

    “You may fly over a land forever; you may bomb it, atomize it, pulverize it, and wipe it clean of life – but if you desire to defend it, protect it, and keep it for civilization, you must do this on the ground the way the Roman Legions did, by putting your young men into the mud.” – T.R. Fehrenbach, “This Kind of War”
    “Above all, we must realize that no arsenal, or no weapon in the arsenals of the world, is so formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women. It is a weapon our adversaries in today’s world do not have. It is a weapon that we as Americans do have. Let that be understood by those who practice terrorism and prey upon their neighbors.” – Ronald Reagan, 20JAN81

39. #39
    On June 14th, 2008 at 7:36 pm, mojoe said:

    Happy Birthday U.S Army. And many more.

    And thanks to all who served, serve and will serve. You are my heroes.

40. #40
    On June 14th, 2008 at 7:45 pm, GJCorby said:

    19 years
    1 day
    1 tour in Iraq
    2 Tours in Korea #3 starts in November
    1 tour Naples Italy
    1 tour Netherlands
    1 tour Fort Riley 1st Infantry Division (ID)
    currently Fort Hood 1stCavalry Division
    1 tour Fort Stewart 3rd ID
    1 tour Fort Campbell 101st Air Borne (Air Assault)
    1 tour Red Stone Arsenal:
    Advanced Individual Training instructor
    and counting

41. #41
    On June 14th, 2008 at 8:13 pm, floridaobserver said:

    Go Army! HOOAH!!!!!!!!
    I’m proud of you! God Bless America and God Bless Our Troops!

42. #42
    On June 14th, 2008 at 8:54 pm, FloridaBill said:

    I didn’t serve, but sincerely appreciate all who have.

    Last weekend I went to visit my father (an Air Force vet) and he mentioned he needed some help to replace the flag on his pole (he’s 77). As we were lowering it he reminded me, as he always has, not to let it touch the ground as men and women, like you died to protect and defend it!

    God bless all who have served and are serving now!

    Happy Birthday Army!

43. #43
    On June 14th, 2008 at 8:59 pm, secondsight said:

    Worth remembering: what is called Ceasar Chavez Something (Boulevard?) in San Fran was originally named Army Street.

    I am glad to have left Frisco in ’81, the things I liked are probably all gone by now.

    Save this bit of bias, which I neither miss nor is probably any better now: I once applied at Bank of America in SF for a programmer’s job. One of the pages of the xeroxed application had questions about military service. In a handwritten scrawl at the top of that page was “Do not fill out this page”. I did anyway, figuring that it would be way easier to write it down myself than to tell the interviewer what to put in the form.

    The short story is that I flunked their anti-Vietnam era vet screen. They were trying to identify those applicants that were not cowed by anti-war sentiment and proud of their service.

    My interview went swimmingly right up until we got to that page. Then wam, bam, nice to see you, we’ll be in touch.
    Louts from the same computer classes I took got jobs. But they were not vets.

44. #44
    On June 14th, 2008 at 9:06 pm, apacherat said:

    Not to burst any dog face balloon, but June 14th, 1784 is the correct date of establishing the U.S. Army.

    The Continental Army was established on June 14, 1775.

    Either way, June 14th is the birthday of both armies.

    Happy birthday Army.

45. #45
    On June 14th, 2008 at 9:14 pm, ArmoredCAV said:

    19+ and still going. Loving every minute of it. Truly, the army has given me as much or more than I have given it. (And I have given a lot….)
    I wouldn’t trade my service for anything.
    Happy Birthday. (Even though I celebrated yesterday at the 3ID headquarters building.)

46. #46
    On June 14th, 2008 at 9:25 pm, dreid said:

    Conservative babe poll. Help by voting for Michelle!

47. #47
    On June 14th, 2008 at 9:26 pm, dreid said:

    Vote for Michelle here
    http://minx.cc/?post=266648

48. #48
    On June 14th, 2008 at 9:29 pm, GJCorby said:

    According to Army field Manual one (FM-1) dated June 2005 the officially recognised Army birthday is 14 June 1775.

49. #49
    On June 14th, 2008 at 9:32 pm, GJCorby said:

    On June 14th, 2008 at 9:06 pm, apacherat said:
    Not to burst any dog face balloon, but June 14th, 1784 is the correct date of establishing the U.S. Army.
    The Continental Army was established on June 14, 1775.

    Either way, June 14th is the birthday of both armies.

    Happy birthday Army.

    >
    According to Army field Manual one (FM-1) dated June 2005 the officially recognised Army birthday is 14 June 1775.

50. #50
    On June 14th, 2008 at 9:35 pm, zorro said:

    dreid, Megyn Kendall is ahead in the vote by nearly 100 votes. Michelle is in second.

51. #51
    On June 14th, 2008 at 9:48 pm, dreid said:

    Zorro, vote the Chicago way. Get dead people to vote for her.

52. #52
    On June 14th, 2008 at 10:17 pm, Goldwater Knight said:

    Where’s the Jeff Koons, Google tribute to Flag Day and the Army? I guess the Army don’t like that weird sh*t.

    Jeff Koons and his pornstar wife could not be reached for comment.

53. #53
    On June 14th, 2008 at 10:18 pm, DesertLover said:

    Happy Birthday to all the Army vets past and current … from an old Devil Dog …

54. #54
    On June 14th, 2008 at 10:39 pm, Klaatu said:

    Mrs. Klaatu had the flags out before breakfast!

55. #55
    On June 14th, 2008 at 10:39 pm, rightisright said:

    Happy birthday to all active and non active Army soldiers…and a Big Thank You to all the military personnel past and present that have fought for our freedoms…Bless you all. It’s another Great Day in America.

56. #56
    On June 14th, 2008 at 10:43 pm, Tennessee Dave said:

    Date: 14 June 2008
    To: The Army
    From: The Air Force
    Subj: Happy birthday to the Army!!
    This member of the Air Force/Air National Guard would like to send a big Happy Birthday to my brothers in arms in the Army.
    The oldest traditions we observe in the Air Force and the Air National Guard are derived from Army traditions.

    Salute!!

    MSgt David Roberson
    Tennessee Air National Guard

    6917 Electronic Security Group – Italy
    6950 Electronic Security Group – England
    338 Training Squadron (Instructor) – Keesler
    164 Airlift Wing – Memphis, TN

57. #57
    On June 14th, 2008 at 10:46 pm, apacherat said:

    But what army ? The Continental Army or the U.S. Army ? There wasn’t an United States in 1775.

    By 1781 there was a United States of America. In 1784 the Congress of Confederation of the United States disbanded the Continental Army and the U.S. Army was established.

    The Army considers itself to be descended from the Continental Army.

    Like wise with the U.S. Marine Corps. First established by a resolution of the the 2nd Continental Congress on November 10, 1775. The Continental Marines were disbanded in 1783 along with the Continental Navy. But Congress resurrected both the navy and Marines in 1798, established as the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps. But the U.S. Navy uses October 13, 1775 as their birthday and the Marines use November 10, 1775 as their birthday.

    So one would think that since the U.S. Air Force was descended from the U.S. Army’s, Army Air Corps and later on during W W ll the U.S. Army Air Forces, they would use August 1, 1907 when the first army air unit was established but the U.S. Air Force use September 18,1947 as their birthday because that was when Congress established the U.S. Air Force.

    I guess the air force just wanted to make a clean separation from the army.

58. #58
    On June 14th, 2008 at 10:47 pm, Tennessee Dave said:

    Almost forgot-
    Happy birthday to my wife. She’s 45 today.
    Love ya honey.

59. #59
    On June 14th, 2008 at 11:49 pm, GJCorby said:

    10:46 pm, apacherat said:
    But what army ? The Continental Army or the U.S. Army ? There wasn’t an United States in 1775.
    ___________________________________

    Here is the excert from U.S. Army FM-1 Chapter 1

    THE ARMY IN AMERICAN HISTORY
    1-9. The Army traces its heritage to the colonial militias. These were precursors of today’s Army National Guard. Citizens answering the call to protect their homes and families began a heritage of selfless service and sacrifice that continues today. Opposition to British colonial policies in the eighteenth century led to war in 1775. After the battles at Lexington and Concord, militia forces from across New England surrounded British forces in Boston. The Continental Congress assumed command of these units as “Troops of the United Provinces of North America” on 14 June 1775.

    This date is taken as the Army’s birthday. The next day, Congress gave command of all “Continental forces” to George Washington. Washington’s forces were the first American military organizations responsible to an authority other than that of the individual colonies or the British Crown. Born in this quest for freedom, the Army has served the Nation in peace and war for over 230 years.

60. #60
    On June 15th, 2008 at 12:14 am, Bluejester said:

    Happy Flag Day to all! Today is/was my grandpa’s birthday. He passed away a few years ago, but I always thought it was great that his birthday was the same day that we celebrate our flag and all the thought and passion that went into its creation.

61. #61
    On June 15th, 2008 at 3:28 am, Ned said:

    Happy Birthday, Army! and THANK YOU!!! and GOD BLESS YOU!!! to all who have served.

62. #62
    On June 15th, 2008 at 8:13 am, sfcmac said:

    The Soldier’s Creed
    I am an American Soldier.
    I am a Warrior an a member of a team.
    I will always place the mission first.
    I will never accept defeat.
    I will never quit.
    I will never leave a fallen comrade.
    I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills. I always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself.
    I am an expert and I am a professional.
    I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy the enemies of the United States of America in close combat.
    I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life.
    I am an American Soldier.

    For those of you who are able, hoist a few in memory of our fallen comrades, and those yet to return from Iraq, Afghanistan, Bosnia, or wherever they are deployed.

    Since 1775, Still the best!

    HOOAH!
    sfcmac

63. #63
    On June 15th, 2008 at 10:39 am, Boomer said:

    A belated Happy Birthday to those that serve or have served in the United States Army from an old retired fly boy. Thanks for defending our way of life for 233 years.

64. #64
    On June 15th, 2008 at 12:42 pm, greenfairie said:

    Happy Flag Day and happy birthday to the great U.S. Army!

65. #65
    On June 15th, 2008 at 3:50 pm, ammo john said:

    I wore my patriotic flag shirt, rode in a fundraising ride with the PGR and others to help raise money for a Utah Freedom monument at Ft Douglas, then went to see the traveling Vietnam Mem. wall in Ogden last night. It was a full, long day. Worth every bit of it, too!

66. #66
    On June 15th, 2008 at 4:03 pm, terrig said:

    I was at the Army Birthday Ball last night at the DC convention center with my former father in law who is a retired full bird. They thought it would be nice for me to get out of the house and dress up. It was great. The Vice President, Dick Cheney was there with is lovely wife Lynne and General George Casey was as well. They had a fantastic band Keni (something) & Cornbread, former Army Ranger who saw action in Mogadishu.
    For all the naysayer trolls who won’t venture on to this thread; when the toast came up for the Commander in Chief-the crowd went WILD! Also in attendance were some Cadets from West Point (the f-i-l’s Alma Mater) and of course they were very nice young men (not sure if there were women or not, we had three at the table behind us) as well as the dog. One of the Emcees was the current Miss Utah who is a medic who has done a tour in Afgahnistan who did 33 push ups in her gown. We were blessed to be at a table with some wounded warriors who all had incredible stories and a longing to return to the front.
    They honored a journalist from Time who had lost his hand in the early days of the war and was the first civillian treated at Walter Reed. His parents had survived the Holocaust and spoke of the family’s love for the Army as they were at a camp that was liberated by the US Army.
    God Bless the Army-terri 12 years, 3 months, 19 days-separated due to marriage to Navy pilot.
    Hubby Michael-1988-1996-to go Green to Gold. May 1998-until present currently back in Iraq.
    HOOAH!!!

67. #67
    On June 15th, 2008 at 4:23 pm, GJCorby said:

    I was that which others did not want to be.

    I went where others feared to go and did what others failed to do.

    I asked nothing from those who gave nothing and reluctantly accepted the thought of eternal loneliness should I fail.

    I have seen the face of terror, felt the stinging cold of fear, and enjoyed the sweet taste of a moments love.

    I have cried, pained and hoped… but most of all I have lived times that others would say were best forgotten.

    At least someday I will be able to say that I was proud of what I was…
    A Soldier
    -anonymous

68. #68
    On June 15th, 2008 at 4:58 pm, DianeK said:

    Hmmm, seems a good place for my first post. I was in Basic Training 33 years ago, it was my first week. It was a time I will never forget or regret, the Army treated me well.

    Happy Birthday Army and best wishes to all who served.

69. #69
    On June 15th, 2008 at 9:12 pm, Barry F. said:

    Happy birthday, Army!

    Here’s wishing you many, many more!

70. #70
    On June 16th, 2008 at 8:23 am, sfcmac said:

    On June 15th, 2008 at 4:23 pm, GJCorby said:

    The author of that poem is a former Vietnam Vet by the name of George L. Skypeck:
    http://www.281stahc.org/SAM/soldier.html