#us-armed-forces

#us-armed-forces

It's too easy to forget what Memorial Day weekend is really about. Although it's become the de facto kick-off to summer with backyard barbecues, weekend beach trips, and killer shopping deals, the weekend is meant to remember something much greater. First observed in 1868, Memorial Day is dedicated to those who've died in service to the United States Armed Forces. It's a tradition that's truly American, even if we've lost sight of what counts.

The National Guard consists of two branches: the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard and plays a crucial role in disaster response and domestic security.