European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - May 19, 1962, Darmstadt, Hesse Forces Day messages j a armed forces Day 1962, there is a More certain unify of Effort among the army Navy. 1 air Force and Marine corps than Ever before in our history. When one Day was set aside 13 years ago in place of separate Days of Observance for each service unification was both the problem and the compulsion. Unity of effort1 in combat was never question but Unity of Effort in peacetime has become a question. Today americans everywhere can View with Pride the performance and p6parfhu�of Tho a a Fovea. Much is still to be done but much has been5decompficttd, in 1962, we could Well dedicate this Observance to closer Unity and common Effort Between the civilian Effort. And idyll defense and our armed forces. Much is though Many accomplishments Are at hand. Our the peels equally on j both efforts civilian and military. To Field a winning combination neither hah can be in International be ? i 1 " f k "3 second part. f $1 f. " any re flirt that Llie commander to chief would make to the nation on/fbls9tcas3ar would include a Salute and a Well done to the National Coordt Fth army and air Force and the reserves of All the service pm for response to the Call our nation has made upon them in the it 9a?, to Taw who Hove sacrificed the nation Speaks in till t two be Jis i / jew t j imy Rej pod would end with this word to the nation guard zealously in 1h armed forces for without them there will be John f. Kennedy 1. President of the United states your right to norther rights 1o 0uard. A Wise and merciful god on this armed forces dayr1962f dedicate anew our military Power for the cause of peace both and abroad we do so in the spirit of our forefathers who Mankind is endowed by god and that Freedom is inherent in alienable rights. As our forefathers determined to build an Island of Freedom world of tyranny and to establish a Republic which would respect human dignity of every individual May we be determined to share this Freedom and respect with and men everywhere. Help us o lord not to be intimidated swayed or thwarted in purpose by the rattling sabers and brutal tyranny of despots and Tir Power lust of godless and selfish men but May we be Ever a Feifei of to keep the Fountainhead of Freedom open that its Waters May it Fol Down through the Earth and quench the thirst of those who Stani for righteousness and Long for Liberty. May we walk in this land uprightly and dispel the wickedness by fostering righteousness. May we dissipate discord and misunderstanding with truth and brotherly love. May we combat the false and devastating premises of godless ideologies and destroy their blighting presence in our land by reflecting the Light of god and american democracy upon them we Pray o god for the men and women who constitute the Fabre of our military strength. We dedicate ourselves to unselfish service and pledge to walk in the paths of righteousness that we May effectively serve our fellow Man our country and our god. Amen. The armed forces chaplains Bogny to joke my fellow am Rio Tiili Artaza forces Day in fat us men mid women the uniforms of was military ver tees. Their contribution to our Freedom and safety is measure Teu on National Security depends on the maintenance of Alert military forces As a deterrent to any possible aggressor. H is it attn that we it aside this Day to Honor de Man and women of our. Armed forces and to recognize the loyalty and patriotism titty. Symbolize. Douglas dillon1secretary of the Treasury " j _ Stu Edge president has proclaimed unit a the third saturday of each May shall be celebrated a armed forces Day and appropriate l ceremonies demons trn Lions and displays held to increase Public to ulcer standing Ana appreciation of Hie armed forces of the United state ats defenders Afi Freedom. The support of on informed r and Maui Tompor Ianatto the armed forces in Towse Days of rapid technological Advance Quick Eastlon time. And rave tart at to our Freedom. I there Jar men Beni c retaliation mra Stirch. These Tusk forces arc Mobile a ctr economical Irr Matilo Nuil powerful. A or Otai might is Nady today while continue Tor the cml Lenic of tomorrow. The preservation of our free Dom the very survival of our nation. Is dependent upon our Power for Fred Korth t Secretary of the Navy a rib department of Tho air Force Al re proud of the contribution it has made to the team that is today helping to defend Freedom against aggression. The personnel of the air Force civilian and military commissioned and enlisted have met the Challenge to our principles of democracy with loyalty Devotion an courage. Ii. This armed forces Day the United states air Force assert once again its determination to make whatever sacrifices May be necessary to help preserve free Dom and peace and the Security of the United states Eugene Ftp. Kuckertz Secretary of toe air Force a jute fun Itjen states abm exists for j. The Security of the nation. On this armed forces Day 1963, Tho army reports to the american people upon its discharge of tilts As a Ziomber of then Titinna do Fennec Terni. We Welcome our fellow i Liz no to army installations and activities on this Day and to join us in re dedication of our lives and our purpose tothe preservation of America and its id eats Gen o. R. Decker army chief of stuff we Are Happy to have the Opportunity to Welcome Yon aboard during this Celebration of armed forces Day we Are proud of what we have and of what we believe our capabilities Are and can Only Hope that Yon May Seln some kn0wl Edge some insight into the preparedness of the United states Navy to serve Yon As guardians of our adm George w. Anderso chief of Nival operations the a in Force is proud to share inthe alms the plans mul the achieve ments of the department of defense Weare working constantly to Ivord greater eff Icicy in carrying out Oti r portion of Tusk of prov Fdl is the Ameri can people Iliili Security from attack. On this thirteen i Armati forces Day be in tic air Force As members of the department of defense dedicate ourselves again to the preservation of peace and Security for All free Peoples throughout Gen Curtis e. Lehay air Force chief of staff Ryphe United states Marine a corps our nation s amphibious Foree in readiness. Is proud to join other services in the Observance of armed forces Day 1962. To our fellow americans we extend a Hearty Welcome Gen David m. Soup commandant of the Marine corps preservation of the free american Way of life depend in Large measure upon the maintenance of � Modem efficient military establishment enjoying the support of All. Our people. On this armed forces Day therefore. I urge that All americans take advantage of this oppor Camuy to visit nearby Rattary installations so that they May see for then Elve what is being done to protect our heritage of Freedom. Adm a c. Richmond uj3. Coast guard commandant the stars and stripes saturday May 19,
