Silver Star Service Banner Day
On Silver Star Service Banner Day, every May 1st, Americans commemorate the sacrifices of the combat wounded, sick, and dying service members. In addition, the day honors service members who have been awarded the Silver Star Medal.
The Silver Star Service Banner and Flag honors Silver Star families for their service and gallantry across all branches of The United States military. The observance, which takes place on May 1st, encourages us to celebrate military veterans and their families around the country.
1/10th of those who serve in the US military suffer a serious injury. The bulk of those injuries are combat-related. Veterans of our country suffer with those injuries for the remainder of their lives. The injuries are often a constant reminder of sacrifices during war or conflict..
How to celebrate #silverstarservicebannerday.
Silver Star service members and families are honored at local veterans and military bases. Volunteer for an cause or group. Show appreciation and praise those who have returned from deployment, injured, or sick. Many people have been wounded or ill.
In addition, you can also help SSFOA members with fundraising and community awareness activities in your area.
#SilverStarService is a social media platform that helps people share their stories or experiences.
The silver star service banner day is the longest in history, according to history
During World War II, the Blue and Gold Service Banners made their debuts in 1918. Over time, the United States officially adopted and made official the Blue and Gold Star Service Banners. However, the nation's attention was offended by the Silver Star Service Banner. Representatives quickly designed and approved The Silver Star Service Flag and Banner, once identified, were quickly created and accepted. SSFOA Silver Star Service Banner Day was held on May 1st Silver Star Service Banner Day by the United States House of Representatives on April 8, 2010, a stand-alone resolution that passed H. 855, making the SSFOA Silver Star Service Banner official and naming May 1st Silver Star Service Banner Day.
The military has been lauded for "Gallantry in Action" since 1818, the military has been lauded for "Gallantry in Action" since 1818. The Silver Star Medal was first awarded in 1942 by the Citation Star and first officially recognized it in 1942. The Silver Star Medal is given to military service personnel for specific actions in combat.. Between 100,000 and 150,000 Silver Star Medals have been given by the military.
