National Hug A G.i. Day
National Hug a G.I. Day is the only day on the calendar that is not a military command..
To give your servicemen and women a hug, gather around your servicemen and women to hug them. It's just a way to express your love. Be sure to show your appreciation to both past and present G.I.s with either a pat on the back or a hearty handshake. Although G.I.s refer to Army troops, the day includes all those who have served in the military. So, too, adore those Jarheads, Wingnuts, Squids, and Coasties!!
Today, the word G.I. is used to describe those who serve in the Armed Forces of the United States of America's Armed Forces. A little less military protocol and more the American story.
G.I. seems that at the start of the twentieth century, it was a notation used in supply records for galvanized iron. It was later used for German artillery shells made from galvanized iron during World War I.
Soldiers began interpreting the initials as "Government Issue" or "General Issue" during the war. The generic enlisted man was starting to gain traction by the time World War II came around.
Despite not surprising, sarcastic use among many servicemen was common, with the belief that they were just like every other Government Issued supply being mass-produced for Uncle Sam.
Joe was born about the same time as G.I. Joe was born. In June 17, 1942, his creator, comic strip artist and former Army Sergeant David Breger, and former Army Sergeant David Breger, launched his first G.I. Joe cartoon series in Yank magazine.
When in 1944, President Franklin Roosevelt signed the bill that became known as the G.I. Bill, it became more prominent in American language; Servicemen's Readjustment Act.
And then there was no going back when Hasbro introduced their G.I. Joe as an action figure in 1964.
How to be #hugagiday on a #hugagiday
- Find a G.I. you recognize and give them a hug
- Is your G.I. too far away to give a hug? hone, or even snail mail can be sent to him or her a virtual one by text, e-mail, phone, or even snail mail
- Show your love for the military...
- To post on social media, use #HugAGIDay
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Adrienne Sioux Koopersmith created Hug A G.I. Day in 1996.. She chose the only day on the calendar that was also a military deployment to honor the men and women who risk their lives for our country and freedoms.. http://www.adriennesiouxkoopersmith.com/2013/02/hug-gi-day-1996-ask-style-celebrating.html We have provided the link to the original page for you on our website. http://adriennesiouxkoopersmith.com/2013/02/hug-gi-day-1996-ask-style-celebrating.html
G.i FAQ
Q. What is the G.I. Bill?
A. The original G.I. Bill, which is now out of date, is no longer in force. However, today's G.I. Bill provides financial assistance to services members and veterans of college, university, trade school, or other training programs.
Which service was David Breger's G.I. Joe? Q. What branch of the military was David Breger's G.I. Joe?
Joe Trooper was in the United States Army and was a featured cartoon in Army magazine Yank, and he was a featured cartoon. However, Mattel began producing action figures for each branch of the military when Mattel began producing G.I. Joe action figures.
