- Military Appreciation Day
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Military Appreciation Day is a formal or informal term used to describe any event intended to express appreciation for men and women currently (and sometimes formerly) in military service. A particular "Military Appreciation Day" is a date selected for convenience, typically but not necessarily approximate to Veterans Day or Memorial Day.
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Sports Teams
The NHL's New York Islanders first instituted a "Military Appreciation Day" in 2007. Their 2008 commemoration coincided with November 11, and was attended by former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Colin Powell, who dropped the ceremonial first puck of that game.[1] The Islanders intend each year's "Military Appreciation Day" to be the home game closest to Veterans Day.
The New York Jets of the NFL's American Football Conference have commemorated “Jets Military Appreciation Day” since 2000. Recent dates include November 19, 2006; November 4, 2007; and November 9, 2008.[2][3][4]
Zoos
Hawaii – The USO Hawaii sponsored the first Military Appreciation Day at the Honolulu Zoo in 2005. In 2008, the event was on Saturday, June 28.[5][6]
Virginia – The USO and the Virginia Zoo hosted a 2008 "MAD" on Sunday, October 5.[7][8]
Washington – Near Tacoma, Washington, the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium celebrated MAD on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 with free admission for active duty military, veterans and their families.[9]
Hospitality industry
The Golden Corral chain gives a free “thank you” dinner to any person who has ever served in the United States Military on its "Military Appreciation Monday". In 2008, the event was held on Monday, November 17, 2008 from 5 pm to 9 pm.[10]
Six Flags Over Georgia observes four branch-specific MADs, granting free admission to military personnel on September 18, 19, 25, and 26 in 2010.[11]
National Speed, Inc. holds a yearly Military Appreciation Day event open to all branches of the military and to the public. The event is always held on Armed Forces Day and all proceeds are donated to Wounded Warrior Project.[12]
References
- ^ Isles Celebrate Military Appreciation Day
- ^ Jets Salute American Heroes
- ^ Honoring the Troops on Military Appreciation Day
- ^ Jets honor servicemembers with military appreciation day
- ^ Honolulu Zoo Society President's Message: July 2005 Message
- ^ USO | Hawaii Programs and Services
- ^ Military Appreciation Day at the Virginia Zoo
- ^ USO of Hampton Roads and the Virginia Zoo Host Military Families
- ^ Zoo celebrates Military Appreciation Day
- ^ Golden Corral
- ^ Six Flags Over Georgia: All Events
- ^ maddynoday.com
External links
- MilitaryAppreciationDay.org – is a 501 (c)(3) Non-Profit organization with an all volunteer staff. The Military Appreciation Day (MAD)volunteers host large scale fishing events for members of all five service branches.
Currently, Military Appreciation Day hosts events in Morehead City, North Carolina, Panama City, Florida and Oak Island, North Carolina and has plans to roll out additional events across the country.
MAD hosted its first event on May 20, 2006 and since then has served over 2500 of our nations military members on fishing trips, land based activities and scenic boat tours.
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