Forever Grateful
NAC-SNM’s annual Veterans program took place on Saturday, November 11, 2023, in Farmington, NM. Among the tributes, a motivation run set about the program. Blue skies and ideal weather welcomed Veterans and their families who turned out to honor their fellow citizens who served the nation in the armed forces. The run attracted U.S. Marines that join in with Marine Corps cadence.
During dinner, a video of the National Native American Veterans Memorial and Dedication Ceremony from Washington, D.C. was shown. Games, prizes, salutations, and the traditional USMC birthday cake cutting followed.
November 10, 2023, marked the 248th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. In 1775 on November 10, the Continental Congress established the Corps by creating two battalions of Continental Marines to serve on land and at sea. Their first amphibious landing happened less than a year later in the Bahamas. Navajo Code Talkers helped secure victory over Japan during World War II by creating an unbreakable code based on the Navajo language.
NAC-SNM held this program in recognition of military Veterans, and to express heartfelt gratitude to all the brave men and women who have served our country and defended our liberty. Their sacrifice and dedication to protecting the U.S. constitution is an inspiration to all of us. We honor their service and commitment to our great nation. The service of our nation’s military allows us to enjoy many freedoms, including the freedom to worship.
NAC-SNM deeply values the experience Veterans hold and consider it a privilege to have Veteran colleagues in the organization.
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