SPECIAL 50TH ANNUAL ARMED FORCES DAY PARADE SPECIAL Explore Armed Forces Equipment at the Military Exhibit (Cathy Baek reports). Enjoy the Patriotic Tunes at The Us Navy Band Of The Southwest Free Concert (Renee Calder reports). Learn to Exercise Like A New Recruit At the Family BBQ (Lia Sestric reports). Attend the Dignitary Dinner with The Parade Grand Marshall (Tracee Tolentino reports). Hear Reveille and See The Formations Before The Parade (Jonathan Tamayo reports). Learn the Personal Stories of Parade Watchers, In Their Own Words. See the Highlights from the 50th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade (Cathy Baek reports). Clippings From Past Parades and "What the Parade Means to You?" interviews between each break
Watch this year's Armed Forces Day episode below (CitiCABLE 3 - This Week In Torrance #20.09)
PRESIDENT ISSUES ARMED FORCES DAY PROCLAMATION
WASHINGTON, May 15, 2009 - President Barack Obama signed and issued a proclamation yesterday designating tomorrow as Armed Forces Day. Click here for the presidential proclamation.
MAY 15 - 17, 2009
Our nation's men and women of the military forces have defended our country, insured our freedom, and upheld the beliefs and principles that this great nation was built on. In May 2009, the City of Torrance continues its long-standing tradition and marks the 50th consecutive year it has been hosting an Armed Forces Day Celebration and Parade to honor the sacrifices of our nation's past and present military.
This year, the City once again honors the men and women of our nation's military with a three-day celebration that begins on Friday, May 15 and continues through Sunday, May 17. The Parade highlight is on Saturday, May 16, and this year's honored branch is the United States Navy. The City of Torrance is proud to help honor and thank the men and women of our nation's Armed Forces!
