11/11/2021
Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, was originally set as a U.S. legal holiday to honor the end of World War I, which officially took place on November 11, 1918. In legislation that was passed in 1938, November 11 was "dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be hereafter celebrated and known as 'Armistice Day.'" As such, this new legal holiday honored World War I veterans.
In 1954, after having been through both World War II and the Korean War, the 83rd U.S. Congress -- at the urging of the veterans service organizations -- amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word "Armistice" and inserting the word "Veterans." With the approval of this legislation on June 1, 1954, Nov. 11 became a day to honor American veterans of all wars.
Today, on veteran’s days we are proud to be able to laterally appoint one of our most hard-working and intelligent blood runner, SPC David Ramirez and welcome him into the NCO Corps. He graduated at the top of his BLC Class, earning #3 overall. He was also the 2nd QTR Soldier of the Quarter winner for 528th Hospital Center.
We are looking forward to even greater things from you CPL Ramirez. Congratulations and welcome to the backbone corps!
"It is the Noncommissioned Officer to whom the Soldier first turns to when he/she needs information, counsel, or other help. Squad Leaders, Platoon Sergeants, and First Sergeants create the leadership environment in which today's Army concepts thrive or expire. The quality of the Noncommissioned Officer Corps determines in large measure the quality of the Army." - 4th SMA Leon L. Van Autreve
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