On June 12, 2015 Rep. Joe Wilson of South Carolina asked for, and was granted permission to address the United States House of Representatives for one minute regard the commemoration of the anniversary of the US Army :
“Mr. Speaker, Sunday marks the 240th birthday of the United States Army. Established on June 14, 1775, as the Continental Army, the U.S. Army faithfully protects American families. I am grateful to represent Fort Jackson, the largest initial-entry training facility in the U.S. Army. Last month, I attended Fort Jackson’s change of command, where I was honored to recognize Major General Bradley Becker and Brigadier General Roger Cloutier for their leadership and dedicated service.
As the son of an Army Air Corps Flying Tiger of the 14th Air Force and as the father of three sons currently serving in the South Carolina Army National Guard and myself as a veteran of the Army Reserve in the South Carolina Army National Guard, I am grateful to know firsthand of the competence and patriotism of our service members.
Twenty-five years ago today, I visited the Berlin Wall and was denied entry into East Germany at the Brandenburg Gate. Now, more countries than ever live in freedom and democracy than in the history of the world due to the success of the U.S. military.
Today is the anniversary of President Ronald Reagan’s proclamation, “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall”* in 1987, proving peace through strength.
*See video clip: Reagan at Brandenburg Gate – “tear down this wall” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtYdjbpBk6A
In conclusion, God bless our troops, and may the President, by his actions, never forget September the 11th in the global war on terrorism.
God bless the U.S. Army.”
Source: Congressional Record
See video: Telling the U.S. Army Story https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3U5WQBVrNc
Who are these people who serve in the US Army: US Army officer AD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sax91LNB9ns
Supporting our soldiers – Army Families – Army Strong https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5RIHo5rh3c