Always Remember – Never Forget- August

Anti-Terrorism Awareness Month

August 2 – Iraq invaded Kuwait and five days later, Aug. 7, 1990, President George Herbert Walker Bush ordered the organization of Operation Desert Shield in response. (1990)

August 4 – Coast Guard Birthday (1915)

August 7 – Purple Heart Day (1782)

August 14 – Navajo Code Talkers Day

August 14 – Congressional Medal of Honor Society Birthday (1863)

August 16 – National Airborne Day (1940)
August 29 – Marine Forces Reserve Birthday (1916)