Many Americans celebrate Armed Forces Day annually on the third Saturday of May (May 21st in 2016). It is a day to pay tribute to men and women who serve the United States’ armed forces. Armed Forces Day is also part of Armed Forces Week, which begins on the second Saturday of May.
Jacqui Murray is the author of the popular Building a Midshipman
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A personal note:
When my daughter wanted a book on how to get into the Naval Academy, all she could find were books that told her how hard it was, how selective they were, how very few could achieve it. My daughter brushed them off, but I wondered how many kids would be discouraged by that approach and decided to write a book explaining how to achieve the goal, not why kids couldn’t. I stressed how teens can solve the problems that stood in their way rather than why they couldn’t, how they could get where they wanted to go rather than why they couldn’t get there. That worked for my daughter and I had no doubt it would work for others. From what I hear from readers, it’s true.
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USNA or Bust! 
Excellent, Jacqui!!
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By: GP Cox on May 18, 2016
at 10:33 am
Thanks, GP. That first one really says a lot, doesn’t it?
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By: Jacqui Murray on May 18, 2016
at 3:08 pm
Now I really don’t know what to put in my Armed Forces Day post!! Maybe I should just reblog yours!!
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By: GP Cox on May 18, 2016
at 6:29 pm
I’ve met some pretty neat people through you, GP. You have a great group of followers.
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By: Jacqui Murray on May 18, 2016
at 7:27 pm
Oh, they are!! And that includes you, by the way! You and I have been reading each other’s posts for some time now. I like the way they carry on discussions between each other – not just with me (I can get repetitive and boring); I continue to learn that way too.
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By: GP Cox on May 19, 2016
at 9:10 am
Your followers probably wouldn’t know this side of me, if not for our efriendship. I think that’s pretty cool. I tend to be quite private in real life, but online inspires me to reach out a bit more.
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By: Jacqui Murray on May 21, 2016
at 5:06 pm
What a great thing to say! Thanks, Jacqui.
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By: GP Cox on May 21, 2016
at 5:42 pm
Reblogged this on Pacific Paratrooper and commented:
For ARMED FORCES DAY and MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH, Jacqui Murray has done an outstanding job.
For my previous posts honoring the Armed Forces, click here and here.
For the British Armed Forces Day, click here.
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By: GP Cox on May 21, 2016
at 9:51 am
Thanks for the reblog, GP. I’m honored.
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By: Jacqui Murray on May 21, 2016
at 5:04 pm
It has been an honor to be acquainted with you, Jacqui!!
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By: GP Cox on May 21, 2016
at 5:40 pm
Reblogged this on quirkywritingcorner and commented:
My thanks to all who serve and have served. ~ Connie
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By: quirkywritingcorner on May 22, 2016
at 2:23 am
Thanks for the reblog, Connie.
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By: Jacqui Murray on May 22, 2016
at 2:11 pm
A heartbreakingly beautiful tribute.
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By: Karen Evans on May 22, 2016
at 6:14 pm
Thanks, Karen. With two kids in the military, these days hit me harder than most of my friends.
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By: Jacqui Murray on May 22, 2016
at 7:42 pm
God Bless and keep them safe.
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By: Karen Evans on May 28, 2016
at 9:28 pm
Thank you, Karen. That’s my prayer every day.
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By: Jacqui Murray on May 29, 2016
at 4:02 pm