Aloha to US Flag Day and the US Army's 240th Birthday

June 14 is the US Flag Day ... and the US Army's 240th birthday.   From the Army's website (link),

Two hundred forty years ago, our nation's leaders established the Continental Army. Today, the Army is the strategic landpower of the joint force; called upon to prevent, shape, and win against our adversaries.

This year, we celebrate 240 years of selfless service to the nation. Selfless service is at the core of what it means to be a Soldier - putting the welfare of others ahead of oneself. The willingness of our Soldiers - to place themselves in harm's way and to protect our nation's freedoms - is what makes us the premier all-volunteer force. The Army has served proudly, faithfully, and selflessly for 240 years, and we remain steadfast in our commitment.

Historic Army aircraft on display
at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii

In honor of the Army's birthday, I salute the Army veterans turned Romance writers from the RomVets (red highlight indicates website):

Elizabeth Ashtree, USA, 84-86, JAG
Lori Avocato, USAF, 76-80, Nurse
Connie Barbour, USA, 89-95, Military Police
Teresa Bodwell, USA, 74-77, Band
Mary Boozer, USA, 87-92, Criminal Investigations Division
Nancy Brandt, USA, 77-80, Electronic Intercept
Lorelie Brown, USA, 99-03, Administration
Stephanie Cardin, USA, 86-97, Military Police
Linda Carey, USA, 72-00, Nurse
Caro Carson, USA, 84-92, Military Police
Barbara T. Cerny, USA, 85-06, Signal Corps
Ann Chaney, US Army, 1973-74, 79-84, Military Intelligence
Tanya Cienfuegos, US Army, 03-07, Military Intelligence
Kim Cook,USA,75-78, 88-93, Supply, aerovac
Monica Corwin, USA, 05-12, Signals Intelligence Analyst
Tracey Cramer-Kelly, Army National Guard, medic
C.K. Crouch, USA, 74-78, Quartermaster
Sylvia Day, USA, 94-95, Russian Linguist
Delilah Devlin, USA, 78-03, Signal Corps
Fiona Druce, USA, 01-04, Army, 35N
Christina Freeburn, USA, 88-91, Legal Specialist
Jo Ann Ferguson, USA, 74-76, Quartermaster
Heather Harley, USA, 99-01, Legal Specialist
Nannette Hawkins, USA, 90-97, Communications
Kelli (Dippery) Heneghan, USA, 94-97, Nurse Corps
Loribelle Hunt, USA, 93-95, Military Police
Candace Irvin, USA/USN, 83-91, Surface ships
Dawn Jackson, USA, 87-91, Intelligence
Stephanie Jacobson, USMC, 93-98, Communications
Elle James, USA/USAF, 82-pres, MP, Transportation, Medical Services
Roxanne Kean, USA, 76-78, Communications
Shayla Kersten, USA, 80-84, Artillery
Pam Kinney, USA, 76, Administration
Latoya Lucas, USA, 99-04, Civil Engineering
Carrie Lower, USA, 91-95, Personnel
Annie Marshall, USA, 97-95, Military Police
Brigette McCoy, USA, 87-91, data telecommunication computer operator
Stacy McKitrick, USA, 76-81, Administration
Laura Mitchell, w/as Ellen Campbell, USA, 77-81, Medical Specialist, Clinical Specialist, Supply Specialist
Cherie Noel, USA, 98-02, Chemical Corps
Paige Prince, USA, 02-08, Cryptologist
Ella Quinn, USA, 75-80, 92-96, JAG
Taylor Reynolds, USA, 96-00, 02-03, Arabic linguist
Isis Rushdan, USA/USAF, 93-pres, Intelligence
Jessica Scott, USA 1995 - present, Signal Officer
Stephanie Shannon, USA, 87-98, Transportation Specialist
Christine Simpson, USA, 96-98, Cryptologist
Cara J. Smith, USA, 81-85, Transportation
Terry Spear, USAR, 77-99, Personnel
Charity Tahmaseb, USA, 88-93, Intelligence
Tyrenna Tolbert, USAR, 88-pres, Logistics
Sarah Tiller, USA, 90-pres, Nursing
Pamela Varnado, USA, 80-84, Telecommunications
Suzanne Voris, USA, 87-pres, Logistics
Susan Ann Wall, also w/a Ann Victor, USA, 94-99, Military Intelligence
Jeane Westin, USA, 51-57, Cryptologist
Sharon Wildwind, USA, 70’s, Nursing
Gail Yohe, USA, Pres, Physician

Sisters in Arms, we salute you!   What do you know about the Army?  Do you have any family members who served?  Do you have a favorite book, TV show, or movie about the Army?  My father served in the Army ... and he loved M*A*S*H. Comments are open through Saturday, June 20, 10 pm in Baltimore.  I'll post the winner on Sunday, June 21.

Mahalo,

Kim in Baltimore

Aloha Spirit in Charm City