Marine Aviator Main Common James H. Adams informed attendees on the 73rd annual Armed Forces Luncheon Friday “the US should stand on the aspect of freedom or face a special world.” Main Common Adams stated, “Russian aggression is one purpose why NATO exists and has to proceed.”
Main Common Adams flew fight missions in each Iraq and Afghanistan and is a extremely adorned officer. He at the moment works out of the Pentagon and is assigned because the Joint Employees J8.
The Armed forces Day celebration in Chattanooga began in 1949. It’s sponsored by the Chattanooga Space Veterans Council. Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Charles H. Coolidge was among the many World Conflict Two heroes driving within the first parade.
Common Adams stated the Medal of Honor Heritage Middle in Chattanooga “is a testomony to what Armed Forces Day is all about.” He stated Tennessee has 32 Medal of Honor recipients and needs to be proud that’s greater than some other state.
Many officers, together with 3rd District Congressman Chuck Fleishmann and each Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly and Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger, attended the sellout luncheon on the downtown Conference Middle. This system included a musical prelude by the Marine Corps Band stationed in New Orleans made up of fifty lively responsibility musicians from all around the United States.
Earlier than the luncheon, beneath the specter of a thunderstorm, the Armed Forces Parade came about on Market Road beginning at M.L. King Blvd.
The USMC band opened the parade enjoying army alternatives stopping on the reviewing stand (in entrance of the Metropolis/County Courts Constructing) to carry out for army officers, native officers and most of the people.
Luncheon Chairman CDR Patrick Neal stated the Chattanooga parade stays the longest working in the US.
CAVC Board member Noel Lengthy stated this yr’s parade featured a nine-school mass band made up of over 500 college students. He stated there have been 12 ROTC items from 10 Hamilton County Faculties. He stated each have been “very spectacular.”
Though that is Marine yr, all branches of the army have been honored, each lively and people who have served.
Main Common Adams stated he “agrees with those that say Chattanooga is probably the most patriotic metropolis in the US” and he wish to return and spend extra time right here.
Additionally attending the parade and luncheon was World Conflict two Army Veteran Ralph Painter, who obtained 5 Bronze Stars and helped battle the “Battle of the Bulge.”
Additionally in attendance was Vietnam Veterans of America President Jack McManus. Mr. McManus can be at Valley Fest in Dunlap this weekend, an occasion to honor veterans and that includes a live performance by the Charlie Daniels Band.
The Tennessee Vietnam Memorial Wall can be on show.
