GOVERNOR Ralph DLG Torres on Thursday, in the presence of U.S. military servicemembers and representatives, proclaimed Saturday, May 21 as CNMI Armed Forces Day.
“I appreciate this relationship that we have with [the Department of Defense]. You guys play a different role when you use your uniform. Everyone has their own challenges at home… When you put on that uniform, it’s a whole different personality… When you take off your uniform, you play a different role in the community,” he said upon signing the proclamation.
The proclamation reads:
“For generations, the men and women of the Marianas have boldly answered the call to serve with great pride and distinction in our nation’s armed forces. These Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen have endured many sacrifices to defend the freedoms that make our islands and nation what it is today.
“Behind these brave service members are their families; spouses, children, and parents, who too have had their share of sacrifices; from long deployments to relocation, adjusting to new neighborhoods and schools, having to make new friends, and sometimes putting their careers on hold.
“In this Commonwealth, we have more than 1,000 service members and veterans — each one with their own family and unique story.”
The governor “encourages everyone in our community to acknowledge and honor the service, sacrifices, and contributions of our Armed Forces and call upon all residents in the CNMI to display the flag of the United States at their homes and places of business on Armed Forces Day.”
Gov. Ralph DLG Torres poses for a photo with Special Assistant for Military Affairs Glenna S. Palacios, the Commonwealth Bureau of Military Affairs, Capt. Kimberly Hofschneider, INDOPACOM LNO to the CNMI, Sgt. Saili Tigilau and soldiers from the 100th Battalion Echo Company and the 302nd Quartermaster, along with members of the community. On Thursday, the governor signed a proclamation designating the third Saturday of each May as CNMI Armed Forces Day.
Gov. Ralph DLG Torres signs a proclamation designating the third Saturday of each May as CNMI Armed Forces Day.
