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Armed Forces Day is observed in two weeks, on May 15.
This day is set aside to honor the contributions of millions of American men and women who have served honorably in the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard since 1776. It consolidated the individual birthdates of each individual service and is not to be confused with Memorial Day and Veterans Day, which also honor military service.
In the past 80 years, two U.S. Army veterans from Blair County distinguished themselves “above and beyond the call of duty” and earned Medals of Honor during World War II and the Korean War. One, Harry Harr, was from Claysburg and the other, William Sitman, was from Bellwood. Coincidentally, they both were cited for bravery for saving the lives of fellow soldiers.