National Hug A G.i. Day
National Hug a G.I. Day is the only day on the calendar on the calendar that is mnemonically a military command.
Give your servicemen and women a hug. Gather around your servicemen and women to hug them. It's simply a way to show your love. With either a pat on the back or a hearty handshake, be sure to show your appreciation to both past and present G.I.s. Although G.I.s refer to Army troops, the day encompasses all those who have served in the military. So, too, love those Jarheads, Wingnuts, Squids, and Coasties!
Those serving in the Armed Forces of the United States of America are today, according to G.I., a common term used to describe those who serve in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The way it came to be is a little less military protocol and more the American story.
G.I. appears to have been a notation used in supply records for galvanized iron at the turn of the twentieth century. It was later used during World War II for German artillery shells made from galvanized iron.
Soldiers started referring to the initials as "Government Issue" or "General Issue" during the conflict. By the time World War II came around, it was starting to gain traction as the generic enlisted man.
Not surprisingly, sarcastic use among many servicemen was common, with the belief that they were just like every other Government Issued supply being mass-produced for Uncle Sam.
Joe was born about the same time as G.I. Joe was born.. In a Yank magazine on June 17, 1942, his creator, comic strip artist and former Army Sergeant David Breger, released his first G.I. Joe cartoon series..
When in 1944 President Franklin Roosevelt signed the bill that became known as the G.I. Bill, it became more prominent in American history; Servicemen's Readjustment Act. i.
And then there was no going back when Hasbro introduced their G.I. Joe as an action figure in 1964. Until that time, there was no going back.
How to celebrate #hugagiday
- Find a G.I. you recognize and give them a hug.
- Is your G.I. too far away to give a hug? By text, e-mail, phone, or even snail mail, you can send him or her a virtual one
- Show your love for the military..
- To post on social media, use #HugAGIDay.
A national hug a g.i. day is a g.i. day tradition that has a rich g.i. day
Hug A G.I. Day was born in 1996 by Adrienne Sioux Koopersmith. She chose the only day on the calendar that was also a military deployment to honor the men and women who risk their lives for our country and freedoms... http://adriennesiouxkoopersmith.com/2013/02/hug-gi-day-1996-ask-style-celebrating.html We have provided the link to the original page for you. http://adriennesiouxkoopersmith.com/2013/02/hug-gi-day-1996-ask-style-celebrating.html
G.i FAQ
What is the G.I. Bill?
A. The original G.I. Bill, which was introduced in 2005, is no longer in force. However, today's G.I. Bill gives services to students and veterans of college, university, trade school, or other training programs.
What branch of the military was David Breger's G.I. Joe?
as a soldier in the United States Army and was a featured cartoon in Army magazine Yank. A. G.I. Joe Trooper was a soldier in the Army and was a featured cartoon in the Army's publication Yank. However, when Mattel began producing G.I. Joe action figures, they produced one for each branch of the military.
