Here at The Salute Uniforms, we don’t have inside info regarding what 2017 will hold for either the nation as a whole or for the members of our nation’s Armed Forces in particular. But we do have a bit of advice that can help save hundreds of thousands of Servicemembers considerable stress and worry over the coming months:
Don’t make this another year where you put off buying a new or replacement dress uniform—chances are you’ll be needing them more often and a lot sooner than you might think!
In addition to all the usual occasions—inspections, facility dedications, changes of command, awards ceremonies, and so on—that call for the wear of dress uniforms, this year’s events calendar is almost certain to be filled with far more formal affairs than you typically see. That’s because 2017 marks the major anniversaries of many significant events in the history of our nation’s military and its development, and you can rest assured there will be ceremonies galore, both large and small, celebrating these historic milestones.
Here’s a glance at some of the more significant “birthdays” that the U.S. Military will be celebrating this year. If you see your Branch, Service, or Corps listed, expect to see anniversary events slated not only for the actual anniversary date, but likely throughout the year.