Armed Forces Day 2013

May 18, 2013May 18, 2013 ~ Jack Benton

Thank You for All You Do!!

Happy Armed Forces Day! THANK YOU to our U.S. Troops and Veterans for all you do and have done in service to our country!

We are deeply grateful!

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