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For veterans and other information: National Armed Forces Day Observance
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Billboards promoting the Armed Forces Week and Parade
in Chattanooga have been prepared by Clear Channel Outdoor Advertising and
are
erected around Chattanooga for the May 13-18, 2002, celebration. The parade
has been continual in Chattanooga since 1949 and is the only uninterrupted
observance in the United States in a larger city. The Chattanooga
Area Veterans Council, comprised of veteran units from the tri-state area
of Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama, has coordinated the parade since 1995.
Since Chattanooga has been called "The Most Patriotic City in
America," the CAVC expanded the one-day parade to a week long
observance with participation by the different branches of service.
Armed Forces Week Parade Committee Officers conduct a recent
meeting at the Naval and Marine Reserve center on Amnicola Highway.
From left are Military Projects Officer Lt. Col. Frank Hughes, Civilian
Chairman Judge Robert Summitt, Treasurer Charles Levine, Secretary Candace
Underwood and CAVC Liaison Officer Dan Lovin. Each year a different
branch of the military is recognized in rotation. This year it is
the U.S. Marine Corps.
Keynote Speaker Highlights Activities--Carl Levi Publicity--Pete
Chaney Transportation--M/Sgt.
John Jones Parade--Bob Lahiere Applications for parade participation were mailed out March 5, 2002, to those who previously participated or those who requested applications. Completed applications must be returned to the committee by April 17, 2002. Armed Forces Day Parade Committee Website provided by IPS and IPS Features
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