Army Day Proclamation presented by Norwich University PresidentUS Army Day in Vermont commemorates 30 years of volunteer service
The proclamation, which was signed by Vermont Governor Jim Douglas, commemorates the 30th anniversary of the end of Conscription and the start of the All Volunteer Force (AVF) in the United States Army. Since conscription ended on June 30, 1973, the All Volunteer Force has served the nation admirably, providing a military that is experienced, smart, dedicated and representative of America. Today, the AVF comprises the world's best military force and continues to exceed the expectations of its framers.
dmudgett@norwich.edu, July 2003 |
On
Tuesday, July 1, 2003, Norwich University President Richard W. Schneider
presented a proclamation to LTC Sandra Luff (NU '85) of the US Army Recruiting
Battalion stationed in Albany, NY, declaring July 1, 2003, as United States
Army Day in the State of Vermont. The presentation took place at the US
Army Recruiting office in Barre, Vt.
"I
am very pleased and honored to have been asked by Gov. Douglas to present
this proclamation to the United States Army on this important anniversary,"
said Schneider. "When our founder, Alden Partridge, established Norwich
University 185 years ago, he did so with the goal of preparing future
leaders who were ready and able to serve our country as citizen soldiers.
I do not know if he could have ever imagined the numerous technological
changes that have enhanced our military capabilities over the years. I
do know that he saw the existence of a dedicated, disciplined and exceptionally
well-trained military force, like today's All Volunteer Force, as being
essential to the success and survival of this great nation. The last 30
years prove how right Partridge was, and I'm confident America can look
forward to another 30 years of continued success."