As John 15:13 reminds us: “Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends.”
Here’s to honoring the service and lives of every member of our Armed Forces – both in life and in death.
There are five military branches: The Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.
Here’s a little about how they are organized and led, and about the mission of each branch of the military:
The Army is commanded by a four-star general, known as the Army Chief of Staff. The Army Chief of Staff reports to the Secretary of the Army (for most matters). The top military member in The Air Force is the Air Force Chief of Staff. This four-star general reports (for most matters) to the Secretary of the Air Force. The Navy is commanded by a four-star admiral, called the Chief of Naval Operations.
The Marines are commanded by a 4-star general called the Commandant of the Marine Corps. Both the Chief of Naval Operations and the Marine Corps Commandant report (for most matters) to the Secretary of the Navy. These four “flag officers” make up a group called the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JSC). For operational matters (such as war or conflict), the JCS by-passes the individual service secretaries and report directly to the Secretary of Defense and the President.
That leaves The Coast Guard. The Coast Guard does not fall under the Department of Defense. Until recently, the Coast Guard was under the Department of Transportation. Recent legislation has move the Coast Guard to the newly created Department of Homeland Defense. However, the Coast Guard is considered a military service, because, during times of war or conflict, the President of the United States can transfer any or all assets of the Coast Guard to the Department of the Navy. In fact, this has been done in almost every single conflict that the United States have ever been involved in. The Coast Guard is commanded by a 4-star admiral, known as the Coast Guard Commandant.
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Transitional Services
Two of the three top executives of 7th Dimension are military veterans, and much of our outreach involves assisting active military and veterans, and their families.
For example, we assist veterans returning to civilian life, those starting college or struggling with college, as well as homeless veterans and those being released from jail or prison.
Military Funeral Services
The Department of Defense (DOD) is responsible for providing military funeral honors. “Honoring Those Who Served” is the title of the DOD program for providing dignified military funeral honors to Veterans who have defended our nation.
Upon the family’s request, Public Law 106-65 requires that every eligible Veteran receive a military funeral honors ceremony, to include folding and presenting the United States burial flag and the playing of Taps. The law defines a military funeral honors detail as consisting of two or more uniformed military persons, with at least one being a member of the Veteran’s parent service of the armed forces.
The DOD program calls for funeral home directors to request military funeral honors on behalf of the Veterans’ family. However, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration cemetery staff can also assist with arranging military funeral honors at VA national cemeteries. Veterans organizations may assist in providing military funeral honors. When military funeral honors at a national cemetery are desired, they are arranged prior to the committal service by the funeral home.
Many times, however, the family wants more. They may want:
1) a 21-gun salute, or;
2) a longer military ceremony with more color guard and marching.
This is where 7th Dimension can assist you and your family.
We can arrange the details for any type of military ceremony you want.
Contact us and let’s talk about what you have in mind. We’ll also be happy to share the many creative ways that other clients have honored the military service of their family members and friends.
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