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WASHINGTON – U.S. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Michael Perez, whose family resides in New York, N.Y., Hazelton Pa., and Woodbridge, Va., joined the Joint Task Force - National Capital Region in support of the 57th Presidential Inauguration, which will take place Jan. 21, 2013.
The task force is charged with coordinating all military ceremonial support for the inaugural period. As a joint service committee, it includes members from all branches of the armed forces of the United States, including active, Reserve and National Guard components.
Perez is assigned as a Presidential Inaugural Committee liaison for special events for the JTF-NCR.
“It's important for the military to support this event because the whole world is watching,” Perez said.
The U.S. armed forces have participated in the inauguration of the president of the United States since April 30, 1789, when members of the U.S. Army, local militia units and Revolutionary War veterans escorted George Washington to his first inauguration ceremony at Federal Hall in New York City. More than 220 years later, the participation of the armed forces continues to honor our commander in chief, recognize civilian control of the armed forces and celebrate democracy.
Participation by the armed forces traditionally includes musical units, marching bands, color guards, salute batteries and honor cordons. Soldiers, Marines, sailors, airmen and Coast Guardsmen also provide invaluable assistance to the Presidential Inaugural Committee and the Joint Congressional Committee on Inauguration Ceremonies.
The Secretary of defense has authorized nearly 200 service members to be assigned to JTF-NCR by Inauguration Day to coordinate Department of Defense support in and around the District of Columbia. In addition to the JTF-NCR service members, historically as many as 5,000 service members have participated in the celebration, both in view of the public and behind the scenes.
Just as military men and women show their commitment to this country while deployed around the globe, participation of service members in this traditional event demonstrates our military’s support to the nation’s commander in chief.
“I'm proud to be a part of this, to create the memories and pass on the history to my fellow sailors and my family.” Perez said.
| Date Taken: | 12.14.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 12.14.2012 17:08 |
| Story ID: | 99340 |
| Location: | WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US |
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