The Price of Freedom
Carrollton, United States
<br> <i>[Center Panel:]</i><br> <b><center>The Price of Freedom</b><br> In honor and memory of all<br> Kentucky Veterans who served<br> our Country in times of Peace<br> and War, and to those who paid<br> the Supreme Sacrifice so that<br> we might enjoy freedom.<br> Their spirit, devotion, and love of Country will be forever Remembered.<br> <b>God - Duty - Honor - Country</center></b><br> <i>[Left Panel:]</i><br> <center><b>Army<br> Est. June 14, 1775</b><br> Responsible for military land operations. The Army is prepared to use swift forceful action to overcome any enemy which threatens the United States. The Continental Army was created in 1775. And victories won by this Army gave birth to a new nation.<br> <b>“This We'll Defend”</b></center><br> <b><center>Navy<br> Est. Oct. 13, 1775</b><br> Serving as an instrument of international relations during time of peace, the presence of the Navy is helpful in keeping a crisis from flaring into war when under attack. The Navy seeks out and destroys the enemy on, under, or above the sea.<br> <b>“Anchors Away"</b></center><br> <b><center>Air Force<br> Est. Aug. 1, 1907</b><br> Originally named the Army Signal Corps. The Air Force is the youngest branch of the Armed Forces. Providing support for ground troops in battle. The Air Force keeps aircraft and missiles alert throughout the world.<br> <b>“Off We Go Into The Wild Blue Yonder"</b></center><br> <i>[Right Panel:]</i><br> <center><b>Marines</b><br> Est. Nov. 10, 1775</b><br> The first to fight in almost every major war of the United States. This combat - ready organization is specifically trained for amphibious assault operations. Having served in areas from Polar Regions to the Tropics the Marines proclaim “First to fight for the Right and Freedom”.<br> <b>“Semper Fidelis Always Faithful"</b></center><br> <b><center>Coast Guard<br> Est. Aug. 4, 1790</b><br> Formed to protect the coast against smugglers. The Coast Guard police shorelines and harbors, enforces maritime laws, and rescues victims of sea disasters. Ships at sea depend on the Coast Guard for navigational aids to reduce the dangers of our waterways.<br> <b>“Semper Paratus Always Ready"</b></center> <br> <center><b>National Guard<br> Est. Dec. 13, 1636</b><br> Militia units formed in 1636 were the precursors of today’s Army National Guard. Our citizen soldiers are trained to provide disaster relief in the States and aid in National Defense in times of War. Today every state has a National Guard Unit trained and Ready to Serve.<br> <b>“Always Ready Always There</b><br></center>