The Salvation Army women who served donuts to the troops fried them in soldiers' helmets. They were known as "Donut Lassies" and are credited with popularising donuts in the United States. National Doughnut Day is now celebrated on the first Friday of June every year, starting in Chicago of 1938, to honour those who served doughnuts to soldiers during World War l. As of 23 October 2016 the Salvation Army operates in 128 countries and provides services in 175 different languages. For administrative purposes, the Salvation Army divides itself geographically into 5 zones and the "zonal departments" at International Headquarters in London, United
Soldier (The Salvation Army) covenanted warriors exercising 'holy passion' to win the world for Jesus. The covenant, known as the Soldier's Covenant, is a lifelong commitment to God through The Salvation Army that is fleshed out by a full book of Orders and Regulations called "Chosen to Be a Soldier" published by the International Headquarters of The Salvation Army. There is also a complete book, formerly called the "Handbook of Doctrine", reprinted as "Salvation Story" in 1998, and in 2010 became "Handbook of Doctrine" available as a free download that explains the doctrines to which the soldier subscribes. The text of the covenant, which