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Armed Forces Day (Filipino: Araw ng Hukbong Sandatahang Lakas, Spanish: Dia de las Fuerzas Armadas de Filipinas) is observed on 21 December, the anniversary of the official founding of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in 1935 in accordance with CA No. 1 (National Defense Act of 1935).
May 17, 2022 · Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in May and is the proper day to honor the men and women currently serving. Find out more about why we celebrate Armed Forces Day and how to mark the special occasion.
Nov 1, 2011 · Celebrated the third Saturday in May, Armed Forces Day falls during Military Appreciation Month and joins Memorial Day, Military Spouse Appreciation Day, and Victory in Europe Day (V-E Day)...
May 19, 2018 · On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force Days. The single day...
Feb 14, 2024 · Feb 14, 2024. Armed Forces Day 2024 will be coming up in May and marks an important opportunity to honor service members from every branch of the U.S. military. But what exactly is Armed...
Many Americans celebrate Armed Forces Day annually on the third Saturday of May. It is a day to pay tribute to men and women who serve the United States’ armed forces. Armed Forces Day is also part of Armed Forces Week, which begins on the second Saturday of May.
On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy and Air Force Days. The single-day celebration stemmed...