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Feb 14, 2024 · Armed Forces Day will be on Saturday, May 18, 2024. What is Armed Forces Day? Armed Forces Day is a joint celebration of all five branches of the U.S. military: the Army, the Navy, the Coast...
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...
Armed Forces Day is celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May. Armed Forces Week begins on the second Saturday of May and ends on the third Sunday of May. Because of their unique...
May 15, 2021 · Armed Forces Day is a special holiday for people all over the world to come together and thank the men and women of the United States Armed Forces. First conceived by President Harry S. Truman, the holiday was established in 1949.
Apr 30, 2024 · Tue, April 30, 2024, 11:33 AM EDT · 2 min read. Apr. 30—The history of Armed Forces Day and how to participate in it is detailed by the United States Department of Defense and military.com. 1...
May 19, 2023 · May 19, 2023. A Proclamation on Armed Forces Day, 2023. Briefing Room. Presidential Actions. On Armed Forces Day, we honor all the members of our Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps,...
May 22, 2000 · President Truman declared, "Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 20, 1950, marks the first combined demonstration by America's defense team of its progress, under the National Security Act, towards the goal of readiness for any eventuality. It is the first formal procession of preparedness by the unified forces of our land, sea, and air defense."
