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Today is: Armed Forces Day
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Armed Forces Day pays tribute to those serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, including those in the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard, as well as those in the National Guard and Reserve. It takes place during Armed Forces Week, which begins the Saturday before the day, and during National Military Appreciation Month, which also includes holidays such as Military Spouse Appreciation Day, V-E Day, and Memorial Day.
On July 26, 1947, President Truman signed the National Security Act, which brought the branches of the military under the National Military Establishment. It was renamed the Department of Defense in 1949. President Truman issued a proclamation calling for the first celebration to be held on May 20.
Armed Forces Day Fast Facts
Here’s a look at Armed Forces Day, a holiday observed in some areas of the United States to honor all branches of the armed forces.
Facts
Is celebrated each year on the third Saturday in May.
Other Facts
Each year there is a theme. The theme of the first Armed Services Day was “Teamed for Defense.”
It is celebrated with military exercises on land, sea and in the air to honor members of the US military and to show off their state-of-the-art equipment to the civilian population it protects.
Military installations are generally open on that day as it is not a federal holiday.