Armed Forces Day began in 1950 when President Harry Truman wanted to establish a day that would jointly celebrate the branches of the U.S. military, which had recently been united under the new ...

Armed Forces Day is celebrated Saturday, May 17 this year. The holiday serves as a time to honor serving members of the military as well as those who have previously served, according to the USO. The ...

ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. (KWQC) - The Rock Island Arsenal invites the Quad Cities community and beyond to participate in a two-day armed forces celebration. This year’s Armed Forces Day celebration ...

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it's easy to overlook the significance of certain holidays, especially those like Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day. Often, they're perceived as ...

When I was younger, going to Ft. Bliss in El Paso, Texas on Armed Forces Day was an important occasion. Veterans Day and Memorial Day were revered in a city where the military presence was strong.

The Veterans Office at Arundel Lodge hosted an Armed Forces Day event on Friday to honor all Cold War and Vietnam War veterans. Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Anthony C. Woods and ...

Armed Forces Day is a few weeks out, which gives you plenty of time to shop Fanatics’ new apparel collection. The Fanatics Armed Forces Day gear features seven hats and a shirt that support your ...

Is there anything truly more American than baseball and supporting the troops? Every year, Major League Baseball shows off their military appreciation with Armed Forces Weekend, which includes ...

Lowestoft Armed Forces Day faces cancellation unless volunteers fill key committee roles by October 31 2026, with organisers warning the 2027 event is at risk.

26. "The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him." — G.K. Chesterton 27. "America without her soldiers would be like God without His ...