953 nut 60,353 #1 Posted May 17 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. The creation of a single day celebration for all five branches of the United States military made sense due to its recent unification under the Department of Defense. Today, Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday of every May, this year falling on May 17. Be sure to mark your calendar & support our military! 6 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 42,177 #3 Posted May 17 We appreciate your sacrifice. I'll also include the Merchant Marines. Thank you all. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldlineman 1,541 #4 Posted May 17 Thank all who served this great country including my late father, who served in Europe, WW11, 30th ID US Army, combat medic. member of the greatest generation IMHO. Thank you all! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
