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Armed Forces Day

American  

noun

  1. the third Saturday in May, observed in some areas of the U.S. as a holiday in honor of all branches of the armed forces.


Etymology

Origin of Armed Forces Day

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

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Every March 27 he oversees a parade of troops and materiel in the capital Naypyidaw for Armed Forces Day, standing on an open-top jeep and festooned with his many military and civilian awards.

From Barron's • Dec. 23, 2025

The cabinet then confirmed the union flag would be flown from the flagpole, which will also be use to mark events such as Armed Forces Day, Commonwealth Day and Armistice Day.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2025

In a formal Armed Forces Day ceremony at a military airport near Seoul earlier Tuesday, Yoon said he’ll strive to build “a strong military that instills fear in the enemy.”

From Washington Times • Sep. 26, 2023

The Armed Forces Day event and parade are being held before the actual day on Oct.

From Reuters • Sep. 26, 2023

Armed Forces Day marks the anniversary of the start of a 1945 uprising of a ragtag army against occupying Japanese forces.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 27, 2023

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