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.

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Etymology

Origin of Armed Forces Day

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

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

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

He said a fourth flagpole in County Hall's quadrangle could be used to mark events such as Armed Forces Day, Commonwealth Day and Armistice Day.

From BBC

Armed Forces Day on Southsea Common on Saturday includes a display by the Red Arrows scheduled for 15:20.

From BBC

Last week, the junta even staged its annual Armed Forces Day parade in the city- but the event which showcased tanks, armoured vehicles and thousands of soldiers took place at night.

From BBC