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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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Armed Forces Day is unofficially held on the third Saturday of May to celebrate current service members.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

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

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2024

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

In the Sagaing region in the northwest, a stronghold of armed resistance, people held small protests against Armed Forces Day.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 27, 2023

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visited troops close to front lines in the eastern Donbas region on Tuesday to mark the country's Armed Forces Day.

From Reuters • Dec. 6, 2022

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