Armed Forces Day
Americannoun
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
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 • Apr. 4, 2024
Armed Forces Day marks the day in 1945 when the army of Myanmar, then known as Burma, began its fight against occupying Japanese forces who had taken over after driving out the British.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 27, 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
The Armed Forces Day event and parade are being held before the actual day on Oct.
From Reuters • Sep. 26, 2023
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