Armed Forces Day
Americannoun
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
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 ● Jun. 12, 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
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
South Korea staged its own show of advanced weaponry on Saturday to mark its Armed Forces Day, including multiple rocket launchers, ballistic missiles, main battle tanks, drones and F-35 fighters.
From Reuters ● Oct. 3, 2022
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