The history of Armed Forces Day 2 Articles

by John McDevitt

"America Supports You" is this year's theme for Armed Forces Day. Celebrated each year on the third Saturday in May for over half a century, Armed Forces Day is our opportunity, as citizens, to say thank you to all the mem...read more

by Shelly Mcrae

The history of Armed Forces Day Armed Forces Day was created on August 31, 1949. President Harry Truman led the initiative, and it was then Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson who announced that the 3rd Saturday of May w...read more