What is Armed Forces Day?Armed Forces Day is celebrated the third Saturday in May. It is also part of Armed Forces Week, which begins on the second Saturday of May.
It is simply a day to salute sharply to all of the men and women in all branches of the service who protect our country and you. They can be called upon at a moment's notice to perform a risky and perilous mission for freedom and country. They train diligently both physically and mentally so they will be prepared to prevail in any mission they face.
Just how did it all begin? Well, each branch of the military had their own day of celebration. But, on August 31, 1949, then Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of Armed Forces Day. President Harry Truman also announced the holiday in a presidential proclamation on February 20, 1950. All branches of the military were asked to celebrate on this day and they complied on the first Armed Forces Day which was held the following year on May 20, 1950.
Today is Armed Forces Day. My husband and I would like to say "Thank You" to our son Daniel, and to of all the brave men and women who have served and are currently serving here and abroad. May God Bless each and everyone of you and keep you all safe and out of harms way..
Blessings,
~Lynn
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