Armed Forces Day is a United States observance dedicated to all of the Armed Forces, including the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, and National Guard. On Armed Forces Day military installations are open to the public for tours, air shows, or exhibitions. Military exercises for the public may be held on land, air, or sea.

Prior to 1950, each branch of the Armed Forces had its own separate observance. In 1950, President Harry Truman combined them all into one day, Armed Forces Day, to be held on the third Sunday in May.

Note: This holiday is one of Calendar Mine's over 500 built-in observances.

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American (USA) Observances