Armed Forces Day in United States Quick FactsArmed Forces Day is
a national observance in the United States on the third Saturday
of May each year. |Armed Forces Day||English| |Día de las
Fuerzas Armadas||Spanish| Armed Forces Day 2013Saturday, May 18,
2013 Armed Forces Day 2014Saturday, May 17, 2014 List of dates
for other years Many Americans celebrate Armed Forces Day
annually on the third Saturday of May. It is a day to pay
tribute to men and women who serve the United States’ armed
forces. Armed Forces Day is also part of Armed Forces Week,
which begins on the second Saturday of May. What do people do?
Many events across the United States take place on Armed Forces
Day to honor Americans in uniform who served their country in
times of war and peace. Those who are honored on this day
include people who serve the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and
Coast Guard. National Guard and Reserve units may celebrate
Armed Forces Day/Week over any period in May because of their
unique training schedules. Events and a