Now that we flag season has officially kicked off, in early May, there are many ways to show your patriotism and honor our military. There are many military days to remember throughout the year.
Armed Forces Day is celebrated in the United States on the third Saturday of May which concludes Armed Forces Week which begins on the second Saturday of May. This is the day that the US honors members from every branch of the US military. This holiday was created in 1949 by President Harry S. Truman, he established a single holiday to replace the separate celebrations and thank active military members for their patriotic service in support of our country. It was intended to replace Army Day, Navy Day, and Air Force Day, Marine Corps Day, and Coast Guard Days, however these days are still observed. Proudly fly your flag at full staff on Armed Forces Day.
Memorial Day is the last Monday of May and honors those who lost their lives serving in the military. Your flag should be flown at half-staff from sunrise to noon, then proudly raise the flag to full staff.
Here is a Comprehensive List of all 2023 Military Holidays
- February 5: Four Chaplains Day – A day to remember the four US chaplains who made the ultimate sacrifice when the USAT Dorchester sank during WWII
- February 19: Coast Guard Birthday
- March 3: Navy Reserve Birthday
- March 13: K-9 Veterans Day
- March 25: Medal of Honor Day
- March 29: Vietnam Veterans Day
- April 5: Gold Star Spouses Day
- April 14: Air Force Reserve Birthday
- April 23: Army Reserve Birthday
- May 1: Silver Star Banner Day-Official Day ot honor wounded, ill, and injured Veterans
- May 12: MIlitary Spouse Appreciation Day
- May 13: Children of Fallen Patriots Day
- May 20: Armed Forces Day
- May 29: Memorial Day
- June 6: Anniversary of the World War II Allied invasion in Normandy, France (D-Day)
- June 14: Flag Day
- June 14: Army Birthday
- June 23: Coast Guard Auxiliary Birthday
- June 27: National PTSD Awareness Day
- July 4: Independence Day
- July 27: Korean War Veterans Armistice Day
- August 4: Coast Guard Birthday
- August 7: Purple Heart Day
- August 29: Marine Forces Birthday
- September 11: Patriot Day
- September 15: POW/MIA Recognition Day
- September 18: Air Force Birthday
- September 24: Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day
- October 13: Navy Birthday
- October 26: National Day of the Deployed
- November 10: Marine Corps Birthday
- November 11: Veterans Day
- December 7: Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
- December 12: National Guard Birthday
- December 16: National Wreaths Across America Day
- December 20: Space Force Birthday
It is appropriate to show patriotism each day which includes loving and honoring our country, showing kindness to all that we come in contact with, and having a high level of integrity. Other ways to show your patriotism include supporting your community by shopping locally-owned businesses and seeking out Made in America products.
Studying history, staying informed on current topics, and looking at issues from both sides are ways to show your patriotism. Other tangible ways to show your patriotism include flying an American flag, getting involved in local, state, or federal politics, and honoring a veteran.
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