Armed Forces Day in 2023

Armed Forces Day Quick Facts 2023

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2023 Date	May 20, 2023
2024 Date	May 18, 2024

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Armed Forces Day in 2023

Armed Forces Day is a day to recognize those who actively serve in the United States Armed Forces. This includes the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, National Guard and Space Force.

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Good morning Everyone and Hope you all have a Wonderful Wednesday. Armed Forces Day is Saturday. So remember to thank those currently serving in the Military. Memorial Day is for those that died while defending our freedom. Cont. https://t.co/QlWUpdxEGt
— SGT Dan USMC (@DanielFortier15) May 17, 2023

🇺🇸 Today, and every day, we are eternally grateful for the bravery and sacrifice of those who Serve in our Armed Forces. We would not be who we are as a nation without their dedication to our nation and our Constitution. #ArmedForcesDay https://t.co/dMxZVP5EwL
— VoteVets (@votevets) May 20, 2023

Today, Palestinians mark #Nakba75. On the same day, Israel's armed forces raided communities in Masafer Yatta to destroy water wells, homes and trees. It is how they remind 🇵🇸 that Al-Nakba is an ongoing process, and they won't stop before land is cleansed of its native people. https://t.co/YpnRurCRZb https://t.co/B43jeuHqKW
— Jalal (@JalalAK_jojo) May 15, 2023

Today and every day we are thankful for those that serve to protect us 24/7 in the Armed Forces. I’m never lost on what sacrifice is given to this country. Without their dedication to the oaths they took we would be lost as a nation. #ArmedForcesDay 🇺🇸 https://t.co/UgtG7rnhzr
— Skyleigh Heinen (@Sky_Lee_1) May 20, 2023

The spouses and partners of our service members are the bedrock of our armed forces and their communities. On Military Spouse Appreciation Day, we celebrate the tremendous sacrifices they make every day in service to our nation.
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) May 12, 2023

Happy Armed Forces Day! Today's celebration stemmed from the unification of the Armed Forces under one department — the @DeptofDefense. #ArmedForcesDay #AimHigh https://t.co/cjnMFNd4qK
— U.S. Air Force (@usairforce) May 20, 2023

Today we celebrate Armed Forces Day Thank you to all of our U.S. Military Members for bravely doing what you are called to do so we can safely do what we are free to do. You defend our freedom and peace with courage and honor. More often than not, unfortunately, it's a… https://t.co/IUYwQeb92m https://t.co/rS1RcBYa1I
— 👑💥 Serenity 💥👑 (@polishprincessh) May 20, 2023

Good Saturday morning. Today is Armed Forces Day❤️🇺🇸, Flower Day, Learn to Swim Day, Pick Strawberries Day, Rescue Dog Day, World Whiskey Day and World Bee Day. Enjoy the start to your weekend. Keep smiling. You are loved and we are Blessed. 🇺🇸 https://t.co/y3dsKY0X9s
— Bill Wheeler (@wjwheeler54) May 20, 2023

On this Armed Forces Day, we thank all of the men and women who sign their names on the dotted line to serve our country. Today, we honor those that dedicate their lives to wearing the uniform. Shall we never take for granted those that sacrifice themselves for the freedom of… https://t.co/KxBBq79mDF https://t.co/HYCJ7gfnrd
— Mark Robinson (@markrobinsonNC) May 20, 2023

Happy #ArmedForcesDay, Texas! Thank you to all who serve in the United States Armed Forces and to the families who support them. Proud to honor you today and every day. https://t.co/1xXTqXVLMg
— Gov. Greg Abbott (@GovAbbott) May 20, 2023

Armed Forces Day Facts - in 2023

According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, in 2023, there were 17.8 million U.S. veterans.
According to the Pew Research, in 2023, Gulf War-era veterans accounted for the largest share of all U.S. veterans.