Armed Forces Day, 2014

This proclamation designates the third Saturday of each May as Armed Forces Day to honor U.S. military personnel. It directs the Secretaries of Defense and Homeland Security to plan annual observances and encourages governors, veterans, civic organizations, and all Americans to participate through flag displays, local events, and volunteer support for troops and their families.

Federal Register Open PDF 79 FR 29321

Impact dates

Date TBD
Annual Armed Forces Day observance (third Saturday of May each year)

Key directives

Proclaim third Saturday of each May as Armed Forces Day
Secretary of Defense to plan appropriate annual observances for Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps
Secretary of Homeland Security to plan appropriate annual observances for Coast Guard
Secretary of Defense to encourage participation and cooperation of civil authorities and private citizens
Invite governors to provide for observance within their jurisdictions
Invite veterans, civic leaders, and organizations to join observances
Call upon all Americans to display U.S. flag at homes on Armed Forces Day
Urge citizens to attend local observances and learn about military service
Encourage Americans to volunteer at organizations supporting troops and families

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

Proclamation takes effect upon signing; Armed Forces Day observance established for ongoing annual commemoration

Near term (90d)

Annual Armed Forces Day observance to occur third Saturday of May each year

Long term

Continuing annual tradition of Armed Forces Day; ongoing obligation for Secretaries to plan observances

Risks & tensions

None flagged.