Armed Forces Day, 2015

This proclamation designates the third Saturday of each May as Armed Forces Day, honoring U.S. military service members and their sacrifices. It directs the Secretaries of Defense and Homeland Security to plan annual observances and encourages citizens, governors, and civic organizations to participate in commemorations.

Federal Register Open PDF 80 FR 29199

Impact dates

Date TBD
Annual observance planning by Secretaries of Defense and Homeland Security

Key directives

Secretary of Defense to plan appropriate observances for Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps
Secretary of Homeland Security to plan appropriate observances for Coast Guard
Secretary of Defense to encourage participation and cooperation of civil authorities and private citizens
Governors and territorial officials to provide for observance within their jurisdictions
All Americans to display U.S. flag at homes on Armed Forces Day
Citizens urged to attend local observances and volunteer at organizations supporting troops and families

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

Proclamation takes effect; Armed Forces Day established for third Saturday of each May

Near term (90d)

Annual observance planning by Secretaries of Defense and Homeland Security

Long term

Recurring annual commemoration of Armed Forces Day

Risks & tensions

None flagged.