Armed Forces Day, 2017

This proclamation designates the third Saturday of each May as Armed Forces Day, honoring U.S. military service members and their families. It includes a budgetary reference to a $54 billion defense spending increase and supersedes the previous year's proclamation.

Federal Register Open PDF 82 FR 23995

Impact dates

May 20, 2017
Third Saturday of May 2017 observance (May 20, 2017)

Key directives

Proclaim third Saturday of each May as Armed Forces Day
Invite Governors to provide for observance within their jurisdictions
Invite veterans, civic, and other organizations to join observance
Call upon Americans to display U.S. flag at homes and businesses on Armed Forces Day
Urge citizens to learn about military service through local observances

Timeline

Immediate

Proclamation takes effect upon signing

Near term (90d)

Third Saturday of May 2017 observance (May 20, 2017)

Long term

Annual recurring observance of Armed Forces Day on third Saturday of May

Risks & tensions

None flagged.