Armed Forces Day, 2017

In simple terms

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

Record & deadlines

May 19, 2017Signed
Signed by the President
May 24, 2017FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 82 FR 23995
Federal Register PDF
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

Prior policy

supersedeProclamation 9452 of May 20, 2016

What to expect

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.