Armed Forces Day May 18, 2019 |
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A soldier signals to a UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter during sling-load training at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., May 4, 2019. Photo by Air National Guard Master Sgt. Matt Hecht.* |
I call upon my fellow citizens to display the flag of the United States at their homes on Armed Forces Day and to participate in exercises expressive of our recognition of the skill, gallantry, and uncompromising devotion to duty characteristic of the Armed Forces in the carrying out of their missions. |
Presidential Proclamation creating the first Armed Forces Day, 1950 President Harry S. Truman |
Tomorrow, please find a way to pay a special tribute to all of our nation's active duty service members. |
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