| Sherree Bryant shared with the Auxiliary 5394 how the Armed Forces Day came about. According to the U.S. Department of Defense ""President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country. On August 31 1949 Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army Navy Marine Corps and Air Force Days. The single-day celebration stemmed from the unification of the Armed Forces under the Department of Defense.”
From The American Presidency Project Proclamation 10400—Armed Forces Day 2022: ""On Armed Forces Day we share our unending appreciation for the proud patriots who answer the call to serve taking the sacred oath to defend our Constitution. The brave members of our Army Navy Air Force Marine Corps Space Force Coast Guard and National Guard and Reserve forces represent the best of our Nation. Today and every day we honor their immeasurable service on behalf of our grateful Nation."" |