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May 18 is Armed Forces Day

The Unofficial motto of the City of Warner Robins is Every Day In The USA Is Armed Forces Appreciation Day - join us in a nation-wide celebration of Armed Forces Day on Saturday, May 18, 2013.

The United States Armed Forces were unified under the Department of Defense after World War II. In 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of a unified Armed Forces Day to replace separate celebrations by the five U.S. service branches: Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard.

According to the U.S. Department of Defense Armed Forces Day website, "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."

Armed Forces Day was first celebrated on May 20, 1950. Since then, it has been recognized annually on the third Saturday in May. This year, activities to honor American forces will take place in communities around the country on May 18, with some celebrations lasting the weekend, while others are week-long events in recognition of Armed Forces Week.

The original proclamation, issued by President Truman, read
Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 20, 1950, marks the first combined demonstration by America's defense team of its progress, under the National Security Act, towards the goal of readiness for any eventuality. It is the first parade of preparedness by the unified forces of our land, sea, and air defense.

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