Military Days

National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day is observed each year on July 27th. It is a time to remember as many as 50,000 American troops who died in the conflict (official sources vary on the actual number), and over 100,000... Continue Reading →

July 28th is National Buffalo Soldiers Day, the holiday celebrating the contributions of some of the earliest African-American troops in the United States military. These troops served on the Western frontier after the Civil War. They served in a variety... Continue Reading →

The United States Army Chaplain Corps is a unique part of American military tradition. Said to be among the smallest  unit in the U.S. Army, the Chaplain Corps predates Independence Day and since this unit began, chaplains have served in... Continue Reading →

Air Force Day is a celebration of airpower in the aftermath of WW II. This observance is slightly complicated due to the nature of American air power at the time, but the designation of Air Force Day was an important... Continue Reading →

Coast Guard Day is held each year on August 4th to recognize and honor the efforts of The United States Coast Guard. This celebration is considered an “internal” event for active and reserve Coast Guard members, plus their civilian employees and... Continue Reading →

Purple Heart Day is observed on August 7 each year and is a time for Americans to remember and honor the brave men and women who were either wounded on the battlefield, or paid the ultimate sacrifice with their lives.... Continue Reading →

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) was established August 10th, 1949.

National Navajo Code Talkers Day is August 14. This holiday honors the contributions of Native Americans who contributed to the United States war effort during WW II, as well as recognizing the evolution of U.S. code related to Native American... Continue Reading →

National Airborne Day, observed on August 16th each year, celebrates the accomplishments of Army parachute tradition.