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Several nations of the world hold an annual Armed Forces Day to recognize, venerate, and honor their military forces. It is similar to the Veterans Day of the United States or the Remembrance Day in many other nations. Image File history File links Broom_icon. ... Image File history File links Question_book-3. ... Image File history File links Unbalanced_scales. ... Shortcut: WP:NPOVD Articles that have been linked to this page are the subject of an NPOV dispute (NPOV stands for Neutral Point Of View; see below). ... Alternate cover US 1979 and 2002 reissue cover, also known as paint spatter cover For the military meaning, see Armed forces. ... For Veterans Day in the United Kingdom, see Veterans Day UK. President Eisenhower signs HR7786, officially changing Armistice Day to Veterans Day. ... Wreaths of artificial poppies used as a symbol of remembrance Remembrance Day (United Kingdom, Australia, Canada), also known as Poppy Day (South Africa and Malta), and Armistice Day (United States, New Zealand, France, and many other Commonwealth countries; and the original name of the day internationally) is a day to...

Australia and New Zealand

ANZAC Day is a public holiday on April 25 every year for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC). ANZAC Day is commemorated by Australia and New Zealand on 25 April every year to remember members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who in the Battle of Gallipoli landed at Gallipoli in Turkey during World War I. ANZAC Day is also a public holiday in the... is the 115th day of the year (116th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (popularly abbreviated as ANZAC) was originally an army corps of Australian and New Zealand troops who fought in World War I at Gallipoli against the Turks. ...

Brazil

Dia do Soldado ("Soldier's Day") is celebrated on August 25, the birthday of war hero Luís Alves de Lima e Silva. ^{[citation needed]} Commemorative photo of Caxias from the Brazilian government. ... is the 237th day of the year (238th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Duke of Caxias in profile The Duke of Caxias in military dress The duke of Caxias, or Luís Alves de Lima e Silva, was a successful Brazilian general in the War of the Triple Alliance. ...

Canada

"Canadian Forces Day" is the first Sunday in June and is strictly a celebration of Canada's armed services, their heritage, and their personnel. ^{[citation needed]} Many individual bases also celebrate an "Armed Forces Day" where part of a base is opened to the public for military demonstrations by various units, including airshows at air bases, and engineering, armoured and infantry displays at army bases. ^{[citation needed]} The date chosen by base commanders for each base's Armed Forces Day is typically on a weekend during the summer months. ^{[citation needed]} The Canadian Forces (CF) (French: Forces canadiennes (FC)) are the unified armed forces of Canada, governed by the National Defence Act, which states: The Canadian Forces are the armed forces of Her Majesty raised by Canada and consist of one Service called the Canadian Armed Forces. ... For the navigational aid displayed to airline passengers, see In-flight Entertainment. ...

Chile

"Dia de las Glorias del Ejercito" is a national holiday celebrated every September 19th, a day after the independence day, with the "Parada Militar" a parade where all the branches of the armed forces display some of their troops and equipment in a special part of "Parque O'Higgins" in Santiago. Several other smaller parades can be seen on other cities of the country, as well as air displays by the air force. Aerial view of OHiggins Park, looking northeast to Cerro San Cristóbal, home of Santiagos largest public park: Parque Metropolitano OHiggins Park (Spanish: Parque OHiggins), named after Bernardo OHiggins, Chiles founding father, is Santiago, Chiles second largest public park. ... Location of Santiago commune in Greater Santiago Coordinates: , Region Province Foundation February 12, 1541 Government  - Mayor Raúl Alcaíno Lihn Area 1  - City 22. ...

People's Republic of China

In China, the Armed Forces Day is celebrated on August 1 in commemoration of the founding of the People's Liberation Army. A large military parade is held at Tiananmen Square in front of the leaders of China and broadcasted nation wide. The parade features all components of the People's Liberation Army displaying their weapons and vehicles.

Croatia

The "Day of the Croatian Armed Forces" (Dan Oružanih snaga Republike Hrvatske) is celebrated on May 28 in celebration of its formation on that day in 1991. For the Croatian army from 1944-1945, see Croatian Armed Forces. ... May 28 is the 148th day of the year (149th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

Egypt

In Egypt, the Armed Forces Day is celebrated on October 6 (or in the Islamic Calendar, the 10th of Ramadan) in commemoration of the Egyptian successes early in the Yom Kippur War which started on October 6, 1973. is the 279th day of the year (280th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about Islamic religious observances in the month of Ramadan. ... Combatants  Israel  Egypt,  Syria,  Iraq Commanders Moshe Dayan, David Elazar, Ariel Sharon, Shmuel Gonen, Benjamin Peled, Israel Tal, Rehavam Zeevi, Aharon Yariv, Yitzhak Hofi, Rafael Eitan, Abraham Adan, Yanush Ben Gal Saad El Shazly, Ahmad Ismail Ali, Hosni Mubarak, Mohammed Aly Fahmy, Anwar Sadat, Abdel Ghani el-Gammasy, Abdul Munim...

Guatemala

In Guatemala, the Armed Forces Day or "Día del Ejército" is celebrated on June 30. It is remembered because in 1871 the Liberal Revolution or "Revolución Liberal", led by Miguel García Granados and Justo Rufino Barrios, marched on the streets of Guatemala City putting an end to the thirty year government of Rafael Carrera. is the 181st day of the year (182nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

India

In India, the Army, Navy and Air Force celebrate their own Army Day (January 15), the Navy Day (December 4) and the IAF Day (October 8) respectively. But on Republic Day (January 26), all three services display their full colours and guard of honour (weather permitting). ^{[citation needed]} This article is about the post-independence Indian Army. ... The Indian Navy is the naval branch of the armed forces of India. ... The Indian Air Force (भारतीय वायु सेना : Bharatiya Vayu Sena) is the air-arm of the Armed Forces of India and has the prime responsibility of conducting aerial warfare and securing the Indian airspace. ... January 15 is celebrated every year as Army Day in India since 1948 when Lieutenant General K. M. Cariappa became the first Indian Commander- in- Chief (C-IN-C). ... is the 15th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 338th day of the year (339th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 281st day of the year (282nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 26th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...

Iran

In Iran, the Army Day (Rouz-e Artesh) is celebrated on April 18, currently it coincides with the birthday of the current Supreme Leader of Iran, Ali Khamenei. is the 108th day of the year (109th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The post of Supreme Leader (Persian: رهبر انقلاب, Rahbare Enqelab,[1] lit. ... Grand Âyatollâh   (Persian: آیت‌الله سید علی حسینی کس ننه ای Ä€yatollāh Seyyed `AlÄ« ḤoseynÄ« KhāmeneÄ«) (born 17 July 1939), also known as Seyyed Ali Khamenei,[1] is the current Supreme Leader of Iran and was the president of Iran from 1981 to 1989. ...

Israel

In Israel, Yom Hazikaron (literally, Memorial Day) is observed on the 4th day of the month of Iyar of the Hebrew calendar, always preceding the next day's celebrations of Israel Independence Day, Yom Ha-Atzma'ut, on the 5th day of Iyar, the anniversary of the Proclamation of the State of Israel in 1948. This holiday honors veterans and fallen military personnel of the Israel Defense Forces who died in the modern Arab Israeli conflict. Yom Hazikaron also commemorates civilians murdered by Palestinian acts of terror. ^{[citation needed]} Yom Hazikaron (Memorial Day, Hebrew: יום הזכרון לחללי מערכות ישראל ונפגעי פעולות האיבה, Israel Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terrorism Remembrance Day) is an Israeli national holiday. ... Iyar (Standard Hebrew אִייָּר Iyyar, Tiberian Hebrew אִיָּר ʾIyyār: from Akkadian ayyaru Rosette; blossom) is the eighth month of the ecclesiastical year and the second month of the civil year on the Hebrew calendar. ... The Hebrew calendar (Hebrew: ‎) or Jewish calendar is the annual calendar used in Judaism. ... Yom Haatzmaut (Hebrew: yom hā-‘aá¹£mā’ūṯ), Israeli Independence Day, commemorates the declaration of independence of Israel in 1948. ... Israel and the Arab League states The Arab-Israeli conflict is a long-running conflict in the Middle East regarding the existence of the state of Israel and its relations with non-Jews, most of whom are Arabs, of which a small minority are inhabitants of Israel, the rest living... The term Palestinian has other usages, for which see definitions of Palestinian. ...

Italy

In Italy, the Armed Forces Day (Giorno delle Forze Armate), is celebrated on November 4 to remember the Italian victory in the World War I. On November 4, 1918, Austrian-Hungarian forces surrendered to Italy, thus ending the war on Italian front. is the 308th day of the year (309th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... “The Great War ” redirects here. ...

Pakistan

In Pakistan,the Federal Army, Navy and Air Force celebrate Army Day (September 6), the Navy Day (September 8) and the PAF Day (September 7) respectively. But during Military rule it is on the Independence Day (August 14). Usually the ceremony takes place on the Resolution or Republic Day (March 23) when Pakistan is functioned during Democratic rule all three services display their full natural colours and guard of honour where they salute the national flag, Jinnah, Fatima Jinnah and other founding fathers such as Muhammad Iqbal, Choudhary Rehmat Ali as well as the national leaders. These observances then are watched by crowds of the people of Pakistani people, both at home and abroad. The capital Islamabad and other cities such as Lahore, Karachi, Gwadar, Quetta and Peshawar virtually come to a stand still during these celebrations. ^{[citation needed]} Pakistan Army Coat of Arms Pakistan Army is the branch of the Pakistan Military responsible for land based military operations. ... The Pakistan Navy, is the naval wing of the Pakistan military. ... The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) (Pakistan Fizaya in Urdu) is the Aviation branch of the Pakistan armed forces. ... Pakistan Army Flag The Pakistan Army (Urdu: پاک فوج) is the largest branch of the Pakistan military, and is mainly responsible for protection of the state borders, the security of administered territories and defending the national interests of Pakistan within the framework of its international obligations. ... is the 249th day of the year (250th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Pakistan Navy jack Pakistan Navy (Urdu: پاک بحریہ) is the naval wing of the Pakistan military. ... is the 251st day of the year (252nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) (Urdu: پاک فضائیہ, Pak Fazaya) is the Aviation branch of the Pakistan armed forces and is responsible for defending Pakistani air-space from intrusions. ... is the 250th day of the year (251st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Belligerent military occupation occurs when the control and authority over a territory belonging to a state passes to a hostile army. ... Pakistan Day یوم پاکستان(Urdu) is observed on 14 Augest. ... is the 226th day of the year (227th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Republic Day is the name of a public holiday in several countries to commemorate the day when they first became republics. ... is the 82nd day of the year (83rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Constitutionalism is the limitation of government by law. ... The national flag of Pakistan was designed by Syed Amir-ud-Din Kedwai based on the 1906 flag of the All-India Muslim League. ... “Founders” redirects here. ... Fatima Jinnah (Urdu: فاطمہ جناح) (July 30, 1893 — July 8, 1967) was the sister of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan and an active political figure in movement for independence from the British Raj. ... Sir Muhammad Iqbāl (Urdu/Persian: ‎ ) (November 9, 1877 – April 21, 1938) was an Indian Muslim poet, philosopher and politician, whose poetry in Persian and Urdu is regarded as among the greatest in modern times. ... Choudhary Rahmat Ali (or Rehmat Ali Khan) (November 16, 1897 - February 12, 1951)a Gurjar born in Balachaur in Hoshiarpur (present day India) was the founder of the Pakistan National Movement, and was an early proponent of the formation of Pakistan. ... This is a List of national leaders, showing heads of state and heads of government where different, mainly in parliamentary systems; it should be noted that often a leader is both in presidential systems or dictatorships. ...   (Urdu: اسلام آباد) is the capital city of Pakistan, and is located in the Potohar Plateau in the northwest of the country. ...   (Urdu: لاہور, Punjabi: لہور, pronounced ) is the capital of the province of Punjab and is the second largest city in Pakistan after Karachi. ...   (Urdu: , Sindhi: ) is the largest city in Pakistan and is the provincial capital of Sindh province. ... Gwadar is located on the southwestern coast of Pakistan, close to the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf. ...   (Urdu: کوئٹہ) also spelled Kwatah city is the largest city and provincial capital and district of Baluchistan Province, Pakistan. ...   (Urdu: پشاور; Pashto: پښور) literally means City on the Frontier in Persian and is known as Pekhawar in Pashto. ...

Peru

In Peru, the Armed Forces Day (Día de las Fuerzas Armadas del Perú) is celebrated on September 24. is the 267th day of the year (268th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

Poland

In Poland, the Armed Forces Day is celebrated on August 15 and was created to memoralize Miracle at the Vistula. ^{[citation needed]} is the 227th day of the year (228th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Battle of Warsaw Conflict Polish-Bolshevik War Date 13 to August 25, 1920 Place near Warsaw, Poland Result Decisive Polish victory The Battle of Warsaw (sometimes referred to as the Miracle at the Vistula, Polish Cud nad Wisłą) was the decisive battle of the Polish-Bolshevik War (also...

Romania

In Romania, the Armed Forces Day is celebrated on October 25 - on this day, in 1944, the Romanian Army liberated Carei, the last Romanian city under foreign occupation. is the 298th day of the year (299th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Romanian Army (Armata Română) consists of three branches: Romanian Land Forces Romanian Naval Forces Romanian Air Force The term army is used in Romania when referring to the entire military, while land forces deal only with the actual army itself. ... County Status Municipality Mayor Tamás BekÅ‘, Democratic Union of Hungarians in Romania, since 2004 Area 102 km² Population (2002) 23,260 Density 130 inh/km² Geographical coordinates Web site http://www. ...

The Romania–Hungary border had been reached a few days earlier, but the troops rested, completing the liberation of Romania^[1][2] as a gift to King Michael I of Romania on his birthday. ^{[citation needed]} Bucharesters greet the Red Army entering the city on 31 August 1944. ... King Michael I of the Romanians (born October 25, 1921), Prince of Hohenzollern[1][2][3], reigned as King of the Romanians (in Romanian Maiestatea Sa Mihai I Regele Românilor or Majestatea Sa Mihai I Regele Românilor) from July 20, 1927 to June 8, 1930, and again from...

Singapore

In Singapore, the SAF Day falls on 1 July each year. There will be a parade to mark the day. There is also the trooping of colours for the occasion. ^{[citation needed]} is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

Slovenia

In Slovenia, Dan Slovenske vojske (Day of Slovenian army) is on 15 May each year. is the 135th day of the year (136th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

Taiwan (Republic of China)

The Republic of China, administering Taiwan celebrates Armed Forces Day (軍人節) on September 3. Pursuant to Article 5 of the Order to Implement Commemoration Days and Holidays (traditional Chinese: 紀念日及節日實施辦法), the Ministry of Defense (國防部) determines how to allow a day off for the military personnel. This is not a public holiday in Taiwan, but relevant institutions, groups, and schools may hold celebrating activities.^[3] For the Chinese civilization, see China. ... is the 246th day of the year (247th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Traditional Chinese characters refers to one of two standard sets of printed Chinese characters. ... The Republic of China (commonly known as Taiwan) maintains a large military establishment, which accounted for 16. ... Taipei Lantern Festival in the Chiang-Kai Shek memorial hall in Taipei, Taiwan. ...

United States

In the United States, Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in May. The day was created in 1949, and was a result of the consolidation of the military services in the Department of Defense. It was intended to replace the separate Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Days, but observance of these days, especially within each particular service, continues to this day.[1] The United States Army is the largest and oldest branch of the armed forces of the United States. ... USN redirects here. ... “The U.S. Air Force” redirects here. ... The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is a branch of the United States military responsible for providing power projection from the sea,[1] utilizing the mobility of the U.S. Navy to rapidly deliver combined-arms task forces. ... USCG HH-65 Dolphin USCG HH-60J JayHawk The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is at all times a branch of the United States armed forces a maritime law enforcement agency, and a federal regulatory body. ...

The first Armed Forces Day was celebrated by parades, open houses, receptions and air shows. Armed Forces Day is celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May, and Armed Forces Week begins on the second Saturday of May and ends on the third Sunday of May. Because of their unique training schedules, National Guard and Reserve units may celebrate Armed Forces Day/Week over any period in May. The purpose of Armed Forces day is to honor Americans serving in the five services - the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard.

Anti-war protesters in Killeen, Texas renamed the holiday Armed Farces Day and staged a major anti-war demonstration on the holiday during the Vietnam War. ^{[citation needed]} Anti war protest in Melbourne, Australia, 2003 Anti_war is a name that is widely adopted by any social movement or person that seeks to end or oppose a future or current war. ... Killeen is a city in Bell County, Texas, United States. ... Combatants Republic of Vietnam United States Republic of Korea Thailand Australia New Zealand The Philippines National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam Democratic Republic of Vietnam People’s Republic of China Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea Strength US 1,000,000 South Korea 300,000 Australia 48,000...

References

1. ^ 25 OCTOBER – THE ROMANIAN ARMED FORCES’ DAY
2. ^ ROMANIAN MILITARY NEWSLETTER - 1. OCTOMBER 25– ROMANIAN ARMED FORCES’ DAY
3. ^ (Chinese)Order to Implement Commemoration Days and Holidays

External links

• DefenseLINK: Armed Forces Day (U.S.)