Military Holidays
The moveable holidays are currently being updated to 2014 dates.
There are many different Military Holidays and Observances to honor our Veterans, and those currently serving in the US Military. They deserve our Love and Respect! As a Military dependent, this is a subject near and dear to my heart.
I don't watch much TV, but one of my favorite shows is Army Wives, because it reminds me of growing up in a Military family.
My Dad, 1st LT Smith in 1953 during the Korean War, before a Combat Mission.
Our Dad was a career Army officer who retired as a Lt. Colonel. He served one year in the Korean War, and two tours of Vietnam. He was a pilot who flew planes during the Korean War, and helicopters during the Vietnam War.
My Dad, 1st Lt. Smith in Augsberg Germany in 1956. My sister Kerry and I were both born there.
Branches of the Military
We plan to do an overview page for each of the different branches of the US Military. Each branch has their respective Guard and Reserve units. These are:
- US Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard
- US Army, Army Reserve, and Army National Guard
- US Coast Guard, Coast Guard Reserve
- US Marine Corps, Marine Corps Reserve
- US Navy, Navy Reserve
Video Tribute to the US Military Soldiers!
Below, is a must watch video...it has some amazing shots!
Military Holidays
Ultimately, there will be a devoted page done for each of the different Military Holidays and Observances. As pages are completed, they will be linked up below, as well as in our Daily Holiday pages, our Holidays by Month pages, and our Holidays and Observances Alphabetical Listing.
January
- Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday - January 20, 2014 (Third Monday in January)
February
- Remember the Maine Day (U.S.S. Maine) - February 15
- President's Day - February 18, 2013 (Third Monday in Feb)
- Coast Guard Reserves Birthday - February 19
March
- Navy Reserves Birthday - March 3
- National Day of Honor - March 19
- National Medal of Honor Day- March 25
- Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day - March 30
April
- Month of the Military Child - Entire Month of April
- Gold Star Wives Day - April 5
- Air Force Reserve Birthday - April 14
- Army Reserves Birthday - April 23
May
- National Military Appreciation Month - Entire Month of May
- Public Service Recognition Week - First Full week of May
- Armed Forces Week - Second Saturday through Third Sunday in May
- Silver Star Service Banner Day - May 1
- Loyalty Day - May 1
- Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War II - May 8-9
- V-E Day - May 8
- Military Spouse Day - May 10, 2013 (Second Friday in May)
- Armed Forces Day - May 18, 2013 (Third Saturday in May)
- Maritime Day - May 22
- Memorial Day - May 27, 2013 - (Last Monday in May)
June
- D-Day Invasion Anniversary - June 6
- Flag Day - June 14
- National Flag Week - The week that includes June 14
- US Army Birthday - June 14
- United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Birthday - June 23
- PTSD Awareness Day - June 27
- Operation Red Wings Observance - June 28
July
- Independence Day (Fourth of July) - July 4
- Department of Veterans Administration Created - July 21
- Anniversary of the Army Chaplain Corps - July 29
August
- US Coast Guard Birthday (USCG) - August 4
- V-J Day - August 14 (Japan Surrenders)
- V-J Day - August 15 (Japan's Surrender Announced to the World)
- National Spirit of '45 Day - August 11, 2013 (Second Sunday in August)
- National Airborne Day - August 16
- Marine Corps Reserve Birthday - August 29
September
- V-J Day - September 2 (Ceremony & Formal Signing of Japan's Surrender) (See August 14 and 15)
- 9/11 Remembrance Day - September 11
- Patriot Day - September 11
- US Air Force Birthday (USAF) - September 18
- National POW / MIA Recognition Day - September 20, 2013 (Third Friday in September)
- Gold Star Mother's Day - September 29, 2013 (Last Sunday in September)
October
- US Navy Birthday (USN) - October 13
- Day of the Deployed - October 26
November
- National Military Family Month - Entire Month of November
- US Marine Corps Birthday (USMC) - November 10
- Armistice Day - November 11
- Veteran's Day - November 11
- Veteran Owned Business Anniversary - November 11
December
- Civil Air Patrol Birthday (USAF Auxiliary) - December 1
- Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day - December 7
- US National Guard Birthday - December 13
Follow our Holidays and Observances Military Holidays Board on Pinterest - below you will see our 30 most recent pins! We will have a devoted board for all the main holidays, and will showcase those on the devoted pages for that holiday.
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To ALL the Military Folks out there - Thanks to All for your Service!
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