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05/28/2026

05/26/2026

https://todaysvfw.org/vfw-day-of-service/

The VFW Day of Service is an outgrowth of VFW's Still Serving campaign which highlights the countless ways veterans continue to serve in communities across America.

05/23/2026

VFW -Celebrating Memorial Day

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05/17/2026

Happy Armed Forces Day

Today is Armed Forces Day.

This holiday is recognized annually on the third Saturday in May. Established in 1949, Armed Forces Day is meant to be a celebration of all military branches (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, National Guard, Navy and Space Force). It differs from Veterans Day in that it’s a day to honor those who are currently serving, and unlike Memorial Day the focus is on the living, not those lost. Each year, the White House releases an official proclamation of the day. In 2024, President Biden’s address read in part, “I call upon all Americans to display the flag of the United States at their homes and businesses on Armed Forces Day, and I urge citizens to learn more about military service by attending and participating in the local observances of the day.” (To read President Trump's proclamation, go to WhiteHouse.gov - it was not yet available as of the scheduling of this post.)

How are you recognizing and celebrating our Armed Forces today? Are you flying the American Flag, participating in a VFW Day of Service activity, co-hosting an event at your Post home, educating fellow citizens with a “Buddy”® Poppy display and distribution or visiting a military base with fellow Auxiliary members? Let us know! Send photos and details to [email protected] with the subject line Armed Forces Day.

We wish a happy Armed Services Day to all who serve! Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

04/07/2026

There are many patriotic holidays in addition to Independence Day, Flag Day and Veterans Day.

If you celebrate any of these lesser-known patriotic days at your Auxiliary and/or with your Post, let us know! We would love to share your stories and pictures on our social media and in our E-Newsletter. Email them to us at [email protected] with Auxiliaries in Action and/or the name of the holiday in the subject line.

Find this graphic and a similar one with a list of patriotic birthdays, including those of each military branch, in MALTA under Member Resources: Americanism.

Please keep in mind that we could not include every patriotic day on these two lists as we want each to fit on only one page (for easy sharing online and/or printing and posting), but if you think there is one we should consider adding for the 2026-2027 Program Year, let us know in the comments and we will do our best to include it when we update. Thank you!