President Trump Issues Statement on Armed Forces Day
May 16, 2026
May 16, 2026
WASHINGTON, May 16 -- President Trump issued the following statement on Armed Forces Day:
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America's fighting force stands as the most powerful, accomplished, and courageous military the world has ever known. On Armed Forces Day, we salute the men and women proudly serving in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Space Force--the courageous heroes who stand as the steadfast protectors of our Republic's security and sovereignty.
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America's fighting force stands as the most powerful, accomplished, and courageous military the world has ever known. On Armed Forces Day, we salute the men and women proudly serving in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Space Force--the courageous heroes who stand as the steadfast protectors of our Republic's security and sovereignty.
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