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Overall Americans serving
United States Army

United States Air Force

 

United States Marine Corps

United States Navy

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Upcoming Events

09 09, 2023

Invictus Games

Invictus Games will be held between Sep 09 - Sep 16 in Germany for wounded, sick, ill and injured service personnel, created by Prince Harry.

06, 2023

Warrior Games

Department of Defence (DoD) Warrior Games will be held between June - July in San Diego for seriously wounded, ill and injured service members.

11 09, 2023

Patriot Day 9/11

An annual observance to remember those who were injured or died during the terrorist attacks, a moment of silence is observed at 8:46am (EDT).

15 04, 2024

Patriot's Day

Observed on the third Monday of April, by Massachusetts and Wisconsin also Maine (Patriot Day) which commemorates the battles of Lexington and Concord fought near Boston in 1775. United States Independence.

12 05, 2024

International Nurses Day

...is celebrated around the world every May 12, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth.

18 05, 2024

American Armed Forces Day

Americans celebrate Armed Forces Day annually on the third Saturday of May. It is a day to pay tribute to men and women who serve in the United States armed forces.

27 05, 2024

American Memorial Day

American holiday observed on the last Monday of May, honors men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally called Decoration Day, it was created to honor the soldiers for the Union and Confederate armies who died during the American Civil War.

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01-06-2023

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