[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 98 (Wednesday, May 20, 2020)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 30585-30586]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-10992]
Presidential Documents
Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 98 / Wednesday, May 20, 2020 /
Presidential Documents
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Title 3--
The President
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Proclamation 10034 of May 15, 2020
Armed Forces Day, 2020
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
In times of war and peace alike, on land, at sea, in
the skies, in cyberspace, and beyond the Earth's
atmosphere, the men and women of our Nation's Armed
Forces serve with honor and distinction and stand ready
to selflessly defend our Nation. On Armed Forces Day,
we pay tribute to these patriots, whose work enables
our country to shine always as a beacon of freedom and
hope for the world.
Throughout our Nation's history, our Armed Forces have
protected our country, our liberty, and our founding
principles. Earlier this month, we marked the 75th
anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, when United
States and Allied forces liberated Europe and North
Africa from tyranny and oppression. The courageous
actions of these heroes will stand always as monuments
to the very best of our Nation. Today, many of our
service members have been called into action on the
home front to aid in our fight against a new type of
enemy--the coronavirus. Our Guardsmen, engineers,
logisticians, and medical service members have provided
critical lifesaving treatment, protective equipment,
facilities, and other vital services and provisions
quickly and efficiently to those in need. In March, I
was honored as Commander in Chief to salute those
aboard the USNS Comfort as these heroes set sail from
the shores of Norfolk, Virginia, to bring aid and
comfort to people in need of care in New York, New
Jersey, and Connecticut. As they have shown throughout
this crisis, working to ease the burdens on healthcare
workers and first responders, our Armed Forces can
adapt to any challenge and succeed in any mission.
My Administration will always remain committed to
ensuring our Nation has the strongest and most advanced
military in the world. We owe it to our warriors to
ensure that we provide them with the necessary training
and equipment to meet current and future challenges.
Since I took office, we have invested a historic $2.2
trillion in the United States military, purchasing the
finest American-made planes, missiles, rockets, ships,
and other pieces of military equipment. Additionally,
last year, I was proud to sign into law legislation
that provided a 3.1 percent pay raise for our troops--
the largest pay raise for our military men and women in
a decade--in recognition of their unparalleled duty,
honor, courage, and commitment.
This year, we also celebrate the historic creation of
the United States Space Force, the first new military
branch since the establishment of the United States Air
Force more than 70 years ago. We recognize that to
combat the evolving threats of a 21st-century world, we
must look to the newest warfighting domain and address
malign activities in space. America's leadership in
space is unparalleled, and with the addition of the
United States Space Force, we are now even better
positioned to meet the evolving threats in this
emerging frontier of technology, exploration, and
discovery. Approximately 16,000 military and civilian
personnel have already been assigned to the Space
Force, embarking on their mission to organize, train,
and equip these new fighters responsible for protecting
the United States and allied interests in the vast
domain of space.
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Today, and every day, we reaffirm our unwavering
support for the millions of American patriots who fill
the ranks of our Armed Forces. We are eternally
grateful for every Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Marine,
Coast Guardsman, and member of the Space Force, and we
deeply appreciate the sacrifices their families and
loved ones make on our behalf. As one Nation, we pledge
to always honor this service and this devotion given to
our great country.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the
United States of America, and Commander in Chief of the
Armed Forces of the United States, continuing the
tradition of my predecessors in office, do hereby
proclaim the third Saturday of each May as Armed Forces
Day.
I invite the Governors of the States and Territories
and other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the
United States, to provide for the observance of Armed
Forces Day within their jurisdiction each year in an
appropriate manner designed to increase public
understanding and appreciation of the Armed Forces of
the United States. I also invite veterans, civic, and
other organizations to join in the observance of Armed
Forces Day each year.
Finally, 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.
Proclamation 9892 of May 17, 2019, is hereby
superseded.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
fifteenth day of May, in the year of our Lord two
thousand twenty, and of the Independence of the United
States of America the two hundred and forty-fourth.
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