[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 99 (Wednesday, May 22, 2019)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 23701-23702]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-10867]


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                Proclamation 9892 of May 17, 2019

                
Armed Forces Day, 2019

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                From Normandy and Iwo Jima through Operations Desert 
                Storm and Inherent Resolve, our Nation's Armed Forces 
                have consistently made us proud by defeating our 
                enemies and defending the freedoms we cherish. Their 
                bravery, love of country, and devotion to duty are 
                unmatched, and we are eternally grateful for the 
                sacrifices they make for all American citizens. On 
                Armed Forces Day, we honor all of the Soldiers, 
                Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen who make 
                up the finest military in the world.

                Every day, tens of thousands of American troops risk 
                their lives and sacrifice time with their families and 
                friends to protect our national security and keep us 
                safe. Through their strength and dedication to our 
                country, they protect our freedoms, interests, and way 
                of life at duty stations all around the world. We thank 
                them for their incredible service, and we recognize 
                that our Nation has a sacred obligation to ensure that 
                our Armed Forces remain ready and fully equipped to 
                face any threat.

                As President, I am committed to empowering America's 
                warriors with every advantage they need to fulfill 
                their missions. During the last 2 years, our Armed 
                Forces have had one victory after another against ISIS, 
                culminating in March with the liberation of 100 percent 
                of the territory once held by ISIS in Syria and Iraq. 
                We are encouraged by this tremendous success, and it is 
                important that our military remains the strongest in 
                the world. This is one of my Administration's highest 
                priorities, and I have called on the Congress to 
                increase funding for our national defense by $34 
                billion over last year's level. These additional 
                resources are vital to enhancing our capabilities at 
                sea, on the ground, in the air, and in space and 
                guaranteeing that America's military never falls 
                behind.

                I also continue to advocate for our service members to 
                receive increased support, which they deserve for 
                bearing the burden of defending our freedoms. Last 
                year, I signed into law the largest pay raise for our 
                troops in 9 years, and, for 2020, I have called on the 
                Congress to provide a 3.1 percent pay raise. This 3.1 
                percent raise would be the largest pay raise for our 
                troops in 10 years and would further demonstrate our 
                Nation's gratitude to the more than 2.1 million active 
                duty and reserve military men and women.

                Our courageous and vigilant Armed Forces safeguard the 
                blessings of liberty for us and for future generations 
                by selflessly answering the call of duty. Today, and 
                every day, we acknowledge and celebrate all who proudly 
                wear our Nation's uniforms and the family members who 
                face unique challenges as they tirelessly support them.

                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

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                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 9753 of May 18, 2018, is hereby 
                superseded.

                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                seventeenth day of May, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand nineteen, and of the Independence of the 
                United States of America the two hundred and forty-
                third.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 2019-10867
Filed 5-21-19; 11:15 am]
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