Armed Forces Day

President Katerina Sakellaropoulou honors Greece's Armed Forces Day with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Athens, marking the annual observance on November 21, which coincides with the Entrance into the Temple of the Virgin Mary. The day serves to recognize and commemorate the dedication of Greece's military forces to the nation, both in times of peace and war.

Bulgarian Air Force aircraft will carry out low-flying practice flights over Alexander Nevsky Square in capital city Sofia on May 5 ahead of the following day's Armed Forces Day, the Ministry of Defence said.

The day of October 25 represents a landmark with a special significance in the consciousness of the Romanian people, beyond its strictly historical significance, states outgoing Minister of National Defense Gabriel Les in the message conveyed on the celebration of the Romanian Army Day.

On the occasion of the Day of Courage and celebration of the Bulgarian Army in Sofia are organized a number of celebrations. The May 6th commemoration will begin with a blessings of battle flags and banners before the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, and then continue with the traditional military parade.

Greece commemorated on Sunday the 197th anniversary of the 1821 War of Independence against the 400-year Ottoman rule with the annual military parade in the center of the capital. Student parades were held Saturday across the country.

The United States military celebrated its Armed Forces Day on May 20. Established in 1949 by President Harry S. Truman, Armed Forces Day celebrates and gives thanks to the military for their patriotic service in support of our country. In honour of arguably the world’s mightiest army here are some incredible photos.

The Serbian Army on Tuesday presenting some of its capabilities and new weapons, as part of celebrations to mark Army Day, and Victory Day over fascism in WW2.

BELGRADE - Serbia's outgoing Defense Minister Nebojsa Rodic Tuesday congratulated all members of the Serbian Armed Forces (VS) and offered his best wishes as they are preparing to celebrate Serbian Armed Forces Day.

UZICE - Over the past year, the Serbian Armed Forces carried out all their tasks in a conscientious, responsible and disciplined manner, Serbian Armed Forces Chief of Staff General Ljubisa Dikovic said on Wednesday.

"The members of the armed forces are used to this and we know no other way of working," Dikovic said at a ceremony marking the Serbian Armed Forces Day.