‘Valiant Warriors’: Trump Marks Armed Forces Day
President Donald Trump commemorated Armed Forces Day by honoring the U.S. military's long history and contributions. He emphasized the importance of military personnel in safeguarding American freedom and security. Trump also highlighted recent military successes, including the elimination of a top ISIS leader.
- ▪Trump praised the U.S. military as the most powerful and accomplished in history.
- ▪He acknowledged the military's role in protecting American freedom and sovereignty.
- ▪On Armed Forces Day, U.S. Secretary of War announced the elimination of a top ISIS leader.
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‘Valiant Warriors’: Trump Marks Armed Forces Day Catherine Salgado | 7:08 PM on May 16, 2026 Don Tregger/The Republican via AP, Pool President Donald Trump honored two and a half centuries of “the most powerful, accomplished, and courageous military the world has ever known” for Armed Forces Day. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_3"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_3"]]) }); In honor of Saturday's commemoration, Trump praised the "courageous heroes who stand as the steadfast protectors of our Republic’s security and sovereignty" across all branches of the U.S. military.
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