Holidays and Events

Armed Forces Day, traditionally the third Saturday in May, honors all of the U.S. military services. Read more.

The White House has backed off President Donald Trump’s stunning social media proposal to change the name of Veterans Day to...

"Gold Star mother:" It's a distinction that no mother wants, but one that many of them wear proudly.

A Gold Star family has made the ultimate sacrifice and is recognized by the U.S. Department of Defense for their loss and...

Military child appreciation month, officially known as the Month of the Military Child, celebrates military kids everywhere!

Here’s what Hanukkah festivities look like on base, at war, on ships and everywhere in between.

We asked Military.com readers to share their most memorable holiday stories while in uniform, and they did not disappoint.

NORAD's annual tracking of Santa has endured since the Cold War, predating ugly sweater parties and Mariah Carey classics.

Christmas in the military is certainly different than celebrating the holidays as a civilian, and Christmas during war is an...

There may be no place like home for the holidays, but if you served in the U.S. military, chances are you’ve probably spent...