Column: Veterans, Memorial and Armed Forces days — what’s the difference?

Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11, and there is often confusion about who the day truly honors in relation to other days set aside to recognize current and former U.S. service members. As a veteran myself, I will admit it can be challenging to determine which holidays are designated for which service members. Memorial Day is celebrated on the last Monday in May and is often confused with Veterans Day, which falls on Nov. 11. Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in May. Veterans Day honors all men and women who honorably served in the U.S. military, living or dead, during wartime or peacetime. It does not honor those who died in service to the nation, nor does it honor those still serving in the military. Memorial Day honors those who have given their lives in service to the country. Obviously, a living person cannot be honored for giving their life in service to the country. Armed Forces Day honors those who are serving in uniform.

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