Armed Forces Day, also known as Army Day, is observed in Iraq on January 6 every year. This national holiday commemorates the activation of the Iraqi Army in 1921. The Iraqi Armed Forces, which include the Army, Air Force, and Navy, are responsible for maintaining security and law and order in the country, a role they have upheld since 2009. The Iraqi Army is particularly significant in counter-insurgency efforts, while the Air Force supports ground operations with aircraft, and the Navy ensures the security of the coastline and offshore oil platforms. The holiday serves to honor the long history of the Iraqi military, which was originally formed in the early 1920s, disbanded in 2003 following the Iraq War, and later rebuilt with U.S. assistance.