League Annual Meeting and DPAA AGB
This years League Annual Meeting and the DPAA Annual Government Briefings for Vietnam War families will both be taking place in Omaha, Nebraska from June 26 through June 28. More details to follow - stay tuned!
U.S. Veterans Appreciation Luncheon and Recognition Awards Ceremony - Brainerd, MN
Come join the community of Brainerd, Minnesota, for a US Veterans Appreciation Luncheon and Awards Ceremony. U S. Service Members, Veterans, Military Families and the general public are encouraged to attend!
The luncheon and ceremony will be held at Yesterday’s Gone Reception Hall (219 South 9th Street), Brainerd, MN on May 8th at Noon. Brainerd VFW Post 1647 Honor Guard to Post Colors as well as numerous guest speakers. There will be a representative for the organization “Friends of the Troops” which assembles care packages for those currently enlisted.
Send RSVPs by April 24th to volunteer organizer: tammy.ebertowski@gmail.com
Please join to show support for all U.S. Soldiers and their selfless sacrifice!
Author Karl Marlantes: Echoes of the Vietnam War - Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI is hosting an evening talk with Author and Vietnam Veteran Karl Marlantes, author of Matterhorn: A Novel of the Vietnam War and several other books. More details can be found in the following link: https://www.warmemorial.org/eventcalendar11/karl-marlantes
Vietnam War Veterans Day
Tune back into this page to stay up to date on potential ceremonies and events.
Click on the link below to learn more about the history of the day!
https://www.vietnamwar50th.com/about/national_vietnam_war_veterans_day/
Vietnam Veterans Day Luncheon - Grosse Point Farms, MI
The War Memorial in Grosse Point Farms, MI is hosting a Vietnam Veterans Day Luncheon and a resource fair. More details can be found at the following link: https://www.warmemorial.org/eventcalendar11/vietnam-veteran-luncheon
Joint House and Senate VSO Hearings
On February 25th and 26th, 10:00AM EST, both chambers of Congress will be holding joint hearings on legislative priorities brought forth by an array of our patriotic Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs). Tune in with the links below to stay up-to-date on the efforts that the VSO community is taking to ensure that we fully honor and care for this nation’s veterans.
February 25th: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPAoZQ2mXpg
February 26th: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSMWl8e2BT0
Joint House and Senate VSO Hearings
On February 25th and 26th, 10:00AM EST, both chambers of Congress will be holding joint hearings on legislative priorities brought forth by an array of our patriotic Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs). Tune in with the links below to stay up-to-date on the efforts that the VSO community is taking to ensure that we fully honor and care for this nation’s veterans.
February 25th: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPAoZQ2mXpg
February 26th: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSMWl8e2BT0