• Independence Day

    Celebrating America's 250th Birthday! 1776 - 2026 Independence Day, known colloquially as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States which commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America. July 4, 2026 marks the 250th Birthday of the United States of

  • Purple Heart Day

    Purple Heart Day is observed on August 7 each year and is a time for Americans to remember and honor the U.S. service members wounded or killed by enemy action, terrorist attacks, or as a result of hostile forces. The Purple Heart is a solemn symbol of sacrifice for those injured or lost in the

  • Patriot Day

    By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001 (Public Law 107-89), Congress designated September 11 of each year as "Patriot Day," and by Public Law 111-13 (April 21, 2009), Congress has requested the observance of September 11 as an annually recognized "National Day of Service and Remembrance." A Presidential Proclamation each year calls upon all

  • POW/MIA Recognition Day

    National POW/MIA Recognition Day is held each year on the third Friday of September. This commemoration is set aside to honor the commitment and sacrifices made by our nation's Prisoners of War and those who are still missing in action.