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Gold Star Spouses Day is a solemn but important day of remembrance and recognition observed on April 5 each year. It is a day dedicated to honoring the spouses of fallen military members who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country.
Easter Sunday
Always observed on the Friday before Mother's Day, National Military Spouse Appreciation Day, established by President Ronald Reagan in 1984, recognizes spouses for their crucial support to service members, who often manage households and careers independently during deployments and frequent moves. The holiday is part of National Military Appreciation Month.
Mother's Day
Observed on the last Monday in May, Memorial Day is an annual day of remembrance to honor military members who died while serving their country.
Help Raise PTSD Awareness There are currently about 12 million people in the United States with PTSD. Even though PTSD treatments work, most people who have PTSD don't get the help they need. June is PTSD Awareness Month. Help us spread the word that PTSD treatment works. Everyone with PTSD—whether they are Veterans or civilian …
The D-Day operation of June 6, 1944, brought together the land, air, and sea forces of the allied armies in what became known as the largest amphibious invasion in military history. The operation, given the codename OVERLORD, delivered five naval assault divisions to the beaches of Normandy, France. The beaches were given the code names …
On June 14, 1777, a banner of red, white, and blue was woven into history when the Second Continental Congress passed the First Flag Resolution, making our beloved Stars and Stripes the official flag of our emerging Republic. This Flag Day, we pause to revere the star-spangled emblem of our freedom — and we honor …
2026 AMVETS Michigan Annual Convention June 19-21 2026 Meeting at: Courtyard by Marriott 2400 East Campus Drive Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
Father's Day
Help Raise PTSD Awareness National PTSD Awareness Day is observed annually on June 27 to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and encourage treatment for the millions affected by trauma. Established in honor of Staff Sgt. Joe Biel, this day focuses on educating the public, especially regarding veterans and service members. June is also recognized as National …
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 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 …
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 …
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.
Honoring all who have honorably served.
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