Double Tree by Hilton Hotel 4747 28th St SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512 1(616) 957-0100     Fall Conference Agenda 2024

February 8–9, 2025 Start Time: 9:30am, Feburary 8, 2025 RSVP: Commander Witte - mideptcdr2023@gmail.com

All S.E.C. Members are respectfully requested to attend the annual committee appointments meeting. If you are interested in being a part of a committee or are unable to attend in person, please contact the Department Adjutant, Tim Hill at: timothy_w_hill@yahoo.com or call Tim at (810) 444-8644 to arrange alternative participation.  Respectfully, Nat Pulizzi, Department Commander.

In accordance with the newly adopted rules, every Post is required to send a minimum of two representatives to our Fall Conference, October 17–19, at the DoubleTree in Grand Rapids. Your active participation is essential for maintaining the strength and integrity of AMVETS, as well as ensuring that all voices are heard in the decision-making …

Honoring all who have honorably served.

Happy Thanksgiving!

On December 7, 1941, a peaceful Sunday morning on the Hawaiian island of Oahu was shattered by an unprovoked attack by the naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan on the United States Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor and the aircraft and hangars at Kaneohe, Ford Island, Barbers Point, and Hickam Field. The …

This year, National Wreaths Across America Day will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025. "Remember the fallen. Honor those who serve. Teach the next generation the value of freedom." https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/

Merry Christmas!

Happy New Year!

On February 3, 1943, during the sinking of the USAT Dorchester, a troop ship carrying military personnel and civilians, four Army chaplains demonstrated extraordinary bravery and sacrifice. Amid the chaos and panic, these four selfless men exemplified the true essence of heroism and unity. They quickly moved to calm the frightened passengers and distributed life …

Meeting at: AMVETS Post 3720 3440 Morrish Rd, Swartz Creek, MI 48473 Doors Open 11:00 am Light luncheon will be served Note: Post 29 Mt Clemens will be bringing their Memorial Wall to exhibit on display, we will also have a Guest Speaker from the Disability Law Group

March 29 is designated as National Vietnam War Veterans Day and is set aside to pay special tribute to the 9 million Americans who served during the Vietnam War era, to the 58,000 names memorialized on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., and to those who never received the recognition they deserved when they …

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.