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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/
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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.
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
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.
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.