Department of Michigan
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. …
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 …
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." …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …