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former pow recognition day
National Former Prisoner of War Day honors former POWs on April 9th.
Gold Star Spouses Day 2021
On April 5th, Gold Star Spouses Day 2021, we honor the husbands and wives our Nation’s fallen soldiers
Military Community News
Changes in GI Bill payment regulations are a part of the Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020.
VA Womens Veterans
The VA works to earn the trust of Women Veterans
Military Community News
Was Bea Arthur in the Marines? A brief history of Bea Arthur’s military career.
National Medal of Honor
Celebrating National Medal of Honor Day 2021.
National Military Spouse Network
Review of the National Military Spouse Network’s White Paper: Roadmap to Employment Stability for Military Spouses
National Park Pass
Veterans and Gold Star families are now eligible for free Military National Park Passes.
Veterans Wheelchair Games
Registration is now open for The 2021 National Veterans Wheelchair Games. Learn more about the annual event here.
military virtual programming
Ask Famous Athletes Questions with The USO MVP Champions Series
VFW Podcast
VFW Podcast launched in 2020 doubles monthly episode releases in 2021.
National Veterans Day Poster Contest
Theme details and submission guidelines for the 2021 National Veterans Day Poster Contest
9/11 20th Anniversary

Honoring the 9/11 20th Anniversary – Nine Ways to Remember and Reflect

On the 9/11 20th Anniversary you’ll find annual events as well as several unique ways to remember this pivotal moment in our Nations history.
September 8, 2021/by lauren
suicide awareness month

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Mental health resources in honor of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month 2021
September 7, 2021/by lauren
difference between military branches

Decoding the Difference Between Military Branches

What is the difference between military branches? A side by side comparison of Armed Forces in the United States.
September 2, 2021/by lauren
marine corps reserve birthday

August 29th Celebrates 105 Years of the U.S. Marine Forces Reserves

Celebrating the Marine Corps Reserve Birthday on August 29th. The Marine Forces Reserves turns 105 this year.
August 26, 2021/by lauren
Vietnam War Films

Must-Watch Vietnam War Films – Military Connection’s Top Ten List

Top Ten Vietnam War Movies – Greatest War Movies by Era, a Military Connection Series
August 25, 2021/by lauren
veterans prosthetics

Advancements in Prosthetic Technology for Amputee Veterans

Advancements in robotics prosthetics research and new technology in prosthetics leads to improvements in quality of life for amputee Veterans.
August 18, 2021/by lauren
Operation Warfighter

Operation Warfighter Provides Internships for Convalescing Service Members

Operation Warfighter Provides Internships for Convalescing…
August 17, 2021/by lauren
Military Headstones

Decoding Military Headstones and Other Cemetery Memorials for American Soldiers

What does a military grave marker look like? Decoding military headstones, plaques, and medallions.
August 11, 2021/by lauren
wriisc

War Related Illness and Injury Study Center Offers Health Services to Combat Veterans

The WRIISC is a Post Deployment Health Resource for Veterans suffering from war related illness that is difficult to diagnose or treat.
August 10, 2021/by lauren
National Purple Heart Day

National Purple Heart Day 2021

National Purple Heart Day 2021
Every year we celebrate National…
August 5, 2021/by lauren
us coast guard history

231 Years Old: Honoring the USCG Birthday on August 4th

History and interesting facts about the Coast Guard in honor of the USCG Birthday, 2021
August 3, 2021/by lauren
housing grants for disabled veterans

Specially Adapted Housing Grants Help Disabled Veterans Live Independently

Veteran housing grants provide funding for the housing adaptations required by disabled Veterans to live safely and independently.
July 28, 2021/by lauren
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