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July 28th is National Buffalo Soldiers Day, the holiday celebrating the contributions of some of the earliest African-American troops in...

National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day is observed each year on July 27th. It is a time to remember as many as 50,000 American troops...

The month of July has special importance for veterans. July 4th, Independence Day, is the first thing some think about where summertime...

PTSD Awareness Day is observed every year on June 27th. PTSD stands for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and is a condition that many...

June 23rd is the official Coast Guard Auxiliary birthday. Most are familiar with the Coast Guard, and while the Coast Guard Reserve isn’t...

The National Veterans Golden Age Games is a national multi-event sports competition designed to improve the health and quality of life of...

What is National Flag Week? An offshoot of Flag Day (see below) this week-long observance celebrating the creation of the United States...

Flag Day is celebrated by Americans on June 14 each year and commemorates the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of...

The official birthday of the United States Army is June 14th, 1775. It’s easy to assume that this date implies the creation of a fully...

According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, Texas has roughly 177,500 women veterans. This is the largest number of women veterans...

On June 6, 1944, Allied soldiers bravely stormed the beaches of Normandy, France. The Normandy beaches were chosen because of the range...

June is “National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month”, and is intended to raise public awareness about issues related to...

Memorial Day will be observed on Monday, May 31, 2021. It is a Federal holiday observed on the last Monday in May, and commemorates the...

Armed Forces Week is celebrated in the week leading up to Armed Forces Day (the third Saturday in May). For American service members,...

Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in May. Thanks to President Harry S. Truman, it’s a day to pay special tribute to...

May 13th is Children of Fallen Patriots Day. In the past 25 years, more than 15,000 children have lost parents in military conflict....

Mothers who are members of the military community deserve special recognition for their love, dedication, and sacrifice, each and every...

Each year we commemorate Victory in Europe Day, also known as V-E Day. On May 8, 1945 Nazi Germany unconditionally surrendered to the...

National Military Spouse Appreciation Day is a presidentially-approved holiday and is celebrated on the Friday before Mother’s Day in...

Nurses play a vital role in the healthcare system, and care for patients in both the military community and in the civilian world....