K-9 Veterans Day is celebrated annually on March 13th to honor the service, sacrifice, and dedication of all military working dogs (MWDs) and service dogs in the U.S., recognizing them as vital members of the armed forces and first responders, with the date marking the official formation of the U.S. Army's K-9 Corps in 1942.…
March 25, 2026 – Medal of Honor Day – A holiday to honor the heroism and sacrifice of Medal of Honor recipients for the United States.
Our area's 9th Annual Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day event will take place on Friday, March 27 from 9am-12:30pm at the Masonic Event and Conference Center located at 130 Valley Pike Johnstown, PA 15905. Veterans of all eras and the community are welcome to attend. There will be a ceremony at 10am to honor the 105…
St. Francis University will host their “Why I Served” veteran storytelling workshop 10am-2pm at the Connors Family Fine Arts Center located at 181 Catherine Street Loretto, PA 15940. They are searching for 12 veterans to tell their stories and are inviting interested veterans to register by April 3. The workshop will match participants with an…
Gold Star Spouses Day, observed annually on April 5th, honors the surviving husbands and wives of military members who died in service to the U.S. armed forces. Established to recognize their resilience, this day pays tribute to the ultimate sacrifice made by their partners. It stems from a World War I tradition where families displayed gold…
St. Francis University will host their "Why I Served" veteran storytelling workshop 10am-2pm at the Connors Family Fine Arts Center located at 181 Catherine Street Loretto, PA 15940. They are searching for 12 veterans to tell their stories and are inviting interested veterans to register by April 3. The workshop will match participants with an…
Sip. Shop. Support Our Veterans. Join the VFW #155 Auxiliary for their 9th Annual unforgettable afternoon at Vino for Vets, a relaxing celebration of fine spirits, local craft vendors, and smooth acoustic music — all benefiting a great cause: the VFW Auxiliary. Enjoy tastings from regional wineries and distilleries, shop unique handmade goods, and unwind…
Silver Star Banner Day is celebrated on May 1. The day honors the sacrifices of the U.S. military personnel as well as those awarded with the Silver Star.
Employers and job seekers, mark your calendars! More information will be coming soon. Are you interested in being a vendor or sponsor for this event? Please complete the form and return it to Bryan Young, JARI, at byoung@jari.com. Deadline to register as a vendor or sponsor is April 13th, 2026.
VCI will celebrate Military Spouse Appreciation Day Friday May 8 with a 12pm ceremony at 1st Summit Arena @ Cambria County War Memorial. A guest speaker will be announced in coming weeks. Military Spouse Appreciation Day Flyer
Armed Forces Day honors current active-duty servicemembers on the third Saturday of May. As Memorial Day especially honors deceased military veterans and those who died in action, and Veterans Day living veterans, Armed Forces Day especially honors current active-duty servicemembers on the third Saturday of May.
Veteran Community Initiatives, Inc. is happy to share its participation in Highmark's Walk For a Healthy Community - Laurel Highlands! This inspiring event offers a unique opportunity to visibly support our mission and make a tangible difference in the lives of those we serve. Sponsorships, donations, and volunteers are welcome! Gold, Silver, and Bronze sponsorships…
