• 81st Anniversary of the Flag Raising on Iwo Jima

    Sgt. Michael Strank Memorial Park 1149 Main Street, Johnstown, United States

    The Conemaugh Valley Detachment #287 of the Marine Corps League will honor the 81st anniversary of the flag raising on Iwo Jima, during a ceremony at Sgt. Michael Strank Park…

  • National K-9 Veterans Day

    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…

  • National Medal of Honor Day

    March 25, 2026 – Medal of Honor Day – A holiday to honor the heroism and sacrifice of Medal of Honor recipients for the United States.

  • 9th Annual Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day Ceremony

    1st Summit Arena Cambria County War Memorial 326 Napoleon Street, Johnstown, PA

    Veteran Community Initiatives, Inc., in collaboration with the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 364, Conemaugh Valley Veterans, and Disabled American Veterans Johnstown Chapter 2, is pleased to announce and welcome…

  • Gold Star Spouses Day

    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…

  • Silver Star Banner Day

    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.

  • 17th Annual Military Spouse Appreciation Day Ceremony

    1st Summit Arena Cambria County War Memorial 326 Napoleon Street, Johnstown, PA

    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…

  • National Armed Forces Day

    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…

  • Highmark Walk For a Healthy Community – Laurel Highlands

    Point Stadium 100 Johns St, Johnstown, Pennsylvania

    Veteran Community Initiatives, Inc. is happy to share its participation in Highmark's Walk For a Healthy Community - Laurel Highlands! Join us in promoting healthy communities across the region. Our…

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day celebrates and honors U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the armed forces, serving as a day of remembrance for their ultimate sacrifice during wartime and peacetime, distinct…

  • Happy Birthday, U.S. Army!

    The U.S. Army turns 251 on June 14, 2026, marking another year of service following its historic 250th anniversary in 2025. As 2026 is the nation's semiquincentennial (250th birthday), Army-related events…

  • National PTSD Awareness Day

    Each year on June 27, National PTSD Awareness Day recognizes the profound effects post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has on the lives of those impacted by it.