Events

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.

Join us for this year's Cambria County Job Fair! Engage directly with 100 local employers and explore the wide range of career paths available right here in our community. There are no scheduled visit times. The public can attend anytime between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Employers may register after the deadline. Available Workshops for Job Seekers (In-Person…

VCI will hold a Rural Veteran Outreach event Thursday, May from 10am-2pm at the Adams Township Volunteer Fire Company located at 849 Locust Street St. Michael, PA 15951. The event will offer visitors the chance to learn about the various benefits and resources available to our veterans and their families. Come join us to learn…

Join us as we celebrate this nationally recognized holiday in honor of the service, contributions, and sacrifices made by military and Veteran spouses. An annual ceremony will be held at noon in the 1st Summit Arena Cambria County War Memorial Lobby. This year’s guest speaker is Melissa Pounding, spouse of COL (Retired) Jeff Pounding, US…

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. Thank you to this year's VCI Team event sponsors! Gold/Premiere: Martin-Baker…

The American Legion Riders of Post #970 in Parkhill will hold their 7th annual motorcycle ride to remember and honor our Nation's Prisoners of War, Missing in Action, and the veterans who've been lost to suicide. For years, the post has partnered with the Suicide Awareness and Remembrance organization to combat veteran suicide. Registration begins…

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 from Veterans Day, which honors all who served. Observed on the last Monday in May, traditions include visiting cemeteries, placing flags on graves, and a National Moment of…

The Garden Club of Johnstown will dedicate a Gold Star Memorial Marker at 1st Summit Arena @ Cambria County War Memorial on Wednesday, June 3 at 1pm. The event is free and all are welcome to join in the celebration. Gold Star Markers note the sacrifice of the countless families who have a lost a…

St. Francis University will host their "Why I Served" veteran storytelling event from 2pm-4pm 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 for a workshop prior to the event. Come support…

An art exhibit featuring work of local military artists will be held at St. Francis University's Connors Family Fine Arts Center located at 181 Catherine Street Loretto, PA. 15940 from June 7-26. A reception will be held on June 7 from 3-4pm. Entries must be registered and dropped off before May 8 between 9am-3pm. Please…

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 will heavily feature in national celebrations.