Events

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…

We will hold a Rural Veteran Outreach event at the Central City VFW Post #7457 located at 351 Main Street Central City, PA from 10am-2pm Tuesday April 14. Our Rural Veteran Outreach events allow veterans and their families to get information about various benefits and resources available to them and have direct contact with area…

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…

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. Sponsorships, donations, and volunteers are welcome! Gold, Silver, and Bronze sponsorships…