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SUMMARY:Veterans Art Exhibit
DESCRIPTION: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 see the flyer for details and contact Jess Campbell at jcampbell@francis.edu with questions. There will also be a Veteran storytelling event that day from 2pm-4pm. \nSt. Francis Veteran Art Show 2026
URL:https://www.vciinc.org/event/veterans-art-exhibit/
LOCATION:St. Francis University’s Connors Family Fine Arts Center\, 181 Catherine Steet\, Loretto\, PA\, 15940\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260615
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SUMMARY:Happy Birthday\, U.S. Army!
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.vciinc.org/event/happy-birthday-u-s-army/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260628
DTSTAMP:20260403T192127
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SUMMARY:National PTSD Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.vciinc.org/event/national-ptsd-awareness-day/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T123000
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SUMMARY:Veteran Family Day at Outdoor Odyssey
DESCRIPTION:Calling all active-duty and veterans of all ages! \nJoin us for a special family day for you and your loved ones at the beautiful Outdoor Odyssey campus nestled in the Laurel Highlands. This day will be filled with adventurous activities for all and give everyone an opportunity to connect with other veterans and families in the region. You will have the opportunity to learn about strategies for feeling good and living life to the fullest and take a break from the stress of the day-to-day grind. \nThis event is being held thanks to the collaboration of the Center for Population Health\, Outdoor Odyssey\, and Veteran Community Initiatives. \nIf you are interested in attending\, or have questions\, please contact info@centerforpophealthj.org
URL:https://www.vciinc.org/event/veteran-family-day-at-outdoor-odyssey/
LOCATION:Outdoor Odyssey\, 450 Boy Scout Road\, Boswell\, PA\, 15531
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Population Health":MAILTO:info@centerforpophealth.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260805
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SUMMARY:Happy Birthday\, U.S. Coast Guard!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrated annually on August 4th\, Coast Guard Day commemorates the anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Coast Guard as the Revenue-Marine in 1790. On August 4\, 1790 Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton established the Revenue-Marine to serve as an armed customs enforcement service.
URL:https://www.vciinc.org/event/happy-birthday-u-s-coast-guard/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTSTAMP:20260403T192127
CREATED:20260206T160520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T160520Z
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SUMMARY:National Purple Heart Day
DESCRIPTION:The official Purple Heart Day is observed on the 7th day of August each year\, commemorating the historic day in 1782 that General George Washington\, Commander-In-Chief of the Continental Army\, commissioned the first Purple Heart Medal\, originally called the Badge of Military Merit.
URL:https://www.vciinc.org/event/national-purple-heart-day/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTSTAMP:20260403T192127
CREATED:20260206T160707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T160707Z
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SUMMARY:National POW/MIA Day
DESCRIPTION:The Department of War remembers and honors those Americans who were prisoners of war and those who served and never returned home. DOW’s POW/MIA Accounting Agency continues the search for the missing\, fulfilling the nation’s promise to leave no service member behind. https://www.war.gov/Spotlights/National-Pow-Mia-Recognition-Day/
URL:https://www.vciinc.org/event/national-pow-mia-day/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTSTAMP:20260403T192127
CREATED:20260206T162227Z
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SUMMARY:Happy Birthday\, U.S. Air Force!
DESCRIPTION:The 79th birthday of the United States Air Force is September 18\, 2026. Founded on September 18\, 1947\, through the National Security Act\, this date marks the establishment of the Air Force as an independent service branch.
URL:https://www.vciinc.org/event/happy-birthday-u-s-air-force/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260403T192127
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SUMMARY:National Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day
DESCRIPTION:The origin of what would become Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day started with a simple accessory: a black armband with a gilt star. \nDuring World War I\, family members would wear these armbands to represent a loved one who had died in the war. The stars would later find their way to being displayed on banners that were hung in windows or front doors. Banners with blue stars were hung to represent immediate family members who were serving. Some would have one star; others would have two or three. The stars symbolized the people who were supposed to be home but were missing from the dinner table. If a family member died during their service\, the blue star would be replaced with a gold one. \nGrace Darling Seibold was one of these mothers with a gold star in her window. Her son\, 23-year-old George Vaughn Seibold\, volunteered to be an aviator and was sent to England in 1917 as part of the British Royal Flying Corps. Grace and George had regularly exchanged letters until she suddenly stopped hearing from him. Nevertheless\, she held out hope. In 1918\, she received his personal belongings and confirmation of his death. George’s body was never identified. \nGrace then used her time and grief to reach out to other mothers trying to cope with similar losses. Twenty-five of these women banded together in 1928 to create American Gold Star Mothers\, Inc. — a group that still exists today — to honor their children\, heal together\, and support veterans and the nation. In 1936\, Congress designated the last Sunday in September as Gold Star Mother’s Day (now known as Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day). \nFollowing the end of World War II\, Congress designated the Gold Star Lapel Pin. The pin was modeled after the banners and features a gold star with a purple background surrounded by laurel leaves. According to law\, the United States military must present the lapel pin to the immediate family member of the deceased. If you see someone wearing this pin\, know that they lost someone close to them who served the country heroically. \nGold Star mothers and families suffer a loss too terrible for most people to imagine. Nothing can erase that tragedy from their lives. Today\, we honor their sacrifices. This Sunday\, September 25\, Arlington National Cemetery is honored to host Gold Star Mothers and Families to commemorate the holiday at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. \nhttps://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/Blog/Post/12728/A-Brief-History-of-Gold-Star-Mothers-and-Family-s-Day
URL:https://www.vciinc.org/event/national-gold-star-mothers-and-familys-day/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261014
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CREATED:20260206T162053Z
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SUMMARY:Happy Birthday\, U.S. Navy!
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Navy’s 251st birthday is Tuesday\, October 13\, 2026. While 2025 marked the 250th anniversary of the Continental Navy’s founding on October 13\, 1775\, the 2026 celebration continues to honor this milestone in conjunction with the 250th anniversary of American independence.
URL:https://www.vciinc.org/event/happy-birthday-u-s-navy/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261111
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CREATED:20260206T163145Z
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UID:1616-1794268800-1794355199@www.vciinc.org
SUMMARY:Happy Birthday\, U.S. Marine Corps!
DESCRIPTION:The 251st Marine Corps birthday is on Tuesday\, November 10\, 2026. This annual\, official event commemorates the founding of the Continental Marines in 1775. Marines worldwide observe this date with traditional ceremonies\, including a cake-cutting\, typically featuring a 250th-anniversary theme following the 2025 milestone.
URL:https://www.vciinc.org/event/happy-birthday-u-s-marine-corps/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T192127
CREATED:20260206T161220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T161220Z
UID:1606-1794412800-1794416400@www.vciinc.org
SUMMARY:Veterans Day Parade in Johnstown
DESCRIPTION:The Conemaugh Valley Veterans will be hosting its 29th Annual Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony on Main Street in Johnstown\, Wednesday Nov. 11 at 4 pm.
URL:https://www.vciinc.org/event/veterans-day-parade-in-johnstown/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261214
DTSTAMP:20260403T192127
CREATED:20260206T163958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T163958Z
UID:1622-1797120000-1797206399@www.vciinc.org
SUMMARY:Happy Birthday\, U.S. National Guard!
DESCRIPTION:U.S. National Guard Birthday – December 13\, 2026. Even though it’s not a federal holiday\, the birthday of the U.S. National Guard — celebrated on December 13 — is an important event to note. Established in 1636\, the National Guard is the oldest military organization in America.
URL:https://www.vciinc.org/event/happy-birthday-u-s-national-guard/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261221
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CREATED:20260206T163852Z
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UID:1620-1797724800-1797811199@www.vciinc.org
SUMMARY:Happy Birthday\, U.S. Space Force!
DESCRIPTION:The United States Space Force will celebrate its 7th birthday on December 20\, 2026. Established on December 20\, 2019\, as the sixth branch of the U.S. Armed Forces\, the service commemorates this date by honoring its Guardians who protect national interests in the space domain.
URL:https://www.vciinc.org/event/happy-birthday-u-s-space-force/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania
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