Events

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…

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…

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.

Calling all active-duty and veterans of all ages! Join us for a special family day for you and your loved ones at the beautiful Outdoor Odyssey campus nestled in the…

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…

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…

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 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…

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. During World War I, family members…

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…

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…

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.