The VA’s 24th National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic will take place March 28 – April 2, 2010. This is an amazing opportunity for disabled veterans to participate in recreational activities and sports at the scenic Snowmass Village ski resort in Colorado. Last year, more than 350 veterans took part in the event which is open to military veterans with qualifying disabilities who are receiving inpatient or outpatient care from the VA. Eligible active duty military servicemen and women may also participate. During the week long event, participants can take part in a variety of workshops and educational sessions that … Read More »
Posts Categorized: Veterans’ Events
Navajo Code Talkers to participate in NYC Veterans Day events
Remaining members of an elite Marine Corps unit that served during WWII will visit New York City this week and participate in the nation’s largest Veterans Day Parade. Thirteen veterans who served as Navajo Code Talkers will travel to New … Read More »
Large crowds expected for Veterans Day parade in Homestead
Perhaps one of the largest Veterans Day parades in the South Florida area will be held in Homestead, Florida, this Wednesday. Homestead is a city south of Miami in Miami-Dade County, and the parade will mark its 48th annual celebration … Read More »
More deals for veterans on Veterans Day!
In addition to the Krispy Kreme free doughnut offer, I’ve found other offers from restaurant chains and various other businesses to commemorate Veterans Day. Applebee’s: free entrée to veterans on Wednesday from 11am – midnight at all locations; bring your … Read More »
National Parks to be free on Veterans Day
The Department of the Interior announced on Tuesday that the entrance fee to all national parks will be waived on Wednesday, November 11, which is Veterans Day. The fees for some parks can amount to as much as $20. The … Read More »
Mmmmmmmmm, doughnuts for veterans
Krispy Kreme will honor America’s service men and women on Veterans Day by giving away free doughnuts to veterans and active duty military personnel. Veterans can select from more than a dozen varieties including the Original Glazed, Chocolate Iced Kreme … Read More »
Football teams will honor veterans in game
According to the Washington Examiner, two football teams plan to honor veterans and bring attention to a veterans service organization via a game on November 14. The University of South Carolina’s Gamecocks and the University of Maryland’s Terrapins will meet … Read More »
Veterans benefits fair in Harlingen, Texas
Veterans in the Rio Grande Valley area in the state of Texas should take advantage of a veterans benefits fair this Saturday from 10a.m. – 1p.m. The benefits fair will be held at the Texas State Technical College Cultural Arts … Read More »
The History Channel’s “Take a Vet to School Day”
For the second year in a row, the History Channel is sponsoring “Take a Vet to School Day” to honor our nations veterans and link them with young people in schools and communities nationwide. Through the History Channel’s online initiative, … Read More »
