2023 Veterans Day giving back programs and giveaways that allow all people to contribute as well as resources for veterans, retired military and active duty military to seek assistance. Veterans Day 2023 will be on Friday, Nov. 11th, 2023. 2023 Veterans Day Charitable Programs We are updating this list frequently as Veterans Day approaches! Check […]
Roughly 200,000 military members retire or separate from the armed services every year, according to the Department of Labor. These veterans bring competitive skills to civilian jobs, along with core values military service cultivates: dedication, teamwork, good communication and pride in getting work done. But, finding and competing for civilian positions can be challenging for […]
Military veterans receive several benefits even after they leave the service, including invitations to special events. That includes Thanksgiving, where veterans are welcomed for meals on base and at local veterans service organizations. Military Base Thanksgiving All military branches prepare Thanksgiving feasts on base, and veterans are invited to attend to ensure they don’t need […]
The official birthday of the United States Army is June 14, 1775. It’s easy to assume that this date implies the creation of a fully realized standing army, but the truth is that when the first shots were fired in the American Revolution, the troops involved in fighting the British could be compared to a […]
Military family budgets, often stretched to their limits, do not contain much money for buying Christmas presents. To help thank military families for the sacrifices they make year-round, many organizations offer programs to make Christmas possible, especially for those with children. The following are some programs and options available to help military families in need. […]
St. Patrick’s Day is an Irish holiday celebrated March 17. Americans celebrate this holiday with a range of traditional-in-America activities including the famous St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York City (which has been held in one form or another since 1762), plus the “wearing of the green,” green dye in water-based landmarks such as […]
Veterans Day 2023 is on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. As a federal holiday, Veterans Day is typically observed on Nov. 11 every year. However, if it occurs on a Sunday then the federal government designates the following Monday as the Federal holiday. If Nov. 11 falls on a Saturday then the government may designate either […]
FY 2023 Federal and Training Holidays, Family Days, and military 4-day weekend calendars. Here are the fiscal year 2023 federal and training holidays, family days, and military four-day weekend calendars. Fiscal Year 2023 Federal Holidays Army Training Holiday Observances These days vary by unit. There may be more or fewer training holidays than listed below. […]
Remembrance Day, also known as Armistice Day or Poppy Day, is technically meant to honor the end of World War I, which occurred at 11 am on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. But Remembrance Day has long been a time to pay respect to the fallen from all wars. Traditions used […]
Labor Day falls on Monday, Sept. 5, 2022. Each year, we compile a list of military discounts offered by retailers to the military community on Labor Day. Check back for updates as we continue to add to our Labor Day discounts list for 2022. For a full list of discounts available year-round, visit our military […]
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