VA Medical Center to Host Vietnam Veteran Commemoration
The Jesse Brown Veterans Health Care System (JBVHCS) and the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) are collaborating to host a Vietnam Veteran Commemoration.
When: Thursday, January 18, 2018, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Where: Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
820 S. Damen Ave. (Kizer Conference Center | 2nd Floor, Damen Bldg).
Chicago, IL 60612
Join JBVHCS and IDVA on January 18, 2018 as we honor our heroes!
Each Vietnam Veteran will receive the Commemoration Pin during the ceremony.
Eligibility: Living United States Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time during the period of November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975 (regardless of location) are eligible to receive one lapel pin.
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For any questions, please contact us at: chspao@va.gov
Join Jesse Brown Veterans Health Care System, VBA Chicago Regional Office and the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery as we recognize and thank Vietnam Veterans for their service and sacrifices.
Thursday, March 29, 2018 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Jesse Brown VA Medical Center | 820 S. Damen Ave., Chicago, IL. 60612
Kizer Conference Center | 2nd Fl. Damen Bldg.
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It’s not too late to register for the J4J Conference in Chicago. Register now! Come learn from ED justice organizers, parents, youth & teachers from around the globe!
http://ow.ly/idM630jGgGR
J4J Conference Info
Opening Keynote:
Nina Turner
President | Our Revolution
Nina Turner is the president of Our Revolution. She is a former Ohio State Senator, college professor, public speaker, frequent media commentator and author, and was a national surrogate for Senator Bernie Sanders during the 2016 Democratic Presidential Primary. She has been the host of the Nina Turner Show on the Real News Network.
Closing Keynote:
Dr. Yohuru Williams
Professor of History | Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at
University of St. Thomas
Historian, professor, education activist and author .Dr. Williams is a professor of History Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas and was previously a professor of history and dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Fairfield University and former chief historian of the Jackie Robinson Foundation. Dr. Williams is an education activist and noted scholar about the Civil Rights Movement and Black Power movement. Diverse magazine named Williams one of its Top 10 Emerging Scholars under 40 in 2009.
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Exclusive Veteran Student or Veteran affiliated DRONE Training orientation
Intro To Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
- UAS Degree Program Coming Soon!
- Photo Shop 1
- UAS Degree Program
- Animation for the Web
- Digital Media Production
- Computer Graphic Design
- Computer Game Design
- Business Administration & Entrepreneurship
- Computer Information Technology
- Electronic Engineering Technology
RSVP as soon as possible seating is limited
ronc@eastwest.edu or call 312-939-0111
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99th Anniversary of American Legion, George L Giles Post #87
at the Grand Ballroom in Chicago, IL
Date August 19, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Contact Commander Ashley Shine at 773-363-2920 or 773-742-6003
or email: ashleyshine5025@comcast.net
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Share a moment of Remembrance to ALL those that served during the KOREAN WAR 66 years ago
Please join this Invite to: End of the KOREAN War of July 1953 event
On Sat. July 27, 2019 in Chicago Kennedy Park located at 11320 S. Western Ave.
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