Events

Jul
4
Sat
July 4th Celebration Naval Station Great Lakes
Jul 4 @ 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Aug
20
Thu
USO of Illinois Clark After Dark @ River North
Aug 20 @ 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Join the USO of Illinois in support of the local military community at Clark After Dark, Chicago’s only downtown block party!
The USO of Illinois, through the support of Alderman Brendan Reilly of the 42nd Ward and Boss Bar gives summer its last “HOO-AH!” by rocking the block at Clark After Dark. The USO of Illinois’ annual Clark After Dark block party celebrates America’s military service members and their families. Proceeds from the event benefit the USO of Illinois’ programs and services that serve over 330,000 military personnel and military families in Illinois.
The event will feature live music by 16 Candles (Voted Chicago’s Best Cover Band!) and Liquidated Damages, military vehicle displays, food and drink specials, raffle and much more! USO Clark After Dark is held in River North at 420 N. Clark Street on W. Hubbard Street, between N. Clark and N. LaSalle.

VIP tickets available! This VIP Experience gives you access to all VIP areas, great food from restaurants like Chicago Cut Steakhouse and Bub City, and special drink options. Prices will go up at the door, so get these VIP Presale Tickets while they last!A non-profit organization, the USO of Illinois is fully supported by the generosity of the American people. The USO’s Clark After Dark gives Chicagoans an opportunity to support U.S. Armed Forces members and show their appreciation.

This event is free for active duty, guard and reserve military with a valid military ID.

Come down to River North at 420 N. Clark Street Thursday, August 20th between 4pm and 10 pm!

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Aug
29
Sat
National Gathering of Native Veterans @ Cantigny Park
Aug 29 @ 9:00 am
Aug
30
Sun
National Gathering of Native Veterans 3k Walk/Run @ Cantigny Park
Aug 30 @ 8:00 am
Sep
20
Sun
MPMA Chicago Chapter 2 Members Appreciation Day BBQ @ MPMA VETERANS CENTER
Sep 20 @ 5:00 pm
Oct
15
Thu
Salute to the Armed Forces @ Double Tree Hotel
Oct 15 @ 12:00 pm
Oct
24
Sat
2015 Welcome Home Warrior Sumit @ UIC Pavilion
Oct 24 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

The 7th Welcome Home Warrior Summit is set to take place on Saturday, October 24th, 2015.
Warrior Summit Coalition, The Department of Veterans Affairs, and the City of Chicago team up to host the 7th Welcome Home Warrior Summit” at the UIC Pavilion located on the campus of The University of Illinois – Chicago (UIC).

We are honored to Welcome Home and celebrate all veterans especially those military service members who have recently returned from serving during our current combat operations such as Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) & Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). Special Tribute will be honored to Wounded Warriors, and Gold Star Families in the ceremony. The Warrior Summit Coalition, The Department of Veterans Affairs, and a host of community partners are collaborating to provide 3,000 military service members, veterans and families of the Midwest Region an opportunity to connect with benefits, education, employment, housing, legal, disabilities, mental health, family & children services and faith based organizational opportunities in one central location. Over 100 organizations will be present and working together to unite the community and deliver programs and services to veterans efficiently.

Veterans and their families are invited to join us for FREE raffles, food, sporting event tickets, informational booths, family friendly activities, and a great celebration of their dedication and service to our country. We are committed to helping make each service member’s transition from active military status be as seamless as possible. However, the Welcome Home Warrior Summit also provides a wonderful networking experience for employers and veteran support organizations which improves business to business relations, enhances quality support programs and services, and in turn helps thousands of veterans and their families.

This one-of-a-kind event is FREE and OPEN to the veterans, military personnel, wounded warriors, gold star survivors, prisoners of war, and the GENERAL PUBLIC.

For more information please visit: www.warriorsummit.org

Warrior Sumit 2015

Nov
7
Sat
Evanston Vet Center Veterans Day Program 2015 @ Evanston Vet Center
Nov 7 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Jun
11
Sat
241st Army Birthday at Montford Point @ Montford Point Marine Association Center
Jun 11 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Montford Point Marine Association

Chicago Chapter 2

Honors our Army Veterans and Soldiers!

Free Food, Music, and Fun.

Saturday, June 11, 2016

5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

7011 S Vincennes Ave

Chicago IL 60621

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Oct
13
Thu
Salute to the Armed Forces 2016 @ Double Tree Hotel
Oct 13 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

We want YOU!!! Calling all Cook County Veterans, Reservists and Military Personnel to attend this free patriot celebration. Proudly sponsored by 6th District Cook County Commissioner Joan Patricia Murphy, VITAS Healthcare, Dignity Memorial and the Alsip Double Tree Hotel by Hilton, all branches of serviceman and women will be honored at the ceremony and celebration, Thursday October 13, 2016.

The 6th Annual “Salute to the Armed Forces” will be held in the Grand Ballroom of the Double Tree Hotel by Hilton in Alsip located at 5000 W. 127th Street. All branches of serviceman and women will be honored for serving their Country with pride and dedication at a ceremony, Thursday, October 13, 2016 at 1 p.m. Doors open at 12:00p.m. All Honorees must pre-register to attend.

A Free Patriotic celebration to salute our Armed Forces Service Men and Women. Share in an afternoon of fellowship and appreciation for your courage and dedication. Those that have served in the United States Armed Forces in war time and peace time will be honored for their contribution and sacrifice to our great Nation. This celebration is proudly presented by Cook County Commissioner Joan Patricia Murphy, Vitas Healthcare, Dignity Memorial, and Double Tree Hotel by Hilton.

All branches of military service men and women will receive an Honorary “Salute Certificate” and custom designed Brass Commemorative Pin. The Ceremony of Appreciation will also include a Patriot program, POW-MIA Remembrance Service, noted guest speakers, patriot entertainment and Color Guard presentation. Refreshments will be served to all honorees and guests.

Registration is required, If you wish to be honored at this Patriot ceremony. You must register for the event. Please list your name, branch of serve, phone number, email address and number of guests attending. Fax information to 708.389.2240 OR Call Commissioner Joan Patricia Murphy’s Office at 312.603.3789. RSVP by October 11th.

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