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Chicago’s Memorial Day Parade honors all men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country.
The Wreath Laying Ceremony will begin at 11am on Daley Plaza (Dearborn and Washington Streets). The parade will then step off at noon and proceed south on State Street from Lake Street to Van Buren Street.
Major General Marion Garcia, Commanding General, 200th Military Police Command, United States Army Reserve, will serve as the parade’s Grand Marshal. Maj. Gen. Garcia graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1987 and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Military Police Corps. She has served in a wide variety of staff and leadership assignments as well as during multiple deployments including: Rear Battle Plans Officer with the 14th Military Police Brigade during Operation Desert Shield/ Desert Storm; Commander of Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment 720th Military Police Battalion during Operation Provide Comfort Somalia, Commander of the 324th Military Police Battalion with a deployment to Baghdad, Iraq; and Deputy Commander of Joint Task Force Guantanamo, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Her numerous awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (with Oak Leaf Cluster), the Parachutist Badge and German Armed Forces Efficiency Badge (Bronze).
During the Wreath Laying Ceremony and Parade, the City of Chicago honors fallen heroes and Gold Star family members who have lost a loved one in the United States Armed Forces to combat operations or while on active duty. Approved by Congress beginning in 1947, Gold Star Lapel Pins and the Next of Kin Lapel Pins are presented to families not as an award, but as symbols of honor worn by family members in remembrance of their fallen loved ones and their ultimate sacrifice.

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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Chicago Tribune Career Fair
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Carlisle Banquets
435 E. Butterfield Road
Lombard, IL 60148

On behalf of the National Women Veterans United, we cordially invite you to attend our Dedication Grand Opening Ceremony at 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The event will be held at 8620 S. Pulaski (Lower Level) (elevator or stairs) Chicago, IL 60652.
There are free plaza parking spots, handicap designation and general parking on both ends of the commercial property including an additional parking lot on the South end of the plaza.
We hope that your schedule permits your participation.
Respectfully,
Rochelle Crump, MS CED, President/Founder
National Women Veterans United (NWVU)
SGT Simone A. Robinson
Military Women Veteran’s Center
8620 South Pulaski (Lower Level)
Chicago, IL 60652
Office: (872) 731-2150 NWVU E-mail: nwvu.org@gmail.com
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Come out to the site of the New Chicago Veterans Home for a CAKE Cutting Ceremony Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at 1100 hrs.
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We need your help to restore and repair the Montford Point Marine Association (MPMA) Veteran Center located at 7011 S. Vincennes, Chicago, Illinois 60621.
We are asking for at least 50 volunteers to help work in our veteran center on November 11, 2019. We have a partnership with Rebuilding Together, a nonprofit with a Heroes at Home Program and Sears, our benevolent donor who will supply funding for some of the internal repairs, if MPMA finds the volunteers.
If you are interested in volunteering. Please sign up at the Rebuilding Together link https://form.jotform.com/92934088640161 and email your name and phone number to Chris Lacey at MPMACorrespondenceOfficer@gmail.com.
We will add you to our master list of volunteers.
The deadline to sign up is November 8, 2019.
Thank you in advance.
For a more detailed explanation of the volunteer event on November 11, 2019, see below.
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Are you currently looking for a new career? Join the upcoming Hiring event and be prepared to interview with hiring managers and recruiters from local companies looking to hire.
Dress to impress and bring plenty of resumes.
When: Sunday, November 17, 2019
Time: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: Park Tavern 1645 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612
Parking: Free Street Parking
EMPLOYERS INTERESTED IN ATTENDING THIS EVENT?
Reserve a spot for your Company today. Contact Pedro Lopez at plopez@chicagovets.org
REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT AT: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chicago-veterans-hiring-fair-tickets-80125656997

The Once & Always Chicago Marines presents the 78th Remembrance of the attack on Pearl Harbor memorial program. Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 1pm at the American Legion & Sal located at 1824 W. Cortland St., Chicago IL 60622.
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CAREER FAIR
FALL INTO A NEW CAREER
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd,
Brought to you by Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce
Rivers Casino, Home Depot, AMITA Health, American Legion Post 36, Planet Fitness Harper & Oakton Community College,
Daily Herald Media Group
Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the regional business community presents: VETERANS BACK TO WORK CAREER FAIR OPENING RECEPTION. This RECEPTION is specifically targeting Military, Veterans, Spouses and Dependents who are looking for new work opportunities in the region.
ADMINISTRATION
CUSTOMER SERVICE
HOSPITALITY
FINANCIAL
LOGISTICS
MANUFACTURING
MEDICAL
MANAGEMENT
SALES & MARKETING
IT
SECURITY & POLICE
AND MORE!
MUST BE A MILITARY VETERAN, SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT OF VETERAN TO ATTEND THE RECEPTION FROM 3-4PM!
All veteran attendees that pre- register in advance and attend will get entered in a drawing for a BRAND NEW Laptop computer that includes Microsoft Office and prizes will be drawn that day! This private Veteran reception will give you exclusive time with HR reps. in the region before the Career Fair opens to the public.
Deadline to Register is November 2nd
CAREER FAIR TIPS
Bring several copies of your resume (if you don’t have a resume we will have an information sheet for you to fill out)
Come prepared
Dress appropriately
Prioritize the employers you are most interested in
Be flexible
Allow yourself adequate time
