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Diane S. Shapiro, for Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Read more [...] CVO September 2016 Meeting Photos
Photos from the CVO Meeting on September 21, 2016 at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center. Read more [...] Women Veteran’s Stand Down – September 24, 2016
Save the Date for the National Women Veterans United (NWVU) Stand Down For All Women Veterans, Saturday, September 24, 2016. Read more [...] 2016 Valor Games Midwest
Hosted by the Chicago Park District, the 2016 event will take place August 23-24 and is open to any individual with a disability rating from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Read more [...] New monument honoring first black U.S. Marines is unveiled at Camp Lejeune
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C — More than 1,000 people gathered here Friday morning to honor the first African-Americans admitted to a still-segregated Marine Corps during World War II. The first phase of the National Montford Point Marine Memorial was unveiled about 75 years after the first black Marines began training here to fight for their country. The crowd included dozens of original Montford Point Marines, many of whom donned Congressional Gold Medals — the highest civilian award bestowed by Congress, which were awarded in 2012. Read more [...]
Melba Moore & NWVU Meet & Greet AND Fundraiser
National Women Veterans United will have two special events with Melba Moore. Tell your friends and family to come out and support the National Women Veterans United (NWVU) Fundraiser and participate in the Meet and Greet. August 11-12, 2016. Read more [...] 2016 Jesse Brown VAMC Annual Community Mental Health Summit, Aug. 30, 2016
SAVE THE DATE for the 2016 Annual Community Mental Health Summit, Tuesday, August 30, 2016, :30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, The 2016 Mental Health Summit is a full-day event focused on the causes and prevention of Veteran suicide, to include keynote speakers, a Veterans’ panel, networking events, and breakout groups on various related topics. Read more [...] White Sox National Day of Remembrance ticket offer
The White Sox have dedicated this game to all those that serve and protect our Country. On this special day, the White Sox would like to offer specially priced tickets to all past and present members of the military, law enforcement, and fire protection, their families, supporters and friends. White Sox vs. Royals Sunday, September 11, 2016 - 1:10 P.M. Read more [...] Vietnam Wall scaled replica comes to Soldier Field June 2016
The United States Marine Corps invites you visit the wall when it visits Chicago, Illinois at Soldier’s Field from June 23-26, 2016. The event opens at 2pm on Thursday, June 23rd and is open 24/7 through Sunday, June 26th at 3pm. The Opening Ceremony is scheduled for Friday, June 24th at 10am. Read more [...] VVA Chapter 311 Newsletter May / June 2016
Download the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter #311 Newsletter for May / June 2016 Read more [...] City Hall Press Conference Photos on May 24, 2016
A group of concerned veterans attended a Press Conference on Tuesday May 24, at City Hall. We were there to express the concerns of veterans in Chicago and Illinois and to call on those running for elective office to have a well thought out, comprehensive program for the veteran community which we represent. We call on veterans themselves to stand up and be counted; vote for those candidates with a veterans program that supports and benefits our community. Read more [...] Local Veterans Angry Over Secretary Bob McDonald’s ‘Disney’ Remarks
Local veterans expressed anger on Tuesday after the head of Veteran’s Affairs compared long wait times at VA hospitals to lines for amusement rides and Disney. Read more [...]