Save the date for the The National Women Veterans United Illinois Community Women Veteran’s Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on July 25, 2015 at 12 Noon.
VIETNAM TRAVELING WALL LABOR DAY WEEKEND on Thursday September 3, 2015 to Tuesday September 8, 2015 at ROUND LAKE BEACH HOME DEPOT
City of Chicago Veterans Day Ceremony will once again take place just inside Gate 0 of Soldier Field in front of the Doughboy statue. Ceremony starts at 11AM.
Vietnam Veterans Tribute, 12PM, Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at the Damen Pavilion Conference Rooms.
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.
Cook County Veterans Affair, in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs and the Brookfield Zoo will host the Vietnam War 50th. commemoration program on Thursday, September 29, 2016. All Vietnam-era veterans participating will receive special recognition of a Vietnam Veteran Lapel pin, Certificate of Appreciation, a Proclamation from President Barack Obama and a resolution from the Cook County Board.
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 Jesse Brown VA Medical Center will be hosting a memorial service on Sunday, November 20, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. We will be honoring the life and memory of all recently departed Veterans and employees. All are welcome to attend.
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 at the Eternal Flame on Daley Plaza (Dearborn and Washington Streets). The parade will step off at noon and proceed south on State Street from Lake Street to Van Buren Street.
The National Women Veterans United “Memorial Day Tribute To The Fallen”, Monday, May 29, 2017.