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TBD Live Wrestling at Post 655 The 2nd and 4th Fridays, 1900 hrs
April 2021 - Month of the Military Child
Post 655 Thursday
Nights - Bikes for Brats for Operation Comfort Warrior
Apr 4 (Sunday) - Easter
Apr 5 - Gold Star Wives Day
Apr 9-11 - National High School Oratorical Contest
competition in Indianapolis CNX
Apr 11 (Sunday) – 16th Annual Cancer Research pancake breakfast 9 am to 12 noon at Post 379
Apr 14 (Wednesday) – Air Force Reserve Birthday
Apr 17 (Saturday) - Post 624 Spring Fling Poker Fun Run
Apr 19 to 27 – early voting for municipal elections
Apr 23 (Friday) - Army Reserve Birthday
Apr 24 (Saturday) - District Convention at Greater Fort Worth Post 516 at 0700 (breakfast and registration), 0900 (training)
SPRING CONVENTION CALL | DISTRICT DELEGATE CERTIFICATION FORM | SPRING CONVENTION REGESTRATION FORM
Apr 30 (Friday) - National Military Brats Day
May 2021 – National Military Appreciation Month
May 1 (Saturday) – Loyalty Day and Silver Star Service Banner Day
‘Spring Giving Back Benefit’ Poker Run starting in the 5th District including 12th District posts
May 8 (Saturday) – VE (Victory in Europe) Day
Veterans Day Parade meeting
(10:00am) at Benbrook American Legion Post
297
May 9 (Sunday) – Mothers Day
May 7 (Friday) - Military Spouse Appreciation Day
May 8 (Saturday) - State Commanders "SplashDown" Ride from Post 379 to the Mt. Vernon Post
May 13 (Thursday) - Children of Fallen Patriots Day
May 15 (Saturday) - Armed Forces Day
Craft Fair at Post 516 – 9:30 am to 5 pm (café open 7:30 am to 2 pm)
“Lightfoot Legacy Poker Run” benefitting 2 Post 379 members that lost everything in a house fire
May 18 (Wednesday) ,- Boys State Orientation at Post 569 at 1900.
May 22 (Saturday) - Division
Convention at Post 655
We will also briefly caucus sometime during the day for our quarterly DEC
May 28 (Friday) - National Poppy Day® is the Friday before Memorial Day
May 31 (Monday) - Memorial Day (Decoration Day)
2021 Planning dates:
June 12 (Saturday) – Car and Bike Show 8am to 3pm at Mansfield Post 624
June 14 (Monday) - Flag Day
Jun 18-21 – ALR Annual Rally at MIA Post 231 at Lake Texoma
June 27 – July 2 - Boys State Virtual program
Jun/July – Girls State program (details when determined)
Jul 4 (Sunday) -
Jul 7 – 11, 2021 - Department Convention in Austin
Sep 25 (Saturday) - MEDAL OF HONOR PARADE in Gainesville, Texas
Nov 11 (Thursday) – Veterans Day Parade
Dec 18 (Saturday) - Wreaths Across America
Significant Military
Months
March – Month of the Military Caregiver
April – Month of the Military Child
May – National Military Appreciation Month
November – Military Family Month, Warrior Care Month
Future DEC Dates:
Feb 10-14 Dept DEC in Austin
National Conventions
Future Dates and Locations
August 28 - September 3, 2020 - The American Legion
National Convention
August 27 - September 2, 2021 - Phoenix, Arizona
August 26 - September 1, 2022 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Future ALR Rally
Dates:
August 2021 at MIA Post 231
August 2022 at Mansfield Post 624.
Great website (listing below from here)
Significant days and observances for the United States Armed Forces
https://www.operationwearehere.com/SignificantDaysObservances.html
January
January 1,
2021 - New Year's Day
January 18,
2021 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
A day set aside
to celebrate the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr., an
influential American civil rights leader. Learn more...
February
February 3,
2021 - Four Chaplains Day
A day set aside
to honor the four U.S. Army chaplains who gave their lives to save others when
the troop ship USAT Dorchester sank during World War II. Learn more...
February 14,
2021 - Valentine's Day
LINK - Organizations that support deployed military personnel on
Valentine's Day
LINK - Coloring page for military children
February 15,
2021 - President's Day
A day originally
set aside to honor George Washington. Now, other presidents are also
honored on this day. Learn more...
February 19,
2021 - Coast Guard Reserve Birthday
March
Month of the
Military Caregiver
During the
Month of the Military Caregiver, Americans recognize and honor military
caregivers’ sacrifices and successes. Learn more...
LINK - Organizations
that support military caregivers
March 3, 2021 -
Navy Reserve Birthday
March 5, 2021 -
Seabee Birthday
March 13, 2021
- K 9 Veterans Day
A national effort to make March 13 K9 Veterans Day. March 13, 1942
is the official birthday of the United States K9 Corps, and so it seems
only right to annually honor their service on that date. They served to save,
and they deserve to be remembered. Learn
more...
March 14, 2021
- Daylight Saving Time begins
March 17,
2021 - St. Patrick's Day
March 29, 2021
- Vietnam Veterans Day
A day set aside
to show honor and respect to our Vietnam Veterans. Learn more...
April
Month of the
Military Child
An opportunity
to recognize military children and youth for their heroism, character, courage,
sacrifices and continued resilience.
LINK - View
a list of the many organizations that support military children
April 4, 2021
- Easter Sunday
LINK - Organizations that support deployed military personnel at
Easter
LINK - Coloring page for military children
April 5, 2021 -
Gold Star Wives Day
A day set aside
to recognize the sacrifices of Gold Star wives.
LINK - Organizations
that support Gold Star Families
April 14, 2021
- Air Force Reserve Birthday
April 23, 2021 -
Army Reserve Birthday
April 25, 2021
- ANZAC Day (Australia and New Zealand)
A day of
remembrance to honor those who served and died in military service for
their countries. Learn
more...
April 30, 2021
- National Military Brats Day
A day set aside
to honor the children of military personnel. Learn more...
May
National
Military Appreciation Month
A month to recognize and show appreciation to the Armed Forces of the
United States of America.
May 1, 2021-
Loyalty Day
A day set aside
for American citizens to reaffirm their loyalty to the United States
and to recognize the heritage of American freedom. Learn
more...
May 1, 2021
- Silver Star Service Banner Day
A day set aside
to honor our wounded, ill, and dying military personnel by
participating in flying a Silver Star Banner. Learn more...
May 6, 2021 -
National Day of Prayer
The National
Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of
May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation. Learn more...
How can you
pray for the military community? Learn
more...
May 7, 2021 - Military
Spouse Appreciation Day
A day set aside
to acknowledge the contributions and sacrifices of the spouses of
the U.S. Armed Forces. Learn more...
LINK
- Practical insights in caring for a military home front
family
May 8, 2021 -
VE (Victory in Europe) Day
(Celebrated May
7 in commonwealth countries)
A day which
marks the anniversary of the Allies' victory in Europe during World War II
on May 8, 1945. Learn
more...
May 9, 2021 -
Mother's Day
LINK - Organizations that support deployed military personnel on
Mother's Day
LINK - Coloring page for military children
May 13, 2021 -
Children of Fallen Patriots Day
A day to honor
the families our Fallen Heroes have left behind – especially their children.
It’s a reminder to the community that we have an obligation to support the
families of our Fallen Patriots. Learn more...
May 15, 2021 -
Armed Forces Day
A day set aside
to pay tribute to men and women who serve in the United States’
Armed Forces. Learn
more...
May 31, 2021 -
Memorial Day (Decoration Day)
A day set aside
to commemorate all who have died in military service for the United
States. Typically recognized by parades, visiting
memorials and cemeteries. Learn
more...
LINK - Coloring page for military children
June
June -
Graduation
June 6, 2021 -
Anniversary of the World War II Allied invasion in Normandy, France, know as
D-Day (1944)
June 14, 2021 -
Flag Day
A day to commemorate the adoption of the United States flag. Learn
more...
June 14, 2021 -
Army Birthday
June 20, 2021
- Father's Day
LINK - Organizations that support deployed military personnel on
Father's Day
LINK - Coloring page for military children
June 23, 2021 -
Coast Guard Auxiliary Birthday
June 25, 2021 -
Anniversary of the start of the Korean War (1950)
June 27, 2021 -
National PTSD Awareness Day
A day set aside
to raise public awareness about issues related to PTSD.
LINK - PTSD
resources
LINK - Insights in caring for families coping with PTSD
July
July 4, 2021 -
Independence Day
LINK - Organizations that support deployed military personnel on
Independence Day
LINK - Coloring page for military children
July 27, 2021 -
Korean War Veterans Armistice Day (1953)
July 29, 2021 -
Anniversary of the Army Chaplain Corps
LINK - Organizations
that assist the military chaplain in their ministry
August
August 4, 2021
- Coast Guard Birthday
August 7, 2021
- Purple Heart Day
National Purple
Heart Day honors the men and women who have been wounded or killed in military
service.
August 8, 2021
- VJ (Victory over Japan) Day (1945)
August 29, 2021
- Marine Forces Reserve Birthday
September
September -
Back to School
LINK - Coloring page for military children
September -
National Service Dog Month
September is
National Service Dog month. Learn more...
LINK - Organizations that provide service and therapy dogs to
military veterans
September 6,
2021 - Labor Day
September 11,
2021 - Patriot Day
Patriot Day is
an annual observance on September 11 to remember those who were
injured or died during the terrorist attacks in the United States
on September 11, 2001.
LINK - I will 9/11 Tribute Movement
September 17,
2021 - POW/MIA Recognition Day
A time set
aside to remember those who were prisoners of war (POW) and those
who are missing in action (MIA), as well as their
families. Learn more...
September 18,
2021 - Air Force Birthday
September 26,
2021 - Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day
A day set aside
to honor the families of our nation's fallen service members. Learn more...
LINK - Organizations
that support Gold Star Families
October
October 10,
2021 - Ms. Veteran America Pageant
October 11,
2021 - Columbus Day
A day set aside
to commemorate Christopher Columbus' arrival to the Americas on October 12,
1492. Learn more...
October 13,
2021 - Navy Birthday
October 26,
2021 - National Day of the Deployed
A day set aside
to honor all of the brave men and woman who have been deployed and are
sacrificing, or have sacrificed, their lives to fight
for our country and acknowledges their families that they are separated
from. Learn more...
October 31,
2021 - Halloween
LINK - Organizations that send Halloween candy to deployed
military personnel
LINK - Coloring page for military children
November
USPS deadlines
for military Christmas holiday mail (awaiting 2021 info)
https://www.usps.com/holiday/holiday-shipping-dates.htm
Military Family
Month
A month to
honor and celebrate the contributions and sacrifices of the families of
the U.S. Armed Forces. Learn more...
November 7,
2021 - Daylight Saving Time ends
November 10, 2021
- Marine Corps Birthday
November 11,
2021 - Armistice Day (France)
A day set aside
to remember those who died or were injured in World War I and other wars. Learn
more...
November 11,
2021 - Remembrance Day (Britain)
A day set aside
to remember all those men and women who were killed during the two World Wars
and other conflicts. Learn
more...
November 11,
2021 - Remembrance Day (Canada)
A day set aside
to commemorates the sacrifices of people in all armed conflicts.
November 11,
2021 - Veterans Day
The anniversary date of the signing of the armistice which ended
the World War I.
Also a day set
aside to thank military veterans for their service. Learn
more...
LINK - A
listing of classroom resources, parade listings, and more.
LINK - Coloring page for military children
LINK - Veterans Day promotions, freebies and initiatives
November 25,
2021 - Thanksgiving Day
LINK - Organizations that help deployed military personnel
celebrate Thanksgiving Day.
LINK - Coloring page for military children
December
December 1,
2021 - Civil Air Patrol (USAF Auxiliary) Birthday
December 7,
2021 - Pearl Harbor Day
Called "A
day which will live in infamy" by Franklin D. Roosevelt - On December 7,
1941, Japan
attacked Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Learn more...
December 13,
2021 - National Guard Birthday
December 18,
2021 - National Wreaths Across America
An annual laying of wreaths at veterans cemeteries across the
nation.
LINK - Wreaths
Across America
December 24,
2021 - Christmas Eve
December 25,
2021 - Christmas Day
LINK - Organizations that support deployed military personnel at
Christmas
LINK - Organizations
that support military families at Christmas
LINK - Coloring
page for military children
December 28,
2021 - Anniversary of the Army Chaplain Assistant/Religious Affairs Specialist
December 31,
2021 - New Year's Eve
Other
Alive Day
Commemorates the
day a veteran suffered near-fatal battlefield injuries yet managed
to survive.
Birthday
LINK - Organizations that support deployed military personnel on
their birthday
LINK - Coloring page for military children
Red Shirt
Friday (RED - Remembering Everyone Deployed)
Wear a red
shirt on Friday to show support of our service men and women.
Last update 4/13/2021
