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June
Jun 1 - DEC at 1900 hosted by
Ruth E. Warlick Post 14 at the Southlake
IHOP (3317 E State Hwy 114, Southlake, TX 76092)
This will be a VIRTUAL MEETING due to Fort Worth Curfew now in effect.
June 6 D-Day commemorates the 76th anniversary of the Allied Invasion of Normandy, France, in 1944 by the largest armada ever assembled and resulted in the fall of the Germans Atlantic Wall and a successful invasion of France.
June 12 Women
Veterans Day is a Texas state commemoration to recognize and honor wom-en veterans throughout the state. Texas has the largest
number of women veterans of any state.
June 14 U.S.
Army Birthday
June 14 (Sunday) U.S. Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States.
Jun 19 (Friday) - Texas Lawyers for Texas
Veterans -Tarrant County Chapter CNX due to
public safety concerns
Jun 20 (Saturday) -
Fish Fry at Post 516,
5:00 pm CNX due to public safety concerns
Jun 21 (Sunday) Fathers Day
June 23 Coast
Guard Auxiliary Birthday
June 27 PTSD Awareness Day is a yearly observation to help the nation understand the condi-tion that many veterans and non-veterans alike suffer. PTSD can occur when someone experiences or witnesses a traumatic event.
July
Jul 4 (Saturday) Independence Day
Jul 8 to 12 - Department Convention in Austin at the
Renaissance Hotel CNX due to public safety concerns
Jul 17 (Friday) - Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans -Tarrant County Chapter
If you are a veteran or the spouse of a deceased veteran and need legal assistance, call 817.546.4460 for an appointment to a monthly legal clinic.
2020 Planning dates:
Live Wrestling at Post 655! The 2nd and 4th Fridays, 1900 hrs!
Aug 8 (Saturday) - 'District Officer and Appointments Coordination Meeting and Video Shooting at Harold L. Gregory Post 626 at 0900
Aug 21 (Friday) - Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans -Tarrant County Chapter
If you are a veteran or the spouse of a deceased veteran and need legal assistance, call 817.546.4460 for an appointment to a monthly legal clinic.
Aug 28, 29 and 30 - RESCHEDULED American Legion Riders state rally - Texhoma in 2020, Mansfield in 2021
The American Legions 102nd National Convention,
originally scheduled for Louisville, Ky., Aug. 28 Sept. 3, 2020, is canceled due to public-health concerns, ongoing
restrictions and uncertainties related to the global coronavirus-COVID-19
pandemic.
Sep 7 (Monday) Labor Day
Sep 8 (Tuesday) - DEC @ Mansfield Post 624 at 1900
Sep 11 (Friday) Patriots Day
Sep 13 (Sunday) Grandparents Day
Sep 17 (Thursday) Constitution Day
Sep 18 (Friday) - Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans -Tarrant County Chapter
If you are a veteran or the spouse of a deceased veteran and need legal assistance, call 817.546.4460 for an appointment to a monthly legal clinic.
Sep 26 (Saturday) Allied Memorial Remembrance Ride CNX for 2020 due to planning requirements and pandemic
uncertainty
Oct 12 (Monday) Columbus Day
Oct 16 (Friday) - Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans -Tarrant County Chapter
If you are a veteran or the spouse of a deceased veteran and need legal assistance, call 817.546.4460 for an appointment to a monthly legal clinic.
Oct 27 (Tuesday) Navy Day
Nov 11 (Wednesday) Veterans Day
Nov 20 (Friday) - Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans -Tarrant County Chapter
If you are a veteran or the spouse of a deceased veteran and need legal assistance, call 817.546.4460 for an appointment to a monthly legal clinic.
Nov 26 (Thursday) Thanksgiving Day
Dec 5 (Saturday) - DEC at Fort Worth Post 838 at 1900 with the District Christmas Party immediately following
Dec 22-30; 2020: Happy Chanukah
Dec 25 (Friday) Christmas
2021 Planning dates:
Mar 1 - DEC @ Saginaw Post 467 at 1900
Mar 13 Coffee/Membership Tour Starting @ HEB Post 379 at 0700
(breakfast), 0800 (depart), 1700 (return)
Apr 24 - District Convention @ Greater Fort Worth Post 516 at 0700
(breakfast and registration), 0900 (training)
TBD May 2021 - Division Convention @ Post TBD at time TBD - We
will also briefly caucus sometime during the day for our quarterly DEC
Jul 7 11, 2021 - Department Convention in Austin @ Renaissance
Hotel, 9721 Arboretum Blvd, Austin, TX. 78759
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:
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
2020
Feb. 19 Coast Guard Reserve Birthday
March 3 Navy Reserve Birthday
March 13 - K-9 Veterans Day The date is the official birthday of the United States K9 Corps and a day to honor their service.
March 25 - Medal of Honor Day A holiday to honor the heroism and sacrifice of Medal of Honor recipients for the United States.
March 29 - Vietnam Veterans Day A national holiday to recognize and honor Veterans who served in the military during the Vietnam War. Learn more about Vietnam Veterans Day here.
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2020
April 5, 2019 Gold Star Spouses Day A day dedicated to those whose spouses gave their lives while serving in the U.S. military or as a result of service-connected injuries or illness.
April 14, 2019 Air Force Reserve Birthday
April 23, 2019 Army Reserve Birthday
May 1, 2019 Silver Star Banner Day Per Congressional resolution, it is an Official Day to honor wounded, ill, and injured Veterans.
May 10, 2019 Military Spouse Appreciation Day This date recognizes the service and sacrifices of military spouses.
May 13, 2019 Children of Fallen Patriots Day A day to honor the children left behind by the brave men and women who gave their lives while defending our freedom.
May 18, 2019 Armed Forces Day Observed on the third Saturday every May, this is a day dedicated to paying tribute to men and women currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
May 27, 2019 Memorial Day A solemn occasion to honor the men and women who died while serving in the military. Learn more about Memorial Day here.
June 6, 2019 Anniversary of the World War II Allied invasion in Normandy, France, now known as D-Day.
June 14, 2019 Flag Day A day to celebrate the adoption of the U.S. flag.
June 14, 2019 Army Birthday
June 23, 2019 Coast Guard Auxiliary Birthday
June 27, 2019 National PTSD Awareness Day A day to bring awareness about issues related to PTSD. Find resources for PTSD here.
July 4, 2019 Independence Day
July 27, 2019 Korean War Veterans Armistice Day
Aug. 4, 2019 Coast Guard Birthday
Aug. 7, 2019 Purple Heart Day A time for Americans to pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who were either wounded on the battlefield or paid the ultimate sacrifice. Learn more about the Purple Heart.
Aug. 29, 2019 Marine Forces Reserve Birthday
Sept. 11, 2019 Patriot Day An annual observance to remember and honor those who were injured or killed during the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Sept. 18, 2018 Air Force Birthday
Sept. 29, 2019 Gold Star Mothers and Familys Day A day to honor the families of fallen Servicemembers.
Oct. 13, 2019 Navy Birthday
Oct. 26, 2019 National Day of the Deployed
Nov. 10, 2019 Marine Corps Birthday
Nov. 11, 2019 Veterans Day This is the anniversary of the signing of the armistice treaty, which ended World War I and is also a day to thank military Veterans for their service.
Dec. 7, 2019 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day The anniversary of the day Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, signaling the United States entrance into World War II. Learn more about Pearl Harbor Day.
Dec. 13, 2019 National Guard Birthday
Dec. 21, 2019 National Wreaths Across America Day
Last update 6/2/2020
