The Veterans of Foreign Wars is a non-profit veterans service organization founded by James C. Putnam. The organization was founded on September 29, 1899. There are about 6,000 VFW posts around the world, with 52 departments statewide that offer services and advocacy to veterans and their families. VFW Day is a holiday that raises awareness for the Veterans of Foreign Wars and veterans in need. VFW Day is observed on September 29 every year.

August 29^th marks the Marine Corps Reserve Birthday!

August is a special month for the American military. Air Force Day is August 1, Coastal Guard Day is August 4, and Purple Heart Day is August 7. Celebrate the Air Force, Coast Guard, and Purple Hearts this month.

Every year on July 4 the United States celebrates Independence Day. On July 4, 1776, the United States claimed independence from Great Britain. Every July 4 since, America celebrates this historic day. Learn more about the history of July 4 by reading on.

May 29, 2021, is the 6th Annual Memorial Day 5k hike hosted by SRQ Vets. This event honors our fallen heroes and unites local veterans and civilian communities in an effort to raise funds for the SRQ Vets organization and our effort to help local veterans.

May is one of the most important months of the year because it is Military Appreciation Month. This is the perfect month for you to express your appreciation for members of the military, past, and present. If you are looking for ideas on how to express to members of the military, we have some ideas for you.