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Army Reserve Birthday

April 19, 2021

April 23, 2021, is the United States Army Reserve’s 113 birthday. For over 100 years, the Army Reserve acted as “the most capable, combat-ready, and lethal Federal Reserve force in the history of the Nation,” according to their official site.

Air Force Reserve Birthday

April 1, 2021

April is an important month for the Air Force, because on April 14, American celebrate the birthday of the Air Force Reserve. The Air Force Reserve has the duty to respond quickly to emergencies when they occur, and many pilots, mechanics, and other Air Force members form a part of the reserve. Here is more information on celebrating the birthday of the Air Force Reserve.

Medal of Honor Day

March 15, 2021

There is no higher honor that can be awarded to a member of the military than the Medal of Honor. The Medal of Honor rewards service members for their bravery under fire during wartime. While Medal of Honor recipients should be celebrated all year long, they have a day where they are celebrated and honored. Here is more information about Medal of Honor Day.

Veterans Day for K9s

March 1, 2021

People are not the only military veterans. Dogs can be veterans as well. This March 13 is National K9 Veterans Day.

U.S. Coast Guard Reserve Birthday

February 17, 2021

The United States Coast Guard Reserve’s birthday is celebrated every year on February 19. The Coast Guard Reserve wasn’t always military in nature. It first began in the 1930s as a civilian reserve operation. Since the 30s, it has evolved into something much greater.

Salute to Veteran Patients

February 3, 2021

You may know February 14 as Valentine’s Day, but did you know the week of February 14 is also another special time? The National Salute to Veteran Patients happens every year during the week of February 14. This national salute is a way of paying tribute to the approximately 100,000 patients a day that receives medical treatment in a VA medical facility, as well as the nine million U.S. veterans who receive care every year. This year, the National Salute to Veteran Patients takes place from Sunday, February 14 to Saturday, February 20, 2021.