The skies above the Chicago lakefront will be painted green, white and red this month when the Frecce Tricolori pays an aerial visit. The legendary military aerobatic team will put on a show at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 27, to the east of Navy Pier, followed by a reservations-only reception. The event is being hosted by the Joint Civic […]
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Applications are now being accepted for Valor Games Midwest, a three-day Paralympic sport competition for Veterans with physical, visual or invisible disabilities. Athletes can compete in discus, shot put, cycling, archery, powerlifting, indoor rowing, biathlon or table tennis, with no previous experience required. The event is hosted by the Chicago Park District. Applications are due by July 12. The games […]
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A charity baseball game benefiting Chicago Honor Flight will be held on Aug. 3 at Ozinga Field in Crestwood. The event will also feature family entertainment, prizes and giveaways and pre- and post-game concerts. If you’re a Veteran and would like to be honored at the game, contact Roger Laurella at 708-250-1027. For a downloadable PDF, click here.
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“Claim sharks” are a huge problem for our Veterans community. These individuals and companies charge hefty fees to “assist” veterans with filing their VA benefit claims, which is an illegal practice. Illinois bill SB3479 will penalize those who defraud Veterans in this way. The more support we can muster for this bill, the better. For more on claim sharks, click […]
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Chicago Veterans will host Roll Call Chicagoland from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on May 7 at Mickey Finn’s Brewery in Libertyville. The workforce development initiative allows the military-connected community to learn about positions available at companies as well as support efforts for Veterans, service members, and their families. To register, click here.
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The Belding Veterans Park in Belding, Michigan, contains monuments dedicated to POWs/MIAs and those who have served in every war since the beginning of the 20th century, including World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Afghanistan and Iraq. The park’s Vietnam memorial features 12 pillars, a map of Vietnam and a 48-foot monument, all in etched […]
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Not long ago, a Vietnam Veteran asked poet Terri Whitney if she would consider writing a book of poetry based on the stories of those who served during that war. After careful consideration and conversations with friends and Veterans, she has decided to accept the challenge. To find out about Terri, her interview process and her book, email terri@therockinrhymer.com.
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As Veterans Day approaches and the holiday season draws near, Illinois Joining Forces is proud to unveil its latest initiative, Operation Connect-A-Vet as part of Operation Connect Illinois CARES. The program provides a streamlined avenue for friends and family to arrange wellness calls, ensuring Veterans are doing well and connected with a dedicated team ready to assist them with housing, […]
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This September, a group of 24 military Veterans and their travel companions embarked on a trip to Normandy, France, with Road Scholar, a nonprofit that hosts educational travel for older adults. The nine-day program took participants from Paris to the beaches of Normandy to learn about military history where it happened. On the most impactful day, the group visited Omaha […]
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The next time you’re near Montrose Cemetery seek out the memorial installed in 1986 by the American Legion Post 1183 dedicated to honoring Veterans of Japanese descent who have served in the U.S. military. Nisei Post 1183 of the American Legion was formed to honor the Veterans of the 100th Infantry Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team of World War II, units […]
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