Serving Veterans
and
Their Families
Upcoming Local Events
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Accepting the pictured items to include in Christmas packages.
Up to 400 packages will be sent to deployed troops on November 9th.
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The Rio Grande Valley Blue Star Mothers have scheduled the 2 following
drive-thru drop-off’s at 2919 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107.
9/28 10am -1pm Items: green chili, beef jerky, packaged nuts
10/12 10am -1pm Items: tuna packets, peanut butter, hot chocolate
Please contact Kay Coleman at kayj@swcp.com or 505-489-9054
for additional information.​
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Welcome to UVCGA Stacy & Devin with Paws & Stripes
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MONTH
September 2 - V-J Day: The Formal Surrender of Japan
September 2, 2024 marks the 79th Anniversary of the End of World War II, also referred to as Victory Over Japan Day, or V-J Day.
“On September 2, 1945, formal surrender documents were signed aboard the USS Missouri, designating the day as the official Victory over Japan Day (V-J Day).”
September 11 - 23 - Anniversary of 9/11
This year marks the 23rd anniversary of the terrorist attack on the U.S.
“On the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, Americans of all ages and backgrounds are again invited to join and lead community service projects to honor the lives and service of those we lost on September 11.”
September 17 - 23 - Constitution Week
The United States Constitution, America’s most important document, stands as a testament to the tenacity of Americans throughout history to maintain their liberties, freedoms and inalienable rights. And, Constitution Week is celebrated annually during the week of September 17-23 to commemorate its history, importance, and bring attention to how it serves still today.
September 18 - U.S. Air Force Birthday and Air National Guard Birthday
September 18, 2024, marks the 77th birthday of both the United States Air Force and the Air National Guard. “The official birth date of the Air National Guard as a reserve component of the Air Force is September 18, 1947. On this date, the first Secretary of the Air Force was sworn in to office per provisions of the National Security Act of 1947, the authorizing legislation for the United States Air Force and the Air National Guard. Soon afterwards, National Guard Army Air Forces units began to be transferred to the Air National Guard as a reserve component of the Air Force.”
September 20 - National POW/MIA Recognition Day
“National POW/MIA Recognition Day was established in 1979 through a proclamation signed by President Jimmy Carter. Since then, each subsequent president has issued an annual proclamation commemorating the third Friday in September as National POW/MIA Recognition Day. National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremonies share the common purpose of honoring those who were held captive and returned, as well as those who remain missing.”
September 29 - Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day
The origin of what would become Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day started with a simple accessory: a black armband with a gilt star. During World War I, family members would wear these armbands to represent a loved one who had died in the war. The stars would later find their way to being displayed on banners that were hung in windows or front doors. Banners with blue stars were hung to represent immediate family members who were serving. Some would have one star; others would have two or three. The stars symbolized the people who were supposed to be home but were missing from the dinner table. If a family member died during their service, the blue star would be replaced with a gold one.”
UVCGA Meets Monthly at Veterans Memorial Park
1100 Louisiana Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
2nd Thursday of each Month at 1:00pm