On June 6, 1944, Allied soldiers bravely stormed the beaches of Normandy, France. The Normandy beaches were chosen because of the range of air cover, and it was shortest distance from Great Britain. Five landing beaches were selected for the assault: Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword beaches. As dawn broke, …
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| 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 2 events, Army Birthday Recurring The official birthday of the United States Army is June 14th, 1775. It’s easy to assume that this date implies the creation of a fully realized standing army, but the truth is that when the first shots were fired in the American Revolution, the troops involved in fighting the British … Flag Day Recurring Flag Day is celebrated by Americans on June 14 each year and commemorates the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States. Many Americans celebrate Flag Day by displaying the Red, White and Blue in front of homes and businesses. Some communities, schools and … |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, Featured Recurring Join Us at Lutz Buddy Up! Cape Coral: Meets every 3rd Thursday from 6PM - 8PM at VFW Post 8463 4709 SE 11th Pl, Cape Coral, FL 33904 OUR MISSION: To improve the lives of Military and First Responders with supportive services, access to local resources, and building community. OUR … | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |
| 0 events, | 1 event, Coast Guard Auxiliary Birthday Recurring June 23rd is the official Coast Guard Auxiliary birthday. Most are familiar with the Coast Guard, and while the Coast Guard Reserve isn’t quite as well known, it’s the Coast Guard Auxiliary which remains one of the more obscure (but important) groups that has traditionally been associated with the United States … | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, PTSD Awareness Day Recurring PTSD Awareness Day is observed every year on June 27th. PTSD stands for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and is a condition that many veterans and non-veterans alike suffer. PTSD can occur when someone experiences or witnesses a traumatic event. This condition wasn’t always understood properly by the medical or military community, and Department … | 0 events, |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, Independence Day Recurring On July 4th, 1776 the United States laid down its claim to be a free and independent nation by adopting the Declaration of Independence. Today, Independence Day is celebrated and honored in many forms such as fireworks, BBQs and parades. It is an opportunity for Americans to express patriotism and … | 0 events, |