American Legion Post 667 · Manoa

Military Dates to Remember

Throughout the year, we honor those who served, remember those we lost, and recognize the families who stand beside them.

Winter

January – March

January & February

  • February 3: Four Chaplains Day — Remembering the four chaplains who gave their lives aboard the USAT Dorchester.
  • February 19: Coast Guard Reserve Birthday.

March

  • March 1: Seabee Birthday.
  • March 3: Navy Reserve Birthday.
  • March 13: K9 Veterans Day — Honoring military working dogs and their handlers.
  • March 25: National Medal of Honor Day.
  • March 29: National Vietnam War Veterans Day.

Spring

April – June

April

  • All month: Month of the Military Child.
  • April 5: Gold Star Spouses Day.
  • April 14: Air Force Reserve Birthday.
  • During April: Purple Up! Day — Wear purple to recognize military children. Check the announced date each year.
  • April 23: Army Reserve Birthday.

May

  • All month: National Military Appreciation Month and Month of the Military Caregiver.
  • May 1: Loyalty Day and Silver Star Service Banner Day.
  • May 8: Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
  • May 13: Children of Fallen Patriots Day.
  • Friday before Mother’s Day: Military Spouse Appreciation Day.
  • Third Saturday in May: Armed Forces Day.
  • Last Monday in May: Memorial Day — Honoring those who died in military service.

June

  • June 6: D-Day anniversary.
  • June 12: Women Veterans Day.
  • June 14: Flag Day and U.S. Army Birthday.
  • June 23: Coast Guard Auxiliary Birthday.
  • June 25: Anniversary of the start of the Korean War.
  • June 27: National PTSD Awareness Day.

Summer

July – September

July & August

  • July 4: Independence Day.
  • July 27: National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day.
  • July 29: U.S. Army Chaplain Corps anniversary.
  • August 4: Coast Guard Birthday.
  • August 7: Purple Heart Day.
  • August 29: Marine Forces Reserve Birthday.

September

  • September 2: Victory over Japan (V-J) Day observance.
  • September 11: Patriot Day — Remembering those lost in the September 11 attacks.
  • September 18: U.S. Air Force Birthday.
  • Third Friday in September: National POW/MIA Recognition Day.
  • Last Sunday in September: Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day.

Fall & winter

October – December

October & November

  • October 13: U.S. Navy Birthday.
  • October 26: National Day of the Deployed.
  • All November: Military Family Month.
  • November 10: Marine Corps Birthday.
  • November 11: Veterans Day — Thanking all who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

December

  • December 1: Civil Air Patrol Birthday.
  • December 7: Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
  • December 13: National Guard Birthday.
  • Date announced annually: National Wreaths Across America Day.
  • December 20: Space Force Birthday.

Dates for observances tied to a weekday can change each year. Check the current year’s date before promoting a specific event.

Honor their service

Remember together at Post 667.

Join our community as we recognize service members, veterans, and military families throughout the year.

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