Resources

Resources for Service Members, Military Families and Veterans

Military & Veterans ID Cards

Military ID Cards – Information on military ID cards such types, eligibility and how to get a military id card.
VA Veterans ID Card
How to Get a Veterans ID Card
How to Get a DD-214 Copy
How to Replace Lost Military Medals & Decorations
Real ID Act
Veterans ID on Driver’s License or ID Card by State

Holidays, Annual Events & Observances

Military Calendar – Includes a list of Holidays, Events and Observances
Federal & Training Holidays
Valentine’s Day – Thursday, February 14, 2019
Presidents Day – Monday, February 18, 2019
Military Saves Week – February 25, Monday – March 2, Saturday, 2019
Women’s History Month – Month of March
National Medal of Honor Day – Monday, March 25, 2019
National Vietnam War Veterans Day – Friday, March 29, 2019
Month of The Military Child – Month of April
Easter – Sunday, April 21, 2019
Gold Star Spouses day – Friday, April 5, 2019
National Military Appreciation Month – Month of May
- Military Appreciation Month Discounts
Loyalty Day – Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Silver Star Service Banner Day – Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Public Service Recognition Month – Sunday, May 5 – Saturday, May 11, 2019
Victory in Europe Day – Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Military Spouse Appreciation Day – Friday, May 10, 2019
Mother’s Day – Sunday, May 12, 2019
Armed Forces Week – Week leading up to Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day – Saturday, May 18, 2019
Memorial Day – Monday, May 27, 2019
Warrior Games – Friday, June 21 – Sunday, June 30, 2019
D-Day – Thursday, June 6, 2019
Flag Week – Sunday, June 9 – Saturday, June 15, 2019
Flag Day – Friday, June 14, 2019
Army Birthday – Friday, June 14, 2019
Father’s Day – Sunday, June 16, 2019
Coast Guard Auxiliary Birthday – Sunday, June 23, 2019
PTSD Awareness Day – Thursday, June 27, 2019
Independence Day – Thursday, July 4, 2019
Antiterrorism Awareness Month – Month of August
Coast Guard Day – Sunday, August 4, 2019
Purple Heart Day – Wednesday, August 7, 2019
- Purple Heart Benefits
National Airborne Day – Friday, August 16, 2019
Marine Corps Reserve Birthday – Thursday, August 29, 2019
Victory over Japan Day – Sunday, September 2, 2018
Labor Day – Monday, September 3, 2018
Patriot Day – Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Citizenship Day/Constitution Day – Monday, September 17, 2018
Constitution Week – Mon. Sept. 17 – Sun. Sept. 23
Air Force (USAF) Birthday – Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Air National Guard Birthday – Tuesday, September 18, 2018
National POW/MIA Recognition Day – Friday, September 21, 2018
Gold Star Mother’s Day – Sunday, September 30, 2018
Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Month of October
Ms. Veteran America – Sunday, October 7, 2018
U.S. Navy Birthday – Saturday, October 13, 2018
Day of the Deployed – Friday, October 26, 2018
Navy Day – Saturday, October 27, 2018
Halloween – Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Military Family Appreciation Month – Month of November
Warrior Care Month – Month of November
Marine Corps Birthday – Saturday, November 10, 2018
Veterans Day – Sunday, November 11, 2018
Remembrance Day – Sunday, November 11, 2018
Thanksgiving – Thursday, November 22, 2018
- Adopt a Soldier for the Holidays
- Thanksgiving Resources for Veterans
Black Friday – Friday, November 23, 2018
- Black Friday Tips
Giving Tuesday – Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Civil Air Patrol (USAF Auxiliary) Birthday – Saturday, December 1, 2018
Pearl Harbor – Friday, December 7, 2018
U.S. National Guard Birthday – Thursday, December 13, 2018
Christmas – Tuesday, December 25th, 2018
- Christmas Programs for Military Families in Need
- Holiday Shipping/Mailing Dates
- Holiday Shopping Tips on a Military Budget
- How to Help Veterans During the Holidays
- Ways to Cope with Holiday Separation

Military & Veteran Charity & VSO Resources

Veterans Affairs Resources

State and Local Veteran Benefits

Air Force/Space Force

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