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Public Veteran Events

Veteran Wellness Fair

Lincoln VA Clinic
600 South 70th St.
Lincoln, NE 68510

Health screenings, raffle prizes, family friendly, refreshments. 

Kickoff to Veteran Health, featuring VA Programs and Services:

  • Primary and Specialty Care
  • Mental Health
  • Women's Health
  • Pharmacy
  • Nutrition
  • Whole Health Wellness Program
  • Weight Loss and Exercise Programs

For more information, visit www.nebraska.va.gov

 

Event Time: 
9 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Event Date: 
Saturday, September 21, 2019

2019 Lincoln Veterans Parade

On Nov 9th, the parade opening ceremony will be on the Capitol Building North Steps with special guests and speakers. At 2 pm the Grand Marshall will start the parade which travels on K St from S 21st to S 14th St. The parade will feature local Veteran Service Organizations, Marching Bands, vehicles, and Parade Balloons to name a few.

This year's theme is the 75th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy. On June 6th 1944, the largest seaborne invasion took place. The Allied forces from America, Britain, Canada, Belgium, Denmark, Holland, Norway, Poland, Australia stormed the beaches of Normandy and paratrooped into France. Operation Overlord freed Western Europe of German occupation and deemed it 'The Beginning of the End of the War'. Their strength and tenacity to push through obsticles is celebrated in remembering the past and honoring the present.

For more information, go to www.lincolnveteransparade.org

View the event on Facebook.

Lincoln Veterans Parade Poster

Event Time: 
2:00 p.m.
Event Date: 
Saturday, November 9, 2019

Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum Veterans Day

The Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum honors America’s military veterans with a special program and lunch on November 11, 2019. The program begins at 11:30 AM with the presentation ending at 1 PM. All military (active, retired and veterans) are welcome to attend the program for free, but must register in advance. General admission applies to non-members and all other guests. This lunch program features posting of the colors and a keynote speaker. Veterans are encouraged to attend this event in uniform. Admission is paid at the door upon arrival to the Museum, but an RSVP is required prior to the event. A complimentary light lunch is included with your admission to this program. Please RSVP by November 2.

 

A seven-year veteran, Nick Rucker, has been through deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. During his time in the Army, Rucker worked in small-arms repair, fixing weapons for U.S. troops and other coalition forces. In Afghanistan, he flew more than 60 missions providing support to the Afghan National Army, the Turkish Army and Polish Special Forces. He is a soldier and a country singer. Based out of Omaha, Neb. Rucker uses his life experiences and emotions to distinguish his gritty sound and meaningful lyrical content.

In the last few years, Rucker has played more than 150 concerts. He has released several music videos and established many noteworthy relationships.

Vist the SAC Museum website. 

Click here to RSVP.

Event Time: 
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Event Date: 
Monday, November 11, 2019

Veterans Claims Clinic

Veterans Claims Clinic

Hosted by: The Veterans Benefit Administration, Lincoln VA Regional Office

WHO: Discharging Servicemembers, Veterans, their families and survivors

What: Claims clinic - Discharging Servicemembers, Veterans, and their families, and survivors will be able to file disability claims, submit evidence, speak with a claims processor, speak with Regional Office Leadership. In addition, to the Lincoln Regional Office representatives the Nebraska Depart-ment of Veterans Affairs Veteran Service Officers (VSO) and Veterans Health Administration representatives will be available to assist with answering ques-tions.

Where: Phelps County Ag Center
1308 2nd Avenue
Holdrege, NE 68949

When: Thursday, August 15, 2019
10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Veterans Claims Clinic, Holdrege

Event Time: 
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Event Date: 
Thursday, August 15, 2019

Vietnam War Commemoration Ceremony

The Lincoln Regional Office will be hosting a ceremony to commemorate the anniversary of the Vietnam War. The ceremony will be held at the Phelps County Ag Center in Holdrege, Nebraska. Come join us as we honor the brave men and women who served in Vietnam. During the ceremony Vietnam Veterans will be honored with a special lapel pin commemorating their service.

Ceremony Information:
Who: Vietnam Veterans, their families, and survivors
When: August 15, 2019 at 1:00 pm
Where: Phelps County Ag Center
1308 2nd Avenue
Holdrege, NE 68949

Organizations Attending:
Lincoln VA Regional Office
Nebraska Department of Veteran Affairs

Vietnam War Commemoration Flyer

Event Time: 
1:00 p.m.
Event Date: 
Thursday, August 15, 2019

Biennial Women Marines Association (WMA) Convention & Professional Development

Event is scheduled Friday 09/04/2020 to Monday 09/07/2020. Join the National Women Marines Association in camrodarie and personal growth. Listen to speakers regarding leadership, chapter development and military women's interests. Attendees will enjoy prestation's by the Commandant, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps and other Marine Leaders. https://www.womenmarines.org/biennial-convention 

Location: Hilton Omaha 1001 Cass Street Omaha Nebraska 

 

Event Time: 
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Event Date: 
Wednesday, September 4, 2019 to Saturday, September 7, 2019

Irreverent Warriors Silkies Hike - Ashland, NE

THE ACTUAL HIKE ITSELF IS FOR VETERANS, ACTIVE DUTY, NATIONAL GUARD, AND RESERVISTS ONLY. Participants hike 22km (13.67 miles), while carrying 22kg (48.5lbs), wearing Silkies, combat boots, and a ruck - 22 representing the 22 military suicides a day.

Learn more on the Facebook event page.

Event Time: 
8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Event Date: 
Saturday, July 13, 2019

Purple Heart Day

Purple Heart Day Flyer

Join us at the Nebraska State Capitol for the Governor's Proclamation Signing Ceremony. He will be signing a proclamation declaring August 7th Purple Heart Day in Nebraska. 

Nebraska State Capitol - Warner Chamber
1445 K St. Lincoln
10:00 a.m.

That day the Nebraska State Capitol will be lit purple in honor of Nebraska's Purple Heart recipients. 

Capitol lit purple for Purple Heart Day in 2018

Event Time: 
10 a.m.
Event Date: 
Wednesday, August 7, 2019

“Sorghum Cares” Initiative Press Conference

On Monday, Governor Pete Ricketts will announce a partnership between the Nebraska Sorghum Producers Association (NeSPA) and the Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs (NDVA).  The “Sorghum Cares: Preserving Our Heritage. Building Our Future” Initiative is a volunteer initiative to interview veterans and record their experiences to be archived at the Library of Congress as part of the Veterans History Project.

The Governor, NeSPA Executive Director Nate Blum, NDVA Director John Hilgert, and Humanities Nebraska Director Chris Sommerich will make remarks and give an overview of the initiative before taking questions.  

What: Gov. Ricketts to announce partnership between NeSPA and NDVA to memorialize veterans’ stories

When: 10:00-10:30AM CT on Monday, July 15, 2019

Where: Governor’s Hearing Room, Nebraska State Capitol, 1445 K St, Lincoln, NE 68508

Who: Governor Ricketts will be joined by:

  • Nate Blum, NeSPA Director
  • John Hilgert, NDVA Director
  • Chris Sommerich, Humanities Nebraska Director
Event Time: 
10 a.m.
Event Date: 
Monday, July 15, 2019

Marine For Life - Nebraska Networking Event

Join the Nebraska M4L Network at Fireworks Restaurant.
5750 S. 86th Drive
Lincoln, NE

Whether you’re looking to hire Marines Veterans, seeking employment or providing veteran resources, join us for an evening of networking. We look forward to meeting you!

This event is for:

  • Marines
  • Business Leaders
  • Veteran Resources
  • Veterans

RSVP to M4LNebraska@att.net

M4L Networking event flyer

Event Time: 
6:00-9:00 p.m.
Event Date: 
Wednesday, June 19, 2019