LOSS Team Walk
Register for the walk at lossteamLNK.org
Event Time:
1-4 p.m.
Event Date:
Sunday, September 15, 2019
Event Type:
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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:
For more information, visit www.nebraska.va.gov
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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: