May Interveterans

 

24 hour Vietnam Vigil schedule:

https://illinoisvvmav.org/news?fbclid=IwAR0u2eInjAkuTaw_2WpowgC5RRJFcY0VkWS1gsSvGWUGbcqqQ-ZhrFAcCRc

May 29 Memorial Day at Camp Butler 2PM.  We will be hosting a Memorial Day Coordination Meeting at Camp Butler National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 11th.   Speakers are U.S. Congresswoman Nikki Budzinkski, and Dave Kalis with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. 

May 31st, Interveterans Council of Sangamon County 

May 16th 2023. Land of Lincoln Honor Flight 

VFW Lafore Lock Post 755 will be hosting a Mther's Day Breakfast, Sunday, May 14th from 6:30am to 9:00am.

Breakfast includes:

Biscuits & gravy, pancakes, waffles, scrambled eggs, over-hard eggs, bacon, sausage links & patties, cinnamon french toast, cinnamon rolls, oatmeal, yogurt, bread & english muffins.

Cost:

Mthers that are Veterans are free. Non-veteran Mthers 50% off, adults to 13 yrs $13.00, 12 yrs to 4 yrs $8.00 & 3 yrs and under $1.00.

Let the VFW Lafore Lock Post 755 do all the cking while you celebrate Mm. We are open to the public & all are welcome. Located at 2211 Old Jacksonville Road, Springfield by the Big Blue Water tower.

June 16 Military Appreciation Night at Robin Roberts Stadium

Save the date for the 14th annual Spaulding Veterans Memorial Remembrance Ceremony.

May 27,2023 @ 9am

Mission BBQ Armed Forces Week

It is more than one day of honor. It’s an entire week! Join us as we celebrate a week of Military Appreciation Days – May 15 through May 19, 2023 – for each branch of the Armed Forces followed by a special lunch on Armed Forces Day on May 20, 2023.

Starting on Monday, May 15, 2023, all active duty service members and veterans can enjoy a Free Sandwich on their designated day. These brave men and women have fought for our freedom, and we are proud to honor them. Please join us in this week long celebration.

https://mission-bbq.com/armed-forces-week/

Applications are NOW being accepted for the June testing for Springfield Police Department.  Please visit https://www.springfield.il.us/Departments/HumanResources/PoliceRecruitment.aspx to submit your application.  The test dates are June 17, 20 or 22.  Please plan to be testing for the majority of the day.

 

To accomplish this follow the below listed steps:

 

1)      Visit https://www.springfield.il.us/Departments/HumanResources/PoliceRecruitment.aspx

2)      Select “Apply Here”

3)      Follow steps to submit application

4)      Your application will be reviewed by Human Resources

5)      You will receive an email from Human Resources to select test date once your application has been accepted by Human Resources

 

You will also receive a study guide for the written test after your application has been accepted by Human Resources.  We are also still conducting Fitness Prep program at Salvation Army (1600 E. Clear Lake Ave.) at 7 pm on Tuesday and Thursday.

 The Run for the Wall will be coming through Mt Vernon area on 5/22 or 23 and would like to meet with Gold Star families, Agent Orange, Burn Pit folks. The contact is Gary Hand 303-929-0959 garyhandigh@gmail.com.

https://www.butlerfuneralhomes.com/learning-center/upcoming-events

FREE SOUP AT POST 32, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. or when gone, Memorial Day, Monday, May 29