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Veteran Information Fair

June 23, 2022 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

All veterans and their families are welcome to come out on Saturday, June 25th, from 10 am – 1 pm at the Veterans of Foreign Wars located at 400 E. 9th Street. Various Veteran Services representatives and organizations will be available to answer questions and provide information.

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Remember Army SSG Carlo M. Robinson

On January 17, 2009, Army Staff Sergeant Carlo M. Robinson, hailing from Hope, Arkansas, lost his life while conducting combat operations near Kabul, Afghanistan. He served in the US Army, 1st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Fort Polk, LA, at the time. Let us honor and remember him today for his sacrifice. Tweet Share +1 LinkedIn Email

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We Remember MAJ Ronald W. Culver Jr.

Please pause and remember El Dorado, Arkansas native US Army Major Ronald W. Culver Jr’s family and friends today. Tragically on May 24th, 2010, Major Culver was taken from us while serving our country in Nunanya, Iraq. Arkansas Run For The Fallen Army MAJ Ronald W. Culver Jr. from El Dorado, Arkansas was killed in action on May 24, 2010, while conducting combat operations in Numaniyah, Iraq. Major Culver served with US Army, 2nd Squadron, 108th Cavalry Regiment, Louisiana National…

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We Remember SPC Joseph Knight #SayTheirNames

Today we ask you to pause and remember US Army Specialist Joseph David Knight. SPC Knight served in Iraq as a Chemical Specialist. Knight paid the ultimate price for our freedom on September 12, 2006. Please keep his extraordinary Gold Star Mother, Pauline Ford, in your prayers as May 11 is the day Joseph made his debut in the world. #SayTheirNames Tweet Share +1 LinkedIn Email

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Remember Our Vietnam Veterans

Vietnam War Veterans Day is celebrated today, March 29. On April 30, 1975, the last of the U.S. combat units withdrew from Vietnam, ending one of America’s longest conflicts in this country’s history. Of the 2,709,918 Americans who served in Vietnam, less than 650,000 are estimated to be alive today, with the youngest American Vietnam veteran age approximately 65 years old. That means the youngest would be born in 1957, and when the war ended in 1975, he would be…

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Pause and Remember SSG CJ Martin

We offer our eternal gratitude and prayers for the family of SSG “CJ” Martin Jr from Lonoke, Arkansas. We are forever grateful for his service to our country. #SayTheirNames Army SSG Charles “CJ” Martin Jr. from Lonoke died on February 8, 2013, due to combat-related PTSD. SSG Martin served as a Drill Sergeant, A Company, 2/60th Infantry Battalion, at Fort Jackson, SC Help us honor and remember him today. Arkansas Run For The Fallen Tweet Share +1 LinkedIn Email

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We Remember Army SFC Benjamin B. Wise

Army SFC Benjamin B. Wise from Hope, Arkansas, was killed in action ten years ago today, January 15th, while conducting combat operations in Balkh Province, Afghanistan. Sergeant First Class Wise served in the US Army, 3rd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group, out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA. Help us honor and remember him today. Let’s keep his family in our prayers every day. Tweet Share +1 LinkedIn Email

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Please Meet Navy Veteran Michael Rhodes

A common thread with most of our retired service personnel is how humbly and nonchalantly they share their experiences. Please meet area Navy Veteran Michael Rhodes. 1991 found Rhodes launching his Naval career at the Recruit Training Command at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center, on the western shore of Lake Michigan, near Chicago. Upon his completion of “recruit training,” he left for his training to be a cook. Circumstances changed his career path, leading him to utilize his compassionate…

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Changes to Texas Disabled Parking

Disabled parking changes Texas is hitting the books effective January 1st; anyone parking in these spaces must have a license plate or disabled parking placard featuring the International Symbol of Access (ISA). The current Texas Disabled Veteran license plate does not have this ISA symbol. We found our area county tax assessor-collector’s offices; click here. Texas Department of Motor Vehicle Senate Bill 792 requires that as of Jan. 1, 2022, anyone parking in a disabled parking space must have a…

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Texarkana Area Veterans Day Parade

Bring your flag and show your appreciation to our heroes who answered the call, keeping our freedom. Come out on Saturday, November 13th, for the Veterans Day Parade downtown Texarkana at East Broad & Hazel Streets. The Texarkana Area Veterans Council (tavc) is proud to announce that it will host the annual “Veterans Day Parade” this year on Saturday, November 13, 2021. It will start at 11:00 am at East Broad & Hazel Streets. All area organizations, schools, clubs, churches…

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Why November 11th is Veterans Day [VIDEO]

November 11th is significant as in 1918, an armistice was signed between the Allied nations and Germany stopping World War 1. We pause and remember our Veterans on November 11th, which is Veterans Day. We honor all the American service personnel, our soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, and women who have fought throughout our history defending our freedom throughout all wars. #foreverahero Tweet Share +1 LinkedIn Email

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Date:
June 23, 2022
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8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Texarkana AR VFW 4562
Phone:
619-495-4290