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Monthly Archive: March 2023

National Vietnam War Veterans Day

Air Force History / Announcements and Updates / Army History / Coast Guard History / Marine Corps History / Military History / National Guard / Naval History / Veteran's Day Poster

50th Annual National Vietnam War Veterans Day | Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day

March 29th: National Vietnam War Veterans Day On March 29, our great nation recognizes National Vietnam War Veterans Day on the 50th anniversary of the date the last combat troops left South Vietnam. We honor Vietnam Veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice and remember the men and women who put the lives of others ahead of their… Read more

Air Force History / Announcements and Updates / Army History / Coast Guard History / Marine Corps History / Military History / Naval History

Strange Facts and History of the Vietnam Wall

Interesting Statistics About The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall: The overall length of the Moving Wall is 252.83 feet, composed of 74 separate frames, each frame containing two silk- screened panels; each of the two walls that make up the entire Wall are 126.5 feet in length, which is slightly longer than half the length of the Memorial in Washington, where… Read more
USDA Logo

Announcements and Updates

USDA Seeks Nominees to Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers

WASHINGTON, March 28, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for individuals to serve on the Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers. This committee recommends solutions to challenges faced by minority farmers and ranchers, and is part of USDA’s commitment to advance equity for all, especially for farmers and producers in underserved communities. The Committee is administered… Read more
Vetean Owned Business Supporters

Announcements and Updates

Veteran Owned Business Website Numbers | February 2023

Veteran Owned Business Project February 2023 website numbers: 246,000+ unique visitors (nearly 500,000 so far in 2023) 5,300,000+ page views (over 10,400,000 so far in 2023) 17,510 unique visitors on busiest day 8,786 average unique visitors per day (*would be much higher if you add in all domains associated with VOB) And as always… thank you so much for your… Read more
American Legion Birthday 2023

Announcements and Updates / Military History

Happy 104th Birthday, American Legion!

Click here to view the history of the American Legion The American Legion turns 104 today, March 15. It was on this date in 1919 when the first American Legion caucus was convened in Paris, coordinated by members of the American Expeditionary Force. Weary from war and its effects, they  were concerned about their lives after discharge, the welfare of their… Read more
Veteran Owned Business Stickers - March 2023

Announcements and Updates

Veteran Owned Business Stickers – March 2023

Just sent out another batch of VeteranOwnedBusiness.com “Verified Member” stickers and sponsor certificates to several members including several #restaurants, a #DriveInMovieTheater, #RVRental biz, several #homeinspectors, a #TravelAgency, a #mattressstore and a few dozen other VOB members! Come check out 1,000s of business all around the USA proudly owned by veterans (some active duty, military spouses and reservists): https://www.VeteranOwnedBusiness.com Have a… Read more
Robert D. Young Construction - Veteran Ownd Business

Announcements and Updates

13-year VOB Anniversary Shout-Out – Robert D. Young Construction

Today we salute 13 year VOB Member: #AirForce #VeteranOwned “Robert D. Young Construction” of Indianapolis! Thank you for 13 years of membership and for your continued support to our growing grassroots, small business movement by including one of our Veteran Owned Business Proud Member Badges on your website! Check out Robert D. Young Construction on VOB! #veteranowned #armedforces #smallbusinesses #veteranownedbusiness… Read more