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Wear blue: run to remember – Colorado Springs – Circle of Remembrance & Run

The mission of wear blue: run to remember is to honor the service and sacrifice of the American military through active remembrance.   The cornerstone to achieving wear blue’s mission is the Saturday Run, a no-cost run or walk hosted by wear blue volunteers. Each gathering begins with a Circle of Remembrance, honoring the service and sacrifice of the American military, and… Read more

United States Celebrates 2014 Armed Forces Week – May 10th thru 18th

Armed Forces Week Starts: Saturday May 10th (2nd Saturday in May) Armed Forces Day: Saturday, May 17th (3rd Saturday in May) Armed Forces Week Ends: Sunday May 18th (Sunday after Armed Forces Day) Armed Forces Week is traditionally scheduled to coincide with Armed Forces Day and offers an opportunity for our community to express its gratitude to the military for their… Read more

Armed Forces Day: May 18th We Pay Special Tribute To The Men And Women Of The Armed Forces

On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy and Air Force Days. The single-day celebration stemmed from the unification of the Armed Forces under one department — the Department of Defense. Each of the military leagues and orders was asked to drop sponsorship of its specific… Read more

Armed Forces Week May 12th to 20th 2012 | Veteran Owned Business Military Observance Announcement

Armed Forces Week is traditionally scheduled to coincide with Armed Forces Day and offers an opportunity for our community to express its gratitude to the military for their dedication and service to the nation.  Armed Forces Day is celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May. Armed Forces Week begins on the second Saturday of May and ends on the… Read more
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Open House Discussion: Eastern Colorado Health Care System Replacement Hospital In Aurora, Colorado

The following is important information for Veteran Owned Businesses and relates to the upcoming Open House discussion related to Department of Veterans Affairs Eastern Colorado Health Care System Replacement Hospital In Aurora, Colorado: Open House Date: Wednesday August 26, 2009 Download brochure by clicking here: VA Outreach Event Details: If you own a commercial construction related business, you are invited to attend… Read more
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Colorado Veterans Businesses Directory (SDVOSB and VOB) Updated

VeteranOwnedBusiness.com has recently updated the Colorado state veteran owned business directory section. This section highlights Colorado businesses that are unique in the fact that they are all owned by veterans (VOB), active duty military, reservists and especially service disabled veterans (SDVOSB) of the United States Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, National Guard and Coast Guard. Be sure to get your free listing… Read more