Wreaths Across America and its mission to Remember the Fallen, Honor those who Serve, and Teach the next generation about the value of Freedom. […]
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World War Two
Fighting On All Fronts, Profiles Of World War II Chinese Americans From The Golden State
Just published Fighting On All Fronts A new book on California Chinese Americans who served in World War II — […]
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Wreaths Across America 2021
Wreaths Across America and its mission to Remember the Fallen, Honor those who Serve, and Teach the next generation about the value of Freedom. At the San Francisco National Cemetery, a dedicated cadre of committed volunteers, organizations and sponsors has worked hard over recent years to establish a substantial WAA effort. In 2019 (before the pandemic) it reached a high point of over 1,500 […]
Read moreVirtual Veterans Job Fair & Open House
November 23, 2021 An online recruiting event open to all US Military Job Seekers and Spouses. For more information and to register go to the weblink below. What: National Virtual Career Fair Where: From anywhere that you have an internet connection When: November 23, 2021 Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Central Registration Link: rmvets.com/NationalVCF1121
Read more10th Annual Bikes-4-Vets
The SF Vets Lions Club i giving away 100 refurbished and safety inspected bikes for Veterans. The event will be held at the Atwater Tavern, 295 Terry A Francois Blvd in San Francisco. To obtain a bike, you must attend one safety class on any of these dates: Oct 21 Thu, Nov 6 Sat, or Nov 9 Tue. More info […]
Read moreVeterans Community Awards Gala
American Legion Post 333 is hosting a Veterans Community Engagement Award Gala November 10th in the Green Room. You are invited to RSVP through eventbrite. There will be live music and food. Come dressed to impress!
Read moreVirtual Veterans Job Fair
Register for this virtual fair to network with UCSF and community partners, focused on serving Veterans. This event will be held on November 10th, 2021 from 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm. Keynote speakers will be Chancellor Sam Hawgood and Chief Human Resources Officer Corey Jackson. For more info and how to register for the fair, see the flyer posted.
Read morePassing of Wallace I. Levin
Our War Memorial Board Trustee Wallace I. Levin, Lieutenant Colonel, CSMR (Ret.) died on July 19, 2021 in San Francisco. A third generation San Franciscan, Wally, as he was known to friends, attended Lowell High School and the College of the Pacific. After college he enlisted in the Army and served 3 years. Following his training with the Tenth Mountain Division, […]
Read moreFighting On All Fronts, Profiles Of World War II Chinese Americans From The Golden State
Just published Fighting On All Fronts A new book on California Chinese Americans who served in World War II — a salute our Greatest Generation. This book documents the contributions and stories of Chinese in America who served in the field and at home. Author Montgomery (Monty) Hom reveals stories of honor, sacrifice and service that men and women made […]
Read moreJOHN R. STEVENS 1921-2021
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of John R. Stevens, founding member of the Korean War Memorial Association. His obituary is linked here. He spent seven years fundraising, working alone in a windowless office on Van Ness Avenue, before the $4 million Korean War Memorial overlooking San Francisco Bay was finally dedicated in 2016. Every year after, […]
Read moreWWI First Colors
Hosted by Gary Sinise, this video shows the ceremony for the opening of the WWI memorial in Washington, D.C. on April 16th, 2021. The opening of the WWI Memorial in Washington D.C. on April 16th, 2021.
Read moreWreaths Across America
Wreaths Across America – wreath placements at Presidio of SF National Cemetery and Golden Gate National Cemetery, Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 8:45AM. Sign up on their website to sponsor or to volunteer: www.wreathsacrossamerica.org
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