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 …

Virtual 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

10th 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 …

Virtual 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, …

Passing 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 …

Fighting On All Fronts

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 — 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 …

JOHN 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 …

9th Annual Veterans Film Festival

Join OneVet OneVoice and American Legion Post 505 for their virtual 9th Annual Veterans Film Festival, Nov 8-14, 2020, 9 am-9 pm.  For updates visit the San Francisco Veterans Film Festival. Attendees will gain insight into issues facing our Veterans and military families. #VFF20   Here is one of the 19 films that will be shown:

Chinese American G.I. Project’s Veterans Day Retrospective: “Warriors in Our Midst”

Starts: November 11, 2020 at 1:00 pmEnds: November 11, 2020 at 2:00 pmLocation:  Online (YouTube)Admission:  Free Join our men and women veterans from all branches of service and conflicts as they tell us in their own words about their experiences on this Veterans Day. American Legion Cathay Post 384, the Chinese American G.I. Project, and …