Awareness & Action Calendar / Military Families
September 20, 2026
Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day
Honors mothers and families who have lost a child in military service.
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April 5
Gold Star Spouses Day
Honors surviving spouses of service members who died while serving.
June 6
D-Day Anniversary
Marks the anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy in 1944.
February 3
Four Chaplains Day
Honors the Four Chaplains who gave their life jackets to save others aboard the sinking USAT Dorchester in 1943.
January 27
International Holocaust Remembrance Day
A global remembrance day that includes recognition of the military liberators of Nazi concentration camps.