2011 Events / Dates To Remember

The following is a listing of some events of interest to veterans. Some, such as parades, occur and reoccur on various dates. Others are on fixed dates and may be one-time activities. Check local media or contact the organization identified with an event or the Douglas County Office of Veterans Affairs, veterans_services@douglas.co.us. (Yearly events are in italics).

Military Branch Birthdays

Army – June 14, 1775
Navy – October 13, 1775
Marine Corps – November 10, 1775
Coast Guard – August 8, 1790
Army Air Service – 1918
Army Air Corps – 1926
Air Force – September 18, 1947
Merchant Marine – 1936, but history goes back to 1775

August

August 26, 2011 - Wines Of The Pines
Fund raising for the Douglas County Veterans Monument and Others at Wildlife Experience

August 29, 2011 – Remember Our Veterans Tournament
All Day Event - Free to All
Perry Park County Club
Veterans and Military Personnel-All Eras
Start with breakfast and play a round of golf
For more information or to reserve your place:
E-mail:  denverdon@estreet.con  or Call:  303.771.4535

August - Douglas County Fair Parade
Veterans with flags lead the parade

September

September 16, 2011 - POW-MIA Day
Visit www.dtic.mil/dpmo/pow_day for more information about this special event. A poster for the Day can be ordered or downloaded.

October

October 7, 2011 - Wines Of The Pines
Fund raising for the Douglas County Veterans Monument and Others at Spruce Mountain Ranch

November

November 6, 2011 - Veterans Day Tribute
Douglas County Events Center - More information coming soon