Events & Observances

Military Community and Family Policy recognizes and supports various events and observances that support service members and their families. Learn more about the latest events and observances planned throughout the year.

Download the next three months of events and observances:

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Upcoming Events

January

Joint Survivors Forum

Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, from 12:30 to 4:15 p.m. ET

Attend this virtual forum for survivors and service providers to receive updates from the Defense Department and the Department of Veterans Affairs. We hope you will find the information valuable to you, your loved ones and the communities you serve every day. Those interested in attending can email the Gold Star and Surviving Family Member Representative program manager directly at osd.pentagon.rsrcmgmt.list.ousd-p-r-gold-star-advocate-mbx@mail.mil. Sign up for updates: https://www.va.gov/SURVIVORS/Survivors_Forum.asp