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The "Once & Always" continuing to march the veterans' agenda forward for those who proudly served.
Fall of SAIGON
50th Anniversary
50th year Commemoration to the official end of the Vietnam War on April 30, 1975.
April 19, 2025
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Happy Holidays and Happy New Year 2025
In the most joyous spirit of Christmas, on behalf of our Corps of MARINES, may you have a peaceful Holiday season and a wonderful New Year!
Read MorePEARL HARBOR 83rd Anniversary Day of Remembrance
Invite to the 83rd Anniversary PEARL HARBOR Day of Remembrance on December 7, 2024. The Once & Always Chicago Marines presents the 83rd Remembrance of the attack on Pearl Harbor...
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Wishing you & your families a safe, happy & most wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday.
Read MoreMemorial of the 80th Remembrance to the Bombing on Japan in 1945
2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima (August 6, 1945) and Nagasaki (August 9, 1945).
August 9, 2025
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Upcoming Events
Franklin Park, IL 60131 United States
Fall of SAIGON, 50th Commemoration official end to the Vietnam War ceremony at the American Legion Post Franklin Park #974 on April 19, 2025

Schaumburg, IL 60193 United States
The National Gathering of American Indian Veterans event honors veterans and military personnel of all cultures, eras and branches in a Native Way that is open to all. This is a 2-day event that is held from Friday, July 18th to Saturday, July 19th. This event is free and open to the public.
Hosted by the Trickster Cultural Center, 190 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL. 60193.

A Memoriam in Observing of the 80th Remembrance to the Bombing on Japan in 1945.