Author Archives: UWVC Editor
UWVC Remembers 2011 Events in Pictures!
All, The UWVC wishes you and your loved ones the warmest New Year. May the coming year be full of love, gratitude, and good fortune. Best, The UWVC Family To see 2011′s events in pictures, please visit: UWVC Remembers 2011
Memorial Day Weekend Ceremonies — Pictures, Postings, and Stories
This past Memorial Day Weekend 2011, May 26-May 30, the UWVC participated in several ceremonies, events and activities. For the full briefing on the UWVC’s Memorial Day Weekend Ceremonies, click here. » more
Mother’s Day Ceremonial Service to Honor Sons & Daughters Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice
This Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8, 2011, UWVC will host a ceremonial service, “Mothers of the Fallen,” to honor America’s sons and daughters who have made the ultimate sacrifice. » more
Hundreds honor our Vietnam Veterans and Gold Star families!
View our preliminary report on our Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day event, including the program and proclamations distributed to all attendees, and links to photos and press coverage. » more
Career Expo Reminder for Military.com Members
Fort Hamilton will host the Military Career Expo on Thursday, March 31, 2011, from 10 am — 2 pm. For additional information, click “more.” » more
REMINDER! Join us this Saturday, March 26, for Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day
55 Water Street, next to Vietnam Veterans Plaza; 12:00 Noon – 4:00 PM. Click “more” for details, including a media kit, parking and public transportation. » more
American soldier in Afghanistan requests toys and candy for local children
Jim Shevlin, our Red Cross liaison, has reached out to help mobilize support for his son’s unit in Afghanistan. » more
UWVC Remembers Frank Buckles, Last WWI Doughboy
The last surviving American WWI Doughboy, Frank Buckles, has died today at his home in Charles Town, West Virginia. Mr. Buckles was 110. UWVC had the privilege to honor Mr. Buckles as an honorary Grand Marshal for its 2009 NYC … » more
UWVC’s ‘Goodwill Caravan’ Is Huge Success
Table of Contents: Preparations West Point Sunday, February 13 Monday, February 14 Summary Reflections PREPARATIONS Valentine’s Day weekend (2/12-2/14), United War Veterans Council of New York (“UWVC”) supporters and volunteers, traveled to DC to visit with our wounded warriors. The … » more
Thank you for making the 2011 Goodwill Valentine’s Caravan a huge success!
This past weekend, United War Veterans Council, supporters and volunteers, traveled to Walter Reed Army Medical Center and other locations to spread joy, laughter, and camaraderie on 2011′s Valentine’s Day to our nation’s wounded heroes. Servicemembers, veterans and family members, … » more