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Today is Armed Forces Day. Celebrated the third Saturday in May, Armed Forces Day falls during Military Appreciation Month and joins Memorial Day, Military Spouse Appreciation Day, and Victory in Europe Day (V-E Day). Read more about it here: bit.ly/2KvdbVa

Come visit during our Armed Forces Day at Rees Training Center! See images for details!

It’s Armed Forces Week, and it is celebrated in the week leading up to Armed Forces Day (the third Saturday in May). For American service members, Armed Forces Week is an occasion to remember past and present service. Read more: #ixzz70l0MagNe" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">militarybenefits.info/armed-forces-w…

Rees Training Center received the 2026 Secretary of the Army Environmental Award in the Natural Resources Conservation, Small Installation category, the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment. Read more about it here: flashalert.net/id/OreMilitary

Today is National Military Spouse Appreciation Day is a presidentially-approved holiday and is celebrated on the Friday before Mother’s Day in May. Read more: #ixzz70kz85xox" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">militarybenefits.info/military-spous…

Today is Victory in Europe Day, also known as V-E Day. On May 8, 1945 Nazi Germany unconditionally surrendered to the Allied Forces of the Second World War. Read more about it here: history.com/this-day-in-hi…

May 1st is Silver Star Service Banner Day, a time to recognize those who have been awarded The Silver Star Medal, and remember the sacrifices of our wounded and ill veterans. Read more: veteran.com/silver-star-se…

Today is National Military Appreciation Month (NMAM). It is celebrated every May and is a declaration that encourages U.S. citizens to observe the month in a symbol of unity. NMAM honors current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Read more: uso.org/stories/2699-w…

Congratulations to our new Oregon Army National Guard 2nd Lieutenants! flic.kr/s/aHBqjCRkuJ

Students from the Salem-Keizer Career Technical Education Center (CTEC) in Salem, Oregon, took part in a tour and hands-on maintenance competition at the Oregon Army National Guard's Field Maintenance Shop. flic.kr/s/aHBqjCR7XH

Recent community engagement in Albany, Oregon. flic.kr/s/aHBqjCQGUc

Recent community engagement from our members. bit.ly/4swoLUR

Today is National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day is a day to honor captured wartime service members who eventually came home. Read more: #ixzz70krUKbZt" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">militarybenefits.info/former-pow-day…

Welcoming home for those deployed.

Today is Gold Star Spouses Day. The terms Gold Star family, Gold Star Spouses, and Gold Star Wives traditionally refer to the surviving loved ones of military members who lost their lives in the line of duty. Read more: #ixzz70kpUUTCb" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">militarybenefits.info/gold-star-spou…

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Your Spring 2026 Sentinel Express is now available for your reading pleasure. See what your ORNG has been up to the last quarter. new.express.adobe.com/webpage/BDRb2T…

April is designated as Month of the Military Child– a time to honor the sacrifices made by military families worldwide, with an emphasis on the experience of the dependent children of military members serving at home and overseas. Read more: defense.gov/Explore/Spotli…

Today is National Vietnam War Veterans Day. It is observed every year on March 29 and is a way to thank and honor our nation’s Vietnam veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice. Read more: ncsl.org/military-and-v…