In May, there are several military-related events and observances:

May 1, 2025 – Silver Star Banner Day – Per Congressional resolution, it is an "Official Day to honor wounded, ill, and injured Veterans”.

May 9, 2025 – Military Spouse Appreciation Day – This date recognizes the service and sacrifices of military spouses.

May 13, 2025 – Children of Fallen Patriots Day – A Day to honor the children left behind by the brave men and women who gave their lives while defending our freedom.

May 17, 2025 – Armed Forces Day Observed on the third Saturday every May, this is a day dedicated to paying tribute to men and women currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

May 26, 2025 – Memorial Day A solemn occasion to honor the men and women who died while serving in the military. Learn more about Memorial Day here.

Veteran suicide prevention

If you’re a Veteran in a mental health crisis and you’re thinking about hurting yourself—or you know a Veteran who’s considering this—get help right away. You’re not alone.

How do I talk to someone right now?

If you’re a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, connect with our caring, qualified Veterans Crisis Line responders for confidential help. Many of them are Veterans themselves. This service is private, free, and available 24/7.

Here’s how you can connect with a Veterans Crisis Line responder, anytime day or night:

• Call 988 and select 1.

• Text 838255.

• Start a confidential chat.

• If you have hearing loss, call TTY: 800-799-4889.

You can also take these actions:

• Call 911.

• Go to the nearest emergency room.

• Go directly to your nearest VA medical center. It doesn’t matter what your discharge status is or if you’re enrolled in VA health care.
  Find your nearest VA medical center

https://www.va.gov/health-care/health-needs-conditions/mental-health/suicide-prevention/

 

Event

On 23 May 2025(Friday) the Post will be having a movie night. The movie will be Taking Chance (PG-13).

Movie starts at 7:00pm or 1900 local. Popcorn, finger foods will be served.

 

Guitars 4 Vets

Over the past twelve years, our organization has refined a guitar instruction program aimed at providing Veterans struggling with physical injuries, PTSD, and other emotional distress a unique therapeutic alternative. G4V pursues its mission to share the healing power of music by providing free guitar instruction, a new acoustic guitar and a guitar accessory kit in a structured program run by volunteers, primarily through the Department of Veterans Affairs facilities and community-based medical centers.

 

Here is the information for the local Chapter here in Shreveport:
 
Carl Townley
510 East Stoner Avenue
Shreveport, Louisiana 71101, United States
la.shreveport@guitarsforvets.org

 

Check out our website for more information:

 

Guitars 4 Vets

 

Watch the Video below:

Guitars 4 Vets Video

 

 

Crown Royal Purple Bag Project

Crown Royal is a proud supporter of Packages From Home, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization, whose mission is to send care and comfort packages to deployed American military heroes stationed in active duty around the world.  

 

Crown Royal believes that it's not about what you have, but what you give and how you give it.

That's why Crown Royal is honored to partner with Packages From Home to turn donated Crown Royal Bags into care packages for active American military heroes around the world.

With your help, we have packed over 1 MILLION BAGS and counting.

Crown Royal Purple Bag Project

 

 

Military Records

 

Veterans, did you know that the National Archives can provide you with a copy of your DD-214? Our online eVetRecs system lets you request your, or your relative's, military personnel records.

 

Veteran Records

 

 

Shreveport Vet Center

The Vet Center/Mobile Vet Center will also be in many area communities soon. So, review and share the dates/times on upcoming outreach efforts. Established community partners are welcome to coordinate outreach efforts.  

 

Upcoming Vet Center and MVC Outreach Events: 

 

Vet Center: 

4th Wednesday each month: Information/Outreach/Intake at 1255 Shreveport Barksdale Highway

 

MVC Outreach

2nd Wednesday of each month:  Gregg County V.S.O.’s Office in Longview, TX.

2nd Thursday of each month:  East Texas Crisis Center Thrift Store in Nacogdoches, TX.

2nd Friday of each month:  Lincoln Parish Library in Ruston, LA.

3rd Tuesday of each month:  Texarkana CBOC in Texarkana, TX.

4th Tuesday of each month:  Monroe CBOC in Monroe, LA.

 

For questions about Vet Center services or coming events, please visit https://www.vetcenter.va.gov/ or call 318-861-1776 and ask for Garett Juneau.

 

Country Music & Dancing

Join us every Saturday from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm for live Country Western Music & Dancing.

• Open to the public
• $10 Cover charge
• Doors open at 4:30 pm

 

For more information to include the bands that will be playing follow us Facebook, see link below:

Post 4588 Music and Dancing

 

Coffee & Connection

 

Join us every Sunday from 8 am to 10 am for Coffee and some fellowship with fellow Post members.

 

 

For more information click the Facebook link below:

Coffee Connection 

 Military Humor

What do you get when you drop a piano on an Army officer?
A-flat Major.