The United States Air Force (USAF) is the air service branch of the United States Armed Forces, and is one of the eight uniformed services of the United States. Originally created on 1 August 1907, as a part of the United States Army Signal Corps, the USAF was established as a separate branch of the United States Armed Forces in 1947 with the enactment of […]

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The United States Navy (USN) is the maritime service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the eight uniformed services of the United States. It is the largest and most powerful navy in the world, with the estimated tonnage of its active battle fleet alone exceeding the next 13 navies combined, including 11 allies or partner nations of the United States […]

The official birthday of the United States Marine Corps is on 10 November 1775. That was the day when the Second Continental Congress established the Continental Marines with the following decree: That two battalions of Marines be raised consisting of one Colonel, two lieutenant-colonels, two majors and other officers, as usual in other regiments; that they consist of an equal number […]

Saturday, November 11, 2026 11 am - Parade Start Fort Vancouver National Site The parade will take place on Tuesday, November 11, 2026, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Parade lineup will begin at 8:00 a.m. More detailed information will be provided in the parade packet, which will be sent out later this month.

Saturday, November 11, 2026 11 am – Parade Start Fort Vancouver National Site This year marks the 38th anniversary of this community commemoration honoring all veterans. Make plans to join us as a parade participant or simply come and enjoy the event! Following the parade stop by the Community Military Appreciation Committee (CMAC) Open House […]

CMAC's annual Veterans Day Open House,  will be held at the Pearson Air Museum on November 11th from 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. It is a family-friendly event located at the end of the parade route. Organizations supporting or honoring veterans can apply for a table at the event. Space is limited to 30 tables, […]

The United States Space Force (USSF) is the space service branch of the U.S. Armed Forces and the world's only dedicated independent space force. Along with the U.S. Air Force, the Space Force is part of the Department of the Air Force, led by the secretary of the Air Force. The military heads of the Space Force are the chief of space operations, who is one of […]