The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg will highlight area women who saw military service in conflicts spanning three-quarters of a century during Veterans Week activities planned Saturday through Nov. 10 at the Hempfield campus. The theme for the week is “75 years of breaking barriers.” It marks the time that
Tributes to those who have died as a result of military service since 9/11 will be featured Aug. 5 as part of a Fallen Heroes Run and Military Appreciation Day in Hempfield. The fifth annual motorcycle run organized by Monroeville-based nonprofit Operation Vet NOW is dedicated to the memory of
Vandergrift’s Memorial Day parade is returning after being canceled last year because of the covid-19 pandemic.
The Vandergrift Joint Veterans including the VFW, American Legion and Veterans Honor Guard will host a half-day program May 31 to remember and honor the sacrifice of American veterans who fought and died in wars.
“We are trying to let as many residents as possible know that all of our activities are back to normal,” said Michael Reilly, commander of the Vandergrift Veterans Honor Guard. “The borough has a full schedule of events back on for this year.”
Vandergrift Council last week approved the Joint Veterans’ request to hold a parade.