The official birth date of the Army National Guard as a reserve component of the Army is December 13, 1636. On this date, the Massachusetts colonial legislature directed that the colony’s existing militia companies be organized into three regiments.

May all the good things of life be yours, not only at Thanksgiving but throughout the coming year.

We are Thankful for the service of all the men and women who put their lives on the line to protect our country and our freedom.

Happy 244th birthday to the United States Marine Corps, and thank you for your continued service and bravery in duty to our country.

Honor Flight Chicago friends for an afternoon of food, fun and music. Guests can bid on prized silent auction packages or spin the “Wheel of Fortune” for a chance to win theater tickets, gift cards to restaurants and brewpubs, unique experiences and other goodies. “WGN Morning News” sports anchor and “Man of the People” Pat Tomasulo will be our emcee for the afternoon, and we're excited to welcome former Chicago Bear Roland Harper as our special guest.

Veteran’s Day is officially Monday, November 11, 2019, and there are many restaurants and companies who want to thank our veterans by providing them with discounts or a free meal.

A very special Thank You to Steve Corbo, Curator and Board of Directors Member of the Italian American Veterans Museum in Stone Park, Illinois, and Tom Day, Founder of Bugles Across America, for being our special guests at our November Veterans for Unification meeting.