Supporting Our Veterans
We provide opportunities for Petersburg Alaska's American Legion Post-14 members to come together and make a difference.
Who We Are
Our History
Petersburg Alaska American Legion Post-14 was established in 1920 by a group of dedicated community members who saw the need for a local organization focused on supporting the Petersburg community. Since then, we have created a civic scholarship fund for students, supported a program to feed the homeless in our community, provided grave markers to honor the service of veterans, ensuring no service member’s grave goes unmarked, and aspire to achieve even more in the future.
Memories: Our Journey in Photos
Military History
Important Military Holidays and Observances
February 2026
- Feb. 3, 2026 – Four Chaplains Day – A Day to remember the four U.S. Army chaplains who made the ultimate sacrifice when the USAT Dorchester sank during World War II.
- Feb. 19, 2026 – Coast Guard Reserve Birthday
March 2026
- Mar. 3, 2026 – Navy Reserve Birthday
- Mar. 13, 2026 – K-9 Veterans Day – The date is the official birthday of the United States K9 Corps and a day to honor their service.
- Mar. 25, 2026 – Medal of Honor Day – A holiday to honor the heroism and sacrifice of Medal of Honor recipients for the United States.
- Mar. 29, 2026 – Vietnam Veterans Day – A national holiday to recognize and honor Veterans who served in the military during the Vietnam War.
April 2026
- Apr. 5, 2026 – Gold Star Spouses Day – A Day dedicated to those whose spouses gave their lives while serving in the U.S. military or as a result of service-connected injuries or illness.
- Apr. 14, 2026 – Air Force Reserve Birthday
- Apr. 23, 2026 – Army Reserve Birthday
May 2026
- May 1, 2026 – Silver Star Banner Day – Per Congressional resolution, it is an “Official Day to honor wounded, ill, and injured Veterans”.
- May 8, 2026 – Military Spouse Appreciation Day – This date recognizes the service and sacrifices of military spouses. (Note: Some sources list this as the Friday before Mother's Day, which aligns with May 8 in 2026.)
- May 13, 2026 – 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 16, 2026 – 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 25, 2026 – Memorial Day – A solemn occasion to honor the men and women who died while serving in the military.
June 2026
- Jun. 6, 2026 – Anniversary of the World War II Allied invasion in Normandy, France, now known as D-Day.
- Jun. 14, 2026 – Flag Day – A Day to celebrate the adoption of the U.S. flag.
- Jun. 14, 2026 – Army Birthday
- Jun. 23, 2026 – Coast Guard Auxiliary Birthday
- Jun. 27, 2026 – National PTSD Awareness Day – A Day to bring awareness about issues related to PTSD.
July 2026
- Jul. 4, 2026 – Independence Day
- Jul. 27, 2026 – Korean War Veterans Armistice Day
August 2026
- Aug. 4, 2026 – Coast Guard Birthday
- Aug. 7, 2026 – Purple Heart Day – A time for Americans to pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who were either wounded on the battlefield or paid the ultimate sacrifice.
- Aug. 29, 2026 – Marine Forces Reserve Birthday
September 2026
- Sep.. 11, 2026 – Patriot Day – An annual observance to remember and honor those who were injured or killed during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
- Sep.. 18, 2026 – Air Force Birthday
- Sep.. 19, 2026 – POW/MIA Recognition Day
- Sep. 29, 2026 – Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day – A Day to honor the families of fallen Servicemembers.
October 2026
- Oct. 13, 2026 – Navy Birthday
- Oct. 26, 2026 – National Day of the Deployed
November 2026
- Nov. 10, 2026 – Marine Corps Birthday
- Nov. 11, 2026 – Veterans Day – This is the anniversary of the signing of the armistice treaty, which ended World War I and is also a day to thank military Veterans for their service.
December 2026
- Dec. 7, 2026 – Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day – The anniversary of the day Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, signaling the United States’ entrance into World War II.
- Dec. 13, 2026 – National Guard Birthday
- Dec. 13, 2026 – National Wreaths Across America Day
- Dec. 20, 2026 – Space Force Birthday
Significant Military Months
April – Month of the Military Child
May – National Military Appreciation Month
May – Month of the Military Caregiver
November – Military Family Month, Warrior Care Month