On the last Monday of every May, we as a nation take time to reflect on the ultimate sacrifice made in the line of duty by members of the Armed Forces. As a member driven organization of veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan, we try to provide opportunities for our members to collectively remember our fallen brothers and sisters. Here is a collection of events that IAVA is participating in and events where IAVA members our leading their own events.

New York City, New York
– National 9/11 Memorial Rescue and Recovery Worker Recognition – This is a special ceremony to honor the sacrifices of all rescue and recovery workers on Thursday, May 26th at 5:30pm.
– Top Gun on the flight deck of the Intrepid – IAVA has limited tickets to watch this iconic Navy fighter pilot movie on Friday, May 27th. Doors open at 7pm and the film will start at 8pm.
– Memorial Day Ceremony on the Intrepid – Join IAVA on the flight deck of the Intrepid on Monday, May 30th at 11:30am to honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice serving. The event will take place on Pier 86 and is free and open to the public.
– Take the Pledge – Pledge to #GoSilent with IAVA at Pier 86 outside the Intrepid. IAVA will have a display table and tent and will be asking folks to pledge to #GoSilent on Memorial Day Saturday and Sunday from 10am – 6pm.

Washington, DC
– VetTogether with Gunny R. Lee Ermey – Getting ready for Rolling Thunder, IAVA and Victory Motorcycles will host a VetTogether with iconic Marine Drill Instructor R. Lee Ermey on the National Mall Saturday, May 28th 12-5pm.
– Rolling Thunder – IAVA members are invited to join Victory Motorcycles and R. Lee Ermey at Rolling Thunder Sunday, may 29th beginning at 6:30am.
– National Memorial Day observance at Arlington National Cemetery – IAVA members are invited to join us at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, May 30th at the welcome center at 8:30am.

Member leaders across the country are hosting their own events. Please be sure to check our VetTogether map if you don’t see an event near you.

– Arlington, VA
– Decatur, GA
– San Francisco, CA
– Dallas, TX
– Plymouth, MI