All,
We have a busy couple of months coming up. If you have been waiting for your opportunity to volunteer and participate in some of the work we do, this is a perfect time. We had a good turnout at the member/guest potluck following the last membership meeting. Thank you to all that brought the food and helped with set up and clean up duty.
50th Anniversary Commemoration Event with VVA Chapter 788
We invite you to join us for a powerful and solemn event honoring the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.
50th Anniversary Commemoration
The Last Americans to Leave Vietnam
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 | 11:00 AM
Vietnam Memorial Wall, Sunset Hills Cemetery | Bozeman, MT
Hosted by VVA Chapter 788, American Legion Post 14, VFWs, Elks Lodge 463, and other local veterans’ organizations, this event will pay tribute to the service, sacrifice, and legacy of Vietnam Veterans.
The ceremony will include:
- POW/MIA Tribute Service
- Roll Call of the Fallen
- Personal Reflections and Stories from Vietnam Veterans
All are welcome—veterans, families, students, and community members. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to show gratitude, remembrance, and respect.
Thank you for honoring Montana’s Vietnam Veterans and helping us mark this historic occasion.
VVA Chapter 788 – Vietnam Veterans of Southwest Montana
Bozeman Bucks American Legion Baseball
This is the 100th year of the American Legion Baseball Program. Help us celebrate all Summer. Bozeman Bucks American Legion Baseball begins Saturday, April 26, 2025 with games at Heroes Park. See the Bucks website for more game information.
Reminder, Veterans are admitted free to all Bucks games. Join us and come out this Summer for some American Legion Baseball. Bozeman Bucks Baseball
Springmeadow Senior Living Visit
Our next Post 14 veterans visit to Brookdale Springmeadows Senior Living will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:30AM. They are located at 3175 Graf St. in Bozeman.
Bingo Nights for a Cause – Alongside Women Veterans
We will have Bingo again on Friday, May 9, 2025 from 6:00PM – 8:00PM. This event will support Alongside Women Veterans Outreach. See attached flyer for more details.
Women Veterans Symposium at Fort Harrison in May
This event will be held on May 16, 17, 2025 at Fort Harrison in Helena.
15th Annual Memorial Day Parade and Free Community Breakfast
All gears are in motion for the Memorial Day Parade and Breakfast. The schedule is as follows:
Thursday, May 22, 2025
9:00AM – Gravesite Flag Installation – Sunset Hills Cemetery – Meet at the Vietnam Wall – This is a large task and many hands help make it easier. Please join us if you can.
Monday, May 26, 2025
6:00AM – Flags out on Main Street – Meet in the back alley at 6:00AM
7:00AM – 9:00AM – Free Breakfast – Open to the Public – Upstairs Meeting Hall
9:30AM – Parade begins at 7th and Main – Members wishing to walk the parade route following the Color Guard, please meet by 9:15AM at the intersection.
11:30AM – Ceremonies begin at Sunset Hills Cemetery Vietnam Wall
4:00PM – Remove Flags from Main Street – Meet at the Post at 3:45PM
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
9:00AM – Remove flags from Gravesite Flag Installation – Sunset Hills Cemetery – Meet at the Vietnam Wall
As you can see we have a lot going on. If you want to participate in some of these events please reach out to myself or Commander West.
Respectfully,
Bethany West, Commander
Frank Harriman, Adjutant