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Community Events
The Abilene Gun & Knife Show will be held on Oct 16th-17th, 2021 in Abilene, TX. This Abilene gun show is held at Abilene Convention Center and hosted by Texas Gun & Knife Association.
Golf Tournament
Our big Golf Tournament hosted by Abilene Indoor Gun Range as always, if you would like to volunteer, please call the clubhouse at (325) 439-8525 and leave your information.
Red, White, & You Job Fair
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) will host the eighth annual statewide Hiring Red, White and You! (HRWY) job fair on November 7, 2019. In cooperation with the 28 Local Workforce Development Boards, the Texas Veterans Commission, the Texas Medical Center, and Governor Greg Abbott, HRWY connects Texas veterans and their spouses with Texas employers that value the experience, discipline, and other exceptional qualities inherent in a military background.
TWC hosted the seventh annual statewide Hiring Red, White and You! job fair on November 8, 2018. Over 12,300 job seekers and over 2,100 employers attended the statewide job fairs in 2018. Since 2011, Hiring Red, White and You has connected more than 84,153 job seekers, including 35,485 Veterans and 48,668 spouses, along with 14,420 employers and over 2,027 same-day hires.
It is estimated that there are 1.7 million total veterans in Texas, of which 967,000 are working or actively seeking work. By holding HRWY job fairs across the state, Texas employers can more easily connect to this highly qualified group of servicemen and servicewomen across the state.
*Sources: Texas Workforce Commission, Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Wall That Heals
The mobile Vietnam Wall will be back in our area, this time in Stephenville, TX.
On Veterans Day 1996, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) unveiled a half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., designed to travel to communities throughout the United States. Since its dedication, The Wall That Heals has been displayed at nearly 600 communities throughout the nation, spreading the Memorial’s healing legacy to millions.
Bringing The Wall home to communities throughout our country allows the souls enshrined on the Memorial to exist once more among family and friends in the peace and comfort of familiar surroundings. The traveling exhibit provides thousands of veterans who have been unable to cope with the prospect of facing The Wall to find the strength and courage to do so within their own communities, thus allowing the healing process to begin.
The main components of The Wall That Heals are The Wall replica and the mobile Education Center.
Knife & Gun Show
We will be out at the Abilene Knife & Gun show to answer questions and file claims.
Chapter Service Officer Day
Need help filing a claim with the VA or have questions? Come on by!
Memorial Day Ceremony
The Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene will host a Memorial Day Ceremony sponsored by the Chief's Group from Dyess Air Force Base. The Community Band of Abilene will play a medley of patriotic songs, the Guest Speaker will be Congressman Jodey Arrington and the Dyess AFB Honor Guard will present the colors. The Chief's Group have also arranged a C-130 flyover during the ceremony.
Flag Laying
The Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene and Texas General Land Office invite members of the community to assist with the placing of the flags on each grave and columbarium at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene.
Open House
We are opening our doors to the community, giving information, having a BBQ, and a member backed yard sale with the purpose of raising funds to help the veteran community in legitimate times of need.
For information please contact the Auxiliary Commander, Caitlin Privitt
For all information and contact requests, please make your inquiry attn: DAV Yard Sale
Aux CO email: cprivitt08@gmail.com
(325) 484-4DAV
contact@abilenetxdav.org
32nd Annual TET Reunion & DAV Raffle Drawing
The Abilene Grunts Association and Texas Veterans Chapter One host their Annual 'TET Reunion' in Abilene. The reunion is where Veterans and their families gather to share memories and stories of their years in the military.
Anyone who attends is encouraged to bring photo's and memorabilia, no matter the era, service branch or conflict.
The '32nd Annual TET Reunion' will take place in the Taylor County Coliseum's Display Building. There will be food, drinks, displays, memorabilia and a 'USO' type show.
Info from KEAN 105.1 Website – Rudy Fernandez
Golden Corral (Veterans Honor)
Over the past 17 years, Golden Corral is proud of the U.S. military members who defend our country and our rights, and we honor them every year with a special thank you dinner at our Military Appreciation Night. As of 2017, we have served nearly 5.4 million free meals to our active duty and retired military heroes. But our commitment does not stop there. Over the past 17 years, Golden Corral restaurants and their guests together have raised over $14 million dollars for Disabled American Veterans.
5K Run for WASP in Sweetwater
Check-in begins at 8 a.m.
Race/Run/Walk begins at 8:30 a.m.
Awards follow the Race
Veterans Day ceremony follow the awards
Early Bird rates Adult $25 | Youth $15
if you register now through Patriots Day, September 11.
Regular rates Adult $35 | Youth $25
beginning September 12.
Abilene Gun & Knife Show
Texas Gun and Knife Show Abilene aims to help vendors display their guns, knives, and ammo in a safe environment to share with the Public. There are some things we require that the Public needs to be aware of to continue the safety that our vendors are asked to do.
Abilene Gun & Knife Show
Texas Gun and Knife Show Abilene aims to help vendors display their guns, knives, and ammo in a safe environment to share with the Public. There are some things we require that the Public needs to be aware of to continue the safety that our vendors are asked to do.
V.A. Abilene Flu Shot's
Flu shots are available to all Veterans at the Abilene VA Clinic from 10-3
West Texas Food Truck Fest Ft. .38 Special
A full day of family-friendly fun at the Back Porch of Texas. Sample treats at food trucks from all over the area while enjoying live music. .38 Special will headline the event.
24th Annual Big Country Balloon Fest
A weekend of family fun including hot air balloons, live entertainment, children’s games and inflatable rides, silent auction, food & craft vendors & balloon glow on Friday & Saturday nights.
Sponsored by Optimist Unlimited.
24th Annual Big Country Balloon Fest
A weekend of family fun including hot air balloons, live entertainment, children’s games and inflatable rides, silent auction, food & craft vendors & balloon glow on Friday & Saturday nights.
Sponsored by Optimist Unlimited.
BIG COUNTRY HONKY TONK DANCE AND CONCERT
Country music legend Tracy Byrd Music and Texas country favorite Mark Powell to perform live.
Time
Doors open- 6 p.m.
7 to 11 p.m.
Additional Info
Tickets may be purchased at stubwire.com or 877-990-7882
Price
Ticket prices vary.
Pre-sale tickets go on sale July 20th from 9 a.m. to midnight with passcode VIP38.
Tickets available to general public on July 21st.
Mobile Service Office - Eastland Tractor Supply
MSO/CSO Outreach Day
Can't get to our office and live in the Eastland area? We will be at the Eastland Tractor Supply on 19Sep18 from 9 to 4 to help you with any questions and to help make a VA Claim.
PARAMOUNT FILM SERIES: BACK TO THE FUTURE TRILOGY
A time traveling DeLorean transports Marty McFly and Doc Brown into the past, present and future. Starring Michael J Fox, Christopher Lloyd. Color; Rated PG; 1985, 1989, 1990. Sponsored by IN-Focus Digital.
Price
$7-Adults; $6-students, seniors, military and children
PARAMOUNT FILM SERIES: BACK TO THE FUTURE TRILOGY
A time traveling DeLorean transports Marty McFly and Doc Brown into the past, present and future. Starring Michael J Fox, Christopher Lloyd. Color; Rated PG; 1985, 1989, 1990. Sponsored by IN-Focus Digital.
Price
$7-Adults; $6-students, seniors, military and children
PARAMOUNT FILM SERIES: BACK TO THE FUTURE TRILOGY
A time traveling DeLorean transports Marty McFly and Doc Brown into the past, present and future. Starring Michael J Fox, Christopher Lloyd. Color; Rated PG; 1985, 1989, 1990. Sponsored by IN-Focus Digital.
Price
$7-Adults; $6-students, seniors, military and children
8TH ANNUAL BIG COUNTRY MUDSLINGER FUN RUN
Walk or run an approximately 3 mile course that includes several fun and crazy challenges along the way. At the end of the race participants crawl through the last of 4 Mud Pits crossing the finish line as an official Mudslinger.
Price
$30-Adult early bird; $20-Child early bird; $40-Adult registration; $25-Child registration