Grande du Washington

Grand Cheminot
2020-10-22 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Voiture 99 Boxcar Room, 7607 NE 26th Ave. , Vancouver , WA, 98665 , United States
The next meeting of the Grand Cheminot is scheduled for October 22, 2020 at 0900 at Voiture 99.
More information to follow.

Lewis County - 83 November Prom
2020-11-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Chehalis Eagles, 1993 S Market Blvd, Chehalis, WA, 98532 , United States

Marine Corps 245th Birthday
2020-11-10 | WA
Every year around the Marine Corps’ Nov. 10 birthday, Marines around the world gather to celebrate the history and honor of the Corps while recognizing the young Marines who make up its future.
Parties rage from Las Vegas to San Diego to Okinawa, Japan, while more subdued celebrations are held by forward-deployed Marines in the Middle East. Everywhere, a birthday cake is cut and the birthday message from the 13th Marine Corps Commandant Gen. John A. Lejeune is read.

But in 2020 due to the global COVID-19 pandemic the celebrations may face new restrictions, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Troy Black warned Friday in a message posted on Facebook.
“Marines, Sailors, and family members, although several months away, it is probable that many COVID-19 restrictions will still be in place come November 10, 2020 limiting the size and scope of unit Birthday Ball Ceremonies,” Black wrote in the message, first reported by Task & Purpose.

Veterans Day
2020-11-11 | WA
Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans, that is, persons who have served in the United States Armed Forces (and were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable).[1][2] It coincides with other holidays including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day which are celebrated in other countries that mark the anniversary of the end of World War I. Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, when the Armistice with Germany went into effect. At the urging of major U.S. veteran organizations, Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day in 1954.
Veterans Day is distinct from Memorial Day, a U.S. public holiday in May. Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans, while Memorial Day honors those who had died while in military service.[3] Another military holiday that also occurs in May, Armed Forces Day, honors those currently serving in the U.S. military. Additionally, Women Veterans Day is recognized by a growing number of U.S. states that specifically honors women who have served in the U.S. military.

Cancelled - Lewis County Voiture 83 Promenade
2020-12-03 | WA

Suspension of Veteran VA medical care debts during COVID-19 scheduled to end in December
2020-12-31 | VA Medical Center, Vancouver Campus, 1601 E. 4th Plain Blvd, Vancouver , WA, 98661, United States
Veterans should be aware and plan accordingly that the current suspension of VA collection actions and extension of terms of previous repayment agreements is scheduled to end December 31, 2020.
VA stopped sending monthly billing statements for medical care debt starting April 6, 2020. This change followed the President’s April 2 announcement that was part of the nation’s relief response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, all actions on debts owed to VA in the form of copayments under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of Treasury were suspended.
With the conclusion of the mandated deferral, VA plans to begin billing Veterans in January 2021 for those postponed copays.
In January, Veterans should receive a patient statement that includes new copay charges for any care or prescriptions from April 6, 2020, through December 31, 2020, and any unpaid copays from before April 2020.
Veterans are not required to make payments until after December, but they can make them now if they want.
How do I pay my VA copay bill?
Veterans can pay their bill in any of these 4 ways:
Online
Pay directly from your bank account or by debit or credit card on the secure Pay.gov website.

By phone
Call the VA at 888-827-4817. Be sure to have your account number ready.

By mail
Send your payment stub, along with a check or money order made payable to “VA,” to the address below. Be sure to include your account number on the check or money order.
Department of Veterans Affairs
PO Box 3978
Portland, OR 97208-3978

In person
Visit your nearest VA medical center and ask for the “agent cashier’s office.” Bring your payment stub, along with a check or money order made payable to “VA.” Be sure to include your account number on the check or money order.
The agent cashier can look up your billing information; just bring a photo ID card.
Portland VA Medical Center
Agent cashier’s office, Bldg. 100, 3rd floor (open M-F, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.)
3710 Southwest US Veterans Hospital Road
Portland, OR 97239-2964

Events Cancelled
2021-01-01 - 2021-02-15 | WA
In compliance with the Governors new requirements, Grande du Washington will cease all organized and/or scheduled functions extended thru Wednesday, February 16th. Conditions will be reevaluated at that time.
For your safety and the safety of your families, please adhere to these new policies. Protect yourself and your loved ones.

Virtual Resiliency Workshop
2021-02-24 17:30 - 18:30, 2021-03-24 17:30 - 18:30 | Online Meeting

Great Western States Promenade
2021-04-08 - 2021-04-11 | American Legion Yolo Post 77, 523 Bush St., Woodland , CA, 95695, United States

Grande Promenade
2021-04-23 - 2021-04-24 | Voiture 99 Chateau, 7607 NE 26th Ave, Vancouver , WA, 98665, United States
Click HERE for downloadable registration form

Military Health System and Military OneSource Live Town Hall: National Nurses Week
2021-05-11 12:10 - 13:10 | WA
Military OneSource features Brig Gen Anita Fligge, Deputy Assistant Director, Education and Training and Chief Nursing Officer, Defense Health Agency, who will talk about National Nurses Week: “Unified, Reliable, Ready.” Please join us for this Facebook Live event, which will be cross-streamed on several channels, including TRICARE.mil and Health.mil:
Tuesday, May 11, 12:10 p.m. EDT
TRICARE.mil/livestream
Health.mil/livestream

Military Health System and Military OneSource Live Town Hall: Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
2021-05-12 12:00 - 13:00 | WA
Military OneSource features two leaders from the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR): COL Clint Murray, WRAIR commander, and Dr. Paul Scott, the Deputy Director of the Emerging Infections Disease Branch, who will discuss current WRAIR research, the development of a new coronavirus vaccine, and the call for vaccine trial participants. Please join us for this Facebook Live event, which will be cross-streamed on several channels, including TRICARE.mil and Health.mil:
Wednesday, May 12, noon EDT
TRICARE.mil/livestream
Health.mil/livestream

Military Health System and Military OneSource Live Town Hall: National Capital Region Response to COVID-19
2021-05-26 11:50 - 12:50 | WA
Military OneSource features RADM Anne Swap, Director, National Capital Medical Directorate, Defense Health Agency, who will discuss the National Capital Region response to COVID-19 and administration of the vaccine. Please join us for this Facebook Live event, which will be cross-streamed on several channels, including TRICARE.mil and Health.mil:
Wednesday, May 26, 11:50 a.m. EDT
TRICARE.mil/livestream
Health.mil/livestream

Memorial Day Remembrance
2021-06-01 08:00 - 17:00 | WA
In honor of our fallen heroes, CMAC in Vancouver held a Memorial Day Observance on May 31st that was recorded by CVTV and available for you to watch on the following dates and times:
6/2 @ 8 p.m. Channel-23/323HD
6/3 @ 10:30 a.m. Channel-21/321HD
6/4 @ 9:45 a.m. Channel-21/321HD
6/4 @ 2 p.m. Channel-23/323HD
Thank you again for helping us honor those that gave their lives.
More information and coverage can be found at,
https://www.columbian.com/…/ceremony-at-barracks…/
https://www.cvtv.org/vid_link/33096?startStreamAt=0…

Grand Du WA Promenade
2021-08-07 | WA
The Grand Du WA Promenade will be held on August 7th in Wenatchee, WA. Information will be published as it becomes available.

The Price Of A First Class Stamp Is Going Up on August 29 to 58 cents
2021-08-29 | WA

National Caregivers Support System
2021-09-10 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-09-14 14:00 - 15:00, 2021-09-15 08:00 - 09:00, 2021-09-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Online Meeting
Who can participate?
Anyone who is a caregiver of a Veteran? The listening sessions will focus on the Program of General Caregiver Support Services and we welcome anyone caring for a veteran, whether they are enrolled in the VA’s Caregiver Support Program or not.
If you are interested please send your name and contact number to
Karen Cutright
karen.cutrightslegrist@va.gov

Patriot Day
2021-09-11 | WA
Observe Patriot Day
On the direction of the President, the flag of the United States of America should be displayed on the homes of Americans, the White House and all United States government buildings in the whole world. The flag should be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect to those who died on September 11, 2001. Many people observe a moment of silence at 8:46 AM (Eastern Daylight Time). This marks the time that the first plane flew into the World Trade Center. Some communities, particularly in the areas directly affected by the attacks, hold special church services or prayer meetings. People who personally experienced the events in 2001 or lost loved ones in them, may lay flowers or visit memorials.
Public Life
Patriot Day is not a federal holiday and schools and businesses do not close. Public transit systems run on their regular schedules. Some people and organizations may take some time out to hold prayers for the victims of the attacks, but these do not usually affect public life for more than a few minutes.
About Patriot Day
On September 11, 2001, four planes were hijacked. The hijackers then deliberately flew three of the planes into two important buildings, the Pentagon in Washington DC and the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York. The fourth crashed into a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The loss of life and damage that these hijackings caused form the biggest act of terrorism ever on United States soil. Nearly 3000 people died in the attacks and the economic impact was immense.
The attacks have greatly increased attention to national security in the United States. This has had huge implications for United States national and international politics. This is particularly true for the relationships between the United States and Islamic countries in the Middle East.
Symbols
The most potent symbol of the events that happened on September 11, 2001 are pictures and videos of planes flying into buildings, of the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center engulfed in smoke and later collapsing and of people falling from buildings. Pictures taken of damaged buildings and relatives looking for loved ones in the days and weeks after the attacks are also often shown. The flag of the United States is often displayed around images of the events on September 11, 2001. This is to remind Americans that their country remained strong in the face of massive terrorist attacks.
Patriot Day should not be confused with Patriot’s Day, also known as Patriots Day, which commemorates the battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775, which were two of the earliest battles in the American Revolutionary War.

Patriots Day Ceremony
2021-09-11 09:00 - 10:30 | Vancouver Waterfront, 695 Waterfront Way, Vancouver , WA, 98660, United States
September 11, 2021, Vancouver Waterfront-9am.
This year’s event in partnership with the City of Vancouver and is the 1st major
event being held at the Vancouver Waterfront.
More information when available.

102nd 40&8 Promenade Nationale
2021-09-14 - 2021-09-18 | University Plaza Hotel, 333 S John Q. Hammons Parkway, Springfield , MO, 65806 , United States
The 102nd Promenade Nationale will be held in Springfield, Missouri on September 14th through the 18th, 2021. Just a 45 minute drive from Branson, Missouri. Come out to have a good time. There is lots to see and do in this area. See attached flyer telling you some of the things to see and do.
Downloadable registration and more information is on the 2021 40&8 Promenade Nationale page.

Promenade National
2021-09-14 - 2021-09-18 | WA
The Promenade National is scheduled for September 14 – 18th in Springfield, MO. If you are planning to attend, I need to know so I can inform National.
More information when available.

Fall Harvest Chicken Dinner
2021-10-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Voiture 99 Chateau, 7607 NE 26th Ave, Vancouver , WA, 98665, United States

Columbia River Detachment Annual Marine Corps Birthday Dinner
2021-11-13 15:00 - 20:00 | American Legion Post 14, 4607 NE St James Rd, Vancouver , WA, United States

Thanksgiving Day
2021-11-25 | WA

The Attack on Pearl Harbor
2021-12-07 | WA
On December 7, we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, which marks the 76th anniversary of the end of WWII. Over 2,400 Americans died at Pearl Harbor, and more than 1,000 were injured during the bombing. Over 300 aircraft and 19 naval ships were damaged or destroyed. It marked the entrance of the US into World War II, and FDR said the attack was “A date which will live in infamy.”
Pearl Harbor National Memorial and its partners announced the theme for the 2021 National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Commemoration: Valor, Sacrifice, and Peace.
The National Park Service said, “The goal of the commemoration and supplemental events is to ensure that future generations will understand the valor and legacy of those who perished and those who fought throughout the war.
The commemoration also highlights the importance of the peace that brought a reconciliation that continues to create a better future for all”.
Video – The Attack on Pearl Harbor

Christmas Day
2021-12-25 | WA
