BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Be Connected - ECPv6.16.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Be Connected X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://connectveterans.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Be Connected REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Phoenix BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601 DTSTAMP:20260513T104556 CREATED:20240825T170026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240825T170026Z UID:13597-1777593600-1780271999@connectveterans.org SUMMARY:Military Appreciation Month DESCRIPTION:May 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Osama bin Laden Killed: What That Night Meant to America On May 2\, 2011\, nearly a decade after the September 11 attacks\, U.S. Navy SEALs from SEAL Team 6\, officially known as Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU)\, carried out a precise mission in Abbottabad\, Pakistan\, that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden – the mastermind of 9/11 and the face of terror for an entire generation of Americans. That moment marked a significant turning point in the Global War on Terror and offered the country a long-awaited sense of justice. For nearly ten years\, the hunt for bin Laden haunted the American consciousness. He was responsible for the worst terrorist attack on American soil- an act of brutality that took the lives of nearly 3\,000 innocent people and changed the course of history in an instant. The images of that day are forever etched in our national memory: the towers falling\, the smoke rising\, the shock on faces across the country\, and the courage of first responders who ran toward danger. In the days and weeks that followed 9/11\, America was united in grief\, outrage\, and determination. People from all over the country traveled to help with clean-up and recovery efforts. The long-term health effects of those heroic efforts continue to claim lives. There have been more than 4\,500 people who have died as a result of toxic dust and debris from the collapse of the World Trade Center\, which contained hazardous substances like asbestos\, glass fibers\, heavy metals\, and chemicals. First responders\, recovery workers\, residents\, and people who spent time in lower Manhattan after the attacks were especially vulnerable. In the days and years that followed 9/11\, young men and women from across the country\, driven by heartbreak\, outrage\, and a sense of duty\, stepped forward to serve. They came from small towns and big cities\, from different races\, religions\, and backgrounds\, all united by a shared purpose: to defend the country and help bring justice to those who had attacked it. On May 2\, 2011\, that justice arrived. The killing of Osama bin Laden did not undo the loss of lives\, nor did it erase the pain endured by so many families. But it mattered to the parents\, spouses\, and children who had waited years for accountability\, to the service members who deployed again and again in response to the attacks\, and to their families who also paid a steep price. In less than one hour on May 2\, an elite American team finished a chapter that took nearly a decade to complete\, ending the reign of the most wanted terrorist in the world. Their success reflected not just military strength\, but the determination and resilience of a country that refused to never forget. May 2 is a reminder that while the path to justice may be long\, it is not forgotten. It reminds us of what it means to come together in the face of loss\, to stand up with purpose\, and to carry forward the memory of those we lost with resolve\, unity\, and strength. URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/military-appreciation-month-4/ CATEGORIES:Holiday END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601 DTSTAMP:20260513T104556 CREATED:20240825T170548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240825T170548Z UID:13605-1777593600-1780271999@connectveterans.org SUMMARY:Military Caregiver Month DESCRIPTION:May 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Osama bin Laden Killed: What That Night Meant to America On May 2\, 2011\, nearly a decade after the September 11 attacks\, U.S. Navy SEALs from SEAL Team 6\, officially known as Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU)\, carried out a precise mission in Abbottabad\, Pakistan\, that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden – the mastermind of 9/11 and the face of terror for an entire generation of Americans. That moment marked a significant turning point in the Global War on Terror and offered the country a long-awaited sense of justice. For nearly ten years\, the hunt for bin Laden haunted the American consciousness. He was responsible for the worst terrorist attack on American soil- an act of brutality that took the lives of nearly 3\,000 innocent people and changed the course of history in an instant. The images of that day are forever etched in our national memory: the towers falling\, the smoke rising\, the shock on faces across the country\, and the courage of first responders who ran toward danger. In the days and weeks that followed 9/11\, America was united in grief\, outrage\, and determination. People from all over the country traveled to help with clean-up and recovery efforts. The long-term health effects of those heroic efforts continue to claim lives. There have been more than 4\,500 people who have died as a result of toxic dust and debris from the collapse of the World Trade Center\, which contained hazardous substances like asbestos\, glass fibers\, heavy metals\, and chemicals. First responders\, recovery workers\, residents\, and people who spent time in lower Manhattan after the attacks were especially vulnerable. In the days and years that followed 9/11\, young men and women from across the country\, driven by heartbreak\, outrage\, and a sense of duty\, stepped forward to serve. They came from small towns and big cities\, from different races\, religions\, and backgrounds\, all united by a shared purpose: to defend the country and help bring justice to those who had attacked it. On May 2\, 2011\, that justice arrived. The killing of Osama bin Laden did not undo the loss of lives\, nor did it erase the pain endured by so many families. But it mattered to the parents\, spouses\, and children who had waited years for accountability\, to the service members who deployed again and again in response to the attacks\, and to their families who also paid a steep price. In less than one hour on May 2\, an elite American team finished a chapter that took nearly a decade to complete\, ending the reign of the most wanted terrorist in the world. Their success reflected not just military strength\, but the determination and resilience of a country that refused to never forget. May 2 is a reminder that while the path to justice may be long\, it is not forgotten. It reminds us of what it means to come together in the face of loss\, to stand up with purpose\, and to carry forward the memory of those we lost with resolve\, unity\, and strength. URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/military-caregiver-month-2/ CATEGORIES:Holiday END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260513 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260514 DTSTAMP:20260513T104556 CREATED:20240825T172937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240825T172937Z UID:13628-1778630400-1778716799@connectveterans.org SUMMARY:Children Of Fallen Patriots Day DESCRIPTION:May 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Osama bin Laden Killed: What That Night Meant to America On May 2\, 2011\, nearly a decade after the September 11 attacks\, U.S. Navy SEALs from SEAL Team 6\, officially known as Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU)\, carried out a precise mission in Abbottabad\, Pakistan\, that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden – the mastermind of 9/11 and the face of terror for an entire generation of Americans. That moment marked a significant turning point in the Global War on Terror and offered the country a long-awaited sense of justice. For nearly ten years\, the hunt for bin Laden haunted the American consciousness. He was responsible for the worst terrorist attack on American soil- an act of brutality that took the lives of nearly 3\,000 innocent people and changed the course of history in an instant. The images of that day are forever etched in our national memory: the towers falling\, the smoke rising\, the shock on faces across the country\, and the courage of first responders who ran toward danger. In the days and weeks that followed 9/11\, America was united in grief\, outrage\, and determination. People from all over the country traveled to help with clean-up and recovery efforts. The long-term health effects of those heroic efforts continue to claim lives. There have been more than 4\,500 people who have died as a result of toxic dust and debris from the collapse of the World Trade Center\, which contained hazardous substances like asbestos\, glass fibers\, heavy metals\, and chemicals. First responders\, recovery workers\, residents\, and people who spent time in lower Manhattan after the attacks were especially vulnerable. In the days and years that followed 9/11\, young men and women from across the country\, driven by heartbreak\, outrage\, and a sense of duty\, stepped forward to serve. They came from small towns and big cities\, from different races\, religions\, and backgrounds\, all united by a shared purpose: to defend the country and help bring justice to those who had attacked it. On May 2\, 2011\, that justice arrived. The killing of Osama bin Laden did not undo the loss of lives\, nor did it erase the pain endured by so many families. But it mattered to the parents\, spouses\, and children who had waited years for accountability\, to the service members who deployed again and again in response to the attacks\, and to their families who also paid a steep price. In less than one hour on May 2\, an elite American team finished a chapter that took nearly a decade to complete\, ending the reign of the most wanted terrorist in the world. Their success reflected not just military strength\, but the determination and resilience of a country that refused to never forget. May 2 is a reminder that while the path to justice may be long\, it is not forgotten. It reminds us of what it means to come together in the face of loss\, to stand up with purpose\, and to carry forward the memory of those we lost with resolve\, unity\, and strength. URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/children-of-fallen-patriots-day-6/ CATEGORIES:Holiday END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516 DTSTAMP:20260513T104556 CREATED:20240825T173438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240825T173438Z UID:13638-1778803200-1778889599@connectveterans.org SUMMARY:Military Caregiver Day DESCRIPTION:May 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Osama bin Laden Killed: What That Night Meant to America On May 2\, 2011\, nearly a decade after the September 11 attacks\, U.S. Navy SEALs from SEAL Team 6\, officially known as Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU)\, carried out a precise mission in Abbottabad\, Pakistan\, that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden – the mastermind of 9/11 and the face of terror for an entire generation of Americans. That moment marked a significant turning point in the Global War on Terror and offered the country a long-awaited sense of justice. For nearly ten years\, the hunt for bin Laden haunted the American consciousness. He was responsible for the worst terrorist attack on American soil- an act of brutality that took the lives of nearly 3\,000 innocent people and changed the course of history in an instant. The images of that day are forever etched in our national memory: the towers falling\, the smoke rising\, the shock on faces across the country\, and the courage of first responders who ran toward danger. In the days and weeks that followed 9/11\, America was united in grief\, outrage\, and determination. People from all over the country traveled to help with clean-up and recovery efforts. The long-term health effects of those heroic efforts continue to claim lives. There have been more than 4\,500 people who have died as a result of toxic dust and debris from the collapse of the World Trade Center\, which contained hazardous substances like asbestos\, glass fibers\, heavy metals\, and chemicals. First responders\, recovery workers\, residents\, and people who spent time in lower Manhattan after the attacks were especially vulnerable. In the days and years that followed 9/11\, young men and women from across the country\, driven by heartbreak\, outrage\, and a sense of duty\, stepped forward to serve. They came from small towns and big cities\, from different races\, religions\, and backgrounds\, all united by a shared purpose: to defend the country and help bring justice to those who had attacked it. On May 2\, 2011\, that justice arrived. The killing of Osama bin Laden did not undo the loss of lives\, nor did it erase the pain endured by so many families. But it mattered to the parents\, spouses\, and children who had waited years for accountability\, to the service members who deployed again and again in response to the attacks\, and to their families who also paid a steep price. In less than one hour on May 2\, an elite American team finished a chapter that took nearly a decade to complete\, ending the reign of the most wanted terrorist in the world. Their success reflected not just military strength\, but the determination and resilience of a country that refused to never forget. May 2 is a reminder that while the path to justice may be long\, it is not forgotten. It reminds us of what it means to come together in the face of loss\, to stand up with purpose\, and to carry forward the memory of those we lost with resolve\, unity\, and strength. URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/military-caregiver-day-6/ CATEGORIES:Holiday END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260515T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260515T140000 DTSTAMP:20260513T104556 CREATED:20251214T012334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251214T012452Z UID:18986-1778835600-1778853600@connectveterans.org SUMMARY:High Country Veteran StandDown DESCRIPTION:May 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Osama bin Laden Killed: What That Night Meant to America On May 2\, 2011\, nearly a decade after the September 11 attacks\, U.S. Navy SEALs from SEAL Team 6\, officially known as Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU)\, carried out a precise mission in Abbottabad\, Pakistan\, that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden – the mastermind of 9/11 and the face of terror for an entire generation of Americans. That moment marked a significant turning point in the Global War on Terror and offered the country a long-awaited sense of justice. For nearly ten years\, the hunt for bin Laden haunted the American consciousness. He was responsible for the worst terrorist attack on American soil- an act of brutality that took the lives of nearly 3\,000 innocent people and changed the course of history in an instant. The images of that day are forever etched in our national memory: the towers falling\, the smoke rising\, the shock on faces across the country\, and the courage of first responders who ran toward danger. In the days and weeks that followed 9/11\, America was united in grief\, outrage\, and determination. People from all over the country traveled to help with clean-up and recovery efforts. The long-term health effects of those heroic efforts continue to claim lives. There have been more than 4\,500 people who have died as a result of toxic dust and debris from the collapse of the World Trade Center\, which contained hazardous substances like asbestos\, glass fibers\, heavy metals\, and chemicals. First responders\, recovery workers\, residents\, and people who spent time in lower Manhattan after the attacks were especially vulnerable. In the days and years that followed 9/11\, young men and women from across the country\, driven by heartbreak\, outrage\, and a sense of duty\, stepped forward to serve. They came from small towns and big cities\, from different races\, religions\, and backgrounds\, all united by a shared purpose: to defend the country and help bring justice to those who had attacked it. On May 2\, 2011\, that justice arrived. The killing of Osama bin Laden did not undo the loss of lives\, nor did it erase the pain endured by so many families. But it mattered to the parents\, spouses\, and children who had waited years for accountability\, to the service members who deployed again and again in response to the attacks\, and to their families who also paid a steep price. In less than one hour on May 2\, an elite American team finished a chapter that took nearly a decade to complete\, ending the reign of the most wanted terrorist in the world. Their success reflected not just military strength\, but the determination and resilience of a country that refused to never forget. May 2 is a reminder that while the path to justice may be long\, it is not forgotten. It reminds us of what it means to come together in the face of loss\, to stand up with purpose\, and to carry forward the memory of those we lost with resolve\, unity\, and strength. URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/high-country-veteran-standdown/ LOCATION:2100 North Gemini Road\, 2100 North Gemini Road\, Flagstaff\, 86004\, United States CATEGORIES:StandDown END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517 DTSTAMP:20260513T104556 CREATED:20240825T173856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240825T173856Z UID:13645-1778889600-1778975999@connectveterans.org SUMMARY:Armed Forces Day DESCRIPTION:May 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Osama bin Laden Killed: What That Night Meant to America On May 2\, 2011\, nearly a decade after the September 11 attacks\, U.S. Navy SEALs from SEAL Team 6\, officially known as Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU)\, carried out a precise mission in Abbottabad\, Pakistan\, that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden – the mastermind of 9/11 and the face of terror for an entire generation of Americans. That moment marked a significant turning point in the Global War on Terror and offered the country a long-awaited sense of justice. For nearly ten years\, the hunt for bin Laden haunted the American consciousness. He was responsible for the worst terrorist attack on American soil- an act of brutality that took the lives of nearly 3\,000 innocent people and changed the course of history in an instant. The images of that day are forever etched in our national memory: the towers falling\, the smoke rising\, the shock on faces across the country\, and the courage of first responders who ran toward danger. In the days and weeks that followed 9/11\, America was united in grief\, outrage\, and determination. People from all over the country traveled to help with clean-up and recovery efforts. The long-term health effects of those heroic efforts continue to claim lives. There have been more than 4\,500 people who have died as a result of toxic dust and debris from the collapse of the World Trade Center\, which contained hazardous substances like asbestos\, glass fibers\, heavy metals\, and chemicals. First responders\, recovery workers\, residents\, and people who spent time in lower Manhattan after the attacks were especially vulnerable. In the days and years that followed 9/11\, young men and women from across the country\, driven by heartbreak\, outrage\, and a sense of duty\, stepped forward to serve. They came from small towns and big cities\, from different races\, religions\, and backgrounds\, all united by a shared purpose: to defend the country and help bring justice to those who had attacked it. On May 2\, 2011\, that justice arrived. The killing of Osama bin Laden did not undo the loss of lives\, nor did it erase the pain endured by so many families. But it mattered to the parents\, spouses\, and children who had waited years for accountability\, to the service members who deployed again and again in response to the attacks\, and to their families who also paid a steep price. In less than one hour on May 2\, an elite American team finished a chapter that took nearly a decade to complete\, ending the reign of the most wanted terrorist in the world. Their success reflected not just military strength\, but the determination and resilience of a country that refused to never forget. May 2 is a reminder that while the path to justice may be long\, it is not forgotten. It reminds us of what it means to come together in the face of loss\, to stand up with purpose\, and to carry forward the memory of those we lost with resolve\, unity\, and strength. URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/armed-forces-day-6/ CATEGORIES:Holiday END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260521T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260521T140000 DTSTAMP:20260513T104556 CREATED:20260513T034724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T034724Z UID:19833-1779368400-1779372000@connectveterans.org SUMMARY:Webinar | Spot the Signs - Fraud & Scams DESCRIPTION:May 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Osama bin Laden Killed: What That Night Meant to America On May 2\, 2011\, nearly a decade after the September 11 attacks\, U.S. Navy SEALs from SEAL Team 6\, officially known as Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU)\, carried out a precise mission in Abbottabad\, Pakistan\, that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden – the mastermind of 9/11 and the face of terror for an entire generation of Americans. That moment marked a significant turning point in the Global War on Terror and offered the country a long-awaited sense of justice. For nearly ten years\, the hunt for bin Laden haunted the American consciousness. He was responsible for the worst terrorist attack on American soil- an act of brutality that took the lives of nearly 3\,000 innocent people and changed the course of history in an instant. The images of that day are forever etched in our national memory: the towers falling\, the smoke rising\, the shock on faces across the country\, and the courage of first responders who ran toward danger. In the days and weeks that followed 9/11\, America was united in grief\, outrage\, and determination. People from all over the country traveled to help with clean-up and recovery efforts. The long-term health effects of those heroic efforts continue to claim lives. There have been more than 4\,500 people who have died as a result of toxic dust and debris from the collapse of the World Trade Center\, which contained hazardous substances like asbestos\, glass fibers\, heavy metals\, and chemicals. First responders\, recovery workers\, residents\, and people who spent time in lower Manhattan after the attacks were especially vulnerable. In the days and years that followed 9/11\, young men and women from across the country\, driven by heartbreak\, outrage\, and a sense of duty\, stepped forward to serve. They came from small towns and big cities\, from different races\, religions\, and backgrounds\, all united by a shared purpose: to defend the country and help bring justice to those who had attacked it. On May 2\, 2011\, that justice arrived. The killing of Osama bin Laden did not undo the loss of lives\, nor did it erase the pain endured by so many families. But it mattered to the parents\, spouses\, and children who had waited years for accountability\, to the service members who deployed again and again in response to the attacks\, and to their families who also paid a steep price. In less than one hour on May 2\, an elite American team finished a chapter that took nearly a decade to complete\, ending the reign of the most wanted terrorist in the world. Their success reflected not just military strength\, but the determination and resilience of a country that refused to never forget. May 2 is a reminder that while the path to justice may be long\, it is not forgotten. It reminds us of what it means to come together in the face of loss\, to stand up with purpose\, and to carry forward the memory of those we lost with resolve\, unity\, and strength. URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/webinar-spot-the-signs-fraud-scams/ CATEGORIES:Partner Event,Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260525 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260526 DTSTAMP:20260513T104556 CREATED:20240825T174247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240825T174247Z UID:13652-1779667200-1779753599@connectveterans.org SUMMARY:Memorial Day DESCRIPTION:May 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Osama bin Laden Killed: What That Night Meant to America On May 2\, 2011\, nearly a decade after the September 11 attacks\, U.S. Navy SEALs from SEAL Team 6\, officially known as Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU)\, carried out a precise mission in Abbottabad\, Pakistan\, that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden – the mastermind of 9/11 and the face of terror for an entire generation of Americans. That moment marked a significant turning point in the Global War on Terror and offered the country a long-awaited sense of justice. For nearly ten years\, the hunt for bin Laden haunted the American consciousness. He was responsible for the worst terrorist attack on American soil- an act of brutality that took the lives of nearly 3\,000 innocent people and changed the course of history in an instant. The images of that day are forever etched in our national memory: the towers falling\, the smoke rising\, the shock on faces across the country\, and the courage of first responders who ran toward danger. In the days and weeks that followed 9/11\, America was united in grief\, outrage\, and determination. People from all over the country traveled to help with clean-up and recovery efforts. The long-term health effects of those heroic efforts continue to claim lives. There have been more than 4\,500 people who have died as a result of toxic dust and debris from the collapse of the World Trade Center\, which contained hazardous substances like asbestos\, glass fibers\, heavy metals\, and chemicals. First responders\, recovery workers\, residents\, and people who spent time in lower Manhattan after the attacks were especially vulnerable. In the days and years that followed 9/11\, young men and women from across the country\, driven by heartbreak\, outrage\, and a sense of duty\, stepped forward to serve. They came from small towns and big cities\, from different races\, religions\, and backgrounds\, all united by a shared purpose: to defend the country and help bring justice to those who had attacked it. On May 2\, 2011\, that justice arrived. The killing of Osama bin Laden did not undo the loss of lives\, nor did it erase the pain endured by so many families. But it mattered to the parents\, spouses\, and children who had waited years for accountability\, to the service members who deployed again and again in response to the attacks\, and to their families who also paid a steep price. In less than one hour on May 2\, an elite American team finished a chapter that took nearly a decade to complete\, ending the reign of the most wanted terrorist in the world. Their success reflected not just military strength\, but the determination and resilience of a country that refused to never forget. May 2 is a reminder that while the path to justice may be long\, it is not forgotten. It reminds us of what it means to come together in the face of loss\, to stand up with purpose\, and to carry forward the memory of those we lost with resolve\, unity\, and strength. URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/memorial-day-5/ CATEGORIES:Holiday END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260527T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260527T101500 DTSTAMP:20260513T104556 CREATED:20260109T005844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T162624Z UID:19046-1779872400-1779876900@connectveterans.org SUMMARY:Welcome to Be Connected DESCRIPTION:May 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Osama bin Laden Killed: What That Night Meant to America On May 2\, 2011\, nearly a decade after the September 11 attacks\, U.S. Navy SEALs from SEAL Team 6\, officially known as Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU)\, carried out a precise mission in Abbottabad\, Pakistan\, that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden – the mastermind of 9/11 and the face of terror for an entire generation of Americans. That moment marked a significant turning point in the Global War on Terror and offered the country a long-awaited sense of justice. For nearly ten years\, the hunt for bin Laden haunted the American consciousness. He was responsible for the worst terrorist attack on American soil- an act of brutality that took the lives of nearly 3\,000 innocent people and changed the course of history in an instant. The images of that day are forever etched in our national memory: the towers falling\, the smoke rising\, the shock on faces across the country\, and the courage of first responders who ran toward danger. In the days and weeks that followed 9/11\, America was united in grief\, outrage\, and determination. People from all over the country traveled to help with clean-up and recovery efforts. The long-term health effects of those heroic efforts continue to claim lives. There have been more than 4\,500 people who have died as a result of toxic dust and debris from the collapse of the World Trade Center\, which contained hazardous substances like asbestos\, glass fibers\, heavy metals\, and chemicals. First responders\, recovery workers\, residents\, and people who spent time in lower Manhattan after the attacks were especially vulnerable. In the days and years that followed 9/11\, young men and women from across the country\, driven by heartbreak\, outrage\, and a sense of duty\, stepped forward to serve. They came from small towns and big cities\, from different races\, religions\, and backgrounds\, all united by a shared purpose: to defend the country and help bring justice to those who had attacked it. On May 2\, 2011\, that justice arrived. The killing of Osama bin Laden did not undo the loss of lives\, nor did it erase the pain endured by so many families. But it mattered to the parents\, spouses\, and children who had waited years for accountability\, to the service members who deployed again and again in response to the attacks\, and to their families who also paid a steep price. In less than one hour on May 2\, an elite American team finished a chapter that took nearly a decade to complete\, ending the reign of the most wanted terrorist in the world. Their success reflected not just military strength\, but the determination and resilience of a country that refused to never forget. May 2 is a reminder that while the path to justice may be long\, it is not forgotten. It reminds us of what it means to come together in the face of loss\, to stand up with purpose\, and to carry forward the memory of those we lost with resolve\, unity\, and strength. URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/welcome-to-be-connected-2/ CATEGORIES:BCCC,Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://connectveterans.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Welcome-to-BC_May.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701 DTSTAMP:20260513T104556 CREATED:20240825T174958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241225T004619Z UID:13660-1780272000-1782863999@connectveterans.org SUMMARY:PTSD Awareness Month DESCRIPTION:May 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Osama bin Laden Killed: What That Night Meant to America On May 2\, 2011\, nearly a decade after the September 11 attacks\, U.S. Navy SEALs from SEAL Team 6\, officially known as Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU)\, carried out a precise mission in Abbottabad\, Pakistan\, that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden – the mastermind of 9/11 and the face of terror for an entire generation of Americans. That moment marked a significant turning point in the Global War on Terror and offered the country a long-awaited sense of justice. For nearly ten years\, the hunt for bin Laden haunted the American consciousness. He was responsible for the worst terrorist attack on American soil- an act of brutality that took the lives of nearly 3\,000 innocent people and changed the course of history in an instant. The images of that day are forever etched in our national memory: the towers falling\, the smoke rising\, the shock on faces across the country\, and the courage of first responders who ran toward danger. In the days and weeks that followed 9/11\, America was united in grief\, outrage\, and determination. People from all over the country traveled to help with clean-up and recovery efforts. The long-term health effects of those heroic efforts continue to claim lives. There have been more than 4\,500 people who have died as a result of toxic dust and debris from the collapse of the World Trade Center\, which contained hazardous substances like asbestos\, glass fibers\, heavy metals\, and chemicals. First responders\, recovery workers\, residents\, and people who spent time in lower Manhattan after the attacks were especially vulnerable. In the days and years that followed 9/11\, young men and women from across the country\, driven by heartbreak\, outrage\, and a sense of duty\, stepped forward to serve. They came from small towns and big cities\, from different races\, religions\, and backgrounds\, all united by a shared purpose: to defend the country and help bring justice to those who had attacked it. On May 2\, 2011\, that justice arrived. The killing of Osama bin Laden did not undo the loss of lives\, nor did it erase the pain endured by so many families. But it mattered to the parents\, spouses\, and children who had waited years for accountability\, to the service members who deployed again and again in response to the attacks\, and to their families who also paid a steep price. In less than one hour on May 2\, an elite American team finished a chapter that took nearly a decade to complete\, ending the reign of the most wanted terrorist in the world. Their success reflected not just military strength\, but the determination and resilience of a country that refused to never forget. May 2 is a reminder that while the path to justice may be long\, it is not forgotten. It reminds us of what it means to come together in the face of loss\, to stand up with purpose\, and to carry forward the memory of those we lost with resolve\, unity\, and strength. URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/ptsd-awareness-month-4/ CATEGORIES:Holiday END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260604 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260605 DTSTAMP:20260513T104556 CREATED:20241229T223932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241229T223932Z UID:15658-1780531200-1780617599@connectveterans.org SUMMARY:Battle of Midway DESCRIPTION:May 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Osama bin Laden Killed: What That Night Meant to America On May 2\, 2011\, nearly a decade after the September 11 attacks\, U.S. Navy SEALs from SEAL Team 6\, officially known as Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU)\, carried out a precise mission in Abbottabad\, Pakistan\, that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden – the mastermind of 9/11 and the face of terror for an entire generation of Americans. That moment marked a significant turning point in the Global War on Terror and offered the country a long-awaited sense of justice. For nearly ten years\, the hunt for bin Laden haunted the American consciousness. He was responsible for the worst terrorist attack on American soil- an act of brutality that took the lives of nearly 3\,000 innocent people and changed the course of history in an instant. The images of that day are forever etched in our national memory: the towers falling\, the smoke rising\, the shock on faces across the country\, and the courage of first responders who ran toward danger. In the days and weeks that followed 9/11\, America was united in grief\, outrage\, and determination. People from all over the country traveled to help with clean-up and recovery efforts. The long-term health effects of those heroic efforts continue to claim lives. There have been more than 4\,500 people who have died as a result of toxic dust and debris from the collapse of the World Trade Center\, which contained hazardous substances like asbestos\, glass fibers\, heavy metals\, and chemicals. First responders\, recovery workers\, residents\, and people who spent time in lower Manhattan after the attacks were especially vulnerable. In the days and years that followed 9/11\, young men and women from across the country\, driven by heartbreak\, outrage\, and a sense of duty\, stepped forward to serve. They came from small towns and big cities\, from different races\, religions\, and backgrounds\, all united by a shared purpose: to defend the country and help bring justice to those who had attacked it. On May 2\, 2011\, that justice arrived. The killing of Osama bin Laden did not undo the loss of lives\, nor did it erase the pain endured by so many families. But it mattered to the parents\, spouses\, and children who had waited years for accountability\, to the service members who deployed again and again in response to the attacks\, and to their families who also paid a steep price. In less than one hour on May 2\, an elite American team finished a chapter that took nearly a decade to complete\, ending the reign of the most wanted terrorist in the world. Their success reflected not just military strength\, but the determination and resilience of a country that refused to never forget. May 2 is a reminder that while the path to justice may be long\, it is not forgotten. It reminds us of what it means to come together in the face of loss\, to stand up with purpose\, and to carry forward the memory of those we lost with resolve\, unity\, and strength. URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/battle-of-midway-2/ CATEGORIES:History END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260606 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260607 DTSTAMP:20260513T104556 CREATED:20240825T175447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241229T225643Z UID:13667-1780704000-1780790399@connectveterans.org SUMMARY:D-Day DESCRIPTION:May 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Osama bin Laden Killed: What That Night Meant to America On May 2\, 2011\, nearly a decade after the September 11 attacks\, U.S. Navy SEALs from SEAL Team 6\, officially known as Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU)\, carried out a precise mission in Abbottabad\, Pakistan\, that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden – the mastermind of 9/11 and the face of terror for an entire generation of Americans. That moment marked a significant turning point in the Global War on Terror and offered the country a long-awaited sense of justice. For nearly ten years\, the hunt for bin Laden haunted the American consciousness. He was responsible for the worst terrorist attack on American soil- an act of brutality that took the lives of nearly 3\,000 innocent people and changed the course of history in an instant. The images of that day are forever etched in our national memory: the towers falling\, the smoke rising\, the shock on faces across the country\, and the courage of first responders who ran toward danger. In the days and weeks that followed 9/11\, America was united in grief\, outrage\, and determination. People from all over the country traveled to help with clean-up and recovery efforts. The long-term health effects of those heroic efforts continue to claim lives. There have been more than 4\,500 people who have died as a result of toxic dust and debris from the collapse of the World Trade Center\, which contained hazardous substances like asbestos\, glass fibers\, heavy metals\, and chemicals. First responders\, recovery workers\, residents\, and people who spent time in lower Manhattan after the attacks were especially vulnerable. In the days and years that followed 9/11\, young men and women from across the country\, driven by heartbreak\, outrage\, and a sense of duty\, stepped forward to serve. They came from small towns and big cities\, from different races\, religions\, and backgrounds\, all united by a shared purpose: to defend the country and help bring justice to those who had attacked it. On May 2\, 2011\, that justice arrived. The killing of Osama bin Laden did not undo the loss of lives\, nor did it erase the pain endured by so many families. But it mattered to the parents\, spouses\, and children who had waited years for accountability\, to the service members who deployed again and again in response to the attacks\, and to their families who also paid a steep price. In less than one hour on May 2\, an elite American team finished a chapter that took nearly a decade to complete\, ending the reign of the most wanted terrorist in the world. Their success reflected not just military strength\, but the determination and resilience of a country that refused to never forget. May 2 is a reminder that while the path to justice may be long\, it is not forgotten. It reminds us of what it means to come together in the face of loss\, to stand up with purpose\, and to carry forward the memory of those we lost with resolve\, unity\, and strength. URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/d-day-6/ CATEGORIES:History END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260612 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260613 DTSTAMP:20260513T104556 CREATED:20240825T182544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240825T182544Z UID:13674-1781222400-1781308799@connectveterans.org SUMMARY:National Women Veterans Day DESCRIPTION:May 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Osama bin Laden Killed: What That Night Meant to America On May 2\, 2011\, nearly a decade after the September 11 attacks\, U.S. Navy SEALs from SEAL Team 6\, officially known as Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU)\, carried out a precise mission in Abbottabad\, Pakistan\, that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden – the mastermind of 9/11 and the face of terror for an entire generation of Americans. That moment marked a significant turning point in the Global War on Terror and offered the country a long-awaited sense of justice. For nearly ten years\, the hunt for bin Laden haunted the American consciousness. He was responsible for the worst terrorist attack on American soil- an act of brutality that took the lives of nearly 3\,000 innocent people and changed the course of history in an instant. The images of that day are forever etched in our national memory: the towers falling\, the smoke rising\, the shock on faces across the country\, and the courage of first responders who ran toward danger. In the days and weeks that followed 9/11\, America was united in grief\, outrage\, and determination. People from all over the country traveled to help with clean-up and recovery efforts. The long-term health effects of those heroic efforts continue to claim lives. There have been more than 4\,500 people who have died as a result of toxic dust and debris from the collapse of the World Trade Center\, which contained hazardous substances like asbestos\, glass fibers\, heavy metals\, and chemicals. First responders\, recovery workers\, residents\, and people who spent time in lower Manhattan after the attacks were especially vulnerable. In the days and years that followed 9/11\, young men and women from across the country\, driven by heartbreak\, outrage\, and a sense of duty\, stepped forward to serve. They came from small towns and big cities\, from different races\, religions\, and backgrounds\, all united by a shared purpose: to defend the country and help bring justice to those who had attacked it. On May 2\, 2011\, that justice arrived. The killing of Osama bin Laden did not undo the loss of lives\, nor did it erase the pain endured by so many families. But it mattered to the parents\, spouses\, and children who had waited years for accountability\, to the service members who deployed again and again in response to the attacks\, and to their families who also paid a steep price. In less than one hour on May 2\, an elite American team finished a chapter that took nearly a decade to complete\, ending the reign of the most wanted terrorist in the world. Their success reflected not just military strength\, but the determination and resilience of a country that refused to never forget. May 2 is a reminder that while the path to justice may be long\, it is not forgotten. It reminds us of what it means to come together in the face of loss\, to stand up with purpose\, and to carry forward the memory of those we lost with resolve\, unity\, and strength. URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/national-women-veterans-day-4/ CATEGORIES:Holiday END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260614 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260615 DTSTAMP:20260513T104556 CREATED:20240825T183037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240825T183037Z UID:13681-1781395200-1781481599@connectveterans.org SUMMARY:Flag Day DESCRIPTION:May 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Osama bin Laden Killed: What That Night Meant to America On May 2\, 2011\, nearly a decade after the September 11 attacks\, U.S. Navy SEALs from SEAL Team 6\, officially known as Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU)\, carried out a precise mission in Abbottabad\, Pakistan\, that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden – the mastermind of 9/11 and the face of terror for an entire generation of Americans. That moment marked a significant turning point in the Global War on Terror and offered the country a long-awaited sense of justice. For nearly ten years\, the hunt for bin Laden haunted the American consciousness. He was responsible for the worst terrorist attack on American soil- an act of brutality that took the lives of nearly 3\,000 innocent people and changed the course of history in an instant. The images of that day are forever etched in our national memory: the towers falling\, the smoke rising\, the shock on faces across the country\, and the courage of first responders who ran toward danger. In the days and weeks that followed 9/11\, America was united in grief\, outrage\, and determination. People from all over the country traveled to help with clean-up and recovery efforts. The long-term health effects of those heroic efforts continue to claim lives. There have been more than 4\,500 people who have died as a result of toxic dust and debris from the collapse of the World Trade Center\, which contained hazardous substances like asbestos\, glass fibers\, heavy metals\, and chemicals. First responders\, recovery workers\, residents\, and people who spent time in lower Manhattan after the attacks were especially vulnerable. In the days and years that followed 9/11\, young men and women from across the country\, driven by heartbreak\, outrage\, and a sense of duty\, stepped forward to serve. They came from small towns and big cities\, from different races\, religions\, and backgrounds\, all united by a shared purpose: to defend the country and help bring justice to those who had attacked it. On May 2\, 2011\, that justice arrived. The killing of Osama bin Laden did not undo the loss of lives\, nor did it erase the pain endured by so many families. But it mattered to the parents\, spouses\, and children who had waited years for accountability\, to the service members who deployed again and again in response to the attacks\, and to their families who also paid a steep price. In less than one hour on May 2\, an elite American team finished a chapter that took nearly a decade to complete\, ending the reign of the most wanted terrorist in the world. Their success reflected not just military strength\, but the determination and resilience of a country that refused to never forget. May 2 is a reminder that while the path to justice may be long\, it is not forgotten. It reminds us of what it means to come together in the face of loss\, to stand up with purpose\, and to carry forward the memory of those we lost with resolve\, unity\, and strength. URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/flag-day-5/ CATEGORIES:Holiday END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260614 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260615 DTSTAMP:20260513T104556 CREATED:20240825T183539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240825T183539Z UID:13689-1781395200-1781481599@connectveterans.org SUMMARY:U.S. Army Birthday DESCRIPTION:May 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Osama bin Laden Killed: What That Night Meant to America On May 2\, 2011\, nearly a decade after the September 11 attacks\, U.S. Navy SEALs from SEAL Team 6\, officially known as Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU)\, carried out a precise mission in Abbottabad\, Pakistan\, that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden – the mastermind of 9/11 and the face of terror for an entire generation of Americans. That moment marked a significant turning point in the Global War on Terror and offered the country a long-awaited sense of justice. For nearly ten years\, the hunt for bin Laden haunted the American consciousness. He was responsible for the worst terrorist attack on American soil- an act of brutality that took the lives of nearly 3\,000 innocent people and changed the course of history in an instant. The images of that day are forever etched in our national memory: the towers falling\, the smoke rising\, the shock on faces across the country\, and the courage of first responders who ran toward danger. In the days and weeks that followed 9/11\, America was united in grief\, outrage\, and determination. People from all over the country traveled to help with clean-up and recovery efforts. The long-term health effects of those heroic efforts continue to claim lives. There have been more than 4\,500 people who have died as a result of toxic dust and debris from the collapse of the World Trade Center\, which contained hazardous substances like asbestos\, glass fibers\, heavy metals\, and chemicals. First responders\, recovery workers\, residents\, and people who spent time in lower Manhattan after the attacks were especially vulnerable. In the days and years that followed 9/11\, young men and women from across the country\, driven by heartbreak\, outrage\, and a sense of duty\, stepped forward to serve. They came from small towns and big cities\, from different races\, religions\, and backgrounds\, all united by a shared purpose: to defend the country and help bring justice to those who had attacked it. On May 2\, 2011\, that justice arrived. The killing of Osama bin Laden did not undo the loss of lives\, nor did it erase the pain endured by so many families. But it mattered to the parents\, spouses\, and children who had waited years for accountability\, to the service members who deployed again and again in response to the attacks\, and to their families who also paid a steep price. In less than one hour on May 2\, an elite American team finished a chapter that took nearly a decade to complete\, ending the reign of the most wanted terrorist in the world. Their success reflected not just military strength\, but the determination and resilience of a country that refused to never forget. May 2 is a reminder that while the path to justice may be long\, it is not forgotten. It reminds us of what it means to come together in the face of loss\, to stand up with purpose\, and to carry forward the memory of those we lost with resolve\, unity\, and strength. URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/u-s-army-birthday-4/ CATEGORIES:Holiday END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260617 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260618 DTSTAMP:20260513T104556 CREATED:20241228T194637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241228T201313Z UID:15503-1781654400-1781740799@connectveterans.org SUMMARY:Battle of Ramadi DESCRIPTION:May 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Osama bin Laden Killed: What That Night Meant to America On May 2\, 2011\, nearly a decade after the September 11 attacks\, U.S. Navy SEALs from SEAL Team 6\, officially known as Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU)\, carried out a precise mission in Abbottabad\, Pakistan\, that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden – the mastermind of 9/11 and the face of terror for an entire generation of Americans. That moment marked a significant turning point in the Global War on Terror and offered the country a long-awaited sense of justice. For nearly ten years\, the hunt for bin Laden haunted the American consciousness. He was responsible for the worst terrorist attack on American soil- an act of brutality that took the lives of nearly 3\,000 innocent people and changed the course of history in an instant. The images of that day are forever etched in our national memory: the towers falling\, the smoke rising\, the shock on faces across the country\, and the courage of first responders who ran toward danger. In the days and weeks that followed 9/11\, America was united in grief\, outrage\, and determination. People from all over the country traveled to help with clean-up and recovery efforts. The long-term health effects of those heroic efforts continue to claim lives. There have been more than 4\,500 people who have died as a result of toxic dust and debris from the collapse of the World Trade Center\, which contained hazardous substances like asbestos\, glass fibers\, heavy metals\, and chemicals. First responders\, recovery workers\, residents\, and people who spent time in lower Manhattan after the attacks were especially vulnerable. In the days and years that followed 9/11\, young men and women from across the country\, driven by heartbreak\, outrage\, and a sense of duty\, stepped forward to serve. They came from small towns and big cities\, from different races\, religions\, and backgrounds\, all united by a shared purpose: to defend the country and help bring justice to those who had attacked it. On May 2\, 2011\, that justice arrived. The killing of Osama bin Laden did not undo the loss of lives\, nor did it erase the pain endured by so many families. But it mattered to the parents\, spouses\, and children who had waited years for accountability\, to the service members who deployed again and again in response to the attacks\, and to their families who also paid a steep price. In less than one hour on May 2\, an elite American team finished a chapter that took nearly a decade to complete\, ending the reign of the most wanted terrorist in the world. Their success reflected not just military strength\, but the determination and resilience of a country that refused to never forget. May 2 is a reminder that while the path to justice may be long\, it is not forgotten. It reminds us of what it means to come together in the face of loss\, to stand up with purpose\, and to carry forward the memory of those we lost with resolve\, unity\, and strength. URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/battle-of-ramadi-4/ CATEGORIES:History END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260624T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260624T101500 DTSTAMP:20260513T104556 CREATED:20260109T005840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T162641Z UID:19047-1782291600-1782296100@connectveterans.org SUMMARY:Welcome to Be Connected DESCRIPTION:May 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Osama bin Laden Killed: What That Night Meant to America On May 2\, 2011\, nearly a decade after the September 11 attacks\, U.S. Navy SEALs from SEAL Team 6\, officially known as Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU)\, carried out a precise mission in Abbottabad\, Pakistan\, that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden – the mastermind of 9/11 and the face of terror for an entire generation of Americans. That moment marked a significant turning point in the Global War on Terror and offered the country a long-awaited sense of justice. For nearly ten years\, the hunt for bin Laden haunted the American consciousness. He was responsible for the worst terrorist attack on American soil- an act of brutality that took the lives of nearly 3\,000 innocent people and changed the course of history in an instant. The images of that day are forever etched in our national memory: the towers falling\, the smoke rising\, the shock on faces across the country\, and the courage of first responders who ran toward danger. In the days and weeks that followed 9/11\, America was united in grief\, outrage\, and determination. People from all over the country traveled to help with clean-up and recovery efforts. The long-term health effects of those heroic efforts continue to claim lives. There have been more than 4\,500 people who have died as a result of toxic dust and debris from the collapse of the World Trade Center\, which contained hazardous substances like asbestos\, glass fibers\, heavy metals\, and chemicals. First responders\, recovery workers\, residents\, and people who spent time in lower Manhattan after the attacks were especially vulnerable. In the days and years that followed 9/11\, young men and women from across the country\, driven by heartbreak\, outrage\, and a sense of duty\, stepped forward to serve. They came from small towns and big cities\, from different races\, religions\, and backgrounds\, all united by a shared purpose: to defend the country and help bring justice to those who had attacked it. On May 2\, 2011\, that justice arrived. The killing of Osama bin Laden did not undo the loss of lives\, nor did it erase the pain endured by so many families. But it mattered to the parents\, spouses\, and children who had waited years for accountability\, to the service members who deployed again and again in response to the attacks\, and to their families who also paid a steep price. In less than one hour on May 2\, an elite American team finished a chapter that took nearly a decade to complete\, ending the reign of the most wanted terrorist in the world. Their success reflected not just military strength\, but the determination and resilience of a country that refused to never forget. May 2 is a reminder that while the path to justice may be long\, it is not forgotten. It reminds us of what it means to come together in the face of loss\, to stand up with purpose\, and to carry forward the memory of those we lost with resolve\, unity\, and strength. URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/welcome-to-be-connected/ CATEGORIES:BCCC,Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://connectveterans.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Welcome-to-BC_Jun.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260625 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260626 DTSTAMP:20260513T104556 CREATED:20241229T231552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241229T231552Z UID:15666-1782345600-1782431999@connectveterans.org SUMMARY:Korean War Begins DESCRIPTION:May 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Osama bin Laden Killed: What That Night Meant to America On May 2\, 2011\, nearly a decade after the September 11 attacks\, U.S. Navy SEALs from SEAL Team 6\, officially known as Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU)\, carried out a precise mission in Abbottabad\, Pakistan\, that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden – the mastermind of 9/11 and the face of terror for an entire generation of Americans. That moment marked a significant turning point in the Global War on Terror and offered the country a long-awaited sense of justice. For nearly ten years\, the hunt for bin Laden haunted the American consciousness. He was responsible for the worst terrorist attack on American soil- an act of brutality that took the lives of nearly 3\,000 innocent people and changed the course of history in an instant. The images of that day are forever etched in our national memory: the towers falling\, the smoke rising\, the shock on faces across the country\, and the courage of first responders who ran toward danger. In the days and weeks that followed 9/11\, America was united in grief\, outrage\, and determination. People from all over the country traveled to help with clean-up and recovery efforts. The long-term health effects of those heroic efforts continue to claim lives. There have been more than 4\,500 people who have died as a result of toxic dust and debris from the collapse of the World Trade Center\, which contained hazardous substances like asbestos\, glass fibers\, heavy metals\, and chemicals. First responders\, recovery workers\, residents\, and people who spent time in lower Manhattan after the attacks were especially vulnerable. In the days and years that followed 9/11\, young men and women from across the country\, driven by heartbreak\, outrage\, and a sense of duty\, stepped forward to serve. They came from small towns and big cities\, from different races\, religions\, and backgrounds\, all united by a shared purpose: to defend the country and help bring justice to those who had attacked it. On May 2\, 2011\, that justice arrived. The killing of Osama bin Laden did not undo the loss of lives\, nor did it erase the pain endured by so many families. But it mattered to the parents\, spouses\, and children who had waited years for accountability\, to the service members who deployed again and again in response to the attacks\, and to their families who also paid a steep price. In less than one hour on May 2\, an elite American team finished a chapter that took nearly a decade to complete\, ending the reign of the most wanted terrorist in the world. Their success reflected not just military strength\, but the determination and resilience of a country that refused to never forget. May 2 is a reminder that while the path to justice may be long\, it is not forgotten. It reminds us of what it means to come together in the face of loss\, to stand up with purpose\, and to carry forward the memory of those we lost with resolve\, unity\, and strength. URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/korean-war-begins-2/ CATEGORIES:History END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260627 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260628 DTSTAMP:20260513T104556 CREATED:20240825T184036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241225T004602Z UID:13697-1782518400-1782604799@connectveterans.org SUMMARY:PTSD Awareness Day DESCRIPTION:May 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Osama bin Laden Killed: What That Night Meant to America On May 2\, 2011\, nearly a decade after the September 11 attacks\, U.S. Navy SEALs from SEAL Team 6\, officially known as Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU)\, carried out a precise mission in Abbottabad\, Pakistan\, that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden – the mastermind of 9/11 and the face of terror for an entire generation of Americans. That moment marked a significant turning point in the Global War on Terror and offered the country a long-awaited sense of justice. For nearly ten years\, the hunt for bin Laden haunted the American consciousness. He was responsible for the worst terrorist attack on American soil- an act of brutality that took the lives of nearly 3\,000 innocent people and changed the course of history in an instant. The images of that day are forever etched in our national memory: the towers falling\, the smoke rising\, the shock on faces across the country\, and the courage of first responders who ran toward danger. In the days and weeks that followed 9/11\, America was united in grief\, outrage\, and determination. People from all over the country traveled to help with clean-up and recovery efforts. The long-term health effects of those heroic efforts continue to claim lives. There have been more than 4\,500 people who have died as a result of toxic dust and debris from the collapse of the World Trade Center\, which contained hazardous substances like asbestos\, glass fibers\, heavy metals\, and chemicals. First responders\, recovery workers\, residents\, and people who spent time in lower Manhattan after the attacks were especially vulnerable. In the days and years that followed 9/11\, young men and women from across the country\, driven by heartbreak\, outrage\, and a sense of duty\, stepped forward to serve. They came from small towns and big cities\, from different races\, religions\, and backgrounds\, all united by a shared purpose: to defend the country and help bring justice to those who had attacked it. On May 2\, 2011\, that justice arrived. The killing of Osama bin Laden did not undo the loss of lives\, nor did it erase the pain endured by so many families. But it mattered to the parents\, spouses\, and children who had waited years for accountability\, to the service members who deployed again and again in response to the attacks\, and to their families who also paid a steep price. In less than one hour on May 2\, an elite American team finished a chapter that took nearly a decade to complete\, ending the reign of the most wanted terrorist in the world. Their success reflected not just military strength\, but the determination and resilience of a country that refused to never forget. May 2 is a reminder that while the path to justice may be long\, it is not forgotten. It reminds us of what it means to come together in the face of loss\, to stand up with purpose\, and to carry forward the memory of those we lost with resolve\, unity\, and strength. URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/ptsd-awareness-day-5/ CATEGORIES:Holiday END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260628 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260629 DTSTAMP:20260513T104556 CREATED:20241229T234214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241229T234214Z UID:15678-1782604800-1782691199@connectveterans.org SUMMARY:Operation Red Wings DESCRIPTION:May 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Osama bin Laden Killed: What That Night Meant to America On May 2\, 2011\, nearly a decade after the September 11 attacks\, U.S. Navy SEALs from SEAL Team 6\, officially known as Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU)\, carried out a precise mission in Abbottabad\, Pakistan\, that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden – the mastermind of 9/11 and the face of terror for an entire generation of Americans. That moment marked a significant turning point in the Global War on Terror and offered the country a long-awaited sense of justice. For nearly ten years\, the hunt for bin Laden haunted the American consciousness. He was responsible for the worst terrorist attack on American soil- an act of brutality that took the lives of nearly 3\,000 innocent people and changed the course of history in an instant. The images of that day are forever etched in our national memory: the towers falling\, the smoke rising\, the shock on faces across the country\, and the courage of first responders who ran toward danger. In the days and weeks that followed 9/11\, America was united in grief\, outrage\, and determination. People from all over the country traveled to help with clean-up and recovery efforts. The long-term health effects of those heroic efforts continue to claim lives. There have been more than 4\,500 people who have died as a result of toxic dust and debris from the collapse of the World Trade Center\, which contained hazardous substances like asbestos\, glass fibers\, heavy metals\, and chemicals. First responders\, recovery workers\, residents\, and people who spent time in lower Manhattan after the attacks were especially vulnerable. In the days and years that followed 9/11\, young men and women from across the country\, driven by heartbreak\, outrage\, and a sense of duty\, stepped forward to serve. They came from small towns and big cities\, from different races\, religions\, and backgrounds\, all united by a shared purpose: to defend the country and help bring justice to those who had attacked it. On May 2\, 2011\, that justice arrived. The killing of Osama bin Laden did not undo the loss of lives\, nor did it erase the pain endured by so many families. But it mattered to the parents\, spouses\, and children who had waited years for accountability\, to the service members who deployed again and again in response to the attacks\, and to their families who also paid a steep price. In less than one hour on May 2\, an elite American team finished a chapter that took nearly a decade to complete\, ending the reign of the most wanted terrorist in the world. Their success reflected not just military strength\, but the determination and resilience of a country that refused to never forget. May 2 is a reminder that while the path to justice may be long\, it is not forgotten. It reminds us of what it means to come together in the face of loss\, to stand up with purpose\, and to carry forward the memory of those we lost with resolve\, unity\, and strength. URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/operation-red-wings-3/ CATEGORIES:History END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260704 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705 DTSTAMP:20260513T104556 CREATED:20240825T184606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240825T184606Z UID:13704-1783123200-1783209599@connectveterans.org SUMMARY:Independence Day DESCRIPTION:May 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Osama bin Laden Killed: What That Night Meant to America On May 2\, 2011\, nearly a decade after the September 11 attacks\, U.S. Navy SEALs from SEAL Team 6\, officially known as Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU)\, carried out a precise mission in Abbottabad\, Pakistan\, that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden – the mastermind of 9/11 and the face of terror for an entire generation of Americans. That moment marked a significant turning point in the Global War on Terror and offered the country a long-awaited sense of justice. For nearly ten years\, the hunt for bin Laden haunted the American consciousness. He was responsible for the worst terrorist attack on American soil- an act of brutality that took the lives of nearly 3\,000 innocent people and changed the course of history in an instant. The images of that day are forever etched in our national memory: the towers falling\, the smoke rising\, the shock on faces across the country\, and the courage of first responders who ran toward danger. In the days and weeks that followed 9/11\, America was united in grief\, outrage\, and determination. People from all over the country traveled to help with clean-up and recovery efforts. The long-term health effects of those heroic efforts continue to claim lives. There have been more than 4\,500 people who have died as a result of toxic dust and debris from the collapse of the World Trade Center\, which contained hazardous substances like asbestos\, glass fibers\, heavy metals\, and chemicals. First responders\, recovery workers\, residents\, and people who spent time in lower Manhattan after the attacks were especially vulnerable. In the days and years that followed 9/11\, young men and women from across the country\, driven by heartbreak\, outrage\, and a sense of duty\, stepped forward to serve. They came from small towns and big cities\, from different races\, religions\, and backgrounds\, all united by a shared purpose: to defend the country and help bring justice to those who had attacked it. On May 2\, 2011\, that justice arrived. The killing of Osama bin Laden did not undo the loss of lives\, nor did it erase the pain endured by so many families. But it mattered to the parents\, spouses\, and children who had waited years for accountability\, to the service members who deployed again and again in response to the attacks\, and to their families who also paid a steep price. In less than one hour on May 2\, an elite American team finished a chapter that took nearly a decade to complete\, ending the reign of the most wanted terrorist in the world. Their success reflected not just military strength\, but the determination and resilience of a country that refused to never forget. May 2 is a reminder that while the path to justice may be long\, it is not forgotten. It reminds us of what it means to come together in the face of loss\, to stand up with purpose\, and to carry forward the memory of those we lost with resolve\, unity\, and strength. URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/independence-day-6/ CATEGORIES:Holiday END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260705 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260706 DTSTAMP:20260513T104556 CREATED:20241230T002109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T002109Z UID:15686-1783209600-1783295999@connectveterans.org SUMMARY:Battle of Osan DESCRIPTION:May 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Osama bin Laden Killed: What That Night Meant to America On May 2\, 2011\, nearly a decade after the September 11 attacks\, U.S. Navy SEALs from SEAL Team 6\, officially known as Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU)\, carried out a precise mission in Abbottabad\, Pakistan\, that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden – the mastermind of 9/11 and the face of terror for an entire generation of Americans. That moment marked a significant turning point in the Global War on Terror and offered the country a long-awaited sense of justice. For nearly ten years\, the hunt for bin Laden haunted the American consciousness. He was responsible for the worst terrorist attack on American soil- an act of brutality that took the lives of nearly 3\,000 innocent people and changed the course of history in an instant. The images of that day are forever etched in our national memory: the towers falling\, the smoke rising\, the shock on faces across the country\, and the courage of first responders who ran toward danger. In the days and weeks that followed 9/11\, America was united in grief\, outrage\, and determination. People from all over the country traveled to help with clean-up and recovery efforts. The long-term health effects of those heroic efforts continue to claim lives. There have been more than 4\,500 people who have died as a result of toxic dust and debris from the collapse of the World Trade Center\, which contained hazardous substances like asbestos\, glass fibers\, heavy metals\, and chemicals. First responders\, recovery workers\, residents\, and people who spent time in lower Manhattan after the attacks were especially vulnerable. In the days and years that followed 9/11\, young men and women from across the country\, driven by heartbreak\, outrage\, and a sense of duty\, stepped forward to serve. They came from small towns and big cities\, from different races\, religions\, and backgrounds\, all united by a shared purpose: to defend the country and help bring justice to those who had attacked it. On May 2\, 2011\, that justice arrived. The killing of Osama bin Laden did not undo the loss of lives\, nor did it erase the pain endured by so many families. But it mattered to the parents\, spouses\, and children who had waited years for accountability\, to the service members who deployed again and again in response to the attacks\, and to their families who also paid a steep price. In less than one hour on May 2\, an elite American team finished a chapter that took nearly a decade to complete\, ending the reign of the most wanted terrorist in the world. Their success reflected not just military strength\, but the determination and resilience of a country that refused to never forget. May 2 is a reminder that while the path to justice may be long\, it is not forgotten. It reminds us of what it means to come together in the face of loss\, to stand up with purpose\, and to carry forward the memory of those we lost with resolve\, unity\, and strength. URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/battle-of-osan-2/ CATEGORIES:History END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260716T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260716T140000 DTSTAMP:20260513T104556 CREATED:20260505T171629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T171629Z UID:19820-1784203200-1784210400@connectveterans.org SUMMARY:Back to School Fair – Ft. Huachuca DESCRIPTION:May 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Osama bin Laden Killed: What That Night Meant to America On May 2\, 2011\, nearly a decade after the September 11 attacks\, U.S. Navy SEALs from SEAL Team 6\, officially known as Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU)\, carried out a precise mission in Abbottabad\, Pakistan\, that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden – the mastermind of 9/11 and the face of terror for an entire generation of Americans. That moment marked a significant turning point in the Global War on Terror and offered the country a long-awaited sense of justice. For nearly ten years\, the hunt for bin Laden haunted the American consciousness. He was responsible for the worst terrorist attack on American soil- an act of brutality that took the lives of nearly 3\,000 innocent people and changed the course of history in an instant. The images of that day are forever etched in our national memory: the towers falling\, the smoke rising\, the shock on faces across the country\, and the courage of first responders who ran toward danger. In the days and weeks that followed 9/11\, America was united in grief\, outrage\, and determination. People from all over the country traveled to help with clean-up and recovery efforts. The long-term health effects of those heroic efforts continue to claim lives. There have been more than 4\,500 people who have died as a result of toxic dust and debris from the collapse of the World Trade Center\, which contained hazardous substances like asbestos\, glass fibers\, heavy metals\, and chemicals. First responders\, recovery workers\, residents\, and people who spent time in lower Manhattan after the attacks were especially vulnerable. In the days and years that followed 9/11\, young men and women from across the country\, driven by heartbreak\, outrage\, and a sense of duty\, stepped forward to serve. They came from small towns and big cities\, from different races\, religions\, and backgrounds\, all united by a shared purpose: to defend the country and help bring justice to those who had attacked it. On May 2\, 2011\, that justice arrived. The killing of Osama bin Laden did not undo the loss of lives\, nor did it erase the pain endured by so many families. But it mattered to the parents\, spouses\, and children who had waited years for accountability\, to the service members who deployed again and again in response to the attacks\, and to their families who also paid a steep price. In less than one hour on May 2\, an elite American team finished a chapter that took nearly a decade to complete\, ending the reign of the most wanted terrorist in the world. Their success reflected not just military strength\, but the determination and resilience of a country that refused to never forget. May 2 is a reminder that while the path to justice may be long\, it is not forgotten. It reminds us of what it means to come together in the face of loss\, to stand up with purpose\, and to carry forward the memory of those we lost with resolve\, unity\, and strength. URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/back-to-school-fair-ft-huachuca/ CATEGORIES:Partner Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://connectveterans.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Depositphotos_385136584_L.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260717 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260718 DTSTAMP:20260513T104556 CREATED:20241230T003449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T003449Z UID:15694-1784246400-1784332799@connectveterans.org SUMMARY:Potsdam Conference DESCRIPTION:May 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Osama bin Laden Killed: What That Night Meant to America On May 2\, 2011\, nearly a decade after the September 11 attacks\, U.S. Navy SEALs from SEAL Team 6\, officially known as Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU)\, carried out a precise mission in Abbottabad\, Pakistan\, that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden – the mastermind of 9/11 and the face of terror for an entire generation of Americans. That moment marked a significant turning point in the Global War on Terror and offered the country a long-awaited sense of justice. For nearly ten years\, the hunt for bin Laden haunted the American consciousness. He was responsible for the worst terrorist attack on American soil- an act of brutality that took the lives of nearly 3\,000 innocent people and changed the course of history in an instant. The images of that day are forever etched in our national memory: the towers falling\, the smoke rising\, the shock on faces across the country\, and the courage of first responders who ran toward danger. In the days and weeks that followed 9/11\, America was united in grief\, outrage\, and determination. People from all over the country traveled to help with clean-up and recovery efforts. The long-term health effects of those heroic efforts continue to claim lives. There have been more than 4\,500 people who have died as a result of toxic dust and debris from the collapse of the World Trade Center\, which contained hazardous substances like asbestos\, glass fibers\, heavy metals\, and chemicals. First responders\, recovery workers\, residents\, and people who spent time in lower Manhattan after the attacks were especially vulnerable. In the days and years that followed 9/11\, young men and women from across the country\, driven by heartbreak\, outrage\, and a sense of duty\, stepped forward to serve. They came from small towns and big cities\, from different races\, religions\, and backgrounds\, all united by a shared purpose: to defend the country and help bring justice to those who had attacked it. On May 2\, 2011\, that justice arrived. The killing of Osama bin Laden did not undo the loss of lives\, nor did it erase the pain endured by so many families. But it mattered to the parents\, spouses\, and children who had waited years for accountability\, to the service members who deployed again and again in response to the attacks\, and to their families who also paid a steep price. In less than one hour on May 2\, an elite American team finished a chapter that took nearly a decade to complete\, ending the reign of the most wanted terrorist in the world. Their success reflected not just military strength\, but the determination and resilience of a country that refused to never forget. May 2 is a reminder that while the path to justice may be long\, it is not forgotten. It reminds us of what it means to come together in the face of loss\, to stand up with purpose\, and to carry forward the memory of those we lost with resolve\, unity\, and strength. URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/potsdam-conference-2/ CATEGORIES:History END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260725 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260726 DTSTAMP:20260513T104556 CREATED:20240825T184954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241225T173821Z UID:13712-1784937600-1785023999@connectveterans.org SUMMARY:National Hire a Veteran Day DESCRIPTION:May 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Osama bin Laden Killed: What That Night Meant to America On May 2\, 2011\, nearly a decade after the September 11 attacks\, U.S. Navy SEALs from SEAL Team 6\, officially known as Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU)\, carried out a precise mission in Abbottabad\, Pakistan\, that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden – the mastermind of 9/11 and the face of terror for an entire generation of Americans. That moment marked a significant turning point in the Global War on Terror and offered the country a long-awaited sense of justice. For nearly ten years\, the hunt for bin Laden haunted the American consciousness. He was responsible for the worst terrorist attack on American soil- an act of brutality that took the lives of nearly 3\,000 innocent people and changed the course of history in an instant. The images of that day are forever etched in our national memory: the towers falling\, the smoke rising\, the shock on faces across the country\, and the courage of first responders who ran toward danger. In the days and weeks that followed 9/11\, America was united in grief\, outrage\, and determination. People from all over the country traveled to help with clean-up and recovery efforts. The long-term health effects of those heroic efforts continue to claim lives. There have been more than 4\,500 people who have died as a result of toxic dust and debris from the collapse of the World Trade Center\, which contained hazardous substances like asbestos\, glass fibers\, heavy metals\, and chemicals. First responders\, recovery workers\, residents\, and people who spent time in lower Manhattan after the attacks were especially vulnerable. In the days and years that followed 9/11\, young men and women from across the country\, driven by heartbreak\, outrage\, and a sense of duty\, stepped forward to serve. They came from small towns and big cities\, from different races\, religions\, and backgrounds\, all united by a shared purpose: to defend the country and help bring justice to those who had attacked it. On May 2\, 2011\, that justice arrived. The killing of Osama bin Laden did not undo the loss of lives\, nor did it erase the pain endured by so many families. But it mattered to the parents\, spouses\, and children who had waited years for accountability\, to the service members who deployed again and again in response to the attacks\, and to their families who also paid a steep price. In less than one hour on May 2\, an elite American team finished a chapter that took nearly a decade to complete\, ending the reign of the most wanted terrorist in the world. Their success reflected not just military strength\, but the determination and resilience of a country that refused to never forget. May 2 is a reminder that while the path to justice may be long\, it is not forgotten. It reminds us of what it means to come together in the face of loss\, to stand up with purpose\, and to carry forward the memory of those we lost with resolve\, unity\, and strength. URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/national-hire-a-veteran-day-7/ CATEGORIES:Holiday END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260727 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260728 DTSTAMP:20260513T104556 CREATED:20241230T004703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241230T004703Z UID:15706-1785110400-1785196799@connectveterans.org SUMMARY:Korean War Ends DESCRIPTION:May 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Osama bin Laden Killed: What That Night Meant to America On May 2\, 2011\, nearly a decade after the September 11 attacks\, U.S. Navy SEALs from SEAL Team 6\, officially known as Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU)\, carried out a precise mission in Abbottabad\, Pakistan\, that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden – the mastermind of 9/11 and the face of terror for an entire generation of Americans. That moment marked a significant turning point in the Global War on Terror and offered the country a long-awaited sense of justice. For nearly ten years\, the hunt for bin Laden haunted the American consciousness. He was responsible for the worst terrorist attack on American soil- an act of brutality that took the lives of nearly 3\,000 innocent people and changed the course of history in an instant. The images of that day are forever etched in our national memory: the towers falling\, the smoke rising\, the shock on faces across the country\, and the courage of first responders who ran toward danger. In the days and weeks that followed 9/11\, America was united in grief\, outrage\, and determination. People from all over the country traveled to help with clean-up and recovery efforts. The long-term health effects of those heroic efforts continue to claim lives. There have been more than 4\,500 people who have died as a result of toxic dust and debris from the collapse of the World Trade Center\, which contained hazardous substances like asbestos\, glass fibers\, heavy metals\, and chemicals. First responders\, recovery workers\, residents\, and people who spent time in lower Manhattan after the attacks were especially vulnerable. In the days and years that followed 9/11\, young men and women from across the country\, driven by heartbreak\, outrage\, and a sense of duty\, stepped forward to serve. They came from small towns and big cities\, from different races\, religions\, and backgrounds\, all united by a shared purpose: to defend the country and help bring justice to those who had attacked it. On May 2\, 2011\, that justice arrived. The killing of Osama bin Laden did not undo the loss of lives\, nor did it erase the pain endured by so many families. But it mattered to the parents\, spouses\, and children who had waited years for accountability\, to the service members who deployed again and again in response to the attacks\, and to their families who also paid a steep price. In less than one hour on May 2\, an elite American team finished a chapter that took nearly a decade to complete\, ending the reign of the most wanted terrorist in the world. Their success reflected not just military strength\, but the determination and resilience of a country that refused to never forget. May 2 is a reminder that while the path to justice may be long\, it is not forgotten. It reminds us of what it means to come together in the face of loss\, to stand up with purpose\, and to carry forward the memory of those we lost with resolve\, unity\, and strength. URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/korean-war-ends-3/ CATEGORIES:History END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260729T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260729T101500 DTSTAMP:20260513T104556 CREATED:20260109T011209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T162256Z UID:19066-1785315600-1785320100@connectveterans.org SUMMARY:Welcome to Be Connected DESCRIPTION:May 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Osama bin Laden Killed: What That Night Meant to America On May 2\, 2011\, nearly a decade after the September 11 attacks\, U.S. Navy SEALs from SEAL Team 6\, officially known as Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU)\, carried out a precise mission in Abbottabad\, Pakistan\, that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden – the mastermind of 9/11 and the face of terror for an entire generation of Americans. That moment marked a significant turning point in the Global War on Terror and offered the country a long-awaited sense of justice. For nearly ten years\, the hunt for bin Laden haunted the American consciousness. He was responsible for the worst terrorist attack on American soil- an act of brutality that took the lives of nearly 3\,000 innocent people and changed the course of history in an instant. The images of that day are forever etched in our national memory: the towers falling\, the smoke rising\, the shock on faces across the country\, and the courage of first responders who ran toward danger. In the days and weeks that followed 9/11\, America was united in grief\, outrage\, and determination. People from all over the country traveled to help with clean-up and recovery efforts. The long-term health effects of those heroic efforts continue to claim lives. There have been more than 4\,500 people who have died as a result of toxic dust and debris from the collapse of the World Trade Center\, which contained hazardous substances like asbestos\, glass fibers\, heavy metals\, and chemicals. First responders\, recovery workers\, residents\, and people who spent time in lower Manhattan after the attacks were especially vulnerable. In the days and years that followed 9/11\, young men and women from across the country\, driven by heartbreak\, outrage\, and a sense of duty\, stepped forward to serve. They came from small towns and big cities\, from different races\, religions\, and backgrounds\, all united by a shared purpose: to defend the country and help bring justice to those who had attacked it. On May 2\, 2011\, that justice arrived. The killing of Osama bin Laden did not undo the loss of lives\, nor did it erase the pain endured by so many families. But it mattered to the parents\, spouses\, and children who had waited years for accountability\, to the service members who deployed again and again in response to the attacks\, and to their families who also paid a steep price. In less than one hour on May 2\, an elite American team finished a chapter that took nearly a decade to complete\, ending the reign of the most wanted terrorist in the world. Their success reflected not just military strength\, but the determination and resilience of a country that refused to never forget. May 2 is a reminder that while the path to justice may be long\, it is not forgotten. It reminds us of what it means to come together in the face of loss\, to stand up with purpose\, and to carry forward the memory of those we lost with resolve\, unity\, and strength. URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/welcome-to-be-connected-12/ CATEGORIES:BCCC,Virtual Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://connectveterans.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Welcome-to-BC_Jul.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260804 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260805 DTSTAMP:20260513T104556 CREATED:20240825T185327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240825T185327Z UID:13720-1785801600-1785887999@connectveterans.org SUMMARY:U.S. Coast Guard Birthday DESCRIPTION:May 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Osama bin Laden Killed: What That Night Meant to America On May 2\, 2011\, nearly a decade after the September 11 attacks\, U.S. Navy SEALs from SEAL Team 6\, officially known as Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU)\, carried out a precise mission in Abbottabad\, Pakistan\, that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden – the mastermind of 9/11 and the face of terror for an entire generation of Americans. That moment marked a significant turning point in the Global War on Terror and offered the country a long-awaited sense of justice. For nearly ten years\, the hunt for bin Laden haunted the American consciousness. He was responsible for the worst terrorist attack on American soil- an act of brutality that took the lives of nearly 3\,000 innocent people and changed the course of history in an instant. The images of that day are forever etched in our national memory: the towers falling\, the smoke rising\, the shock on faces across the country\, and the courage of first responders who ran toward danger. In the days and weeks that followed 9/11\, America was united in grief\, outrage\, and determination. People from all over the country traveled to help with clean-up and recovery efforts. The long-term health effects of those heroic efforts continue to claim lives. There have been more than 4\,500 people who have died as a result of toxic dust and debris from the collapse of the World Trade Center\, which contained hazardous substances like asbestos\, glass fibers\, heavy metals\, and chemicals. First responders\, recovery workers\, residents\, and people who spent time in lower Manhattan after the attacks were especially vulnerable. In the days and years that followed 9/11\, young men and women from across the country\, driven by heartbreak\, outrage\, and a sense of duty\, stepped forward to serve. They came from small towns and big cities\, from different races\, religions\, and backgrounds\, all united by a shared purpose: to defend the country and help bring justice to those who had attacked it. On May 2\, 2011\, that justice arrived. The killing of Osama bin Laden did not undo the loss of lives\, nor did it erase the pain endured by so many families. But it mattered to the parents\, spouses\, and children who had waited years for accountability\, to the service members who deployed again and again in response to the attacks\, and to their families who also paid a steep price. In less than one hour on May 2\, an elite American team finished a chapter that took nearly a decade to complete\, ending the reign of the most wanted terrorist in the world. Their success reflected not just military strength\, but the determination and resilience of a country that refused to never forget. May 2 is a reminder that while the path to justice may be long\, it is not forgotten. It reminds us of what it means to come together in the face of loss\, to stand up with purpose\, and to carry forward the memory of those we lost with resolve\, unity\, and strength. URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/u-s-coast-guard-birthday-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260807 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260808 DTSTAMP:20260513T104556 CREATED:20240825T190221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240825T190221Z UID:13729-1786060800-1786147199@connectveterans.org SUMMARY:Purple Heart Day DESCRIPTION:May 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Osama bin Laden Killed: What That Night Meant to America On May 2\, 2011\, nearly a decade after the September 11 attacks\, U.S. Navy SEALs from SEAL Team 6\, officially known as Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU)\, carried out a precise mission in Abbottabad\, Pakistan\, that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden – the mastermind of 9/11 and the face of terror for an entire generation of Americans. That moment marked a significant turning point in the Global War on Terror and offered the country a long-awaited sense of justice. For nearly ten years\, the hunt for bin Laden haunted the American consciousness. He was responsible for the worst terrorist attack on American soil- an act of brutality that took the lives of nearly 3\,000 innocent people and changed the course of history in an instant. The images of that day are forever etched in our national memory: the towers falling\, the smoke rising\, the shock on faces across the country\, and the courage of first responders who ran toward danger. In the days and weeks that followed 9/11\, America was united in grief\, outrage\, and determination. People from all over the country traveled to help with clean-up and recovery efforts. The long-term health effects of those heroic efforts continue to claim lives. There have been more than 4\,500 people who have died as a result of toxic dust and debris from the collapse of the World Trade Center\, which contained hazardous substances like asbestos\, glass fibers\, heavy metals\, and chemicals. First responders\, recovery workers\, residents\, and people who spent time in lower Manhattan after the attacks were especially vulnerable. In the days and years that followed 9/11\, young men and women from across the country\, driven by heartbreak\, outrage\, and a sense of duty\, stepped forward to serve. They came from small towns and big cities\, from different races\, religions\, and backgrounds\, all united by a shared purpose: to defend the country and help bring justice to those who had attacked it. On May 2\, 2011\, that justice arrived. The killing of Osama bin Laden did not undo the loss of lives\, nor did it erase the pain endured by so many families. But it mattered to the parents\, spouses\, and children who had waited years for accountability\, to the service members who deployed again and again in response to the attacks\, and to their families who also paid a steep price. In less than one hour on May 2\, an elite American team finished a chapter that took nearly a decade to complete\, ending the reign of the most wanted terrorist in the world. Their success reflected not just military strength\, but the determination and resilience of a country that refused to never forget. May 2 is a reminder that while the path to justice may be long\, it is not forgotten. It reminds us of what it means to come together in the face of loss\, to stand up with purpose\, and to carry forward the memory of those we lost with resolve\, unity\, and strength. URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/purple-heart-day-5/ CATEGORIES:Holiday END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260808 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260809 DTSTAMP:20260513T104556 CREATED:20260505T171851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T171907Z UID:19817-1786147200-1786233599@connectveterans.org SUMMARY:White Mountain Veteran StandDown DESCRIPTION:May 1\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Osama bin Laden Killed: What That Night Meant to America On May 2\, 2011\, nearly a decade after the September 11 attacks\, U.S. Navy SEALs from SEAL Team 6\, officially known as Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU)\, carried out a precise mission in Abbottabad\, Pakistan\, that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden – the mastermind of 9/11 and the face of terror for an entire generation of Americans. That moment marked a significant turning point in the Global War on Terror and offered the country a long-awaited sense of justice. For nearly ten years\, the hunt for bin Laden haunted the American consciousness. He was responsible for the worst terrorist attack on American soil- an act of brutality that took the lives of nearly 3\,000 innocent people and changed the course of history in an instant. The images of that day are forever etched in our national memory: the towers falling\, the smoke rising\, the shock on faces across the country\, and the courage of first responders who ran toward danger. In the days and weeks that followed 9/11\, America was united in grief\, outrage\, and determination. People from all over the country traveled to help with clean-up and recovery efforts. The long-term health effects of those heroic efforts continue to claim lives. There have been more than 4\,500 people who have died as a result of toxic dust and debris from the collapse of the World Trade Center\, which contained hazardous substances like asbestos\, glass fibers\, heavy metals\, and chemicals. First responders\, recovery workers\, residents\, and people who spent time in lower Manhattan after the attacks were especially vulnerable. In the days and years that followed 9/11\, young men and women from across the country\, driven by heartbreak\, outrage\, and a sense of duty\, stepped forward to serve. They came from small towns and big cities\, from different races\, religions\, and backgrounds\, all united by a shared purpose: to defend the country and help bring justice to those who had attacked it. On May 2\, 2011\, that justice arrived. The killing of Osama bin Laden did not undo the loss of lives\, nor did it erase the pain endured by so many families. But it mattered to the parents\, spouses\, and children who had waited years for accountability\, to the service members who deployed again and again in response to the attacks\, and to their families who also paid a steep price. In less than one hour on May 2\, an elite American team finished a chapter that took nearly a decade to complete\, ending the reign of the most wanted terrorist in the world. Their success reflected not just military strength\, but the determination and resilience of a country that refused to never forget. May 2 is a reminder that while the path to justice may be long\, it is not forgotten. It reminds us of what it means to come together in the face of loss\, to stand up with purpose\, and to carry forward the memory of those we lost with resolve\, unity\, and strength. URL:https://connectveterans.org/event/white-mountain-veteran-standdown-2/ LOCATION:Show Low Elks Lodge\, 805 E. Whipple Street\, Show Low\, AZ\, 85901 CATEGORIES:Partner Event,StandDown ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://connectveterans.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Veteran-StandDown.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR