Armed Forces Day, May 17, remembrance events will include a tribute ceremony at Branson Landing sponsored by the Branson Veterans Task Force. The ceremony will begin at 9:45 a.m. in the Town Square at Branson Landing. Guest speaker is Col. Steve Danner. The Task Force is joining forces with Dick Clark's American Bandstand Theater for a several day event around Armed Forces Day. Events will include a bike rally May 15-18. The rally will be held at Area 57 and named Branson Rock, Ride, Remember Motorcycle Rally. Other events include a drive-in movie night featuring classic biker films and a two-wheel scavenger hunt.

June 14 On Flag Day Branson Veterans Task Force traditionally gathers American flags that are torn, tattered or worn out. Locations to be announced. Officials also demonstrate how to properly fold the flag & host a ceremony on how to properly dispose of the American Flag after it no longer serviceable.

Branson Veterans Task Force encourages all to show patriotism on Independence Day by wearing red, white & blue & hosts hometown celebrations in area parks for Spirit of '76.

National Day of Atomic Remembrance is set by the Branson Veterans Task Force for July 16 with the location and time to be announced. The 63rd anniversary of the first atomic explosion & all veterans who were exposed to radiation in the line of military duty will be recognized during the National Atomic Veterans Day of Remembrance Observance. George W. Bush declared July 16th as a national day for all-military groups & veterans associated with the nuclear programs.

Korean War Armistice Day on July 27 will be observed at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery. The Harry S. Truman Chapter of the Korean War Veterans Association hosts a memorial ceremony marking the end of "The Forgotten War," remembering veterans who returned & those who did not. Ceremony held at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery, East Hwy. 76, at 10 a.m.

The End of WWII will be observed by the Branson Veterans Task Force on Sept. 2. The location and time is to be announced.

Branson Remembers 9/11 is a beautiful & moving ceremony will be held in observance of the tragedy that changed the world. Traditionally held at 8 a.m. in the back parking lot behind the Grand Palace under the American Highrise Monument. Hosted by Branson Veterans Task Force.

POW-MIA Day Silent March will be held Sept. 19 in downtown Branson. A Silent March is traditionally held the third Fri. in September & sponsored by the Branson Veterans Task Force. The march is followed by a short commemorative service for those who have not returned from WWII, Korea, Vietnam or Desert Storm. Details to be announced.

Veterans Homecoming Nov 5-11 America's largest Veterans Day gathering and celebration.  Parades, displays, celebrities, reunions, flyovers and a whole schedule  jam-packed with special events honoring our American heroes who have served to defend our nation.  For info:  Branson Veterans Task Force (417) 337-VETS (8387)