Events

Loyalty Day is observed on May 1 in the United States, though not widely celebrated. It was proclaimed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower as a day for declaring loyalty to the United States of America and to acknowledge American history.

V-E Day (Victory in Europe Day) on May 8, 1945, marked Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender, ending World War II in Europe after nearly six years of devastating conflict, triggering massive celebrations of relief and joy across Allied nations, though tempered by the ongoing war in the Pacific. Celebrations included spontaneous street parties, fireworks, and public […]

National Military Spouse Appreciation Day is celebrated on the Friday before Mother's Day each May, honoring the crucial support, sacrifices, and contributions of military spouses to the Armed Forces' readiness and well-being.Established by President Ronald Reagan in 1984, it's a day for the nation to recognize the challenges military spouses face, such as frequent moves […]

WORWF meets monthly at West Orange Country Club 3300 West Orange Country Club Drive, Winter Garden, FL 34787 The meeting begins promptly at 11:30 am and ends at 1:30 pm. *Doors open at 11:00 am. You must register online @ https:/worwf.org

Armed Forces Day, celebrated on the third Saturday in May, honors the men and women serving in the U.S. military branches (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, Coast Guard, National Guard, and Reserves). Established in 1949 to unify services, it shows appreciation for active-duty personnel and their sacrifices, distinct from Memorial Day (honors […]

No meeting is planned in the month of May.  Please see calendar for other events.

Orange County GOP fund Raiserhttp://orangefl.gop

Memorial Day, a federal holiday held the last Monday in May, is the nation's foremost annual day to mourn and honor its deceased service men and women. Originally called Decoration Day, it was formalized by a "Memorial Day Order" issued by Grand Army of the Republic Commander-in-Chief John A. Logan in 1868.

D-Day, June 6, 1944, was the massive Allied amphibious invasion of Normandy, France (Operation Overlord) to liberate Western Europe from Nazi Germany's occupation during World War II. The reason was to open a crucial second front against Germany, relieve pressure on the Soviets fighting in the East, and ultimately defeat Nazi Germany by pushing them […]

The U.S. Army's birthday is celebrated on June 14, marking its establishment by the Second Continental Congress in 1775 to form the Continental Army, a year before the Declaration of Independence. The Army, founded with ten companies of riflemen, grew from these beginnings into the world's most powerful land force, defending the nation through centuries […]