Veteran Community Initiatives, VCI

06/06/2026

Eighty-two years ago today, freedom stood on the edge of extinction, and Allied forces stormed into hell to help save the world.

We will never forget the courage, the sacrifice, and the blood spilled on that fateful day.

06/04/2026

The ceremony now immortalizes the War Memorial as a Gold Star Memorial to honor the families that lost someone during military service.
https://www.wtaj.com/news/local-news/cambria-county-war-memorial-donned-gold-star-at-ceremony/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WTAJ

06/04/2026

Sometimes people tell you, “You can’t.” And you have to show them you will.

06/04/2026

A new star proudly adorns the outside of the 1st Summit Arena @ Cambria County War Memorial in downtown Johnstown.

06/02/2026

Join us Wednesday at 1pm, as The Garden Club of Johnstown will dedicate a new Gold Star Memorial Marker 1st Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial

05/31/2026

COME JOIN US!
You are invited to a free talk on this Sunday, May 31st @ 4pm.

Educator and noted Civil War historian, Chris Baran, will speak on Cambria County's own 3rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry and the early days of the Civil War in our area. Local Civil War artifacts will be on display and the museum open for viewing.

The event will be held in the Stars & Stripes Room, 1st Summit Arena at the War Memorial, Johnstown PA. The museum will be opened and food/refreshments served compliments of 'Flare of Country' and 1st Summit Arena.

This talk is part of the Cambria County Veteran Museum 2026 Speakers Series on Cambria County Veterans' "First 100 Years".

05/28/2026

representing our area’s Memorial Day!

Look how awesome this is!!! Our very own Post 155 ritual team was recognized in the Wall Street Journal! Some of those ritual team members are also members of our auxiliary!!! So proud of you all!
VFW Post 155 General Charles T. Menoher

05/27/2026

Congratulations, Autumn! Well deserved!

Windber Area School District senior Autumn Walz is this year’s recipient of the annual Tom Caulfield Veterans Remembered Scholarship.

05/25/2026

05/23/2026

Thank you, PA Home Life for all of your support!