Welcome to Region VI of the National Association for Black Veterans.
Kentucky, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, and Tennessee
“Improving the Quality of life for All Veterans”
“No Veterans Left Behind”
Support for Military Days of Celebration and Awareness in August
As we embrace the month of August, the Office of Regional VI Commander, Irvin Lyons Jr., affirms its support for Military Days of Celebration and Awareness that honor the service, sacrifices, and contributions of our nation’s veterans, service members, and their families.
This month, we recognize and support observances including:
- Coast Guard Birthday — August 4
- Purple Heart Day — August 7
- Department of Defense (DoD) Anniversary — August 10
- Agent Orange Awareness Day — August 10
- Navaho Code Talkers Day — August 14
- National Airborne Day — August 16
- Marine Forces Reserve Birthday — August 29
We encourage team members and partners across our region to participate in appropriate recognitions and to reflect on the importance of continued veterans awareness, remembrance, and support for those who have served.
Respectfully,
Office of Regional VI Commander
Irvin Lyons Jr.
National Association for Black Veterans, Inc.
www.nabvetsregionvi.com
Serving Those Who Served
National Website: NABVETS.Org Attend the 25th NABVETS Convention, Portland, Oregon September 8 - 12, 2026
(Register under Events or Banner at www.NABVETS.Org)
Golden Buffalo Publication's "Salute to Black Women in the Military."
General Charles Young Corridor
Honoring our Veterans
Grand Opening March 2025 - Dedicated to Tuskegee Airmen (Texas) Click Here for Detail Link
Remember the advancements we have made
Governor Beshear Remarks during Veterans Day Ceremony - honoring 16 Black Veterans of Civil War
Check on a veteran, we are our brothers and sisters keeper. Wellness checks are encouraged as we stay connected with all veterans. Our veterans are in need of your assistance in their mental health and well-being, reach out to one or a few and take a moment to listen to them (you may never know how important this is in reference to every veteran).