Introduction to Army Week NOLA

Our mission at Army Week Association is to provide quality educational forums, events, and activities to highlight achievements, sacrifice, and service of those who have worn, or currently wear, the uniform of the United States Army, and their families. We want to focus on the transition back into a soldier’s community after deployment, as well as, recognize their contributions on the battlefield and here at home. We will bring together Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs), civilians, veterans, active duty, reserves, and national guard to improve the lives of those making the ultimate sacrifice.

Army Week NOLA will focus their efforts on the joint forces representation from all of Louisiana’s branches of service. We will work with national and local VSO’s to fulfill the mission of Army Week Association.

AWA is expanding to New Orleans in 2014 to recognize, remember, and celebrate the courage and valor shown by our armed forces in Normandy on the 70th anniversary of DDay, June 6, 2014. With New Orleans being home to our National World War II Museum, the history of the Higgins boats being built in the New Orleans Navy Yard, the recent Bicentennial of the War of 1812, and the upcoming Bicentennial of the Battle of New Orleans, recognizing this amazing city and state for her contributions is long overdue.

This beautiful city has so much history and collaboration potential for Army Week NOLA. The southern hospitality and delicious food are just a few of the bonuses. At the beginning of August we traveled to New Orleans to start our event planning. While there, we had the opportunity to meet with members of local and state government, local veterans, many corporate leaders, and even had time to participate in some local traditions. Is there a better way to experience New Orleans than with a trip to Café Du Monde, a Saints football game, and the Red Dress Run? DEFINITELY not.

 

 

Army Week NOLA has been officially set for the dates of June 1-7, 2014.  Events planned so far include a golf tournament, casino night, a black tie ball, a joint forces parade, and a 5k race. Army Week NOLA has so much to bring to the city of New Orleans. We’re coming for you NOLA, get ready!

 

Check back on Mondays for our weekly spotlight highlighting various people involved with the Army Week Association as well as issues involving troops and veterans of Louisiana.

Follow us on other social media accounts:
Twitter: @ArmyweekNola and use the hashtag #AWNOLA
Facebook: ARMY Week NOLA
Instagram: @armyweeknola and use the hashtag #AWNOLA or #armyweeknola





Author Credit: Gabrielle Velez