September is National Suicide Prevention Month

September 2 – V-J Day (Victory Over Japan World War II)

September 2 – Labor Day

September 11 – Patriot Day

September 18 – U.S. Air Force Birthday (9/18/1947)

September 20 – POW/MIA Recognition Day

September 20 – National Service Dog Day

September 29 – Gold Star Mother’s and Families Day (a day to honor the families of fallen servicemembers)

September 29 – VFW Day – the Veterans of Foreign Wars was founded by James C. Putnam in 1899, and has been celebrated at posts in America and later all over the globe. The VFW and the VFW Auxiliary serve veterans, participate in lobbying and “legislative advocacy” as well as operating or participating in military programs and community service programs.