Events: Veterans Affairs Commission

May 2024
Memorial Day Observance at San Francisco National Cemetery
Monday, May 27

Ceremony to honor our fallen heroes will include Speakers, Color Guard, Rifle Salute, Gold Star Family wreath presentation, Bagpiper, Band and Vocalist, and U.S. Coast Guard flyover. Event emcee: Ken Wayne, journalist and Navy veteran.

11:00 am
Presidio of San Francisco
April 2024
Bataan Death March Remembrance
Saturday, April 13

Remember the legacy. Bataan Death March 82nd Anniversary Commemoration on April 13 at SF National Cemetery at the Presidio at 1 Lincoln Blvd, San Francisco, CA.

10:00 am
San Francisco National Cemetery
January 2024
Focus Group Meeting to Improve Housing Opportunities for Veterans!
Wednesday, January 17

How can we improve housing opportunities for San Francisco’s Veteran community?
Take part in a focus group meeting to provide your input! To register to attend, please contact Omar Masry (Veteran) at Omar.Masry@sfgov.org

5:30 pm
1 South Van Ness Avenue, 5th Floor
October 2023
Blessing of the Fleet Interfaith Service
Sunday, October 8

Interfaith Center at the Presidio. For additional information please email presidiointerfaith@gmail.com

9:00 am
Presidio Chapel
September 2023
Help pack 20,000 meals for San Francisco low-income veterans
Saturday, September 9

Volunteers welcome! (minors must be accompanied by adult). Two volunteer shifts available: 10am-12noon AND 12:30pm-2:30pm

10:00 am
War Memorial Veterans Building
August 2023
SF Giants Veterans Career Event
Tuesday, August 29

Hosted by VetsinTech. Event is in-person at Oracle Park or by virtual session. For more information contact VetsinTech directly.

9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Oracle Park
May 2023
Meditative Organ Concert with Rev. James Parrish Smith
Monday, May 29

Concert to follow the Annual Observance at the San Francisco National Cemetery next to the Presidio Chapel

12:15 pm
Presidio Chapel
2023 Flag Planting - Presidio San Francisco
Saturday, May 27

2023 Flag Planting to honor our fallen veterans is scheduled for Saturday, May 27. Pre-registration required.

9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Presidio National Cemetery
April 2023
Bataan Death March Remembrance
Saturday, April 15

81st year commemoration to honor their legacy.

10:00 am
San Francisco National Cemetery
March 2023
2023 National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Wednesday, March 29

In memory of the 58,272 brothers and sisters who gave their lives.

12:00 pm
Golden Gate National Cemetery Chapel