Springfield's Department of Veterans' Services

11/12/2025

Another day of honoring are veterans in the books.Thank you to all of you that have served and welcome home!

10/30/2025

Come out and support our veterans.

Springfield Veterans Day Parade
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Stepping off Springfield Technical Community College at 11am, marching down State St. and ending with a ceremony at City Hall

10/29/2025

Please join us for our 2025 Veteran of the Year and Parade Marshal announcement ceremony.

When: Monday, November 3rd
Where: Springfield City Hall
36 Court St. Room 220
Springfield, MA

Light refreshments to follow

09/17/2025

The Springfield Veterans’ Activities Committee, Inc. is accepting nominations for the 2025 Springfield Veteran Of The Year Award.

If you know of a veteran who continuously volunteers their personal time to better our community and has never received recognition for the work they’ve done, please consider completing the 2025 Veteran Of The Year Nomination Packet to sponsor their nomination as the next Veteran of the Year for the City of Springfield, Massachusetts.

Applications are available below or under Springfield’s Department of Veterans’ Services page at: https://www.springfield-ma.gov/hhs/veterans

The deadline for submission of applications is Friday, October 31st, 2025

Learn more on the city website: https://bit.ly/4pIpZwb

Make sure to follow the Springfield's Department of Veterans' Services

09/17/2025

08/16/2025

07/12/2025

Gunnery Sgt. Thomas J. Sullivan, 40, gave his life while defending his country on Thursday July 16, 2015, during an attack on a Naval Reserve Center in Chattanooga, TN. He was a three-time Purple Heart recipient, Navy and Marine Corps Medal, and Iraq veteran.

Next Wednesday, July 16th marks 10 years since he gave his life protecting this country. The ceremony will take place at Thomas J. Sullivan Memorial Park on South Branch Parkway, Springfield, MA, beginning at 10:30 AM and concluding at approximately 11:15 AM, followed by a public luncheon at Nathan Bill’s Banquet Hall.

We are working closely with the Springfield Police Department to manage traffic and public safety in the area between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM, particularly along South Branch Parkway and neighboring streets including Chesterfield Ave, Briarwood Lane, and Terrace Lane.

There is also a possible appearance of ceremonial aircraft flyover, pending confirmation.

We appreciate the public's patience and support during this time, while we honor our fallen brother and American Hero. 🇺🇸

05/20/2025

City of Springfield Memorial Day Ceremony

The City of Springfield and Springfield's Department of Veterans' Services wishes to extend an invitation to the public for our observance of Memorial Day.

We would be honored to have our community attend on Friday, May 23, 2025 on the front steps of City Hall at 12:00 p.m. for the city’s annual Memorial Day Commemorative Ceremony, as we honor our nations heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice and helped secure our freedom and liberties.

The ceremony will include a speaking program on the front steps and a memorial wreath will be placed at each of the five veteran monuments, located at Veterans Way across from City Hall.

Mayor Sarno states, “The City of Springfield is proud and honored to hold our annual Memorial Day Ceremony. I want to thank Veterans’ Services Joe DeCaro and his dedicated staff for their continued efforts on behalf of our veterans. We want to acknowledge and honor the memory of our brave and dedicated veterans who gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect the freedoms we enjoy today. Freedom is never free, and it is because of our veterans that we are the beacon of democracy, strength, hope, and opportunity. God Bless our veterans and God Bless the City of Springfield.”

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05/12/2025

Flaggers are needed for Memorial Day

City of Springfield's Department of Veterans' Services Looking for Volunteers for Flagging of Cemeteries for Memorial Day

Join the City of Springfield’s Department of Veterans’ Services to help with the flagging of Springfield’s cemeteries for Memorial Day. Cemetery flagging will take place from Saturday, May 10th through Sunday, May 25, 2025.

Springfield’s Department of Veterans’ Services will flag all publicly owned and maintained cemeteries within the city.

Those interested in volunteering can contact the City of Springfield’s Veterans Department at (413) 787-6141.

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05/08/2025

City of Springfield Veterans Department Looking for Volunteers for Flagging of Cemeteries for Memorial Day

The City of Springfield's Department of Veterans' Services is looking for volunteers to help with the flagging of Springfield’s cemeteries for Memorial Day. Cemetery flagging will take place from Saturday, May 10th through Sunday, May 25, 2025.

Springfield’s Department of Veterans’ Services will flag all publicly owned and maintained cemeteries within the city.

Those interested in volunteering can contact the City of Springfield’s Veterans Department at (413) 787-6141.