Onondaga County Veterans Service Agency

08/28/2026

Meet Homer Van Buskirk of Tully and Bob Stankewicz of East Syracuse. They served in the Navy together on the battleship USS New Jersey BB62 in the waters off Vietnam. They hadn’t seen each other in 60 years and had no idea that they would be together on Mission 24! They sat together on Bus…

08/24/2026

2026 Syracuse VA Mental Health Summit: Stronger Together

Join us to learn about VA programs supporting Veterans living with serious mental illness, including recovery services, su***de prevention, employment support, and more. Connect with community providers, caregivers, and families to strengthen partnerships and improve Veteran care.

Open to all. Registration is required.

08/24/2026

Tickets are now on sale for Our Glorious Workplaces: Upstate Medical Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial!

Join OHA on Thursday, October 22, 2026, as we celebrate 75 years of one of Syracuse’s most iconic landmarks.

Thursday, October 22, 2026
Upstate Medical Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial
760 South State St., Syracuse, NY 13202

Get your tickets now at shop.cnyhistory.org/events.

08/22/2026

SERVICE, LEGACY, AND THE FIGHT FOR RECOGNITION
Advocacy through Storytelling with Edna Cummings

Guaranteed Admission!
🗓️Saturday, August 22
🕐 2–3:30 PM ET
📍 Zoom

Using examples from her book A Soldier's Life: A Black Woman's Rise from Army Brat to Six-Triple-Eight Champion, Retired Army Colonel Edna Cummings will share her approach to storytelling through her own work as an advocate for the World War II all-Black Women’s Army Corps unit, the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion known as “The Six Triple Eight” (pictured).

Join us for an afternoon with Col. Cummings, author of A Soldier’s Life, A Black Woman’s Rise from Army Brat to Six Triple Eight Champion. She raised funds for a […]

08/21/2026

Save the date

A conversation can help someone feel seen. Education can help us recognize when support is needed. Connection can remind someone that they do not have to face a difficult moment alone.

The D’Aniello IVMF is proud to partner with the Syracuse VA Medical Center to present SPEd Talk: Su***de Prevention Education at the National Veterans Resource Center.

This year’s keynote speaker, Sean Douglas, is a retired U.S. Air Force leader, Certified Master Resilience Trainer and speaker. Drawing from his military service and personal experiences, Sean helps others build resilience and rediscover hope, purpose and identity.

Join us for an afternoon of education and meaningful conversation, including an interactive panel discussion and a resource fair connecting attendees with social and mental health support services.

Sept. 16 | 2–6:30 p.m.
National Veterans Resource Center
Syracuse, New York

Register: https://bit.ly/4wXGEPr

08/03/2026

08/03/2026

🇺🇸Honoring Tradition. Supporting Our Veterans. 🇺🇸

Members of the Onondaga County Veterans Service Agency were proud to volunteer at the Dunbar American Legion Post to assist with the folding of American flags for upcoming veteran ceremonies.

🇺🇸The folding of the flag is more than a ritual, it’s a moment of reflection, respect, and gratitude. Each fold represents our nation’s history, the sacrifices of our service members, and the deep pride we hold for those who have worn the uniform.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to stand alongside our partners at Dunbar Post and help honor the men and women who served our country.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support these meaningful traditions within our community.

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07/17/2026