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Southern Ute Veterans Association members, Gordon Hammond (U.S. Marines) and Rudley Weaver (U.S. Navy) carry the Southern Ute Tribal flag and the American Flag at the Ira H. Hayes Veterans Social Powwow held, February 21 - 22 in Sacaton, Ariz. The powwow commemorated the 75th anniversary of the flag raising in Iwo Jima, Japan during World War II.

Fri Mar 13th, 2020

Ute Vets attend Ira H. Hayes Veterans Social Powwow

A young jingle dress dancer makes her way around the powwow arena during an intertribal.

Fri Nov 22nd, 2019

DHS hosts Heritage Powwow

Southern Ute Veteran Association members, Rudley Weaver and Gordon Hammond post the colors and carry in the association’s flag during the opening of the 76th annual NCAI Convention, in Albuquerque, N.M.

Fri Oct 25th, 2019

National Congress convenes in Albuquerque

Charles Alston stuffs his mouth full of crackers, trying to be the first one to finish during the youth games and challenges. Alston finished second for the cracker eating.

Fri Sep 27th, 2019

Southern Ute Tribal Fair: Events

Former Durango Mayor, Sweetie Marbury, was gifted a coffee mug and a glass framing of the association’s patches on Friday, Sept. 20 at the VFW where the second annual Durango High School Vietnam Veterans Reunion was held.

Fri Sep 27th, 2019

DHS Vietnam Veterans Assoc. reunites in recognition of sacrifice

Color Guard are led by Terry Knight, carrying the Eagle Staff, on Saturday evening Grand Entry of the 2019 Ute Mountain Casino Hotel Powwow, Aug. 24 in Towaoc, Colo.

Fri Aug 30th, 2019

Utes host Ute Mountain Casino Powwow

Members of the Southern Ute Veterans Association were on hand for the First Responders Appreciation Day at the Mancos State Park, Saturday, Aug. 17. A Proclamation from Colorado Governor Jared Polis was read by Scot Elder, manager of the Lone Mesa and Mancos State Parks.

Fri Aug 30th, 2019

Veterans attend First responders Day in Mancos

Southern Ute Veterans Association members, Gordon Hammond and Howard Richards Sr. attended the Northern Ute Fourth of July Powwow June 27-30 in Fort Duchesne, Utah.

Fri Jul 19th, 2019

Veterans honor 4th of July

Tue Jul 2nd, 2019

Isleta welcomes veterans

Ute Mountain Ute elder, Terry Knight (USAF) led the procession from the Veterans Memorial Park.

Fri Jun 7th, 2019

Memorial Day: A day of remembrance

The 13th annual Flagstaff Armed Forces Day parade was held in historic downtown Flagstaff, Ariz. on Saturday, May 18. The Southern Ute Veterans Association has been involved in the parade for the past six years at the invite of the Armed Forces Day parade committee. This year, Assoc. Commander Howard Richards Sr., Assoc. Vice Commander Rudley Weaver (So. Ute Veterans Association Flag), Assoc. Secretary, Gordon Hammond (POW-MIA Flag), and Alden Weaver (Southern Ute Tribal Flag) attended, alongside former military members ranging from WW2 to current era conflicts, bringing veterans together for the hour-long parade.

Fri May 24th, 2019

Veterans unite in Flagstaff

The Southern Ute Veterans Association attended the 2019 United Veterans Coalition of Colorado 47th Awards Banquet in Denver on Sunday, April 7. Pictured (L to R): Howard Richards Sr. (Commander), Rod Grove, Pete Gomez and Gordon Hammond (Secretary).

Fri Apr 12th, 2019

Veterans Unite

Jr. Miss Southern Ute, Autumn Sage dances with royalty from across Indian Country at the annual Denver March Powwow.

Wed Apr 10th, 2019

45th annual Denver March Powwow — Video coverage

Southern Ute Veterans Association members: Rudley Weaver, Gordon Hammond and Howard Richards Sr., presented a gift to Gila River Lieutenant Governor Robert Stone during a formal dinner, recognizing the Iwo Jima Flag Raising.

Wed Feb 27th, 2019

Iwo Jima remembered

2018-2019 Southern Ute Brave, Levi Lopez shakes hands with the veterans who carry in the flags before Grand Entry.

Fri Sep 14th, 2018

Southern Ute Tribal Fair: Powwow

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