Stories tagged with Southern Ute Veteran Association

Southern Ute Veterans Association members, pictured left to right: Raymond Baker (U.S. Navy Retired), Bruce Valdez (U.S. Army), Gordon Hammond (U.S. Marines), Bruce LeClaire (U.S. Army), and Southern Ute Tribal Council member, Linda Baker (back row), march in a procession across the National Mall on Friday, Nov. 11, as part of the color guard assembled for the dedication of the National Native American Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Fri Nov 18th, 2022

National Native American Veterans Memorial dedication brings tribes together in Washington, D.C.

Cassandra Sanchez, Site Director, Boys and Girls Club of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, received the prestigious Native Spirit Award at the 2022 Native Summit for Boys and Girls Club of America, Thursday, Nov. 10, in Orlando, Fla.

Fri Nov 18th, 2022

Sanchez earns prestigious Native Spirit Award

Southern Ute Vietnam combat veterans, Ronnie C. Baker and Howard D. Richards, Sr. share a laugh together during a welcome speech for the 10th anniversary Durango Colorado Veterans Poker Run, which graced Ignacio on Friday, Sept. 2. Bikers finished their full day ride at the Southern Ute Veterans Memorial Park that afternoon, where they received welcome remarks from the Tribal Council and Southern Ute Veterans Association — recognizing the sacrifices made by all veterans past and present.

Mon Sep 12th, 2022

Veterans, bikers roll into Ignacio

Fri Jul 29th, 2022

Casino hosts NAGSA

Greg Dotson (Navy), La Plata County Veterans Service Officer (CVSO) met with Rod Grove to discuss services the Veterans Service Office provides to veterans. Dotson served in Iran and Iraq from 1987-2019. The CVSO will be at the Ignacio Community Library the first Wednesday of every month to assist veterans with benefits.

Fri Jan 14th, 2022

In person support now available to veterans at the Ignacio Community Library

Members of the Southern Ute Veterans Association, Commander Howard Richards Sr., Treasurer Bruce LeClair, and Rod Grove take down a tattered flag at the Ignacio Community Library.

Fri Dec 3rd, 2021

Changing of the colors

Southern Ute Veterans, Raymond Baker and Rudly Weaver don headdresses during a Veterans ceremony in Durango, Colo. in October of 2018.

Fri Nov 5th, 2021

Why We Serve, Native Americans in the United States Armed Forces

Pedro and Rose Vigil ride out in style following the 9th Annual VFW Veterans Memorial Run which graced the Southern Ute Veterans Memorial Park in Ignacio on Friday Sept. 3.

Thu Sep 9th, 2021

Veterans welcome riders to Ignacio

Bruce LeClaire spoke to the long-standing traditions and family practices surrounding the of honoring of veterans in Native American culture.

Fri Jun 5th, 2020

Vets honor their own

Southern Ute Veteran Rod Grove gives a brief history of the Vietnam memorial in the Southern Ute Veterans Memorial Park on Tribal campus, emphasizing the impact that the Vietnam War has had on many returned veterans — many who lost their lives at home due to the effects of Agent Orange, PTSD, alcoholism and drug abuse.

Sat Mar 28th, 2020

Recognizing National Vietnam War Veterans Day

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

The Southern Ute Singers sang an honor song and closing song on the snowy night honoring Native American Heritage month in Denver, Colo.

Fri Dec 6th, 2019

Utes invited to the Governor’s mansion

Raymond Baker (U.S. Navy Retired) of the Southern Ute Veterans Association readies the Southern Ute flag for the annual Veteran’s Day parade in Durango, Colo. Each year, the town of Durango honors veterans with a parade along historic Main Street.

Fri Nov 22nd, 2019

Saluting our veterans

The 45th annual Honolulu Intertribal Powwow brought Native American groups from the mainland to Ala Moana Beach Park on Oct. 5-6 to dance and perform with fellow tribal members living in Hawaii. The Southern Ute Veterans Association Color Guard led the Grand Entry for this year’s intertribal event.

Fri Oct 25th, 2019

Honolulu Intertribal hosts SU Veterans Association Color Guard

Southern Ute veteran Raymond Baker, U.S. Navy retired (center) with Navy Cadets, serving as ushers for the Smithsonian reception, Saturday, Sept. 21.

Fri Sep 27th, 2019

Construction begins for Native American Veterans Memorial on the National Mall

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