They Served. They Healed.
Honoring Vietnam Nurse Veterans | 6th Annual Tribute to All Veterans Who Served
- Nov 15, 2026
- Hard Rock Casino, Gary, IN
Supporting Veterans With the Care, Resources, and Guidance They Deserve
We met at DAV Chapter 17, located at 5820 Hohman Avenue in Hammond, Indiana, to learn more about their mission, services, and commitment to supporting disabled veterans and their families.
To empower disabled veterans and their families in Hammond, Northwest Indiana, and surrounding communities to live high-quality lives with respect, dignity, and support by helping them access benefits, resources, advocacy, and community connection.
To be a trusted local home for veterans helping veterans — a place where every disabled veteran feels honored, supported, connected, and equipped to live with purpose after service.
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Honoring Vietnam Nurse Veterans | 6th Annual Tribute to All Veterans Who Served Join us on Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM at Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana for a meaningful evening honoring the courage, sacrifice, and service of America’s veterans. This year’s special tribute, “They Served. They Healed.”, recognizes the extraordinary Vietnam-era nurses who cared for wounded service members under some of the most difficult conditions imaginable. We will proudly feature First Lieutenant Bernadette Sanner, U.S. Air Force Nurse Corps, and Captain Joan Kateiva, U.S. Army Nurse Corps, as we hear their stories and honor their legacy of service and healing.
DAV Walk
Registration begins: 8:30 AM
