Grand Junction, Colorado
Supporting mothers of active-duty and veteran service members across the Western Slope of the Colorado Rocky Mountains
Sat, Apr 25
|Western Slope Vietnam War Memorial
2026 Military-Bound Graduate Celebration
Western Slope Blue Star Mothers invites you to a celebration of our Western Slope Class of 2026 Seniors who are joining the military! Thank you to our community sponsors: WCCF Trutta Fund for Veterans, Alpine Bank, City of Fruita, Walmart North Avenue, Walmart Warrior Way, and Signature Events!
Time & Location
Apr 25, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Western Slope Vietnam War Memorial, 340 CO-340, Fruita, CO 81521, USA
About the Event
This event honors and recognizes the commitment of seniors across the Western Slope who are choosing military service as their next step. Families, friends, classmates, teachers, and community members are all invited to join us for this special event to recognize and honor the decision to serve.
10:15-10:45am
Graduate check-in and rehearsal
11:00am-11:30am
Recognition Ceremony and Oath of Service
11:30am-1:30pm
Family and Community Picnic
The first part of this program will introduce our new recruits to their community and they will take their oath of service in front of family and friends. Afterwards, stay for the Family and Community Picnic! This is an opportunity for new military families to connect with other new military families, ask questions and get answers from experienced military parents and recruiters, and have fun celebrating your child's decision to join! Community members are encouraged and welcome! Get to know your local service members and military families and show your support for our Western Slope military community!
Food will be provided for recruits and their families, community members may purchase meals at a reasonable rate. Registration required.