Silver Star Banner Day on May 1 represents all the sacrifices of those wounded, ill, or dying, as well as those awarded the Silver Star Medal. The colors blue represents “hope” and silver “gallantry.” Many families put a Silver Star decal in their window to honor their loved ones who were hurt in combat.

The United States Army Reserve celebrates its 115^th Birthday on April 23, 2023.  Often called “Citizen Soldiers”, these individuals are highly trained and deploy alongside Active Duty soldiers.  Whether performing combat missions abroad or saving lives and protecting property at home, the Army Reserve offers versatile, available, and effective capabilities to the Army at a reduced cost to the American taxpayer.

The North Carolina Federation of Republican Women held its annual Legislative Day in Raleigh on April 18 with 70 members attending.

The New Hampshire Federation of Republican Women (NHFRW) hosted former Michigan Congressman Mike Rogers for a "FITN Women's Voices" roundtable at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics.

The United States observed Gold Star Spouses Day on April 5 in honor of the surviving loved ones who lost their military member spouse in the line of duty or as a result of service connected injuries and illnesses.