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Military Appreciation Month Letter-Writing Campaign
Thank you to all the UMA members and employees who supported our Military Appreciation Month letter-writing campaign. We would especially like to thank Jill Wolf and Gair MacKenzie for leading the cam... Read More
USPTO Military Spouse Appreciation Day
President Barack Obama signed a proclamation declaring May 6th as Military Spouse Appreciation Day. He noted that military spouses “demonstrate a strength reflective of the spirit of our ... Read More
UMA Honors National Military Appreciation Month
In 1999, Senator John McCain passed a resolution designating May as “National Military Appreciation Month” in order to promote national awareness of the sacrifices that Veterans and members of the... Read More
Veteran Highlight: Navy Veteran Clifton B. Randolph Sr. Participates in the St Patrick’s Day Parade
UMA Board Member Clifton B. Randolph Sr. recently participated in the St Patrick’s Day Parade with his US Naval Sea Cadet Corps, Alexandria Division. Clifton is a Navy Instructor drilling volunteer.... Read More
UMA Hosts Reception for Charity that Lays Wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Military Association (UMA) recently hosted a reception at the Fort Meyer Officers’ Club honoring Wreaths Across America, and commemorating 25 years of the laying... Read More
2016 HUD Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony/50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War Commemoration/25th Anniversary of Desert Storm
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the HUD Veterans Affinity Group (VAG) request the honor of your presence, at the (2016) HUD Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony/50th Anni... Read More
May 5 is USPTO Military Spouse Appreciation Day
The USPTO Military Association (UMA) will celebrate Military Spouse Appreciation Day May 5 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in Madison West Room 5A44. Cake and refreshments will be served. The event will celebrat... Read More
Semper K9 Assistance Dogs Visits the UMA and ResponsAbility
Christopher Baity, Executive Director of Semper K9 Assistance Dogs, and one of his assistance dogs, Vinnie, met with members from the USPTO Military Association (UMA) and ResponsAbility during the wee... Read More
“My Veteran Story – DNA Match!” by Anne Imrie
In 1950, my Uncle, Corporal Robert Imrie, was declared killed in action in North Korea. His remains were not found. Corporal Imrie was awarded the Silver and Bronze Star for alertness and courage in t... Read More