CVB’S Thursday 19 March 2026 Preview of Saturday’s Calendar Publication Commemorating The Launch of Operation Iraqi Freedom on 19 March 2003 Commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the launch of Operation Iraqi Freedom with the Connecticut Veterans Bulletin. Our 19 March 2026 Thursday Preview features a historical look at the 2003 invasion and a full guide to upcoming CT veteran events, including the Iwo Jima memorial film in East Hartford and the Run For Veterans in Guilford.

Today marks 23 years since the launch of Operation Iraqi Freedom. 🇺🇸 We honor the service of our OIF veterans in today’s Thursday Preview. Plus: Iwo Jima film in East Hartford, Vietnam Vets Coffee Social, and the 20th Annual Run For Veterans. Full calendar at ctvetsbulletin.org #CTVets

Salute to Smiles: Connecticut’s Free Dental Access Program Transforming Oral Health for Greater Hartford Veterans Salute to Smiles, launched by the Connecticut Oral Health Initiative (COHI), connects eligible Greater Hartford Veterans with no‑cost dental care, education, and treatment resources to address barriers due to limited VA dental benefits and financial constraints. Supported by Delta Dental Foundation and local partners, this program improves veterans’ health, confidence, and quality of life.

Salute to Smiles connects eligible Greater Hartford Veterans with no‑cost dental care and resources, breaking barriers to oral health and overall wellness. Learn how Veterans can qualify and access care today! #CTVets #VeteranHealth #SaluteToSmiles