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May 18, 2021

D.C. Veterans’ Group Announces Annual Motorcade Route To Raise Awareness Of Suicide Prevention

This is the 33rd consecutive year there will be a veterans’ motorcycle demonstration ride in the nation’s capital.

Nov 10, 2020

Arlington National Cemetery Set To Expand By 70 Acres, Adding 60,000 Burial Spaces

Without the expansion, the cemetery estimates that it would have run out of room for burials by 2043.

Nov 09, 2020

The National Native American Veterans Memorial Opens In D.C. On Wednesday

The memorial honors American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians, who have served in the armed forces at a higher rate per capita than any other ethnic group.

Sep 09, 2020

Pence To Appear At Virginia Military Institute Days After Reports Of Trump Calling Fallen Service Members ‘Losers’

Vice President Mike Pence will speak to cadets at the Virginia Military Institute days after President Trump was reported to have called fallen service members “suckers” and “losers.”

May 26, 2020

This Virginia Resident Paid Respects To 60 Veterans For Loved Ones Who Couldn’t Visit Arlington National Cemetery

After posting an offer on Twitter, Emily Domenech spent Memorial Day honoring the loved ones of those who contacted her.

Jun 26, 2018

The Mall Is Getting A Native American Veterans Memorial. Here’s What It Will Look Like

The memorial is scheduled to break ground at the National Museum of the American Indian next September and open in late 2020.

Feb 03, 2017

National Museum Of The American Indian Plans To Build Native American Veterans Memorial

Native Americans have served in the U.S. Armed Forces in every major military conflict since the Revolutionary War.

Aug 04, 2016

Veterans Troop To McCain’s Office, Demand He Un-Endorse Trump

Five military veterans delivered a petition with more than 100,000 signatures to McCain’s office this afternoon.

May 27, 2016

D.C. Council Solves Mystery Behind Rediscovered Plaque

Nearly 2,000 names written in gold leaf, but why?

Sep 22, 2015

First All-Female Honor Flight Brings 140 Veterans To D.C.

The Pope isn’t the only significant visitor to D.C. today.

 
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