Military News
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Virginia Flags to Fly at Half-Staff Thursday, October 22, in Honor of Army Maj. Bianca C. Wilkerson
Virginia will lower U.S. and state flags on Thursday, October 22, from sunrise to sunset in honor of Army Maj.…
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Monty’s Flying Fortress Takes Flight at Elaine’s Literary Salon
Alexandria, VA – A little-known story of World War II aviation is landing in Old Town Alexandria. On Wednesday, Oct.…
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At 101, Legendary Col. Arnald Gabriel Will Conduct on His Namesake Stage at Art on the Avenue
At 101, Alexandria resident, World War II veteran and legendary conductor Col. Arnald Gabriel will lead two selections with the…
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Eugene “Red” McDaniel, Vietnam POW and Living Legend of Alexandria, Dies at 94
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Eugene “Red” McDaniel, the highly decorated Navy pilot who survived nearly six years as a prisoner of…
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Quarter-Millennium of Genius: Inside the USPTO’s America 250 Flagship Celebration
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Walking toward the United States Patent and Trademark Office in Alexandria’s Carlyle neighborhood, one is immediately struck…
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Alexandria Unveils Memorial for 67 Victims of Potomac River Plane Crash
It is our hope that even on the worst day, anytime you sit on these benches and stare at the…
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Code of Support to Host America 250 Concert in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, VA — The Code of Support Foundation will present “Let Freedom Ring,” a family-friendly concert in celebration of America’s…
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Author Jeff Gottesfeld to Celebrate “Honor Flights” at Old Town Books
Alexandria, VA — Families, veterans, and community members can gather Tuesday, March 3, at 6 p.m. at Old Town Books,…
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In His Own Words: Tom Evans Keeps History Alive As a WWII Memorial Tour Guide
I’m pleased to participate in this effort. Too little is known about WWII; after all, it was over 80 years…
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Happy 250th! Alexandria Police Department Honors the 250th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps
Alexandria, VA — The Alexandria Police Department (APD) proudly joined the nationwide observance of the 250th Birthday of the United…
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