Veterans
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Veterans Day Around the World: How Other Countries Honor Those Who Served
By Donna Reuss Alexandria, VA – On November 11, American communities will hold parades, moments of silence, and other activities…
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After 35 Years, Desert Storm Veterans Have a Memorial on the National Mall
Dedicated October 24, 2026, the Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial on the National Mall honors Gulf War veterans with…
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National Day of the Deployed: Why October 26 Matters
Alexandria, VA – With ongoing attacks in Iran and the Middle East, the US military is making daily headlines. It…
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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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Alexandria Runners Carry 9/11 Flag 485 Miles to Ground Zero
Old Town Run Club completed a 485-mile 9/11 remembrance relay from Shanksville to the Pentagon and Ground Zero, carrying an…
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Americanism and the Meaning of American Identity
By Donna Reuss Alexandria, VA – A quarter-century has passed since the attacks of September 11, 2001. For many, time…
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Alexandrians Can Honor 9/11 by Caring for Veterans’ Graves Saturday
A free Sept. 12 service project at Alexandria National Cemetery includes headstone cleaning and grounds care on the 25th anniversary…
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History of the U.S. Coast Guard: 236 Years of Service at Sea
By Donna Reuss Alexandria, VA – This idiom might be a good descriptor of the United States Coast Guard. It…
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The Legacy of a Single Day: How the Fourth of July Shaped America
By Donna Reuss Alexandria, VA – Ah, the 4th of July! Picnics, flags, fireworks, everything red-white-and-blue! And it’s an even…
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Women Veterans Recognition Day: Honoring a Legacy of Service
Alexandria, VA – Athena. Freyja. Morrigan. Sekhmet. Durga. Bellona. Anat. Ianna. Oya. Kali. You may recognize a name or two.…
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