Veterans
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Zebra Misc
The American Legion, a Vital Part of Alexandria’s Heritage
By Donna Reuss Alexandria, VA – To many people, The American Legion evokes childhood memories of a place they went…
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Volunteering
Volunteers Needed to Escort Honor Flight Vets Around DC War Memorials
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Honor Flights show our Veterans how much they are appreciated by bringing them to the nation’s capital to see…
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Foodie Newz
Restaurants Honor Veterans for their Service
Alexandria, VA U.S. veterans are the reason we are still the “Land of the Free and the Home of the…
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Community News
What Were All Those Flags in Alexandria, Virginia Recently?!
By Donna Reuss Alexandria, VA – Wow, what an exciting George Washington Parade! Masons from around the U.S. and other…
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Honoring Women in Military Service throughout U.S. History
By Donna Reuss Alexandria, VA – If you watched the opening of Super Bowl LVII, you witnessed another first for…
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Nonprofit News
Alexandria’s Newest Veteran-And-Food-Focused Nonprofit Cook For Vets Hosts Inaugural Fundraiser at River Farm
ALEXANDRIA, VA–LJ Raspler resigned from teaching in 2019. An energetic woman with a passion for inspiring change, Raspler needed a…
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Business News
Virginia Tech Announces New Veterans Program at Alexandria Innovation Campus in Partnership with Boeing and Commonwealth
ALEXANDRIA, VA–On Monday, June 13, Boeing announced two major milestones. One, it will be moving its headquarters to Arlington, Virginia.…
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Community News
Tens of Thousands Volunteer for 30th Annual Wreath Laying at Arlington National Cemetery
ALEXANDRIA, VA–On Saturday, Dec. 18, the 30th wreath laying at Arlington National Cemetery was held underneath a cool, cloudy sky.…
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School News
Alexandria Gets Another New Mural!
ALEXANDRIA, VA–The newest Alexandria mural was unveiled on Veterans Day, Thursday, Nov. 11, at Douglas MacArthur Elementary School. A tapestry…
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Community News
Local Bar Reserves Seats for 13 Soldiers Lost in Afghanistan
ALEXANDRIA, VA—Last night, Friday, August 27, Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub on King Street reserved a table and set 13 places…
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