‘Something larger than myself’: Mass. veterans honored at State House’s Hall of Flags
The ceremony was attended by dozens of veterans and their families, and included a POW/MIA remembrance candle lighting and music by the Commonwealth Brass Quintet of the 215th Army Band.
2,000 flags honor Georgetown veterans at Field of Honor
GEORGETOWN, Texas - Two thousand flags flutter in the wind at San Gabriel Park in Georgetown on Sunday. "I want them to feel gratitude and to be inspired to understand that we do have the greatest nation on earth and that it is protected by wonderful people," said Dr. Jeanne Cox, the chairperson and founder of the Georgetown Field of Honor.
Georgetown and Sugar Land Honor Veterans with 2,000 Flag Tributes, Raise Funds for Veteran Aid
Georgetown and Sugar Land honor veterans with fields of 2,000 American flags, supporting aid for critical issues like PTSD.
Georgetown hosts annual Veterans Day parade honoring local veterans
Georgetown honored veterans with their annual Veterans Day parade. Organizers said it took about two months of planning to get all the participate and veterans together. The parade showcased those who served,
Georgetown Veterans Day ceremony
Several Veterans Day events were held across Central Texas on Monday to pay tribute to those who have served our country. In Williamson County, hundreds of people, including veterans, attended a ceremony in honor of the holiday.
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I Will Fly My Flag No Longer
My father enlisted in the Navy and served in the Naval Construction Battalion, as a Navy Seabee in the South Pacific in World ...
Did you notice flags at half-staff in Washington? It’s not for Veterans Day yet
Today, the Washington state and United States flags at state agency facilities have been ordered ... countless people on ...
First woman to head Southcom steps down, passes baton to first African-American commander
When four-star Army Gen. Laura Richardson became the first woman to lead the U.S. Southern Command three years ago, she ...
American Legion Riders surprise a Navy Veteran with a heartfelt token of appreciation
(WTVY) -On a day all about veterans, a group of American legion riders surprised a Vietnam War veteran with something near ...
Palau president says China flouting its ocean boundaries
Palau's president has accused China of flouting the Pacific nation's maritime borders, raising concerns about research ...
Salvation Army opens veterans dorm
A flag for the Navy, Army, Air Force and Marine Corps hangs proudly over the new veterans dormitory at the Salvation Army in Tupelo. In honor of Veterans Day, the organization held a Monday morning ...
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Navy ROTC Alumni Society - Flag Hall of Fame
The Flag Honors Hall of Fame honors NROTC graduates and Ohio ... It also memorializes graduates who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in the performance of their duties to the United States of ...
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Dothan Navy veteran honored by local American Legion Post
A Dothan Navy veteran received a special honor on Veterans Day to commemorate his years of service. American Legion rider ...
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Veterans Day Parade and flag-raising ceremony held in downtown Bowling Green
While Veterans Day is on Monday, the community holds the parade on the Saturday before to make sure that the community has a chance to honor local veterans.
Marine stands guard at Midwest City Veterans Memorial after 2 flags stolen in past month
A lance corporal with the U.S. Marine Corps was guarding the flags at the Midwest City Veterans Memorial from dusk on Sunday until dawn on Monday in honor of Veterans Day.