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The 38th Annual Marine Corps Marathon To Be Held October 27, 2013

Come out and give runners a boost for miles 22, 23, and 24! This year’s Marine Corps Marathon features a family-friendly fall festival with a variety of activities including arts and crafts, face painting, moonbounces, balloon animals, circus activities and more! Plenty of free parking is available in the parking garage at Crystal Drive and 23rd St. Crystal Run is… Read more
US Flags at Half-Staff

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Presidential Proclamation — Flags to be flown at half-staff until sunset, April 20, 2013

Flags to be flown at half-staff until sunset, April 20, 2013 As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on April 15, 2013, in Boston, Massachusetts, President Obama has issued a proclamation for the flag to be displayed at half-staff until sunset, April 20, 2013. The full text of the proclamation can be… Read more

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Thousands Fill D.C. Streets for 37th Annual Marine Corps Marathon

 37th Annual Marine Corps Marathon was held Saturday October 28th As the rest of the east coast bunkered down for Hurricane Sandy, thousands of runners and spectators poured into the streets of Washington, D.C. for the 37th Annual Marine Corps Marathon held Saturday October 28th. Published reports show 23,864 runners and thousands of spectators filled the streets of the nation’s… Read more

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RFI for 22-Mile Priority Streetcar System in DC Metro Area

Attention Veteran Owned Business Members: RFI Number: DCKA-2012-I-0083 Agency: District Department of Transportation Office: Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Email: DCSTREETCAR (DDOT) DDOT Issues Request for Information (RFI) for 22-Mile Priority Streetcar System Proposals to Also Include Non-Regional Bus Service (Washington, D.C.) The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is exploring the potential of privatizing the District’s non-regional bus service and… Read more

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Participating Blue Star Museums By State

Blue Star Museums By State Participating Blue Star Museums In Alabama Participating Blue Star Museums In Alaska Participating Blue Star Museums In Arizona Participating Blue Star Museums In Arkansas Participating Blue Star Museums In California Participating Blue Star Museums In Colorado Participating Blue Star Museums In Connecticut Participating Blue Star Museums In Delaware Participating Blue Star Museums In D.C. Participating… Read more
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New Category Geographic Search Added

VeteranOwnedBusiness.com is proud to announce that we have added a much anticipated category geographic search function.  This new search function allows site visitors the ability to search each category based on state, county or city.  This new search function will make it easier for visitors to find specific geo-targeted veteran owned businesses.  This has become especially important since many of… Read more
Map of US and Territories

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New State Directory Added

Now VeteranOwnedBusiness.com Visitors Can Search By State VeteranOwnedBusiness.com today announced it has added the much awaited state-by-state directory.  New government agencies, businesses, consumers and fellow veterans can search for veteran owned businesses by state in addition to searching by category. To search by state, simply click on the Browse By State link in the main menu.… Read more