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Memorial Day Observance and National Memorial Day Concert 2014

Memorial Day, which is observed on the last Monday of May, commemorates the men and women who died while in the military service.  In observance of the holiday, many people visit cemeteries and memorials, and volunteers often place American flags on each grave site at national cemeteries.  A national moment of remembrance takes place at 3:00 p.m. local time.  Another… Read more

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Memorial Day 2013 | Veteran Owned Business Military Observance Announcement

Memorial Day, which is observed on the last Monday of May, commemorates the men and women who died while in the military service.  In observance of the holiday, many people visit cemeteries and memorials, and volunteers often place American flags on each grave site at national cemeteries.  A national moment of remembrance takes place at 3:00 p.m. local time. Another… Read more

Events / Military History / Military Veterans Events

Vietnam War Commemoration Begins

Memorial Day 2012 marked the start of a national commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. The kick-off began at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. as National Commander Donald Samuels and President Barack Obama held an official press conference to announce the official commemoration will span 13 years—the length of time that the United States spent… Read more

Announcements and Updates / Discount and Freebies for Veterans and Active Duty Military

2012 Discounts, Deals, Specials and Freebies for Active Duty Military, Veterans, Military Spouses and Military Families

Attention Veteran Owned Business Members and Visitors: Click here to view the 2013 Memorial Day Military and Veteran Freebies, Discounts and Coupons list. Many wonderful organizations have put together special Memorial Day 2012 “thank you” discounts, freebies, coupons, deals and special saving offers for veterans and active duty military members (in some cases military spouses and military families as well).… Read more

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Blue Star Museums Initiative Gives Active Duty Military And Their Families Free Tickets To Over 1,600 Museums

1,600 museums offer military families free tickets Runs from Memorial Day 2012 (May 28th) through Labor Day 2012 (September 3rd) More than 1,600 museums across the country will offer free admission to active-duty military personnel and their families this summer in a program that has more than doubled in size since 2010. The expanded Blue Star Museums initiative was announced… Read more

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Memorial Day 2012 | Veteran Owned Business Military Observance Announcement

Memorial Day, which is observed on the last Monday of May, commemorates the men and women who died while in the military service.  In observance of the holiday, many people visit cemeteries and memorials, and volunteers often place American flags on each grave site at national cemeteries.  A national moment of remembrance takes place at 3:00 p.m. local time.  Another… Read more