Norfolk Naval Shipyard Joins Together in ... - United States Navy
2 days ago · PORTSMOUTH, Virginia - Amongst its ranks of more than 10,000 employees servicing the fleet, our military veterans make up nearly 23 percent of the workforce– with an estimated total military ...
How Veterans Day has changed over time | AP News - Associated Press News
2 days ago · Memorial Day got its start after the Civil War, with the first national observance of what was then called Decoration Day on May 30, 1868. An organization of Union Army veterans called for decorating war graves with flowers. Since 1971, the U.S. has marked Memorial Day on the last Monday in May rather than on May 30.
Biden Thanks Vets for Service, Says Nation Has Obligation to …
2 days ago · President Joe Biden thanked veterans for their service to the nation and emphasized that the nation must keep the faith with those who stepped up to defend the United States during a Veterans Day ...
Honoring Our Heroes: Veterans Day Ceremony at the U.S. Navy …
Nov 28, 2023 · WASHINGTON — Each year, the Navy Memorial hosts a Wreath-Laying Ceremony on Veterans Day to honor our nation's Sailors and show appreciation for their service and sacrifice.
Norfolk Naval Shipyard Joins Together in Celebration of Our Military …
6 days ago · In honor of our veterans across our waterfront, as well as those beyond our gates, the NNSY Veterans Employee Readiness Group (VET-ERG) hosted the annual Veterans Day Fall-In for Colors Ceremony...
Biden Honors Veterans in Ceremony at Arlington Cemetery
2 days ago · Nov. 11, 2024. President Biden urged Americans to take a moment to honor those who serve in the military and their families on Monday, using the backdrop of Arlington National Cemetery to observe ...
HSC-26 Embraces History and Heritage Ahead of Veterans Day …
Oct 31, 2024 · Every November, the United States takes a day to honor veterans for their service and sacrifices to their country. As Veteran’s Day 2024 approaches, HSC-26 reflects on a recent and unique...
Veterans Day - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Nov 6, 2024 · The theme for Veterans Day 2024 is “A Legacy of Loyalty and Service”, and this year’s winning poster was designed by Myisha Godette, a retired, disabled Army Veteran from Queens, New York.
Statement From Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on Veterans Day
3 days ago · On Veterans Day, we honor the extraordinary selflessness and strength of the American patriots who have served in the U.S. military. Today and every day, we give thanks to the generations of men ...
Veterans Day Commemoration at Arlington National Cemetery - VA News
3 days ago · For immediate release. November 11, 2024. 12:52 pm. Denis McDonough. Arlington, VA. John Handzuk, thank you very much for that introduction, for your leadership of the Fleet Reserve Association, and a special thanks to your team for partnering with VA in hosting today’s ceremony. And to all the Fleet Reserve members here this morning ...