National Mall Site Selected as Location of National Gulf War Memorial
A federal commission approved a site on the National Mall for the National Desert Storm and Desert Shield War Memorial.
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Veterans, Families Mark 74 Years Since Allied D-Day Landings
Gusts of wind blew through a heavy mist as relatives and others paid respects at the American cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer.
51 Years Later, Army Sergeant's Remains Are Still in Vietnam
Robert Anspach was remembered May 19 at the Field of Honor ceremony in the Airborne & Special Operations Museum.
USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor Closed Indefinitely
Visits were suspended on May 6 after a boat operator noticed a crack on the outside of the memorial.
Soldier’s Organs Saved Dozens. Now His Mom Honors Him on Memorial Day
Jill Stephenson hopes to honor fallen service members like her son and remind Americans about the meaning of Memorial Day.
Paratrooper Suicides in the 82nd Airborne May Receive Fewer Honors
Paratroopers in the 82nd Airborne who die suicide may not receive the same honors as those guaranteed to non-suicide deaths.
Government Seeks Comments On Future Desert Storm Memorial
Public is asked to weigh in on location and design of future Desert Shield/Desert Storm Memorial
Arlington Cemetery Running Out of Space to Bury Iraq, Afghan Veterans
Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery will soon run out of space for new burials.
Khe Sanh Veterans Mark 50th Anniversary of Vietnam Battle
In a 77-day battle, some 6,000 Marines defended a small combat base from tens of thousands of North Vietnamese troops.
Volunteers Place Wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery
A total of 1.2 million wreaths are being placed on markers across the country in 1,238 locations.
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