Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA is one of the nation’s most sacred locations and is the final resting place of over 400,000 men and women who have served in the military. The cemetery’s history goes all the way back to the Civil War and is even the final resting place of “Confederate Gen. Robert […]
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Technology assists students & volunteers place flags for veterans
Honoring our veterans by placing a flag or wreath at their headstones is a time-honored tradition. It shows our appreciation to them for their sacrifice. But as cemeteries grow larger, it becomes more and more difficult to find the headstones of veterans without a little bit of help. Luckily, for the Fairview Cemetery in Wahpeton, ND from […]
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11 year old inspires others with his patriotism
In today’s society, and the use of social media, it’s easy to become complain about things we think are wrong or that we don’t like. From small things like bad service at a restaurant to more global issues like social injustice, we tend to digest the information and then blurt out a FaceBook post or Tweet […]
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A mystery solved and a WWII love story revealed
Friends and families ones often leave tributes in remembrance of their deceased loved ones at their graves. Normally flowers, sometimes trinkets or notes, and veterans receive flags. For years, Brian Cutler’s family would visit the graves of his father and uncle for memorial day, and every year, flowers were left at his uncle’s grave but […]
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Database created to honor fallen service members
On this Memorial Day, we remember those brave men and women who laid down their lives for our country so that we may enjoy the freedoms we hold so dear today. Among the simple acts of remembrance of these servicemen and women is placing an American flag at their gravesite. The Kiwanis Club of Edinburg, […]
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Army Private reunited with family after 67 years missing
Whether it’s being deployed abroad or serving to help during a national disaster, the men and women of our military sacrifice for our country every day. They chose to serve because they have a sense of duty to the country that they live in and love. When it comes to combat missions, some make the ultimate […]
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Monument for Vietnam helicopter crews coming to Arlington National Cemetery
After three years of bipartisan congressional wrangling, a monument honoring those who serves as helicopter pilots and crew members during the Vietnam war is coming to Arlington National Cemetery through the Vietnam Helicopter Crew Monument Act. The monument’s inception began in 2014 when the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association reached out to Arlington National Cemetery to discuss […]
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President-elect Donald Trump Lays Wreath at Arlington National Cemetery
President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect Mike Pence lay a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery one day prior to his swearing in to the office of the United States Presidency. Video courtesy of the Washington Post.
Wreaths Across America in Need of Assistance
Every year for the past 25 years, Wreaths Across America has donated their time to placing a wreath on the headstone of fallen service men and women at Arlington National Cemetery. This year, however, the organization may fall short. Donations are down this year and the organization only has enough wreaths to cover half the […]
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Ceremony set for new Omaha National Cemetery for veterans
This week will mark the dedication of the new Omaha National Cemetery. The cemetery will serve the burial needs for more than 112,000 honorably discharged military veterans, their spouses, and eligible dependents at no charge. The first phase of the project is to complete an initial 60 acres, which will provide burial options for the […]
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