Making Spirits Bright
Firefighters mark 25 years of toy donations.
“This is one of my favorite events of the year.” — Longtime toy drive supporter Bruce Witucki
‘Freedom Is Not Free’
Ddedication of the Davis and McDaniel Veterans Care Center Dec. 12 in Roanoke. Davis and McDaniel, both Alexandria residents, are highly decorated Vietnam War veterans.
Youngkin to Honor Local Heroes
Virginia Veterans Care Center to be renamed for Davis and McDaniel.
Two of Alexandria’s most decorated Vietnam veterans will be honored by the Virginia Department of Veterans Services as Gov. Glenn Youngkin renames the Virginia Veterans Care Center in Roanoke in honor of Army Col. Paris Davis and Navy Capt. Eugene “Red” McDaniel.
‘They Will Never Be Forgotten’
Survivors gather to mark 78th anniversary of Iwo Jima.
Iwo Jima veterans
Over the Edge
Rappellers raise funds for New Hope Housing.
Excitement was mixed with tinges of fear as more than 80 volunteers rappelled down the 14-story Crystal City Hilton...
‘Never Forgotten’: Cross Country Motorcycle Ride Ends at Arlington National Cemetery
Beth Ann Dively knew something was wrong.
On Hallowed Ground: Biden, Harris Mark Memorial Day in Arlington
President Joe Biden honored the nation’s fallen military during a visit to Arlington National Cemetery May 31, marking Memorial Day by placing a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
‘Thank You for Your Service’
Celebrating Military Spouse Appreciation Day
Spouses of active duty servicemembers gathered May 7 at the Starbucks Military Family Store at Penrose Square-Columbia Pike to be celebrated on Military Spouse Appreciation Day as part of Military Appreciation Month.
Journey to Freedom
Holocaust survivor recalls flight from ‘Warsaw Ghetto’ and occupied Poland
Sam Ponczak was just shy of two years old when Nazi Germany invaded Poland on Sept. 1, 1939.
Pawsitive Partners in Arlandria
Volunteers care for feral cat colony
Ever since Devon Cain was a young girl, she has loved cats.
Mourning Amid COVID-19 in Arlington
Arlington National Cemetery restricts Memorial Day observances.
Masks were worn. Distances were kept. At Arlington National Cemetery, only those with family passes were allowed to enter the hallowed grounds May 25 to observe Memorial Day and pay tribute to fallen veterans.
Honoring America’s Veterans in Arlington
Wreaths Across America marks 25 years.
Wreaths Across America marks 25 years.
‘We Owe You Our Freedom’
Thousands gather in salute to veterans.
Veterans organizations from across the nation joined President Barack Obama for the Presidential Armed Forces wreath-laying ceremony and Department of Veterans Affairs National Veterans Day Observance Nov. 11 at Arlington National Cemetery.
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