Veteran’s Day Salute: things to do
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Celebrate Veteran’s Day with a salute to our military + fundraising Balls.
Arlington National Cemetery
November 11, 2012, 11 a.m.
This is the national Veterans day service with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Seating in the amphitheater is limited, so visitors should plan to arrive at least a half hour before the ceremony.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
November 11, 2012, 1 p.m.
The Wall. Color guard, speakers and a wreath-laying ceremony for all that was sacrificed during America’s other conflict.
Discover the The Virtual Wall
World War II Memorial
November 11, 2012, 9 a.m.
17th Street, between Constitution and Independence Avenues, NW Washington, DC. . Wreath laying tribute.
Navy Memorial
November 11, 2012, 1 p.m. 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC. (202)737-2300.
Wreath laying tribute at the Lone Sailor Statue.
Also this year, special presentation of “Authors on Deck” book lecture series, authors Dwight Zimmerman and John Gresham will present
“Uncommon Valor: The Medal of Honor and The Six Warriors Who Earned it in Afghanistan and Iraq”. The presentation begins at noon.
Air Force Memorial
November 11, 2012, 11 a.m. One Air Force Memorial Drive, Arlington, VA
Wreath laying ceremony and a two-minute moment of silence for commemoration.
National Marine Corps Museum
November 10, 2012, noon. 18900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Triangle, VA .
In honor of the the Marine Corps Birthday and Veterans Day — a ceremonial sword cake cutting.
Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens
November 11, 2012. Mount Vernon, VA
Enjoy a patriotic community concert by the all-veteran barbershop chorus at 11 a.m., at 2 p.m. wreathlaying at the tomb of our first commander-in-chief, George Washington. All active duty military personnel and veterans are admitted free-of-charge.
Manassas Veterans Day Parade
November 10, 2012, 11 a.m. Manassas, VA
Honor our military spirit with military and high school bands, pipe and drum corps teams.
Also…
Lukes Wings Homecoming Gala 2012
http://www.lukeswings.org/event/save-the-date-lukes-wings-homecoming-gala/
Saturday, November 10th 8PM
Reagan National Airport Terminal
Lukes Wings is a non-profit organization dedicated to our military wounded warriors and actively yearlong fundraising–including “No Soldier Spends Christmas Alone”
1238 Wisconsin Ave Suite 401, Washington, DC 20007
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