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Watch the National Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11
This Monday, Nov. 11th at 11 a.m. is the National Veterans Day Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. Tune in early to watch pre-ceremony events. VA will be sharing the live video streams on VA's Facebook.
National Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11
Veterans Month
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Secretary Wilkie’s Veterans Day 2019 Message
Each year, Veterans Day is set aside for us to pause and reflect, to recall and recognize, and to honor and celebrate the service and sacrifices of those who, for 243 years now, have shouldered the challenge and responsibility of defending freedom.
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Attend Veterans Day Events
All are invited to attend Veterans Day events at national cemeteries located throughout the U.S. from Nov. 8-11. The list of all events is listed below in this e-mail as well.
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20% off Walgreens for Veterans
To honor the service and sacrifices of Americans who served in the armed forces, Walgreens is offering a 20% discount to all Veterans, active duty military personnel and their immediate family members. While you are there – get your free flu shot!
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2019 Veterans Day Presidential Proclamation
"Time after time, throughout the history of our Republic, Veterans have defended our way of life with integrity, dedication, and distinction."
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Borne the Battle #170: Dale Dye, Marine Corps Birthday Episode
When watching a movie, it’s easy to think that everything is real and true and lifelike. It’s no surprise that that isn’t always the case, especially with military movies. That’s how Marine Veteran Dale Dye got involved.
Dale Dye, Hollywood Legend talks Vietnam, post-military careers, and PTSD.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARINES!
93-year old World War II Marine Veteran and code talker Thomas Begay sings the U.S. Marine Corps hymn in Navajo.
Most Americans know the historic significance of the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia, and the iconic image it is modeled after. Few, however, may know that the original, working model used by sculptor Dr. Felix W. de Weldon to create the monument is on display thousands of miles away in South Texas.
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Veterans Day Events Open to the Public
Friday, November 8, 2019
Jacksonville National Cemetery, Florida 3 p.m.
St. Augustine National Cemetery, Florida 3 p.m.
Tallahassee National Cemetery, Florida 3 p.m.
Saturday, November 9, 2019
Port Hudson National Cemetery, Louisiana 11 a.m.
Sunday, November 10, 2019
Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Pennsylvania 2 p.m.
Lebanon National Cemetery, Kentucky 2 p.m.
Long Island National Cemetery, New York 2 p.m.
Massachusetts National Cemetery 1 p.m.
Puerto Rico National Cemetery 2 p.m.
Monday, November 11, 2019
Camp Butler National Cemetery, Illinois 9 a.m.
Camp Nelson National Cemetery, Kentucky 11 a.m.
Calverton National Cemetery, New York 1 p.m.
Chattanooga National Cemetery, Tennessee 11 a.m.
Culpeper National Cemetery, Virginia 11 a.m.
Cypress Hills National Cemetery, New York 11 a.m.
Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Texas 11 a.m.
Florida National Cemetery 11 a.m.
Fort Custer National Cemetery, Michigan 11 a.m.
Fort Gibson National Cemetery, Oklahoma 12 p.m.
Fort Logan National Cemetery, Colorado 11 a.m.
Fort Mitchell National Cemetery, Alabama 11 a.m.
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas 9:30 a.m.
Fort Scott National Cemetery, Kansas 11 a.m.
Fort Smith National Cemetery, Arkansas 11 a.m.
Grafton National Cemetery, West Virginia 12 p.m.
Great Lakes National Cemetery, Michigan 11 a.m.
Golden Gate National Cemetery, California 10:30 a.m.
Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, Missouri 9 a.m.
Miramar National Cemetery, California 3:30 p.m.
National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Pennsylvania 11 a.m.
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Hawaii 12 p.m.
Quantico National Cemetery, Virginia 11 a.m.
Riverside National Cemetery, California 11 a.m.
Rock Island National Cemetery, Illinois 1 p.m.
San Antonio National Cemetery, Texas 1:30 p.m.
Sarasota National Cemetery, Florida 3 p.m.
Saratoga (GBH Solomon) National Cemetery, New York 11 a.m.
South Florida National Cemetery 11 a.m.
Tahoma National Cemetery, Washington 11 a.m.
Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Pennsylvania 10:45 a.m.
Winchester National Cemetery, Virginia 11 a.m.
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