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DVS eNews - Spring 2026, Volume 1 |
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When military service members raise their right hand for the first time and take an oath to support and defend the Constitution, they know intellectually that they are offering their life to the service of our Nation.
Military training focuses intently on building skills and teamwork to limit loss of life, yet that training cannot cover every scenario service members will face.
Military families, while they don’t technically take the same oath, still enter into a contract with the Nation that says they too understand their service member may perish for the Nation’s defense. Over the past several weeks, we’ve seen this play out, and the tragic losses of service members and the unfathomable impact on their families cannot be ignored.
We grieve with the families who are now grappling with a life that doesn’t include their service member, and some of you reading this eNews know this grief at its deepest levels. We wish we could take away your pain – alas, we cannot. So, we most humbly offer every bit of support we possibly can for you, and we pray for you as you navigate a journey you never wanted to take.
We especially grieve with the families of the service members with ties to Virginia who have given the ultimate sacrifice:
- Chief Warrant Officer 3 (CW3) Robert M. Marzan, 54 years old, originally from California but most recently, a resident of Spotsylvania County. He was killed during an Iranian strike in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait on March 1. CW3 Marzan had served in the U.S. Army for over 30 years including in Croatia, Bosnia, and Egypt, and was near the end of his final deployment. He leaves behind his wife Tina and children, Justin and Felicia.
- Lieutenant Colonel Brandon Shah, 42, of Chesapeake and the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Professor of Military Science at Old Dominion University (ODU) in Norfolk. He was shot and killed by an alleged terrorist in his classroom on March 12. The alleged terrorist also shot two of his students. The son of immigrants from Pakistan, LTC Shah earned his commission at ODU after graduating from ODU in 2007. As an Army pilot, he logged more than 1,200 flying hours, 600 of which were in combat over Iraq and Afghanistan. He spent part of his service as a member of the Virginia National Guard. After earning a graduate degree at the University of Georgia, he returned to Norfolk in 2022 to lead the ODU Monarch Battalion. He leaves behind his wife and child.
This is why commemorating Memorial Day on the last Monday of May each year is such an important and meaningful event for all Virginians. It is the most important day for all of us who have served our Nation and continue to serve our fellow service members and their families at the Virginia Department of Veterans Services.
It is why the Virginia Department of Veterans Services will again proudly host the 70th Annual Commonwealth’s Memorial Day Ceremony at the Virginia War Memorial at 11 a.m. on May 25, 2026, and also host Memorial Day ceremonies that same day at the state veterans cemeteries in Amelia, Dublin, and Suffolk. We invite and encourage everyone to come and participate in these solemn and inspiring ceremonies at the location nearest your home or at a ceremony in your local community. For those that cannot attend, we will broadcast and stream the Commonwealth’s Memorial Day Ceremony live on television and social media.
This is an especially notable Memorial Day as 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the founding of our great Nation. This is the day we honor and remember the millions of men and women who served and died for our freedoms from the Revolutionary War to now. It is also the time to remember and pray for our Gold Star families. Again, I encourage you to take time from your busy Memorial Day weekend to bring your family and friends, and especially your children, to experience what it means to be a patriotic American.
I am looking forward to traveling around Virginia this spring and meeting with veterans and families. Our DVS offices are open and our team members are available to meet with you in person, online, or by telephone to answer any questions you may have regarding the benefits you have earned and the programs we offer. You can always visit www.dvs.virginia.gov to obtain information 24/7 and to gain access to the Virginia Veterans Network.
I am always available if you wish to share your insights or concerns. You can connect with me anytime at Commissioner@dvs.virginia.gov.
John Maxwell
Commissioner
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The Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS) will host four Memorial Day Ceremonies on Monday, May 25, 2026. The locations and times are listed below. Speakers and program details will be announced prior to the ceremonies. At all locations, members of the public are advised to arrive up to one hour before each ceremony for parking and seating. For the latest updates, please visit www.dvs.virginia.gov.
Amelia
Virginia Veterans Cemetery
10300 Pridesville Road, Amelia Court House, Va. 23002
Time: 10:00 a.m. ET
Dublin
Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery
5550 Bagging Plant Road, Dublin, Va. 24084
Time: 11:00 a.m. ET
Richmond
Virginia War Memorial
70th Annual Commonwealth’s Memorial Day Ceremony
621 South Belvidere Street, Richmond, Va. 23220
Time: 11:00 a.m. ET
Suffolk
Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery
5310 Milners Road, Suffolk, Va. 22334
Time: 10:00 a.m. ET
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On March 12, 2026, the Scotchtown Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recognized Sandra Moore, Administrative Supervisor at the Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia for her outstanding work in partnership with the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office. Together, Moore and James Baynes, Special Investigator with the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, coordinated the honorable burial of ten unaccompanied veterans on October 16, 2025.
Sandra Ortolano, Scotchtown DAR Regent, and Karen Caravaglia, Scotchtown DAR Vice Regent presented Moore with the DAR Medal of Appreciation, which is given for exemplary patriotism in the promotion of God, Home and Country through faithful and meritorious services within our community.
The recognition ceremony took place at the Hanover County Historical Courthouse. In attendance were Andre Logan, Cemeteries Director, Virginia Department of Veterans Services; Scott Miller, Superintendent, Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia; members of the Patriot Guard Riders who assisted in the transport of the remains from the funeral home in Mechanicsville to their final resting place in Amelia; and Sandra Moore’s husband, Bryant Moore.
The Hanover County Sheriff's Office also had members in attendance in support of Special Investigator Baynes who received The Ellen Hardin Walworth Medal for Patriotism, which honors an adult who has displayed exemplary patriotism in the promotion of our American ideals of God, Home and Country through faithful and meritorious service to community, state, or nation. The nominee’s project or service should rise above and beyond that of the average patriotic citizen.
“I’m truly honored by the recognition, and it means a great deal to be able to serve Virginia’s veterans and their families each day,” said Moore.
Sandra Moore will be receiving another award on April 16, 2026, at 5 p.m. for her efforts in ensuring Virginia’s unaccompanied veterans were buried with dignity and respect. This award is the Hanover County Sheriff's Office Excellent Service to Law Enforcement Award and will be presented during their Salute to Our Heroes award ceremony at the Hanover High School auditorium.
For more information and to learn about burial benefits for veterans and eligible family members at Virginia's veterans Cemeteries, visit https://www.dvs.virginia.gov/veteran-cemeteries.
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 Governor Abigail Spanberger visits with Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center residents.
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 Governor Spanberger pictured with DVS Henrico Office team, along with Deputy Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs Lesley Kipling, DVS Commissioner John Maxwell, and DVS Deputy Commissioner Sloane Rose.
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Governor Abigail Spanberger toured the Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center (SBVCC) in Richmond on Tuesday morning, March 10 and met with residents and SBVCC Administrator Robyn Jennings and her team.
The Governor was accompanied by Virginia Deputy Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs Lesley Kipling, the Secretary’s Advisor for Intergovernmental Affairs MacKenzie Heidelmark, DVS Commissioner John Maxwell, DVS Deputy Commissioner Steven Combs, and DVS Policy Analyst Dara Hechter for a tour of the facility.
That same morning, the Governor and her party traveled across Richmond to visit the DVS Henrico Office and met with DVS Veterans Service Representatives (VSRs), Resource Specialists, DVS Commissioner John Maxwell, DVS Deputy Commissioner Sloane Rose, and leaders from the DVS Benefit Services and Virginia Veteran and Family Support Programs.
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 2025 Marocchi Scholarship winners Veronica Thieman (L) of Fairfax and Owen James Hoy (R) of Stafford.
The Virginia War Memorial in Richmond is currently seeking applicants for its Rear Admiral Marocchi Memorial Scholarships. The scholarships are awarded annually to Virginia high school seniors who plan to enroll in a Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) at their prospective college or university in Virginia.
It provides two awards of $2,500 each – both given to a graduating senior from a Virginia public or private high school or homeschooled student. These scholarships are intended to reward Virginia students who plan to serve in the military and participate in ROTC at a Virginia public or private college or university.
Both winners will receive a scholarship award and a certificate from the nonprofit Virginia War Memorial Foundation. They will also be invited to Richmond to be recognized for their work and commitment to serving the nation during the 70th Annual Commonwealth’s Memorial Day Ceremony at the Virginia War Memorial on Monday, May 25, 2026.
Applications and all supporting documents must be received by the Virginia War Memorial via email, on or before Sunday, April 26, 2026 (11:59 pm E.T.) Applicants do not need to be JROTC participants in their high schools. All graduating seniors who meet the qualifications are welcome to apply. Detailed information regarding rules, guidelines and how to enter are available online at https://vawarmemorial.org/learn/contests-scholarships/marocchi/.
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 Susan Bartlett (L) and Judy Remines (R), nieces of CPL Marvin S. Patton, stand with his photo in front of the vault that also adorns his photo and a dog tag with his dates of birth and death.
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 The Fort Lee Honor Guard carry CPL Patton's remains through a salute from VSO representatives towards the family for his burial service at the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Dublin.
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Generations of Patton family members gathered at the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Dublin on March 9, 2026, to lay to rest U.S. Army Corporal Marvin Silvester Patton – a homecoming 75 years overdue. CPL Patton was declared missing in action (MIA) July 5, 1950, during the Korean War.
It wasn’t until August 1, 2025, that his remains were accounted for by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency.
Over 140 people assembled to pay tribute to the sacrifice CPL Patton endured for his country. Full military honors were provided by soldiers from Fort Lee, and several local VFW and American Legion Posts, as well as other members of the community were in attendance to support the family as they finally gained closure and were able to bring CPL Patton home to Tazewell County.
“We’ve got happy tears and we’ve got sad tears, but mostly happy because we get to bring him home,” said Susan Bartlett, one of CPL Marvin Patton’s nieces.
CPL Marvin Patton’s brother, Johnny, is still MIA from the Korean War, yet the family still holds out hope that one day he will be brought home to Tazewell too.
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Dog owners brought their pets to the Virginia War Memorial on Saturday, March 14 to participate in the 4th Annual K-9 “.9K9 Dog Walk” in commemoration of National K-9 Veterans Day which is celebrated each year on March 13 – the official birthday of the U.S. Army K-9 Corps in 1942. They were joined by members of the Hanover County Sheriff’s Department K-9s and Virginia Tech Police Department K-9s and their handlers on the walk around the Memorial grounds. Along the walking trail, there were different educational stations with information about famous American military and service dogs throughout history and their contributions in war and peacetime. |
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March 15-21, 2026 marked the ninth consecutive year that the Commonwealth of Virginia has celebrated the third week in March as Virginia Women Veterans Week.
This year, Virginia’s women veterans were celebrated with a recognition ceremony at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond on March 18 where more than 400 attendees came to honor the 110,000 women veterans who call Virginia home. The theme of which was Trailblazers in Motion: She Leads the Legacy.
Speakers included Governor Abigail Spanberger, Delegate Jackie Glass, Deputy Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs Lesley Kipling, Major General (Ret) Linda Singh (U.S. Army, Retired), and Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS) Deputy Commissioner Sloane Rose. Each of the speakers offered uplifting words of wisdom and encouragement but also challenged the women veterans in attendance to continue to share their stories.
“For decades, women have served with distinction yet too often without full recognition,” said Major General Singh. “You were present, you were capable, you were committed, but you were not always acknowledged. Today is about visibility. Today is about affirmation. Today is about saying clearly and without hesitation that your service mattered. It matters now and it will always matter.”
“I’m grateful to be here to recognize and to celebrate the women who made a choice to serve knowing that it would be harder for them, so frequently, than their male counterparts,” said Governor Spanberger. “The history of women in the military is a history of service given fully and recognition sometimes given reluctantly. It’s a history of women who were often told there were things that could not do and they did them anyway. And more importantly, there were women that when they saw the restrictions placed on their service, championed efforts to expand the possibilities for women who would come after them. It’s a history of trailblazers.”
The ceremony concluded with over 250 women veterans receiving 2026 "Virginia Women Veterans Lead the Way" lapel pins honoring their service and sacrifice. Women veterans were then hosted for a luncheon in the Memorial's Veterans Hall where they enjoyed food, camaraderie, and additional speakers, including Dr. Courtney Gibson from EasterSeals.
For more information about Virginia’s women veterans program, visit https://www.dvs.virginia.gov/benefits-services/women-veteran-support.
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Veterans and their family members gathered at the Virginia War Memorial on Friday, March 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.to commemorate National Vietnam War Veterans Day at a special Open House. March 29 is designated each year as National Vietnam Veterans Day across America to honor and remember those who served.
The event included historical and educational exhibits, the presentation of documentary films about the Vietnam War, and special tours of the Shrine of Memory - 20th Century where the names of Virginians killed during the conflict are inscribed and remembered. Virginia War Memorial staff members also recorded interviews with some of the veterans in attendance.
Many of the veterans gathered in the Shrine of Memory to share stories of their war experiences and to read aloud the names of fellow Virginia Vietnam veterans who never returned and are still listed as Missing in Action (MIA).
Vietnam veterans who served between Nov. 1, 1955, and May 15, 1975, also received special 50th anniversary lapel pins at the commemoration. Organizers said veterans in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible to receive the pins created by the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration Commission.
“The Vietnam era was an era where they had to be as loud as thunder to get people to recognize the deeds and the sacrifices they were making on our behalf,” said Ben King, Virginia War Memorial Operations Manager. “It was a challenging time in our nation’s history, so what we try to do is, we try to make it relevant today, [showcasing] the fact that we get it, we pay attention, we’re here, we see you, we welcome you, and we honor you.”
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The Northern Virginia Veterans Association (NOVA Vets) has a unique, whole-veteran personalized care approach to their services. Coordinating essential services is their priority – from healthcare, housing, finance, transportation, benefits, and more. The goal is to improve the veteran's quality of life while diminishing the factors that lead to suicide, like frustration, anxiety, depression, and hopelessness. Thus, their motto, "Veterans, You're Home Now."
For three years, NOVA Vets has applied for and received grant funding from the Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS) Suicide Prevention and Opioid Addiction Services (SOS) Program to support their mission to give their most vulnerable veterans the personal support and attention they need to access essential services and resources not otherwise attainable. Since 2024, NOVA Vets has provided over 5,937 support service hours for the veterans they’ve served – supporting over 1,663 veterans with 3,514 coordinated care cases (e.g. healthcare/housing/finance). Their success is based on the collaborative community care model; coordinating (not referring) veterans with over 353 partner organizations to include nonprofit, government, and for-profit businesses – aligning veteran-specific needs and criteria with the right service provider the first time.
“The service hours are what really set us apart,” said Major (Ret) Angela McConnell, PhD, Founder and CEO of NOVA Vets. “We pick up the phone, perform an intake, and coordinate care immediately. We don’t just pick up the phone, refer a veteran to assistance and then never speak with them again. We keep every veteran in need on our outreach roster, and when there’s a new resource, benefit, program, or urgent phenomena (COVID, weather), we reach back out and continue to support that veteran.”
This year’s funds have been focused specifically on the women and homeless veteran populations in the ten counties in which they serve to reduce risk, depression, and poor quality of life. They are also providing additional resources and key information to these veterans and the hundreds of service providers who support them, and they've been very successful!
The staff at NOVA Vets provides a comprehensive intake assessment of all veterans they serve to determine priority of needs and what their accommodations are (e.g. hearing, vision, cognitive, mobility, etc.). They call this process the NOVA Veteran’s Quality of Life Cycle©, which is a systems approach to connecting veterans to essential support services and mental health counselors and allows NOVA Vets to coordinate care across multiple providers at one time.
“In the end, we’re looking at suicide prevention and what leads down those roads are all of these frustrating pieces that finally get a person to that point of hopelessness and despair where they want to give up,” said McConnell. “That’s one of the reasons why we do our unique Quality of Life Survey© with the veterans we’ve served because we want to know if we have, in fact, improved their quality of life.”
“We have thousands of elderly and disabled veterans in our area of operations, and we've served just a drop in the bucket to what's required to help these vulnerable veterans,” said McConnell. “What we’re able to do is directly impacted by the funding we receive and that ebbs and flows. The more we receive, the more veterans we’re able to support.”
For more information about NOVA Vets, visit their website novavets.org.
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David Hirn
Colonial Heights, Virginia
Please give an overview of your military service and the branch in which you served.
I served in the U.S. Army for three years. I was stationed with the 25th Infantry Division out of Schofield Barracks, HI. I was a forward observer working with fixed wing, rotary wing and artillery units while deployed to Afghanistan in 2011.
What was or were your most rewarding assignments while serving?
Serving with the 27th Infantry Regiment and learning the leadership skills and values that I still carry with me today.
What are you doing now?
I am a Railroad Safety Inspector with the State Corporation Commission. I conduct inspections of grade crossings where train tracks and highways intersect here in Virginia. I work with the railroads and public roadway authorities to update and improve the crossings so that they’re safer for our citizens and visitors of the Commonwealth.
What advice would you give to a transitioning service member?
To have a detailed plan of what you want to do beyond the military and to start planning a year in advance of your end of service date. Also, to use all available resources that you earned while serving in your respective branch.
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Pixologie Digital Solutions
Owner, Colonel James Overbye (USA, Ret.)
Tell us about your business. What products do you sell or services do you offer?
Pixologie Digital Solutions helps individuals, families, and organizations preserve their most meaningful memories by converting outdated media into modern digital formats. We specialize in digitizing photos, slides, VHS and other videotapes, audio cassettes, reel-to-reel recordings, scrapbooks, and motion picture film (8mm, Super 8, and 16mm). What sets us apart is our local, secure, and personal service. Unlike national mail-in services, everything is handled in Northern Virginia — no shipping precious memories across the country. Whether it’s for personal archiving, estate planning, or downsizing, we make the process easy, respectful, and trustworthy.
Where are you located in Virginia?
We’re located in Gainesville, Virginia, and proudly serve clients throughout Prince William, Loudoun, Fairfax, and Fauquier Counties — as well as Washington, D.C., and parts of Maryland. We also partner with businesses, historical societies, and veteran organizations across the region.
When did you establish your business?
I established Pixologie Digital Solutions in 2017, driven by a passion for storytelling, legacy preservation, and service to others.
Who are the veteran owners of your business?
Pixologie is owned and operated by James and Dawn Overbye. I, James, am the veteran owner.
In which branch of service did each owner serve and during what period of time?
I served in the United States Army for 30 years, from 1986 to 2016, in a wide variety of leadership, operational, and strategic roles both at home and overseas. My military experience shaped the foundation of this business: service before self, precision in execution, and commitment to mission.
What encouraged you to establish your business and do you have any advice for other transitioning service members or veterans who may be considering establishing a business?
After retiring from the Army, I still had the drive to serve — and I recognized that many people are overwhelmed with boxes of old media they don’t know how to protect or share. I started Pixologie Digital Solutions with my wife to give families the peace of mind that their memories are safe, accessible, and preserved for future generations. To other transitioning service members: you already have the skills to succeed. Leadership, discipline, adaptability — these are all transferable to the business world. Don’t wait for perfect timing. Start small, start smart, and seek out the many resources available to veteran entrepreneurs, like your local Small Business Development Center or fellow veteran business owners. You’ve led teams and managed missions — building a business is just another mission, one with purpose and impact.
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In each edition of DVS eNews, we profile a resident of one of our DVS Veterans Care Centers. DVS operates the Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center in Richmond (SBVCC), the Davis & McDaniel Veterans Care Center in Roanoke (DMVCC), the Jones & Cabacoy Veterans Care Center in Virginia Beach (JCVCC), and the Puller Veterans Care Center in Warrenton (PVCC). For more information on DVS Veterans Care Centers, click here.
Ray Wilson | U.S. Army
Jones & Cabacoy Veterans Care Center
What military branch did you serve in? What period of time?
Army. 1965 – 1968. Vietnam era
What was the highlight of your military career? What are you most proud of?
Very proud of becoming a paratrooper and doing combat jumps into enemy territory in Vietnam. I learned to work with people and how to become a person that others can depend on.
What do you like about Jones & Cabacoy Veterans Care Center?
Everyone makes you and your family feel comfortable here. Jones & Cabacoy has the same credo as the military in Vietnam which is “no one left behind.” The activities here always have a big range of music and serve great food.
What advice would you give to a person considering serving in the military?
Go in with your eyes open. This is a career. Be sure you’re willing to devote all of yourself to it. Life is totally different after you join.
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Second Quarter Donor Highlights
The Virginia Veterans Services Foundation is grateful for the continued generosity of donors who help strengthen programs serving veterans across the Commonwealth. During the second quarter, several partners made meaningful contributions that directly support veterans and their families.
American Legion Halifax County Post 8 made a generous contribution in support of Operation Holiday Spirit at the Davis & McDaniel Veterans Care Center in Roanoke. This initiative supports residents living within the Virginia Department of Veterans Services care centers by providing gifts, activities, and special care during the holiday season. Their support helps ensure that veterans residing at the facility experience a meaningful and joyful holiday season, while also helping meet the needs of indigent residents and supporting special unit projects that enrich daily life for those who have served.
PMRS, Inc. continues to be a valued and consistent supporter of the Virginia Veteran and Family Support (VVFS) program. Through their ongoing generosity, PMRS helps ensure that Virginia veterans and their families have access to critical services and assistance when they need it most. The Virginia Veterans Services Foundation is grateful for PMRS’ continued commitment to strengthening support systems for veterans across the Commonwealth.
The Virginia Veterans Services Foundation was also honored to be selected as a beneficiary of the Dominion Energy Charity Classic “Out of Bounds” Concert, with proceeds from the event distributed through Dominion Energy and its partners at The Broadberry Entertainment Group. The Dominion Energy Charity Classic brings the community together through sports, music, and philanthropy, supporting organizations that are making a meaningful difference. Proceeds from the concert will help the Foundation continue its mission of supporting Virginia’s veterans and the programs that serve them throughout the Commonwealth.
We are deeply grateful to these partners and to all who continue to invest in the wellbeing of Virginia’s veterans. Their generosity makes it possible to expand services, support care centers, and provide critical assistance to those who have served our nation.
Kayla Arestivo
Executive Director
Virginia Veterans Services Foundation
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The Virginia War Memorial Foundation is pleased to present four one-act plays written by veterans and one spouse of a veteran, which are professionally produced and performed by Richmond’s Firehouse Theatre, under the program title, War in Pieces. The 2026 festival will be held April 10 - 19, 2026.
This co-production, now in its fifth year, has grown out of the Virginia War Memorial Foundation's free veterans writing program, “The Mighty Pen Project,” which offers 12-week long university-level writing classes throughout the year encouraging veterans and their loved ones to commit to paper their memories and reflections. For over a decade the Mighty Pen Project has been helping veterans navigate their personal histories. New York Times bestselling author David L. Robbins teaches the classes.
This production is made possible by a generous grant from The E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation and with support from Kenny and Melissa Janes. It will be presented in VMI Alumni Hall at the Virginia War Memorial, which seats 90 people for these performances. There will be ten performances, each of which includes all four plays together.
The Plays:
Valid and Authentic, by Randall L. Lanning, directed by Andrew Gall
Seventy-Two Days, by D.M. Thompson, directed by Daniel Moore
Witch 55, by Marcelyn Atwood, directed by David L. Robbins
Ready, by Gene H. Pearson, directed by Grace Labelle
Performance Schedule:
Friday, April 10, 7:00pm (Opening Night) Saturday, April 11, 2:00pm and 7:30pm Sunday, April 12, 2pm Wednesday, April 15, 7:30pm Thursday, April 16, 7:30pm Friday, April 17, 7:30pm Saturday, April 18, 2:00 pm and 7:30pm Sunday, April 19th, 2pm (Closing Performance)
Tickets are $35.00 per person (General Admission) and $15.00 for Active Day and Military Veterans. Tickets can be purchased at FirehouseTheatre.org or by calling the Box Office at (804) 355-2001.
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 David Skipper attended the Black History Month Health and Wellness Fair at Hampton VA Medical Center on February 24. At the event, VA employees, veterans and their family members had the chance to meet and interact with area health, wellness, and veterans service providers.
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Kayla LaFond, Military Spouse Liaison, represented (DVS) at the Department of War's Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) Annual Summit. DVS is a Spouse Ambassador Network (SAN) member, a group of organizations united to help military spouses achieve their education and career goals.
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 Katie Spinazzola, V3 Resource Coordinator - North, joined the V3-certified Veteran Curation Program for a small group fireside chat with veterans in a paid archaeology technician cohort. The session focused on helping participants translate industry-specific experience into future employment opportunities, and included a walkthrough of the VVN intake form, appointment scheduling, and disability claims resources.
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 Veteran Peer Specialist Kevin McCarty (left) and Veteran Justice Specialist Sha'Lara Perry attended the Hampton VA Medical Center's Social Work Month Resource Fair on March 11. This year marked 100 years of social work within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
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