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  • Memorial Day observances and events across the country

    Memorial Day observances and events across the country

    On Memorial Day and the days leading up to it, Americans from across the country will gather at cemeteries and memorials to honor and remember the service members who sacrificed everything in defense of our nation and freedoms.

  • “I visit my corpsman every Memorial Day.”

    “I visit my corpsman every Memorial Day.”

    Each year, I return to honor my old corpsman's memory and reflect on serving together.

  • Vote for Vetrepreneur and Veteran of the Year Awards

    Vote for Vetrepreneur and Veteran of the Year Awards

    Voting to crown the Vetrepreneur and Veteran of the Year at the state-level is now open. All Veterans and patriotic Americans are encouraged to vote at now through Memorial Day.

  • The PBS 2024 National Memorial Day Concert

    The PBS 2024 National Memorial Day Concert

    the NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT will air on PBS and stream nationwide on YouTube on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. E.T.

  • This Memorial Day, join VA in honoring Veterans who gave all, and those still with us

    This Memorial Day, join VA in honoring Veterans who gave all, and those still with us

    Memorial Day is a time for remembrance, but also an opportunity to celebrate the service of those who have come before us.

  • Challenge America offers a special Memorial Day message for Veterans & service members

    Challenge America offers a special Memorial Day message for Veterans & service members

    On Memorial Day, we honor our fallen heroes and remember the sacrifices made by our Veterans and service members in defending our freedom.

  • The difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day

    The difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day

    Memorial Day, which is observed on the last Monday in May, was originally set aside as a day for remembering and honoring military personnel who died in the service of their country, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle.

  • Boys Scouts place flags at Jefferson Barracks

    Boys Scouts place flags at Jefferson Barracks

    This year marked the 75th year of the 2024 Gravois Trail Memorial Day Good Turn Boy Scout flag placing at every gravesite at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

  • More than 200 free Memorial Day observances and events across the country

    More than 200 free Memorial Day observances and events across the country

    On Memorial Day and the days leading up to it, [...]

  • Memorial Day note: This belongs to them

    Memorial Day note: This belongs to them

    When he was informed that he would receive the Medal of Honor, Cpt. Groberg said, “‘Thank you for recognizing me, but this does not belong to me. It belongs to them.’ That’s how I’m coping with it mentally. This gives me an opportunity to represent them and their families.”

  • For Memorial Day, VA honors the sacrifices of those who served

    For Memorial Day, VA honors the sacrifices of those who served

    As we celebrate Memorial Day, VA honors those who gave all to our country.

  • Memorial Day melodies by Dr. Mary Rorro

    Memorial Day melodies by Dr. Mary Rorro

    Dr. Mary Rorro's melodies pay tribute to fallen soldiers for their service and sacrifice.

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