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Virginia Governor orders flags flown on National POW-MIA Day
FROM the Office od Governor Glenn Youngkin 09/14/23 / Breaking News / History / Military / State Government /
National POW-MIA Day is Friday, Sept. 15. Gov. Glenn Youngkin has ordered that the Stars and Stripes, the Virginia flag and the MIA flag be flown from sunrise to sunset Sept. 15
Veterans celebration at Veterans Memorial Park in Woodbridge Nov. 8
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11/05/13 / Local Government / Military / Woodbridge /
A Veterans Day Celebration will be held at Veterans Memorial Park in Woodbridge VA on Friday, November 8
from 9 a.m. to noon.
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Connolly-Rooney bill to assure veteran death benefits never subject to Congressional inaction
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10/29/13 / Federal Government / Military /
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) and Congressman Tom Rooney (R-FL) have introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure our nation always meets its obligation to the grieving families of service members who have died in service to their country.
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Living history, tours and more to mark 150th anniversary of Bristoe Station battle
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A milestone anniversary, its 150th, is on the horizon for the important 1863 Civil War battle of Bristoe Station, and Bristoe Station Battlefield Park will welcome visitors for the commemoration.
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Va. State Police share safe driving tips for tropical storm weather this weekend
A tropical storm warning is already in effect for coastal Virginia, North Carolina and Maryland. Forecasts are calling for the eastern and central regions of the Commonwealth to be impacted by significantly heavy rains and strong winds. To prevent unnecessary traffic crashes from occurring on Va. highways, state police advise residents to postpone travel plans and avoid driving, if possible.
