Episode 11: Énouement and We Leave in Peace This week’s episode features a reflection on the effects rigorous military training has on an individual even after their period of service, and a story of how intense combat causes servicemembers to react in different ways. Énouement by Miko Yoshida, 2021 The …
Continue ReadingOur newest Documentary Film, One Week in October, premieres this month as we remember the 40th Anniversary of the Beirut Bombing and Operation Urgent Fury In October 1983, the United States found itself engaged in two very different military conflicts. The U.S. military was stationed in Beirut, Lebanon, as part …
Continue ReadingThis news story, written by Ali Rockett and featuring Virginia War Memorial Operations Director Ben King, was originally featured in the Richmond Times Dispatch on September 9, 2021 as part of a series of feature articles honoring the 20th anniversary of 9/11. When the twin towers fell. When the Pentagon …
Continue ReadingIf the Virginia War Memorial were only the beautiful Shrine that passersby see on their way back and forth over the James River by way of Belvidere, that would be enough to mark its place as one of the country’s most beautiful and inspirational state monuments to military service and …
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They Gave All TGA 5K presented by Loyalty Automotive Countdown to Veterans Day is sponsored by Woody Funeral Home & Nelsen Funeral Home As we “run apart to honor together,” we are highlighting heroes from across the Commonwealth who have bravely served. Andy Dee Anderson always knew he wanted to …
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