Veterans Day 2018


Saturday, November 10 -Sunday, November 11, at 1:00 pm
Visit the VVA Outreach Tent on the Mall

This Veterans Day Weekend, visit the Vietnam Veterans of America outreach tent on the Mall near the Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Saturday, November 10, 6:00 pm
25 Year Anniversary of the Vietnam Women’s Memorial Candlelight Ceremony

A Candlelight Ceremony of will be held at the Vietnam Women’s Memorial on the National Mall. For more information on 25th Anniversary events: http://easternnational.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/VietnamWomensMemorial-25th-Anniversary-Press-Release.pdf

Sunday, November 11, 11:00 am
65th National Veterans Day Ceremony Arlington National Cemetery

The Veterans Day National Ceremony is held each year on November 11 at Arlington National Cemetery. The ceremony commences precisely at 11:00 a.m. with a wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknowns and continues inside the Memorial Amphitheater with a parade of colors by veterans’ organizations and remarks from dignitaries. The ceremony is intended to honor and thank all who served in the United States Armed Forces. For more information: https://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/Media/News/Post/5963/Public-invited-to-celebrate-Veterans-Day-at-Arlington-National-Cemetery
(photo of Arlington Cemetery)

Sunday, November 11, 9:00 am- 12 pm
Storytelling at the Vietnam Women’s Memorial: In Their Own Words

Speakers are scheduled at 30 minute intervals. Speakers may be women or men who served, family or friends, school children, or anyone who has a message about the meaning of the Vietnam Women’s Memorial. (stacym@easternnational.org and nickmiano@easternnational.org

Sunday, November 11, 1:00 pm
Veterans Day at The Vietnam Veterans Memorial

On Veterans Day, thousands of veterans and their families congregate at The Wall to remember and to honor those who served in the U.S. armed forces. On these special days, prominent Americans from all walks of life come to the Memorial to deliver thoughtful and patriotic speeches. This year, in recognition of the 25th anniversary of the dedication of The Vietnam Womens Memorial, the Eastern National will be hosting the ceremonies.

Location: Vietnam Veterans Memorial – Washington, DC [map]
Master of Ceremonies: Diane Carlson Evans
Keynote Speaker: Col. Amelia Jane Carson, USA (Ret.)
Special Remarks: Allen Kale ’iolani Hoe and Kimberly Mitchell

Sunday, November 11, 3:00 pm-4:30 pm (webcast live)
Women in Military Service for America Memorial Foundation

The Women in Military Service for America Memorial Foundation will hold its 21st annual Women in Military Service for America Memorial Veterans Day Program on November 11, from 3:00 p.m., November 11. The ceremony, which is free and open to the public, will be held at the Women’s Memorial, located on the grounds of Arlington National Cemetery, at 2 Memorial Drive, Arlington, Virginia 22202. Pamela Powers, the Department of Veterans Affairs Chief of Staff, will deliver this year’s keynote remarks. For more information: https://www.womensmemorial.org

Veterans Day Free Meals 2018
A List of Veterans Day Free Meals and Other Veterans Day Freebies for 2018


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