We are humbled by the hundreds of thousands of people who get involved every year on National Wreaths Across America Day at Arlington National Cemetery and at over twelve hundred participating cemeteries in paying tribute to our veterans. One of those passionate and dedicated individuals is Ellen O'Neil Fuller.
Celebrate Your Patriotic Pets
All American Pet Photo Day is observed annually on July 11th. Charge your camera and be prepared to take adorable pictures of your pets!
History of the Medal of Honor
In 1863, the Medal of Honor was made a permanent military decoration available to all members, including commissioned officers, of the U.S. military.
From The Wreaths Across America Blog
Art Jackson, who singlehandedly destroyed a dozen enemy pillboxes and killed 50 Japanese soldiers during a fierce battle on the Pacific island of Peleliu, died June 14.
A U.S. flag flaps in the strong west wind. Members of the American Legion Honor Guard stand at attention as the family of an Air Force veteran walks to the gravesite at East Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Afghanistan War veteran and quadruple amputee Travis Mills opened his retreat for wounded veterans on Sunday.
This week on our Voices of our Volunteers segment - we will be talking with Floyd Turner about his efforts to honor veterans at Indiantown Gap, and his own personal connections that inspire his mission to Remember, Honor, and Teach.
Thanks to Our Truckers For Helping Make The Mission Happen
Not only does Wade Gunter place a remembrance wreath on the headstone of a fallen service member at Arlington National Cemetery (ANC), he says their name aloud when he props it against the stone.
Get Your WAA Gear
Order your WAA logo'd shirt and a wreath will be placed to honor a veteran with each purchase, plus you will be able to show your friends and co-workers your support for the mission.
Now our youngest supporters can color their wreath and write a thank you note for a local veteran or active duty military in your community.
Mark Your Calendars
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Join us on December 16th (the 3rd Saturday in December), 2017 for National Wreaths Across America Day. Use this map to find a location and sign up to volunteer. Can't find a location near you? You can start one (adding new locations for 2017)!
"Remember this.... In truth a person dies twice, once when he stops breathing, and a second time when somebody mentions his or her name for the last time. Join us in December when over one million volunteers nationwide, will say the names of a million fallen out loud, to make sure they will never be forgotten."
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