Second Annual National Memorial Day Parade to Be Held in Washington, D.C.; 600 Recently Returned Military Personnel to Participate
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The National Memorial Day Parade will commence May 29 to pay tribute to American veterans from the American Revolution to Operation Iraqi Freedom and to honor active duty military personnel and all those who have died defending the United States. This year, for the first time, returning troops from Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan will be marching in the parade. The Department of Defense will be bringing approximately 600 recently returned personnel representing the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard and Army National Guard to participate in the event. Guests and family members of the troops will be seated in VIP bleachers next to the reviewing stand.See the full content of this document
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Second Annual National Memorial Day Parade to Be Held in Washington, D.C.; 600 Recently Returned Military Personnel to Participate
Notable veterans from WWI through Desert Storm will serve as grand marshals alongside grand marshal Gary Sinise, the Emmy award- winning actor and film director who is often noted for his e...
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