It’s always important to have respect and to show our military appreciation, and our service members’ gratitude for representing and defending the country we call home. During special days, weeks or months of the year we focus on important holidays or observances to remind us of our brothers...
For the second year, the Veterans Day Parade in Raleigh was canceled as organizers and the city failed to agree on traffic restrictions imposed after a young girl was killed in a vehicle accident in the 2022 parade. Statewide, the VA-recognized Veterans Day observances include: ...
Is Military Spouse Appreciation Day a Public Holiday? This is not a public holiday. Government and public offices, businesses, and schools are not closed on this day but may hold special events and outreach programs to commemorate the annual observance. Honor military spouses for all their sacrifi...
After a day of wet weather, the rain held its fire, the clouds stood aside, and the sun broke through just in time for evening Memorial Day observances in Wellesley. The yearly solemn occasion honors those who died while serving in the U.S. military. About 100 people were in attendance ...