Leonard W Kidd Memorial Post 2001 Charitable Foundation

12/13/2019

Happy birthday to The National Guard! Thank you for 383 years of service!

12/10/2019

U.S. Marines meet and greet with Clint Eastwood, actor and director, following an advanced showing of his new movie at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Califor...

11/07/2019

All,

You are all invited to a special event regarding our Loudoun County Community Veterans Engagement Board (LCCVEB).

What: The LCCVEB will be presented with a Proclamation from the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors to mark the LCCVEB’s 1st Anniversary.

Where/When: The meeting will be held on Thursday, 7 November, 2019 at 1700 hours (5 PM) in the Board of Supervisors Board Room, Loudoun County Government Center on 1 Harrison Street, Leesburg, VA.

Why: The LCCVEB works on behalf of Loudoun County Veterans, Veterans Service Organizations and Veteran Service Providers. This is our chance to show our support for the LCCVEB and to encourage the Board of Supervisors to continue their support of Loudoun County Veterans. It is especially important that our VSOs are represented!

For details and/or questions, please contact Jim Mullen or Ken James, both members of the LCCVEB EXCOM.
Jim Mullen: [email protected]
Ken James: [email protected]

**Loudoun CVEB Membership Meetings** **Loudoun CVEB Membership Meetings** December 10, 2019 7:30 - 9 pm; Dulles Conference Room Loudoun County Govt Center (1 Harrison Street, S.E., Leesburg, VA 20175) 1 Write a comment 1

11/06/2019

"The Greater Washington D.C. Pearl Harbor Commemoration Dinner"

We have opened up the Pearl Harbor Commemoration dinner to other organizations in the Greater Washington D.C. area to include: U.S. Navy Memorial, Navy History and Heritage Command, Surface Navy Association, Association of Naval Aviators, the British Officers Club of Washington D.C., Reserve Officers Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Naval Submarine League, DOT-MARAD, and USMC, among many others. Request wide re-distribution.

December 7, 2019
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Washington DC Hilton at L'Enfant Plaza (Behind the NEW SPY MUSEUM)
"No Host" Bar
Choice of Beef, Fish, or Vegetarian

Tickets are available at an Early Bird Price of $85 plus EventBrite fees. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/annual-pearl-harbor-commemorative-dinner-tickets-79972127787

For further information, email: [email protected]

//Released by Captain William F. Steagall, Jr. USN (Ret) for 269 recipients who are NCC Companions, local area residents of other Commanderies, NOUS National Officers, and Prospective Companions. Request wide re-distribution.

Annual National Capital Commandery Commemorative Pearl Harbor Dinner

11/06/2019

The George C. Marshall International Center will once again join with the Town of Leesburg and Loudoun County to host a Veterans Day commemoration event on the grounds of the historic home of General George C. Marshall on Monday, November 11, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at Dodona Manor in Leesburg.

This event includes a musical performance by the Briar Woods High School Band, and refreshments & free first floor tours of the Marshalls’ restored home are available after the event as well. Military vehicles will be on display on the grounds.

EVENT PARKING in the Loudoun County Government Building parking garage located on Loudoun Street, between Harrison and Church Streets, or metered parking available in the area. No access from Edwards Ferry Road.
See attached Flyer.

RSVP not required. This event will occur under tent, rain or shine.

Call 703-777-1301 or email [email protected] for more information.

11/06/2019

Public invited to celebrate Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery
10/31/2019
NATIONAL VETERANS DAY OBSERVANCE

“Recognition and commemoration of the Veterans who have served and continue to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces”

ARLINGTON, VA - The 66th annual National Veterans Day Observance, to honor the men and women who have served and continue to serve in the U.S. armed forces during war and peacetime, is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 11 at Arlington National Cemetery.

The U.S. Army Military District of Washington will conduct a Presidential Armed Forces Full Honor wreath-laying ceremony at 11 a.m. at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, to be followed by an observance program hosted by the Department of Veterans Affairs in the Memorial Amphitheater. A prelude by The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” will begin in the amphitheater at 10:30 a.m.

Both the wreath-laying ceremony and the observance program are free and open to the general public. Tickets are not required to attend these events; however, space is limited to standing room only for the wreath-laying ceremony and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis in the amphitheater. Additionally, attendees may only watch the wreath-laying or observance program; not both. Attendees are encouraged to arrive to designated locations no later than 9:30 a.m.

Free parking is available for vehicles at the Arlington National Cemetery Welcome Center’s parking lot from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. A free shuttle service will provide transportation to the Memorial Amphitheater beginning at 8 a.m. Walking to the amphitheater is prohibited. After the observance, shuttles will provide transportation back to the welcome center until 2 p.m.

Attendees will be required to pass through a security checkpoint to gain access to the cemetery and ceremony. Prohibited items include: large bags or backpacks, fi****ms and weapons of any type, laser pointers, aerosol containers, soda cans, umbrellas, coolers, picnic baskets, tripods, lighters, screwdrivers (or similar tools), air horns, personal protection sprays, alcohol, drugs and insulated beverage containers.

EDITOR’S NOTES: DOD identification card holders will not be permitted to walk from Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall into the cemetery. They must park their vehicles on post and board a free shuttle bus at the Old Post Chapel. The shuttle service is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. After the observance program, shuttles will provide transportation back to the Old Post Chapel.

In an effort to reduce wait times for family members visiting their loved ones during the national observance program, the following gates will be available for family pass holders:

Memorial Ave.: Normal cemetery operating hours

Service Complex Gate (Columbia Pike): 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Ord and Weitzel Gate (near Marine Corps War Memorial): 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

You must be in possession of a valid family pass to enter through all gates. Any questions can be directed to: 1-877-907-8585, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. EST; Saturday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. EST

For more information, contact Arlington National Cemetery at www.arlingtoncemetery.mil.

11/06/2019

In 2008, the Secretary of Defense designated November as Warrior Care Month in order to inform members of the military and their families and communities about the programs and initiatives currently being provided through the Warrior Care system and the forthcoming improvements.

The DoD, Military Services, and collaborating organizations will use November to celebrate the strength and resilience – physically, mentally, and spiritually – of our wounded, ill, and injured service members, as well as their families and caregivers; raise awareness of the warrior care resources and programs available today; and inspire year-round discourse regarding today’s warrior care priorities.

This year’s theme for Warrior Care Month, as in years past, is “Show of Strength.” This strength is represented in the physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, familial, and career-readiness activities that service members and their families and caregivers engage to overcome challenges. It’s also evident in the commitment the DoD and its partners affirm daily, to provide our service members, their families, and caregivers with the care and support they deserve.



https://www.health.mil/News/In-the-Spotlight/Warrior-Care-Month

11/06/2019

Military Family Month 2019

Military Family Month was established in 1996 by the Armed Services YMCA, with the U.S. Government recognizing the occasion every year since. Each November, the President signs a proclamation declaring November Military Family Month, and with hundreds of thousands of service members deployed overseas, recognizing the daily sacrifices made by active duty, Guard, and Reserve military families has never been more important.

“During National Veterans and Military Families Month, we honor and express our deep appreciation for these brave men and women and their families.”

Read more: https://militarybenefits.info/military-family-month/

11/06/2019

Throughout November, we celebrate National U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Month to honor the value, accomplishments and contributions of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers, as well as the men and women who serve on them.

WHY NOVEMBER?
November is full of historic milestones in the technological development of the modern aircraft carrier and the contributions aircraft carriers have made to the nation.




https://www.acibc.org/what-we-do/aircraft-carrier-month/

08/17/2019

Well Loudoun, our sad week of losses continues. With a heavy heart yet immense gratitude for his service and friendship, I report that WWII Veteran Norman Duncan has passed away. There are so many who knew and loved him. We will all miss him and value his memory. Service details to follow.