African American Diversity Concerts – free, live performances by the U.S. Navy Band held at the United States Navy Memorial in honor of Black History Month. The first performance, on Friday, February 17, will feature the Brass Quartet with guest soloist Musician 1st Class Cory Parker in a concert that tells the story of the
African American Diversity Concerts – free, live performances by the U.S. Navy Band held at the United States Navy Memorial in honor of Black History Month. The first performance, on Friday, February 17, will feature the Brass Quartet with guest soloist Musician 1st Class Cory Parker in a concert that tells the story of the
The United States Navy Memorial Foundation, Naval District Washington and the Australian Embassy welcome you to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea, with a Service and Parade. The Battle of the Coral Sea took place between 3 and 10 May 1942 and was a major air and naval engagement of
USS Hornet Museum and Jimmy Doolittle Air & Space Museum to Pay Tribute to World War II Aviator General James H. “Jimmy” Doolittle Special commemoration to honor 70th Anniversary of Tokyo Aerial Attack Surviving Doolittle Raiders will attend Tribute to share their memories In conjunction with the 70th anniversary of the historic World War II
Marking the 70th anniversary of the US victory in the epic battle of Midway, decisive turning point in the Pacific campaign of World War II, the Naval Historical Foundation joins 7 other Navy-related nonprofits for the tenth consecutive Midway commemorative dinner. With at least 5 Midway veterans and their family members present, and acknowledging
Please visit the USS Forrestal website for more information.
The U.S. Navy Memorial will host the United States Coast Guard Dixieland Jazz Band for a special birthday performance during the 2012 Concerts on the Avenue series. The five-member group was organized in 1970 to perform classic jazz, blues and rags with a “New Orleans” flavor and has since entertained audiences across the globe. COST:
Huntington Ingalls Industries, U.S. Naval Institute and the U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation cordially invite you to attend 9/11 Patriot Day Events Events to include: 4:00 p.m. – Wreath Laying Ceremony 4:30 p.m. – USS NEW YORK (LPD 21) Photo Exhibit and Reception 6:00 p.m. – Book Release – In the Shadow of Greatness (for more
The National Capital Region's Navy Birthday Celebration will be held on Saturday, 13 October 2012. This year's gala event will be hosted by the National Capital Council of the Navy League of the United States and co-hosted by the Naval Historical Foundation. Join us as we celebrate our Navy's 237th birthday and enjoy the camaraderie
Volunteers are needed for the Joint Service Make a Difference Day Honor Flight that is scheduled for 20 Oct 2012 at the World War II Memorial in Washington DC. This is the largest honor flight that is scheduled for this year and which will include WW II veterans from Georgia, Ohio, Florida, New York, and
Learn about the vital role the destroyer USS Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. played in this significant moment in world history. Events held throughout the day will include showing the movie “Thirteen Days”, Open House on USS Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. destroyer, and 50th Anniversary Commemoration Service. A schedule of the day’s events will be available
The Azalea Coast Amateur Radio Club hosts a world wide ham radio operator event onboard the Battleship North Carolina commemorating the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor. Radio operators making contact will receive a special postcard verifying contact. Please call 910-367-1758. Visit www.battleshipnc.com for more information.
The Azalea Coast Amateur Radio Club hosts a world wide ham radio operator event onboard the Battleship North Carolina commemorating the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor. Radio operators making contact will receive a special postcard verifying contact. Please call 910-367-1758. Visit www.battleshipnc.com for more information.
Please join the Naval Order of the United States' National Capitol Commandery for their annual Pearl Harbor Remembrance Dinner on Friday, December 7th at the Rosslyn Holiday Inn starting at 1800 for social hour and dinner at 1900. The guest speaker will be Dr. Stuart Goldman. Make reservations with CAPT Bob Sinclair NLT Saturday, December