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2008
Jul 03, 2008	*Arnold* *Palmer, A.G. Lafley, John McConnell, Congressman Norm Dicks* *to be Recognized for Service to Country & Community* Prominent Sea Service Veterans and Advocates to Receive Coveted Lone Sailor and Naval Heritage Awards at September 30 Dinner
Jun 18, 2008	*U. S. Navy Memorial Lets Freedom Ring!* Bell Ceremony and Film Screenings Mark Fourth of July
May 29, 2008	*Battle* *of Midway Survivors Attending 66^th Anniversary Commemoration Activities at United States Navy Memorial June 4*
May 22, 2008	*U.S.* *Navy Band & Sea Chanters Featured in Free Memorial Day Concert at U.S. Navy Memorial*
May 22, 2008	*Bikers, Books & Bands at U.S. Navy Memorial May 24*
May 13, 2008	*Members of “Ghost Squadron” VO-67 to be Honored with Presidential Unit Citation at Navy Memorial May 14—*This top secret naval observation squadron was tasked with employing the use of highly sophisticated surveillance equipment along the Ho Chi Minh Trail during the Vietnam War. The Presidential Unit Citation is the highest award given to a military unit.
Apr 30, 2008	Bestselling Author and Former Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell to Visit Navy Memorial for Book Signing May 12—Marcus Luttrell, a United States Navy SEAL and Navy Cross recipient for his actions facing Taliban fighters, will discuss and sign copies of his New York Times bestselling book “Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10.”
Mar 03, 2008	Navy Memorial Hosts 17^th Annual “Blessing of the Fleets” *Ancient Maritime Tradition Pays Homage To Sailors & Fishermen Worldwide*


2007
Nov 29, 2007	U.S. Navy Memorial Commemorates “Pearl Harbor Day” December 7 Lecture/Book Signing and Wreath-laying Ceremony Highlight Day’s Observance
Nov 29, 2007	“SING IN” THE SEASON! United States Navy Memorial Hosts Holiday Family Concert & Sing-Along December 8
Nov 01, 2007	Online Television Network Devoted to U.S. Navy Debuts “Navy TV” to Feature Cutting Edge Videos of Today’s Navy & Vintage Navy Archives
Oct 23, 2007	Vietnam War-Era Graffiti Showcased in New Exhibit Troopship Drawings/Writings by Soldiers & Marines Headed to War Displayed at United States Navy Memorial November 1 – 30, 2007
Oct 12, 2007	Senator James Webb (D-VA) Inaugurates “Navy Day in DC” October 13 Former Secretary of the Navy Celebrates U.S. Navy’s 232^nd Birthday, 100^th Anniversary of Teddy Roosevelt’s Great White Fleet and 20^th Anniversary of U.S. Navy Memorial at Free Event
Oct 01, 2007	“Navy Day in D.C.” Celebrates U.S. Navy’s 232nd Birthday and 20^th Anniversary of United States Navy Memorial: Navy Band Performances, American Idol Finalist, Military Drill Teams, Ceremonial Guard, Military Hardware Displays and Special VIP Guests Showcased at Free Family Events
Aug 09, 2007	United States Navy Memorial Presents "Matinees at the Memorial: The U.S. Navy in Film" Navy themed movies to be shown weekends through December
Jul 12, 2007	Vice Chief of Naval Operations to Promote Sailors of the Year: ADM Patrick Walsh will advance the 2007 Sailors of the Year to Chief Petty Officer at a ceremony at the Navy Memorial on Thursday, July 19th at 5 p.m.
Jul 10, 2007	Tom Benson, Morgan Fitch, “Stan the Man” Musial & Sen. John Warner to be Fêted for Their Service to Country & Community: Four WWII Navy Vets to Receive Coveted “Lone Sailor” Award at October 29^th Dinner
Jul 04, 2007	United States Navy Memorial “Lets Freedom Ring” July 4: Book Signing, Tours, Navy SEAL Films, and National Bell-Ringing Program Highlight Independence Day Celebration
Jun 07, 2007	Navy Memorial Hosts Lecture on Career of John Paul Jones and the Dramatic Search for His Flagship Bonhomme Richard: Award Winning Author of John Paul Jones: America’s First Sea Warrior And U.S. Navy’s Underwater Archeologist Offer Inside Look At The Man & The Search
Jun 06, 2007	United States Navy Memorial Presents “SEALs in Hollywood” Special Warfare Film Festival Runs on Saturday Afternoons in June
May 30, 2007	Navy Memorial Hosts 65^th Commemoration of Battle of Midway: D.C. Area Activities Honor One of The Greatest Battles of the 20^th Century and Turning Point in Pacific Campaign of World War II.
May 15, 2007	Navy Memorial Hosts “The Warriors You Never See” Forum With The Navy’s Special Operations Sailors Will Feature Personal Stories of Life on the Front Lines
May 14, 2007	*Author of Gators of Neptune* To Lecture And Sign Books At The United States Navy Memorial :**Research Analyst Offers Rare Historical Account of Amphibious Planning for Normandy Invasion
May 08, 2007	Bikers, Books, Bombers & Band Concerts: Navy Memorial Hosts A Variety of Veterans on Memorial Day Weekend
Apr 25, 2007	Blue & Gray Navies: The Civil War Afloat -- Book Signing at Navy Memorial
Apr 03, 2007	Navy Memorial Launches "The Year of the Navy SEAL:" Naval Special Warfare Exhibit and Year-Long Series of Activities Kick Off April 14
Mar 09, 2007	Author of No Higher Honor To Lecture And Sign Books At The United States Navy Memorial
Mar 01, 2007	Navy Memorial Hosts 16^th Annual “Blessing of the Fleets”: Ancient Maritime Tradition Pays Homage To Sailors & Fishermen Worldwide
Feb 22, 2007	Where Are The WMDs -- Book Signing at Navy Memorial
Jan 16, 2007	90-Year-Old WWII Author To Sign Books At Navy Memorial

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Vice Chief of Naval Operations to Promote Sailors of the Year: ADM Patrick Walsh will advance the 2007 Sailors of the Year to Chief Petty Officer at a ceremony at the Navy Memorial on Thursday, July 19th at 5 p.m.