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May 12, 2008 www.bostonherald.com

More than 40 years have passed since Mike Donato received word that his brother Paul, a Navy airman, was missing in action in Vietnam. Donato plans to be at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington for an 11 a.m. ceremony in which U.S. Navy Squadron VO-67 will posthumously receive a rarely awarded Presidential Unit Citation.


May 12, 2008 www.wvec.com
Members of a super-secret Navy Vietnam War outfit are finally getting long overdue honors. The mission was so classified they were not even allowed to talk about it decades after the war’s end. Wednesday morning, the surviving members will gather at the Navy Memorial in Washington to receive the Presidential Unit Citation.

 


May 09, 2008 630 WMAL Radio

Washington D.C.’s Rick Fowler talks with former Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell about surviving a deadly firefight in Afghanistan that claimed the lives of SEAL Team 10. Luttrell was at the Navy Memorial on May 12 to sign copies of his book, “Lone Survivor”, which details his experience.


May 06, 2008 www.DesMoinesRegister.com
This month the VO-67 Squadron is being awarded the Presidential Unit Citation, the highest award bestowed upon a military unit. The ceremony takes place May 14 at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C

 


Dec 07, 2007 www.philly.com

Rear Adm. Tim Riker and Lt. Gen. Richard Natonski salute after placing a wreath at the Lone Sailor statue at the Navy Memorial in Washington, Friday, Dec. 7, 2007, during a ceremony marking the 66th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.


Nov 11, 2007 www.khou.com
Vietnam soldiers' graffiti tells story of life on the way to war. Veteran Mike Fasulo remembers his 21-day trip to war aboard the troop ship Walker.

 


Nov 07, 2007 WUSA9.com
“Voyage to Vietnam” at the Navy Memorial—Twenty-one days at sea is a long time, especially if you're on a cramped ship heading to war…Click here for full article.

 


Oct 30, 2007 The Times-Picayune
Benson honored by Navy Memorial Foundation. Saints owner, veteran joins distinguished list.

 


Oct 08, 2007 The Washington Post
Every Monday, the Going Out Gurus suggest ways to Washington's cultural scene without spending any money.

 


Oct 01, 2007 WHERE Magazine
The inaugural “Navy Day in D.C.” is featured as one of the “Hot Dates in October.”

 


Oct 01, 2007 Washington Parent Magazine
Recommended fall festival fun includes Navy Memorial’s “Navy Day in D.C.”

 


Aug 29, 2007 Military.com

A special ceremony was held at the Puget Sound Navy Museum on Aug. 24, to dedicate the sail from the decommissioned submarine USS Parche (SSN 683). Click here for full story.


Aug 06, 2007 The Baltimore Sun

A Lone Sailor honoring "the men and women of the Sea Services" could grace Baltimore's Inner Harbor shoreline in the future, if city officials agree to a plan and sufficient funds can be raised. Click here for full story.


Jul 16, 2007 myfoxdc.com

Navy Memorial was highlighted by Fox’s online network as a resource for local film venues. Click here to read more.


Jun 14, 2007 mywesttexas.com

You may call it happenstance or fate. Marshall Box wound up in the United States Navy and at the June 1942 Battle of Midway and other major Pacific Theater battles in World War II because he got "chewed out" by a ranch foreman…Click here for full article.

 


Jun 05, 2007 thedctraveler.com

Just about any night of the week during the summer months, the various bands form the military perform free concerts around the Mall. Grab a blanket and relax on the Capitol lawn, next to the Washington Monument or at the Air Force or Navy Memorials. Click here for article.

 


Jun 05, 2007 National Public Radio
A veteran of the Battle of Midway shares his personal account with three Kentucky boys visiting the Navy Memorial in Washington D.C. Click here to hear Capt. Crawford’s story.

 


Jun 01, 2007 KRON 4 San Francisco
They call it six degrees of separation, but in this case, it was only two degrees. Jim O'Donnell came to work at the United States Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C., as he had for more than 10 years. Click here to read the full story.

 


May 30, 2007 Washington Times

More than 100 grizzled motorcyclists paid tribute yesterday to the members of the military who never returned home. Click here for full article.

 


May 28, 2007 WETA--Memorials Guide
A new 30-minute show on WETA that takes you on an inspiring tour of the many military, war and presidential memorials of Greater Washington. Visit sculptures, statues and buildings located nearby that memorialize individuals, events, and Americans' service to their country. Click here to see featured memorials and times.

 


May 25, 2007 Washington Times
Inside the Beltway: The sound you hear is Rolling Thunder—motorcycle-riding men and women who make their annual trek to Washington for Memorial Day weekend to remember POWs and MIAs…(click here for full article).

 


May 24, 2007 FreeRepublic.com
In personal and candid conversations, several members of the Navy's elite special warfare community will offer personal stories of life on the front lines of combat - live and "unplugged" - at the Navy Memorial on May 24, 6-9 p.m. To learn more, click here.

 


Apr 25, 2007 Washington Times
The Washington Times recently pointed out places to eat near Navy Memorial.  Click here to download the article.

Apr 23, 2007 Military.com Report
Military.com had an article describing the recent SEAL exhibit.

Apr 14, 2007 WTOPnews.com
WTOPnews included a picture of the RIB and firemen that came to the SEAL exhibit opening.  Click here to see.

Apr 14, 2007 Navy News Stand
Sophie Platt wrote an article about our SEAL Exhibit opening.  Click here to read.

Apr 13, 2007 Washington Times
Click here to view the Washington Times article on the United States Navy Memorial Foundation's Navy SEAL exhibit.

Apr 13, 2007 Examiner
Click here to open and then scroll to the bottom of this pdf to see what the Examiner has to say about the new Special Warfare Exhibit at Navy Memorial.

Apr 13, 2007 WTOPnews.com
Click here for audio clips from WTOP’s Bob Madigan talking about the SEAL exhibit.

Apr 12, 2007 Politico
Click here to see what Politico has to say about Sea, Air, Land

Nov 09, 2006 American Forces Press Service
“’Doolittle Raiders’ Participate in Veterans Day Activities”
Oct 31, 2006 Sports Talk 980
Click here to listen to a recent interview with Rear Admiral Buchanan on the John Thompson Show on Sports Talk 980. (mp3 approx 10 min 8.33MB)
This audio file provided courtesy of the John Thompson Show on Sports Talk 980.
Oct 23, 2006 Navy Times
Move over, Lone Sailor
Enlisted women get new statue in Navy Memorial line”

Sep 16, 2006 The Navy Times
Two Navy SEALs killed in Afghanistan last year during a mountainous rescue each received the Navy Cross medal during a Washington, D.C., ceremony on Sept. 13, 2006. Read their story here.

 


 

 

 

 

 
 
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