State officials say the 128-bed Puller Veterans Care Center in Warrenton expands access to long-term, memory, and rehabilitation care for veterans in Northern Virginia and across the Commonwealth.
Wreaths Across America was observed Saturday in Fredericksburg as part of roughly 5,600 ceremonies held nationwide.
More than one thousand wreaths delivered to Oak Hill Cemetery on Thursday morning.
Dahlgren officials say weapons testing scheduled for Monday could be heard in nearby communities, with river access limited during operations.
At the annual Veterans Day ceremony at the Fredericksburg War Memorial on George Street, the focus was on identifying local veterans’ needs and connecting them with available resources and support.
Annual program at the Fredericksburg War Memorial.
Washington Avenue to the Fredericksburg Area War Memorial on George Street.
Michele Crone from the Virginia Department of Veterans Services discussed how the agency helps veterans and their families access benefits during a Spotsylvania program.
At Saturday’s Leashes of Valor graduation, Marty Copeland explained how fostering a dog he thought he didn’t need ultimately brought him the support he’d been missing.
Volunteers fanned out Saturday morning, placing hundreds of small American flags at the graves of local veterans.
A proud moment as new veteran–dog teams step forward at Leashes of Valor.
The Leashes of Valor ceremony brought a powerful mix of pride and emotion.
Leashes of Valor says more than 50 veterans paired with its service dogs have experienced no suicides, highlighting the program’s impact ahead of Saturday’s graduation ceremony.
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division will conduct range testing the rest of the week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., which may produce loud noise in nearby communities.
Navy range testing later this week will produce loud noise and close part of the Potomac River in King George.
Marine Corps Base Quantico will delay opening until noon Tuesday and restrict access due to heightened security for a high-level military meeting, with potential traffic delays expected nearby.
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division will conduct range testing Sept. 23–26 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., which may produce very loud noise in surrounding communities.
Retired U.S. Marine Tai Mamea of Spotsylvania was honored at the Pentagon with the 2025 Spirit of Hope Award for his volunteer work supporting veterans.
The National Anthem is played everyday at noon–on 9/11 in Spotsylvania it was performed live.
On 9/11, we also remember Axel, the first service dog of Leashes of Valor founder Jason Haag, whose support helped shape the Spotsylvania nonprofit’s mission to serve post-9/11 veterans.
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