Daniel Oyefusi of the Baltimore Sun reported that Coast Guard set Francis Scott Key buoy in Baltimore for 40th year, commemorating birthplace of national anthem on June 15th.

“Our crew is proud to carry on this annual Coast Guard tradition in commissioning the Francis Scott Key Memorial Buoy,” Lt. Justin Strassfield, commanding officer of the James Rankin, said in a news release. “The operation allows us to reflect on the distinctly American spirit of resiliency.”

Francis Scott Key memorial buoy on the Patapsco River marks the approximate location where he wrote the national anthem.

Youtube link:  Video setting the Francis Scott Key Buoy

The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration honors all United States veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces from November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975, regardless of location.  Across the Nation, a generation of warriors and their families are being publicly thanked and honored for their service and sacrifice during the Vietnam War. 

The National Cemetery of the Alleghenies will hold a Vietnam War Veteran Commemoration Ceremony on Friday, March 27, 2020 at 9:00am.  We would like to publicly thank and honor all those who served during the Vietnam War.  The ceremony will be held at the assembly area across from the Public Information Center. 

If you served on active duty any time between November 1, 1955 and May 15, 1975, you are eligible to be presented with an official Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin. This “lasting memento of the Nation’s thanks” is now proudly worn by more than 2 million previously unheralded patriots!

If you or someone you know served during the Vietnam War and was not recognized, please pass this information to them so we can thank them for their service.

Take on the 2020 Boots on the Ground Virtual Challenge Series! Compete with other participants to run, walk, bike, or swim each event. Whether you complete one event or the entire series, you will be supporting Today’s Marines and displaying the core values of HONOR, COURAGE, and COMMITMENT.

2020 Boots on the Ground Virtual Run Series

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Caring & Sharing Pittsburgh invited Three Rivers Leathernecks to participate again in the river cruise it hosts annually for four days after Labor Day for Veterans.  Detachment 310 performed a rifle salute while Taps played after a memorial wreath was dropped at The Point by the Cooties on Friday, September 8, 2018.  Bob Abbott, Caring & Sharing Pittsburgh President for the past 13 years, sat at the reception desk, greeting the Veterans from various areas of the greater Pittsburgh area including Erie and West Virginia.  Bob, a former Marine served for three years and did a tour in Korea, has volunteered with Caring & Sharing for 32 years.   This well-organized event comes together only with the participation of 17 different organizations volunteering.  The Salvation Army Disaster Relief provided hot coffee and donuts first thing in the morning.  The Cooties presented a $2,000 check to Caring & Sharing.