Tagged: navy history

POW/MIA

National Former POW Recognition Day – April 9th

April 9th is designated by Congress as the Presidentially proclaimed observance of National Former POW Recognition Day. On this day we honor the American servicemen and women who experienced unimaginable trials and profound cruelty...

VOBeacon News & Events

United States Navy commemorates the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the writing of our National Anthem

Attention Veteran Owned Business Members and Visitors: From 2012 to 2015, the United States Navy and its partners will commemorate the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the writing of our National Anthem,...