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SUMMARY:Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets' Gregory Guard Drill Team Performance
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets’ silent precision drill team\, known as the Gregory Guard\, combines military tradition and ceremony. \nTaking place in Gray Plaza and set against the Memorial’s symbolic beach tableau scene\, the Gregory Guard will demonstrate precision and uniformity with a silent drill performance honoring the sacrifices of all those who have come before them. \nThe Memorial stop is one of several the team will make at significant sites across Virginia. Memorial admission is free on Saturday\, April 25\, 2026. \nVirginia Tech Corps of Cadets Gregory Guard
URL:https://www.dday.org/events/virginia-tech-corps-of-cadets-gregory-guard-drill-team-performance/
LOCATION:National D-Day Memorial\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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SUMMARY:Family Day
DESCRIPTION:At the National D-Day Memorial’s annual Family Day\, kids and adults can together get a glimpse of life at home and on the front lines during World War II. Family Day features educational displays\, demonstrations\, living historians\, children’s activities\, and special tours. Food will be available for purchase. \nThe Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets’ precision drill team\, known as the Gregory Guard\, will hold a performance on Gray Plaza at 10:45a.m.\, set against the Memorial’s symbolic beach tableau scene. The performance will last only minutes\, so get there early to not miss it! \nGregory Guard\, VT Corps of Cadets \nGuests can give the gift of life and support the Memorial by giving blood at an on-site bloodmobile. The Blood Connection\, the nonprofit blood provider locally for Carilion Clinic\, will donate $10 for each blood donation collected to the Memorial. As a thank you\, each donor receives $30 in rewards\, redeemable for e-gift cards. The minimum age to donate blood is 16 with parental consent. Schedule a donation time. \n  \n  \n\n\n\nFree admission for Family Day is made possible by
URL:https://www.dday.org/events/family-day/
LOCATION:National D-Day Memorial\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Blood Connection Bloodmobile
DESCRIPTION:Blood donors help save lives today\, just as they did in World War II.  Be part of this tradition and support the National D-Day Memorial by giving blood at an on-site bloodmobile. \n \nThe Blood Connection\, the non-profit blood provider locally for Carilion Clinic\, will donate $10 for each blood donation collected to the Memorial. \nAs a thank you\, each donor receives $30 in rewards\, redeemable for e-gift cards. \nThe minimum age to donate blood is 16 with parental consent. \nSchedule a donation time. \n 
URL:https://www.dday.org/events/34226/
LOCATION:National D-Day Memorial\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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SUMMARY:U.S. Space Force Birthday
DESCRIPTION:U.S. Space Force veterans receive complimentary admission to the Memorial. (Admission is always free for Active-duty service members.)
URL:https://www.dday.org/events/u-s-space-force-birthday-2/2025-12-20/
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SUMMARY:Flames of Memory
DESCRIPTION:As twilight deepens and obscures the Blue Ridge Mountains\, the National D-Day Memorial will once again honor the 4\,427 men killed on D-Day during our annual Flames of Memory event. \nArranged throughout the Memorial’s grounds\, thousands of luminarias will shine in recognition of Overlord’s fallen and in tribute to the ultimate sacrifice each made to relight the lamp of freedom. \nFree admission. Donations welcome. \nThank you to our Flames of Memory sponsors.\n 
URL:https://www.dday.org/events/flames-of-memory-3/2025-12-13/
LOCATION:National D-Day Memorial\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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SUMMARY:Veterans Day Observance 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Veterans Day observance ceremony saluting all who have served with 2025 keynote speaker Major General John P. McLaren Jr. – U.S. Army (Ret.) \nMG John P. McLaren Jr. \nJohn P. McLaren Jr. served in the United States Army from 1974 to 2011\, retiring at the rank of Major General\, with more than thirty-seven years of active and reserve status service. Major General McLaren served as the last Commander of the 80th Division and the first Commanding General of the 80th Training Command (TASS) from May 17\, 2008 to August 29\, 2011.  During this assignment\, the newly reconstituted 80th Training Command (TASS) trained over 100\,000 Soldiers of the Army Reserve\, National Guard\, and Regular Army in over 160 distinct courses of instruction in all Combat Service and Combat Service Support Military Occupational Specialties in the Army. The 80th Training Command\, during his tenure\, became a national command with units in 34 States and with soldiers residing in all 50 states. \nHis awards and decorations include the Army Distinguished Service Medal\, the Defense Superior Service Medal\, the Legion of Merit\, the Bronze Star\, the Meritorious Service Medal with one silver and two bronze Oak Leaf Clusters\, the Army Commendation Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters\, the Army Achievement Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster\, the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Medal\, the Combat Action Badge\, the Expert Infantryman Badge\, the Ranger Tab and the Parachutist Badge. \nRead more about McLaren’s life and service. \n \nFree admission until noon. Guided tours begin at 1PM. Please bring your own chair. No food in plaza. No pets (service animals welcome). \nThank you to our Veterans Day event sponsors.\n  \n                    \n\n                \n\n                    \n                    \n\n\n    \n\n        \n\n            \n            \n        \n\n    \n\n\n\n\n                    \n\n\n    \n\n        \n\n            \n            \n        \n\n    \n\n\n\n\n                    \n\n\n    \n\n        \n\n            \n            \n        \n\n    \n\n\n\n        \n                \n\n                            \n 
URL:https://www.dday.org/events/veterans-day-observance-2025/
LOCATION:National D-Day Memorial\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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SUMMARY:U.S. Marine Corps Birthday
DESCRIPTION:U.S. Marine Corps veterans receive complimentary admission to the Memorial. (Admission is always free for Active-duty service members.)
URL:https://www.dday.org/events/u-s-marine-corps-birthday-2/2025-11-10/
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SUMMARY:U.S. Navy Birthday
DESCRIPTION:U.S. Navy veterans receive complimentary admission to the Memorial. (Admission is always free for Active-duty service members.)
URL:https://www.dday.org/events/u-s-navy-birthday-2/2025-10-13/
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SUMMARY:U.S. Air Force Birthday
DESCRIPTION:U.S. Air Force veterans receive complimentary admission to the Memorial. (Admission is always free for Active-duty service members.)
URL:https://www.dday.org/events/u-s-air-force-birthday-2/2025-09-18/
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SUMMARY:Poppy Peace Garden 2025
DESCRIPTION:Each September the Memorial marks the official end of World War II with the Poppy Peace Garden. \nTo pay remembrance\, 4\,427 red poppies are placed alongside the Le Monument Aux Morts sculpture as a visual tribute to the men and women who gave their all to preserve the freedoms we enjoy today. The garden also commemorates the 9/11 anniversary and the first responders who sacrificed their lives for the safety of others. \nThe display can be viewed during daily operating hours\, 10AM – 5PM. Regular admission fees apply. \nPoppies may be purchased in honor or memory of veterans\, active-duty service members\, or first responders. \nThank you to our Poppy Peace Garden sponsors.\n 
URL:https://www.dday.org/events/poppy-peace-garden-2025/
LOCATION:National D-Day Memorial\, 3 Overlord Circle\, Bedford\, VA\, 24523\, United States
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