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D.C. delegate fighting for District flag to be raised with state flags

Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton is asking President Barack Obama to take action so the flags of the District and U.S. territories are included when all 50 state flags are raised during armed forces events and whenever federal agencies and civilian organizations display them.

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Statue of most decorated Marine to be dedicated

A statue of the Marine Corps' most decorated member will be dedicated Monday.

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Maryland officials to honor veterans

Maryland officials will be attending a ceremony to honor veterans in Baltimore.

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Obama to honor veterans

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Veterans can enjoy a tasty treat

On Veterans Day, Americans across the county will honor and thank the men and women who served our country, and one Fairfax resident has a unique, and tasty, way to show appreciation.

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IEDs in Afghanistan: A Marine's story

One Marine reflects on the first Afghan civilian death he saw from an improvised explosive device, or IED, as told to WTOP's Heather Brady.

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Memorial ceremonies in D.C. area for Veterans Day

Memorials in the Washington area are preparing for Veterans Day commemorations.

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Across U.S., Veterans Day commemorations under way

At the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, a steady stream of visitors arrived Saturday morning as the names of the 58,000 people on the wall were being read over a loudspeaker.

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Va. museums to offer free admission Monday to vets

Virginia museums and cultural sites will give free admission on Veterans Day to current and former military members.

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Remembering our wounded soldiers this Veterans Day

Select Auto Imports and WTOP are teaming up to help a local charity that is helping financially strapped, wounded service members as they recover from their injuries.

Tags: Walter Reed Society, Air Force, charity, Select Auto Imports,

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