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Military Women's Memorial Kicks Off Giving in July 2021 With Wreaths Across America

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

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This year, through WAA's Group Sponsorship Program, the Military Women's Memorial (MWM) joins those dedicated groups and individuals as a sponsor, raising funds to support its mission as well as that of WAA.

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This year, through WAA's Group Sponsorship Program, the Military Women's Memorial (MWM) joins those dedicated groups and individuals as a sponsor, raising funds to support its mission as well as that of WAA.
MWM is America's only major national memorial and education center to honor all women's service to the nation.
Through this national program, WAA has given back nearly $15 million in local contributions over the last 13 years.
Wreaths Across America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded to continue and expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery begun by Maine businessman Morrill Worcester in 1992.

Hundreds Of Landscape Professionals Will Volunteer To Enhance The Grounds At Arlington National Cemetery And The National Mall

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

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ARLINGTON, Va., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On Monday, July 19, hundreds of landscape industry professionals will convene at Arlington National Cemetery and on the National Mall to offer their specialized skills to protect the historic trees, enhance the turf, and improve irrigation systems.

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ARLINGTON, Va., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On Monday, July 19, hundreds of landscape industry professionals will convene at Arlington National Cemetery and on the National Mall to offer their specialized skills to protect the historic trees, enhance the turf, and improve irrigation systems.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Renewal & Remembrance event, the most significant landscape industry volunteer event in the country, organized by the National Association of Landscape Professionals.
Projects at Arlington National Cemetery include lightning protection for nine historic trees; irrigation repair and upgrades at the Columbarium, the Administration Building, and near the National Park Service's Arlington House; as well as landscape, hardscape, and landscape lighting projects.
New this year, in coordination with the Trust for the National Mall and the National Park Service, approximately 100 landscape and lawn care professionals will help preserve the cherry trees near the Washington Monument.

Military Women's Memorial partners with Community Building Art Works to present 'More Than One Story: A Collective Poem by Military Women'

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021

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This event will take place at the Military Women's Memorial, located at the gateway to Arlington National Cemetery, July 10 at 1 p.m. EST.

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This event will take place at the Military Women's Memorial, located at the gateway to Arlington National Cemetery, July 10 at 1 p.m. EST.
More Than One Story is a collaborative performance created by military women who share their stories through poetry.
More Than One Story collectivelyreveals the journey of these nine military women.
We look forward to coming together as a community and meeting the women who contributed their voices to this poem.

Wreaths Across America Kicks Off Giving in July 2021

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Friday, June 25, 2021

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COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine, June 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) announces the kick off toits annual Giving in Julycampaign a month dedicated to the groups and individuals giving back in their communities while helping to share the mission to Remember, Honor and Teach.

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COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine, June 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) announces the kick off toits annual Giving in Julycampaign a month dedicated to the groups and individuals giving back in their communities while helping to share the mission to Remember, Honor and Teach.
Through this national program, WAA has given back nearly $15 million in local contributions over the last 13 years!
Like and follow Wreaths Across America on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter and LinkedIn , and tune in to Wreaths Across America Radio to learn more about the many #GivingInJuly Sponsorship Groups throughout the country and how they are playing a part in their own communities.
Wreaths Across America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded to continue and expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery begun by Maine businessman Morrill Worcester in 1992.

Uniting US and the Military Women's Memorial Invite you to Summer with the Arts Exhibition Opening

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021

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b'FREDERICK, Md., May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Uniting US is pleased to partner and provide the Summer with the Arts programming with the Military Women\'s Memorial (MWM).

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b'FREDERICK, Md., May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Uniting US is pleased to partner and provide the Summer with the Arts programming with the Military Women\'s Memorial (MWM).
The Memorial is located at the ceremonial entrance to Arlington National Cemetery and open during regular hours to the public.
Park in the Arlington Cemetery garage, walk across the Arlington Memorial Bridge, or come via the Metro.\nThe Summer with the Arts exhibition runs from May 20 through September 7, 2021.
Whereas the tattoo imagery questions a superficial narrative of military culture, the bovine intestine panels represent a more intimate reality of military life.

Military Women's Memorial Partners with PenFed Credit Union to Preserve History of Military Women and Promote National Registration Campaign

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Monday, March 1, 2021

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TYSONS, Va. and ARLINGTON, Va., March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Military Women's Memorial today launched a partnership with PenFed Credit Union , the nation's second largest federal credit union, to encourage military women and their families to preserve their experiences and submit their stories to the Military Women's Memorial national registry .

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TYSONS, Va. and ARLINGTON, Va., March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Military Women's Memorial today launched a partnership with PenFed Credit Union , the nation's second largest federal credit union, to encourage military women and their families to preserve their experiences and submit their stories to the Military Women's Memorial national registry .
The newly launched National Registration Campaign aims to drastically increase that number by building awareness of the Memorial and encouraging every servicewoman to take their rightful place in history.
"We are honored to partner with the Military Women's Memorial to tell the important stories of our nation's military women," said James Schenck, president/CEO of PenFed Credit Union and CEO of PenFed Foundation.
Established in 1935, Pentagon Federal Credit Union (PenFed) is America's second-largest federal credit union, serving 2.2 million members worldwide with $27 billion in assets.

There's Still Time in 2020 to Help Wreaths Across America and Do Something Great for Your Community in 2021

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Monday, December 28, 2020

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Building on this effort, Wreaths Across America (WAA) is announcing a wreath matching campaign for its registered Sponsorship Groups that is open now, and willrun throughFriday,Jan.

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Building on this effort, Wreaths Across America (WAA) is announcing a wreath matching campaign for its registered Sponsorship Groups that is open now, and willrun throughFriday,Jan.
This campaign is only for veterans' wreaths sponsored through a localWAA Sponsorship Group in your area.
With your help, the goal is to reach the $15 million-dollar milestone in early 2021.
Wreaths Across America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded to continue and expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery begun by Maine businessman Morrill Worcester in 1992 .

2020 National Wreaths Across America Day Sees the Placement of 1.7 Million Veterans' Wreaths at 2,557 Participating Locations Across the Country

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Saturday, December 19, 2020

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"The 2020 theme for Wreaths Across America has been 'Be an American worth fighting for,' and this year I have been blessed to see my fair share," said Karen Worcester, executive director of Wreaths Across America.

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"The 2020 theme for Wreaths Across America has been 'Be an American worth fighting for,' and this year I have been blessed to see my fair share," said Karen Worcester, executive director of Wreaths Across America.
"The determination of the American people and their commitment to the mission to Remember, Honor, Teach, made it possible for us to move forward this year, safely.
We are humbled, and forever grateful for the outpouring of support from all across the country."
Wreaths Across America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded to continue and expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery begun by Maine businessman Morrill Worcester in 1992 .

Schneider Driver and Marine Veteran Hauling “Most Precious Cargo” to Arlington National Cemetery

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Thursday, December 10, 2020

The Marine veteran is joining Wreaths Across America in hauling and delivering truckloads of balsam fir wreaths from Worcester Wreath Company in Columbia Falls, Maine, to Arlington National Cemetery and over 2,100 other locations across the country and abroad as a national tribute to fallen military veterans.

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The Marine veteran is joining Wreaths Across America in hauling and delivering truckloads of balsam fir wreaths from Worcester Wreath Company in Columbia Falls, Maine, to Arlington National Cemetery and over 2,100 other locations across the country and abroad as a national tribute to fallen military veterans.
Lehr is one of a select group of drivers delivering the wreaths to Arlington.
Schneider has participated in the wreath delivery almost since the program began, but this is Lehrs first time carrying the honorable cargo.
For more information about Schneider, visit Schneider.com or follow the company socially on LinkedIn and Twitter: @WeAreSchneider.

Wreaths Across America Makes National Call to Stand Out and Wave Flags to Remember 9/11 Anniversary

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Tuesday, August 25, 2020

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Mr. Worcester also donated the land for this new National Cemetery to be built in his hometown.

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Mr. Worcester also donated the land for this new National Cemetery to be built in his hometown.
Please use the hashtag #FlagsAcrosstheCountry and #AmericaStrong when posting on social media and tag the Wreaths Across America Official Facebook page .
Wreaths Across America is the non-profit organization best known for placing veterans' wreaths on the headstones of our nation's fallen at Arlington National Cemetery .
Wreaths Across America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded to continue and expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery begun by Maine businessman Morrill Worcester in 1992 .