Past and present Veterans honored at War Memorial ceremony
Governor Terry McAuliffe recognizes the service of Veterans past and present at the Commonwealth's Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11, 2014, at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Va. Brig. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia, and his wife Cheryl presented the Virginia National Guard memorial wreath to recognize the contributions of Virginia Guard Soldiers and Airmen. Since September 11, 2001, more than 15,000 Virginia Guard Soldiers and Airmen have mobilized on federal active duty for combat operations, peacekeeping and homeland security missions in Iraq, Afghanistan, Bosnia, Kosovo and other locations around the world. More than 20 members of the Virginia Defense Force provided traffic control and parking assistance for the event. Veterans Day has been observed at the War Memorial annually since 1956. (Photo by Cotton Puryear, Virginia Guard Public Affairs)
Past and present Veterans honored at War Memorial ceremony
Governor Terry McAuliffe recognizes the service of Veterans past and present at the Commonwealth's Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11, 2014, at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Va. Brig. Gen. Timothy P. Williams, the Adjutant General of Virginia, and his wife Cheryl presented the Virginia National Guard memorial wreath to recognize the contributions of Virginia Guard Soldiers and Airmen. Since September 11, 2001, more than 15,000 Virginia Guard Soldiers and Airmen have mobilized on federal active duty for combat operations, peacekeeping and homeland security missions in Iraq, Afghanistan, Bosnia, Kosovo and other locations around the world. More than 20 members of the Virginia Defense Force provided traffic control and parking assistance for the event. Veterans Day has been observed at the War Memorial annually since 1956. (Photo by Cotton Puryear, Virginia Guard Public Affairs)