A day of celebration to unite Virginia veterans and a tribute to all who have served in Operation Desert Storm.

Salute to Service

March 21, 2026 | Virginia War Memorial

 A day of celebration to unite Virginia veterans and a tribute to all who have served in Operation Desert Storm.

ABOUT
Salute to Service

Salute to Service is a multi-year program dedicated to reuniting Virginia veterans with their units while honoring the American conflicts in which they served.

The Virginia War Memorial Foundation and the Virginia War Memorial invite Virginia veterans, their immediate family members, and those who served in support roles during the Vietnam War to join us on April 3, 2027, for Salute to Service - Coming Home: The Vietnam War, chaired by Commander Paul Galanti, USN (Ret.) and Jamie Galanti. This powerful program will bring veterans, families, and the community together to reflect, reconnect, and honor the courage and sacrifice of those who served. 

The program will consist of speakers, musical performances, exhibit panels, and other events providing rich context and a broad perspective of what Virginia veterans experienced in their campaigns and the people with whom they served.  A wreath-laying ceremony and free time on the Virginia War Memorial’s grounds will also allow veterans to remember and honor those who did not return. The shared history of veterans, and the public’s understanding of it, will be enhanced through individual oral histories, photographs, and artifacts.

Registration is Now Open.

We look forward to honoring your service and the sacrifices made by Virginia’s veterans and their families.

 

ABOUT THE
Virginia War Memorial

Through the stories of those who served, the nation’s leading state War Memorial honors Virginia’s fallen and preserves the past. The mission is at the heart of the Virginia War Memorial: to preserve the stoires of veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice, to honor all veterans and active-duty military, and to inspire love of country through education.  In the process of helping veterans find their voice and collecting and telling their stories, the Memorial also educates and inspires for the future.

During your visit, take a moving, reflective walk through the heart of the Memorial: the Shrine of Memory.

Engage directly with history through veteran-led tours, educational programs for all ages, as well as artifacts, photographs, films, oral histories, and the arts. These experiences are designed to foster understanding, connection, and a deeper appreciation of the sacrifices made by those who served.

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