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Five World War II biplanes flying overhead in formation.

December 7, 1941: A Date Which Lives in Infamy and Catalyzed a Nation

By Campbell Darney Professional Writing for New Media Student Grand Canyon University Every year, Americans pause on December 7th to remember a day that fundamentally changed their nation, the attack on Pearl Harbor. On a calm Sunday morning, the Imperial Japanese Navy launched a surprise military strike on the U.S. Pacific Fleet in Hawaii. It […]

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2024 Keynote Speaker Cdr. Brenda Way stands before the podium at Wesley Bolin Plaza.

Your Guide to the Honoring America’s Veterans Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Ceremony

By Campbell Darney Professional Writing for New Media Student Grand Canyon University When I attended the Honoring America’s Veterans Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ceremony, it was a humbling experience and an important opportunity to honor the heroes of World War II. This event, held annually on or as close to December 7th at the Wesley

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Celebrity Grand Marshal Randy Couture

From Soldier to Champion to Advocate: Randy Couture to Lead 2025 HAV Veterans Day Parade

U.S. Army Veteran and UFC Legend Named Celebrity Grand Marshal for the HAV Veterans Day Parade in Phoenix PHOENIX, AZ — He’s fought in the ring, commanded the screen, and now he’s leading the charge in a new arena, honoring America’s heroes. Honoring America’s Veterans (HAV) is proud to announce that Randy Couture, U.S. Army

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Seven veterans to serve as Grand Marshals in the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade

Amongst the 511,000 veterans in Maricopa County, there are seven who will have the honor of serving as Veterans Grand Marshals in the Phoenix Veterans Day Parade set for Friday, November 11th, on the streets of Phoenix. The selectees were chosen from a pool of candidates submitted by community members. The winners are: World War

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