Add to Google Toolbar 
More RSS Feeds
MILITARY NEWS
| Recommended 
Oceana F-18s to fly over Virginia Wall of Honor ceremony
11:19 AM EDT on Monday, May 19, 2008
RICHMOND – Jets from NAS Oceana in Va. Beach will fly over downtown Richmond Thursday during the 2008 Virginia Wall of Honor Ceremony, officials told WVEC.com.
The event will recognize the 170 Virginians killed while serving in the global war on terrorism.
Attorney General Bob McDonnell will host the ceremony at the State Capitol, which is free and open to the public.
A UH-60L Black Hawk Helicopter, along with F-18s of Strike Fighter Squadron THIRTY ONE (VFA 31), the "Tomcatters,” will conduct the flyover. There also will be a 21-gun salute.
Thursday's ceremony starts at 3:00 p.m. on the South Portico of the State Capitol.
Forums, Photos & More
Explore: Find Web sites making news in our Links in the News section.
Keep Up: Have 13News headlines delivered to your RSS reader.
Tell us: Is there something you believe 13NEWS should investigate? Please let us know.
More Military News
Langley Raptors, airmen deploy for Western Pacific this week
Virginia delegation gearing up for fight against aircraft carrier move 
Caution light rerouted pilot in fatal NC Marine Corps jet crash
Navy studying Camden Co., NC landing field site
Read the letter: Va. lawmakers among those urging Obama to support submarine plan
Today's Most Read Stories
Norfolk man shot and killed early Sunday morning
Study: Va.'s aging population to double
Hampton residents want Fort Monroe to be a park
Today's Most E-mailed Stories
Popular Stories
You must be logged in to contribute. Log in | Register Now!
You are logged in as screenname | Log Out
You are logged in, but do not have a "screen" name. Update Your Profile