America 250 : Everyday Hero Vignettes
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Events in Your Area
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USS Midway Museum Legacy Week - May 22 - 25, 2026
Legacy Week includes patriotic performances and exhibits honoring the nation's heroes, along with the 40th anniversary of Top Gun. -
Anchored in Freedom: An Independence Day Celebration - July 3, 2026
Liberty Station is playing host to a community-wide Independence Day celebration recognizing America's 250th birthday as well as Liberty Station's deep naval roots. -
Oceanside Fireworks Show - July 3, 2026
The City of Oceanside is set to have a fireworks and drone display on July 3, 2026 at 9 p.m. -
Coronado 77th Annual Independence Day celebration - July 4, 2026
Coronado's annual Independence Day celebration features a full day of events, including pre-parade entertainment, the Independence Day Parade, and many other fun-filled activities for the whole family. -
Big Bay Boom - July 4, 2026
The Big Bay Boom is displayed from four barges on the San Diego Bay at 9:15 p.m.
Events In Your Area
America 250: The Stories
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A pack of sled dog puppies is about to start training in Denali National Park
Five young sled dogs-in-training were recently born at the Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska, as part of the park's sled dog breeding program.
Unforgettable moments for Honor Flight San Diego veterans
Honor Flight San Diego veterans were welcomed home on Sunday, after an unforgettable, all-expenses-paid trip to Washington D.C.
Two Honor Flight veterans reflect on WWII and Korean War service
Two San Diego veterans, one from World War II and one from Korea, share memories of sacrifice, duty, and pride at their respective memorials.
Vietnam Veteran visits memorial wall on anniversary of combat injury
Army veteran Butch Davis stood in front of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, and made a realization he didn't see coming.
Retired Marine reflects on service as the US turns 250 years old
Retired Marine Lt. Col. Leonard M. Howard reflects on his 31 years of service and the sacrifices made as the United States turns 250 years old.
Honor Flight veterans inducted into Military Women's Memorial records
Five San Diego women veterans were recently inducted into the Military Women's Memorial database during an Honor Flight trip to Washington, D.C.
