Advocates push for space on National Mall to honor Global War on Terror troops

A soldier from the 3rd battalion, 2nd Striker Cavalry Regiment, provides security during a patrol, Nov. 24, 2010 in the Maywand District of Afghanistan. (Spc. Edward Garibay/Army)

Veterans groups and lawmakers are pushing for Congress to approve a new Global War on Terror Memorial on the National Mall as a permanent reminder of the last 20 years of ongoing conflict overseas. The location of the Memorial is still undecided, but supporters have long pushed for a spot on the National Mall to accurately reflect the importance of troops’ service in the recent wars.

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