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Washington, D.C.  — The Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation (GWOT Memorial Foundation), the congressionally-designated non-profit foundation tasked with planning, privately funding, and coordinating efforts to build the national Global War on Terrorism Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., today welcomed two new members to its Board of Advisors.  Jared Lyon was appointed […]

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In October 2001, just a month and a half after the September 11 attacks and the beginning of the Global War on Terrorism, Brenden Jackman walked into a recruitment office and enlisted in the U.S. Army. Jackman had watched hours of continuing news coverage from his sofa, restless and groggy from a night of midweek […]

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To our supporters —  This Veterans Day, the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation is celebrating the ways in which the warrior ethos has transcended generations and conflicts.  From the birth of this nation and the quest for freedom and independence to ongoing operations in the Global War on Terrorism, Americans have always stood ready […]

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Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) today introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate that would allow the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation (GWOT Memorial Foundation) to establish a national Global War on Terrorism Memorial within the Reserve section of the National Mall. The Global War on Terrorism Memorial […]

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The Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation (GWOT Memorial Foundation), the congressionally-designated non-profit foundation tasked with organizing, fundraising, and coordinating efforts to build the national Global War on Terrorism Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., today announced that GWOT Memorial Foundation Director of Operations and Army veteran Marina Jackman will succeed Michael “Rod” […]

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By Jane Horton Link to Main Article on Fox News Site This Memorial Day as we honor all of the men and women who have given their lives to defend our great nation, we as well as hundreds of other families of the fallen are hopeful that the American people and those who represent us […]

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Military and veterans groups rally in support of legislation to authorize construction of a memorial on the National Mall WASHINGTON – Seven leading military and veterans service organizations joined the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Memorial Foundation at a congressional briefing to support the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Location Act (HR 5046). Introduced in […]

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