August Military Observances: Honoring Service, Sacrifice & Legacy
From the Coast Guard's 236th birthday to the unbreakable code of the Navajo Code Talkers — explore August's most powerful military observances on our blog.
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From the Coast Guard's 236th birthday to the unbreakable code of the Navajo Code Talkers — explore August's most powerful military observances on our blog.

This Juneteenth, we honor Black military service members who fought for American freedom and reflect on what that legacy means as we approach America 250.

Honor the legacy of D-Day with us. Discover how the sacrifice of June 6, 1944 connects to America's 250th anniversary and the stories preserved at Mt. Soledad.

On May 25, 2026, Mt. Soledad honored Cpl. Patrick "Bob" Gallagher with a ceremony none of us will forget. Here's a full recap of the day.

In 1967, the average age of a combat soldier in Vietnam was nineteen. This Memorial Day, Mt. Soledad honors Cpl. Bob Gallagher — and the young men who stood beside him

A tribute to Cpl. Patrick “Bob” Gallagher and the USS Patrick Gallagher, exploring how his courage links a Navy destroyer, Mt. Soledad, and America’s 250th anniversary in a legacy of service and sacrifice.
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