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David Vergun

Gainesville

Associate Editor and Writer, Department of Defense and Contributor at Freelance

Writer-Editor for the @DeptofDefense at the Pentagon

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  • 2 weeks ago | army.mil | David Vergun

    FORT BELVOIR, Va. — On June 7, 2025, the National Museum of the United States Army opened its "Call to Arms" exhibit, featuring rare Revolutionary War artifacts, accompanied by stories of the battles and the Soldiers who fought in them. The 5,000-square-foot space contains 285 artifacts, ranging from guns and cannons to powder horns and uniforms. There are also interactive displays depicting the battles, as well as videos. When the museum opened, Nov.

  • 1 month ago | army.mil | David Vergun

    WEST POINT, N.Y. — "No task has ever been too tough for America's Army, and now that 250-year legacy of glory and pride belongs to you," President Donald J. Trump told more than 1,000 cadets while delivering the commencement address to the 2025 graduating class of the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y., on Saturday, May 24, 2025. "You are the greatest fighting force in the history of the world." The president noted that each cadet on the field could have taken an easier path.

  • 1 month ago | 315aw.afrc.af.mil | David Vergun

    Published May 26, 2025 By David Vergun DOD News The National Memorial Day Concert took place yesterday on the lawn of the Capitol with Gold Star families, wounded warriors and members of the public in attendance.   Musicians from the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and the National Symphony Orchestra performed, as well as multiple color guards representing the six services.

  • 1 month ago | 315aw.afrc.af.mil | David Vergun

    Published May 25, 2025 By David Vergun DOD News Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered the State of Freedom address today ahead of the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina, reminding Americans of the ultimate sacrifice made by service members. The price of freedom is not free, he said, mentioning that the names of the fallen are affixed on the windshields of every driver at the race.

  • 1 month ago | myemail.constantcontact.com | David Vergun |Thomas J. Maresca |Lee Jong-hyun |Jeong Tae Joo

    ​Quotes of the Day:"Their sacrifice was great, their dedication was complete, and their courage was unwavering."– Unknown"Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it."– Unknown"Freedom makes a huge requirement of every human being. With freedom comes responsibility."– Eleanor Roosevelt1. Hegseth Highlights Importance of Remembering Korean War2. S. Korean candidate Kim Moon-soo backs Trump summit with Kim Jong Un: adviser3.

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David Vergun
David Vergun @David_Vergun
28 May 25

Memorial Day Weekend's Coca-Cola 600 Race Honored Fallen Heroes https://t.co/QPtT2ApZhZ

David Vergun
David Vergun @David_Vergun
25 May 25

Hegseth Highlights Importance of Remembering Korean War https://t.co/jVVRvAmCOb

David Vergun
David Vergun @David_Vergun
24 May 25

Patriotic Military Events Planned for Memorial Day Weekend at Coca-Cola 600 Race https://t.co/sVdN9XkvLR