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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the MD0021P - Washington Metro Area Navy Nurse Corps Association (WMANNCA)'s Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 12/13, 2025 (See location pages for ceremony and wreath placement details), MD0021P - Washington Metro Area Navy Nurse Corps Association (WMANNCA) will be helping United States Naval Academy Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans by laying Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes.
Please help us honor and remember as many fallen heroes as possible by sponsoring remembrance wreaths, volunteering on Wreaths Day, or inviting your family and friends to attend with you.
Thank you so much for supporting the MD0021P - Washington Metro Area Navy Nurse Corps Association (WMANNCA) and Wreaths Across America!
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MISSION BBQ Customers Donate $352,930 to Sponsor Veterans’ Wreaths for 2025
142 participating locations will receive veterans’ wreaths because of the generous donations in the communities where MISSION BBQ customers support the mission.
Wreaths Across America Honors “Flying Tiger Line Flight 739” with a Special Remembrance Ceremony
On Sunday, March 16, 2025, Wreaths Across America remembers the 63nd anniversary of the Disappearance of Flying Tiger Line Flight 739. Join us for a special event at 2 p.m. on our official Facebook page and over Wreaths Across America Radio.
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David S. Osterhout USAF LCol.
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In Memoriam for CAPT Owen Thorp, Navy, Honored by United States Naval Academy Cemetery
In memory of CAPT Owen Thorp III, USN, whose indomitable spirit lives on all those who he touched through the course of his life. He was a person of faith, and lived life serving others.
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Location Information
United States Naval Academy Cemetery
291 Wood Road
Annapolis, MD 21402, United States
Click here for the United States Naval Academy Cemetery Page
Directions to Cemetery
Navigation systems do an adequate job finding the cemetery. When you arrive, please follow the people and signs to the site of the ceremony itself.
Parking Instructions
Parking is limited and you may need to park in town and walk on. Please carry drivers license to gain access to the academy grounds through the gate. If you have Military ID you may drive on, As long as the parking spot is not marked "reserved" fill free to park. If you have any questions please contact me at 443-336-6541 (carol)Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at United States Naval Academy Cemetery. Please do not forget to register to volunteer! That way you will get all updates about the cemetery itself.
Here are some things to remember about the ceremony:
* PARKING IS LIMITED, AND ONLY THOSE WITH A DOD ID WILL BE ABLE TO DRIVE ONTO THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY GROUNDS. IF WALKING ON PLEASE HAVE YOUR DRIVERS LICENSE WITH YOU TO SHOW THE GATE GUARDS AS YOU WALK ON. OUR CEREMONY IS DIFFERENT FROM NATIONAL WREATH DAY..USNA IS FRIDAY DECEMBER 13,2024 at 09:00
- Everyone of all ages and backgrounds is welcome.
- Please help ensure that all participants get the opportunity to place a wreath.
- Please follow the location coordinators instructions on where to place wreaths, as well as "how" they should be placed.
- We especially appreciate volunteers willing to help clean-up, Saturday January 11,2025 at 0900.Please check in with the location coordinator if you are interested in helping with the clean-up at rhturman@comcast.net
The most important thing to remember is to have a wonderful experience participating in the ceremony and thank you so much for help Wreaths achieve our mission to remember, honor and teach.
Our Locations
MDUSNA - United States Naval Academy Cemetery
Welcome to MDUSNA - United States Naval Academy Cemetery and thank you deeply for helping us ''WREATHS OUT" will occur on Saturday January 11, 2025 at 0830, Please join us.
ARLING - Arlington National Cemetery
Welcome to the Wreaths Across America location page for Arlington National Cemetery. As one of the largest veteran cemeteries in the United States, the goal of placing a wreath on every marker is lofty. Our volunteers are committed to Remembering and Honoring our nation’s veterans through the laying of wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each veteran aloud. Please help Wreaths Across America reach our goal by sponsoring a veteran's wreath and register to join us on December 13, 2025 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement 8:00 AM EST) as we place the veterans' wreaths.
