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Honoring Our Legacy: The Donor Pedestal Re-Design Project is Complete

Honoring Our Legacy: The Donor Pedestal Re-Design Project is Complete

Mt. Soledad Team
Published on: 23/06/2026

Discover how our restored Donor Pedestal Re-Design honors over 70 years of service. As America celebrates 250 years, learn how your partnership can transform remembrance into lasting legacy.

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Still Serving: How the USS Sterett and Our Community Keep the Memorial Worthy of Its Mission

Still Serving: How the USS Sterett and Our Community Keep the Memorial Worthy of Its Mission

Mt. Soledad Team
Published on: 18/06/2026

Active-duty sailors. Granite walls. 250 years of service. See how the USS Sterett and our community keep Mt Soledad National Veterans Memorial standing strong.

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Juneteenth and the Promise of Freedom: Honoring Those Who Fought for it

Juneteenth and the Promise of Freedom: Honoring Those Who Fought for it

Mt. Soledad Team
Published on: 18/06/2026

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.

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82 Years Later: Remembering D-Day and the Story of American Courage

82 Years Later: Remembering D-Day and the Story of American Courage

Mt. Soledad Team
Published on: 12/06/2026

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.

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A Morning at the High Ground — Recapping Our 2026 Memorial Day Ceremony

A Morning at the High Ground — Recapping Our 2026 Memorial Day Ceremony

Mt. Soledad Team
Published on: 27/05/2026

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.

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They Were Just Kids: Remembering the Young Men Who Served Alongside Cpl. Bob Gallagher

They Were Just Kids: Remembering the Young Men Who Served Alongside Cpl. Bob Gallagher

Mt. Soledad Team
Published on: 22/05/2026

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

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