Military members took the skies in one of our neighboring counties.
Individuals from the 82nd Airborne Association skydived at Stafford Regional Airport on August 8.
It was part of the 73rd annual convention, which occurred in Washington, D.C.
The paradrop is one of many military events that have been held locally.
Prince William County is home to various programs and organizations.
Among them is the National Museum of Americans in Wartime (NMAW), which seeks to share stories about servicemen and women during wartime and times of peace.
Each year, it hosts its annual Tank Farm Open House in Nokesville.
Potomac Region Veterans Council (PRVC), another local non-profit, aims to serve veterans in Northern Virginia.
PRVC plans a Memorial Day Ceremony and a Veteran’s Day Ceremony, which are held at Quantico National Cemetery.
Tours and flights of the B-17 Flying Fortress are also offered annually.
Several historic properties, such as Manassas National Battlefield Park, are also located in the county.
The Battle of First Manassas and the Second Battle of Manassas took place at the Manassas National Battlefield Park in 1861 and 1862, respectively.
