As a lifelong resident of Prince William and having grown up in Dale City, the “sounds of freedom” have always been a familiar part of living here. The daughter of a Vietnam Vet, I
watched friends come and go with parents stationed at Quantico, Ft. Belvoir, the Pentagon, and even Andrews Air Force Base.
While I did not grow up a “brat” as my father left the service before I was born, there is a certain familiarity with the Armed Forces, because our community is so military friendly. Everyone knows a neighbor that serves or did serve. What you may not know is the level of volunteerism that continues and how we benefit from that spirit of generosity. In May’s feature, “Military Unite in Prince William,” learn about how service is engrained in our veterans, former and current active duty members and how they contribute both in service to our country as well as volunteerism in our county.
