THE HONORS WINS AN EMMY
The first awards show on television saluting our military heroes was the recipient of television ’ s highest award when The Honors : A Salute to American Heroes was presented with an Emmy at the 57th Annual Emmy Awards gala hosted by the National Capital & Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences .
This was The Honors ’ first Emmy win in its first year on commercial television , a testament to the importance of ensuring our heroes receive the recognition they deserve , and their stories are preserved for future generations .
DOOLITTLE ’ S RAIDERS : A FINAL TOAST – U . S . CAPITOL PREMIERE
Doolittle ’ s Raiders : A Final Toast had the distinction of holding its premiere screening at the United States Capitol in Washington , DC , where it was the opening event of the 2015 G . I . Film Festival . The festival - which is the first in the nation solely featuring films honoring our military and veterans , took place over Memorial Day weekend , and welcomed distinguished veterans and film and television stars .
On hand for the premiere was Jimmy Doolittle ’ s co-pilot and one of only two surviving Doolittle Raiders - Lt . Col . Richard E . Cole ( right ). Seated next to him are AVC & WWIIVC President James C . Roberts and movie and television star & noted military supporter Gary Sinise .
CELEBRATING OUR “ SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP ” – OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BRITISH EMBASSY Over the last several years , the AVC & WWIIVC has established an ongoing relationship with the British Embassy in Washington , DC to help salute the heroes of our “ Special Relationship ,” from World War II to the present day . The signature event is an annual Veterans Day reception at the Embassy ( above ) welcoming heroes of the Second World War .
ATTEND THE HONORS IN 2016 !
The Honors : A Salute to American Heroes will take place on Saturday , November 5 , 2016 in Washington , DC , and YOU are invited .
It is the closing event of the AVC & WWIIVC ’ s 19th Annual Veterans Conference . To learn more on attending , please call 703-302-1012 ext . 214 or e-mail wwii @ wwiivets . com .
Can ’ t make it in person ? You can help support the attendance of military academy and ROTC students . Contact the AVC & WWIIVC to learn how !
DOCUMENTARY PROGRAMS & TELEVISION SPECIALS
In 2015 , the American Veterans Center & World War II Veterans Committee released its new documentary film , Doolittle ’ s Raiders : A Final Toast .
The Doolittle Raiders - the 80 men who led the first attack on Japan following Pearl Harbor - have long been cherished friends of the AVC & WWIIVC . With their ranks quickly dwindling , Doolittle ’ s Raiders : A Final Toast captures both the story of the raid and the legacy the men have left behind .
Doolittle ’ s Raiders : A Final Toast is currently airing nationwide on public television . DVDs are available by calling 703-302- 1012 ext . 214 .
HONORING THE HEROES OF IWO JIMA
February 19 , 2015 marked the 70th anniversary of the start of the epic Battle of Iwo Jima . As part of the official ceremonies , American Veterans Center & World War II Veterans Committee President James C . Roberts joined dignitaries from the United States military and the Japanese government .
Among those attending were Yoshitaka Shindo ( pictured above , with James Roberts ), member of the Japanese national legislature and grandson of the Japanese commander on Iwo Jima , the respected General Tadamichi Kuribayashi .
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