Rep. Frank Wolf (R-VA), who represents part of Prince William County/Manassas area, has introduced legislation authorizing the use of military force against international terrorist groups. This includes the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and al Qaeda and its affiliates, like al Nusra, Ansar al Sharia, al Shabaab and Boko Haram, while encouraging close coordination with NATO and regional allies.

The North American Aerospace Defense Command and its geographical component, the Continental United States NORAD Region (CONR), will conduct exercise Falcon Virgo 14-10 Monday night July 14 through Wednesday morning, July 16, in the National Capital Region. Click headline for full story.

Members of the VFW Post 7589 in Manassas will conduct a Memorial Day service at 8:30 a.m. May 26 followed by placing American flags on the graves of veterans at Manassas Cemetery.

High schools in Prince William County observed a moment of silence on Friday, May 23 to honor through remembrance the men and women of our armed forces who have given their lives in the defense of the freedoms enjoyed by all who live in the United States. As witness to their sacrifice, the names of those lost who have graduated from Prince William County County Public Schools are read during this time.

Congressman Gerry Connolly (11th district of Virginia) is partnering with Prince William County Public Schools to present an information session on June 2 for for parents and those students interested in attending one of the five U.S. service academies.

Congressman Rob Wittman’s town hall for military, veteran, and DoD civilian employee issues will be held on THURSDAY, MAY 22.

North American Aerospace Defense Command and its geographical component, the Continental United States NORAD Region (CONR), will conduct exercise Falcon Virgo 14-08 Monday night April 21 through Thursday morning April 24, in the National Capital Region, Washington, D.C.