DMV Spotlight shines a light Veteran's Day Obervances at Arlington National Cemetery on 11-8-2026. Executive Director Karen Durham-Aguilera explains the ceremonies that will take place on Veteran's Day, including the wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknowns and the National Observance inside the Amphitheater. KD-A, as she is called, explained visitors will need to go through several layers of security screening to attend that day.  She also shared the history of Veteran's Day that began as Armistice Day which commemorated the agreement to end the fighting on the Western Front of World War 1 on the 11th hour of the 11th day  of the 11th month of 1918.

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DMV Spotlight shines a light Veteran's Day Obervances at Arlington National Cemetery on 11-8-2026. Executive Director Karen Durham-Aguilera explains the ceremonies that will take place on Veteran's Day, including the wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknowns and the National Observance inside the Amphitheater. KD-A, as she is called, explained visitors will need to go through several layers of security screening to attend that day.&nbsp; She also shared the history of Veteran's Day that began as Armistice Day which commemorated the agreement to end the fighting on the Western Front of World War 1 on the 11th hour of the 11th day&nbsp; of the 11th month of 1918. <a href="https://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/Media/News/Post/15150/2026-National-Veterans-Day-Observance-Open-to-Public" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">https://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/Media/News/Post/15150/2026-National-Veterans-Day-Observance-Open-to-Public</a>

DMV Spotlight shines a light on the issues impacting DC, Maryland and Virginia. The 15-minute interview program allows for in-depth discussion with area leaders and to highlight organizations that are making a difference across the DMV. Interviews include newsmakers, non-profits, local officials and special event coverage. WMAL’s Barbara Britt hosts the weekly program that is designed to provide needed information for listeners across the DC Metro area and beyond.

DMV Spotlight shines a light on the issues impacting DC, Maryland and Virginia. The 15-minute interview program allows for in-depth discussion with area leaders and to highlight organizations that are making a difference across the DMV. Interviews include newsmakers, non-profits, local officials and special event coverage. WMAL’s Barbara Britt hosts the weekly program that is designed to provide needed information for listeners across the DC Metro area and beyond.