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Veterans at senior living community in Virginia Beach honored with a pinning ceremony

The senior living community First Colonial Inn is home to more than 130 veterans and their spouses, making Veterans Day an important holiday for its residents.

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Veterans living at the senior community First Colonial Inn in Virginia Beach were honored with a pinning ceremony on Sunday.

The senior community is home to more than 130 veterans and their spouses, making Veterans Day an important holiday for its residents.

The veterans received a certificate and received a pin from Congresswoman Elaine Luria during the ceremony.

The honor guard from Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story also participated in the ceremony.

After, family and friends gathered at a reception where they enjoyed refreshments and music by a local quartet.

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