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Sunday, March 1, 2026
The Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial was featured today on the CBS News program Sunday Morning. You can watch the segment here: A new memorial honoring Operation Desert Storm - YouTube.
The construction of the new monument will be finished this year, with the dedication ceremony scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2026. For the latest information, visit the Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial website.
Monday, May 27, 2024
Hugo participated in this year's National Memorial Day Parade. Before lining up and marching down Constitution Avenue, all of the participants gathered for a group photograph in front of the United States Capitol with all 50 state flags displayed.
The National Desert Storm Memorial Association is working to build a new national monument in Washington D.C. near the Vietnam Memorial and the Lincoln Memorial to honor the many service men and women who served in support of Operation Desert Shield or Desert Storm. The construction phase of the project starts this summer.
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Desert Shield and Desert Storm veterans, including an Operation Desert Storm Gold Star Family member.
Hugo Mendoza being interviewed on Fox5 (May 27, 2023).
On Sat, May 27, 2023, Kent Shively and Hugo Mendoza joined Maureen Umeh on Fox5 to discuss the Memorial Day Parade, as preparations are underway for a Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial on the National Mall in Washington D.C.
Watch the segment here, https://www.fox5dc.com/video/1226817.