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(CBS) It's a day to honor the men and women who have served our country in the armed forces. Special events are taking place at many communities throughout the Southland including the following:

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library will be hosting its annual Veterans Day Event which includes a C-17 flyover, a HUEY and Black Hawk Helicopter landing, a viewing of the movie "In the Shadow of the Blade", and a program honoring all branches of military. Veterans Day activities are free but regular Museum admission rates apply. Veterans and all active military members with valid ID will receive free admission to the Museum and Air Force One Pavilion on Wednesday. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library is located at 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, Calif. Information: 800-410-8354.

American Legion Post 502 and Boy Scouts plan to replace weathered flags at the Veterans Memorial at Los Angeles and Moorpark Avenues starting at 8 a.m. At 10 a.m., a ceremony will feature a presentation of a memorial wreath, keynote speaker veteran Jon Miller and refreshments at the Moorpark Veterans' Memorial, Spring Road at Flinn Avenue in Moorpark. Information: 805-523-3355.

Los Angeles City Councilmember José Huizar along with Congresswoman Lucille Roybal Allard and Assemblymember John Perez Wednesday, will pay tribute to WW II veteran and legendary Eastside activist Ross Valencia (Mr. Boyle Heights), by naming a community park in his honor. Ross Valencia died late last year and founded many community groups, including the Boyle Heights Chamber of Commerce. The park dedication will take place at 10 a.m. at the Ross Valencia Community Park (across from new Hollenbeck Police Station) 2201 E. 1st Street Los Angeles.

War veterans will lead the Bob Hope Runway Walk 2009 starting at 9 a.m. Veterans and airport employees will walk the west-east runway to inspect for loose debris or foreign object debris that could pose hazard to aircraft. The walk takes place at the Burbank Glendale-Pasadena airport authority, 2627 Hollywood Way, Burbank. Information: (818) 840-8840

The Sixth Annual San Fernando Valley Veterans Day Parade will run from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. It will be off Laurel Canyon & Brand Blvd in San Fernando.

The Richard Nixon Library in Yorba Linda will hold a special program saluting military starting at 11 a.m. Library visitors will enjoy free admission all day
There will be patriotic musical presentations by Celebration USA and Villa Park High School's Symphonic Band and the youthful choirs from Orange High School. The Richard Nixon Presidential Library is located at 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda. For more information about events or exhibits, please call (714) 993-5075 or visit the library's website.

The Veterans Affairs Long Beach Healthcare System and the California National Guards Joint Forces Training Base Los Alamitos present a "Hats Off to Our Veterans" celebration. The event features more than 40 booths offering information on veterans' services and benefits and entertainment. The event is at the California National Guards Joint Forces Training Base Los Alamitos, 11200 Lexington Drive, Building 244.

The City of Redondo Beach will honor veterans in its 7th Annual "Honor Our Veterans" Tribute. There will also be a ground breaking for the new Redondo Beach Veterans Memorial on Veterans. The ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. at Redondo Beach Veterans Park, 303 Esplanade (corner of Torrance and Catalina near the Pier) in Redondo Beach.

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