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F-16s fly over Arlington National Cemetery during a memorial service for 2nd Lt. Samuel G. Leftenant, United States Army Air Forces, Jan. 14, 2016, in Arlington, Va. Leftenant, a member of the Tuskegee Airmen, More

World War II era planes fly over Washington, D.C., on the anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, viewed from Arlington National Cemetery, May 8, 2015, in Arlington, Va. The WWII aircraft are also known as “warbi More

World War II era planes fly over Washington, D.C., on the anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, viewed from Arlington House in Arlington National Cemetery, May 8, 2015, in Arlington, Va. The WWII aircraft are a More

Spec. Fred Moore, Tomb Sentinel, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), walks his tour in humble reverence at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, Va. Moore became the first Africa More

An Arlington, Va., aerial view from the mid 1960s shows the Pentagon and Fort Myer’s South Post (left). Later in the decade until the mid 1970s, South Post buildings were leveled as Arlington National Cemetery More

Marines from the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. (8th and I), the United States Marine Band, "The President's Own", and the 3d US Infantry Regiment (Old Guard) Caisson Platoon participate in the full honors f More

Lynise Wright, director of the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Network Enterprise Center and deputy director for the National Capital Region NEC, shows photos of herself during her Army enlistment more than thre More

A formation of WWII-era T-6 "Texan" training aircraft perform a flyover before the funeral service for Elaine Danforth Harmon, who served as a Women Airforce Service Pilot (WASP) during World War II, at Arlingt More

United States Army, Caisson Platoon, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) leads a joint service casket team, carrying retired Gen. David C. Jones to his final resting place Oct. 25, 2013, at Arlington Nati More

Reverend Col. Sharon Freeto, retired, stands beside a picture of herself in the 1980s, left, featured on a new exhibit featuring women chaplains at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial at Arlingto More

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard, a drummer and bugler from the U.S. Air Force Band, and the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon conducted modified military funeral honors with funeral escor More

The Exceptional Family Member Program was created in the 1980s to support families with special needs. (Official DoD logo)

This item is a photograph of President William J. Clinton laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, during the Veterans Day ceremony. The image w More

This item is a photograph of President William J. Clinton and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Jesse Brown at the Veterans Day ceremony in Arlington, Virginia. The image was photographed by Sharon Farmer. Photogr More

Navy veteran Timothy Jones addresses service members and Department of Defense civilians April 13, 2016 about being sexually assaulted and overcoming the aftermath during his time in the Navy at a presentation More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Chester Simpson, CIV Release Sta More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Chester Simpson, CIV Release Sta More

Coast Guard Honor Guard members stand watch at the Coast Guard World War II Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery during a wreath-laying ceremony. USCG Photo by PA1 Pete Milnes

President Bill Clinton observes a moment of silence during a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. USCG Photo by PA1 Pete Milnes

Coast Guard Capt. Earl Fox, 80, salutes during a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. Fox is the only veteran of World War II still on active duty. His retirement date is set for Nov. 19. USCG Photo by PA1 More

A Coast Guard Honor Guard member stands watch at the Coast Guard World War II Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery during a wreath-laying ceremony. USCG Photo by PA1 Pete Milnes

A Coast Guard Honor Guard member stands watch at the Coast Guard World War II Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery during a wreath-laying ceremony. USCG Photo by PA1 Pete Milnes

A Coast Guard Honor Guard member stands watch at the Coast Guard World War II Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery during a wreath-laying ceremony. USCG Photo by PA1 Pete Milnes

Marines from the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. (8th and I) and the United States Marine Band, "The President's Own”, participate in the full honors funeral of U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Anthony Guerriero in Sec More

Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and a bugler from the U.S. Army Band, “Pershing’s Own” conduct military funeral honors for U.S. Army Air Forces 1st Lt. Howard T. Lurcott in Section 3 More

Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Infantry Regiment, The Old Guard, conduct a change of guard at the Tomb of the Unknown at Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Nov. 15. The Tomb of the Unknown has been guarded around More

Members of the United States Military Order of the Cootie, “The Honor Degree of the Veterans of Foreign Wars,” place approximately 250 wreaths at the Argonne Cross in Section 18 of Arlington National Cemetery, More

Navy Cmdr. Sarah Rice was the keynote speaker at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Women’s Equality Day observance, Aug. 26. Rice recounted the history and impact of women suffrage activists wh More

U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard and U.S. Navy Band conduct military funeral honors for U.S. Navy Signalman 3rd Class Charles Nix in Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Dec. 5, 2019. From More

Karen Durham-Aguilera, executive director, Army National Military Cemeteries, gives remarks during the USS Maine Memorial Rededication Wreath-Laying Ceremony in Section 24 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arling More

An Arlington National Cemetery coin presented to the USS Arizona Survivors at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., July 21, 2017. The survivors participated earlier in an Armed Forces Wreath Laying Cer More

Marine Corps Reserve Centennial logo design used for placement on all Centennial materials with white backgrounds such as vinyl banners and large sign placards. The design showcases the Centennial brand colors More

Marines from the Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., color guard stand at ease while waiting for the funeral of retired Marine Col. Charles H. Waterhouse and his wife Barbara to begin at Arlington National Cemete More

President Barack Obama bestows the Medal of Honor to Army Sgt. William Shemin, accepting on his behalf are his daughters Elsie Shemin-Roth (middle) and Ina Bass (left), in the East Room of the White House, June More

The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon; “The President’s Own” Marine Band; and Marines from the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. (8th and I) conduct military funeral honors with funeral More

A firing party from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) helps conduct military funeral honors with funeral escort for U.S. Army Pfc. Raymond Middlekauff in Section 57 of Arlington National Cemetery, A More

Members of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) firing party support the full honors funeral of U.S. Army Col. and Estonian Gen. Aleksander Einseln in Section 34 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlingt More

U.S. Marine Corps veterans meet in the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., Oct. 19, 2018. The service members came together for the reunion of The Basic School’s first Special Basic Class of 1950. (U.S. Marine Corps ph More

The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon; “The President’s Own” Marine Band; and Marines from the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. (8th and I) conduct military funeral honors with funeral More

The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon; “The President’s Own” Marine Band; and Marines from the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. (8th and I) conduct military funeral honors with funeral More

Maj. Paul Steketee, adjutant at the Marine Barracks, and Lance Cpl. Anthony Hill, body bearer with the ceremonial platoon at the Marine Barracks, salute as Sgt. Jason Pena, bugler with The United States Drum an More

Members of the U.S. Marine Corps participate in the graveside service for U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Anthony Brozyna in Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery, Aug. 31, 2016, in Arlington, Va. Brozyna, of Hartfo More

The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, left, speaks with former Commandant P.X. Kelley while attending a wreath laying ceremony in honor of the Marine Corps Aviation Centennial at the Mari More

The U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard helps conduct military funeral honors with funeral escort for U.S. Navy Seaman 1st Class William Bruesewitz in Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Dec. More

151207-N-FJ200-024 ARLINGTON, Va. (Dec. 7, 2015) John Pentangelo, managing director for the Naval War College Museum, Yeoman 2nd Class Victoria Brunzell, assigned to Naval History and Heritage Command, and memb More

The U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard, U.S. Navy Ceremonial Band, and the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon conduct modified military funeral honors with funeral escort for U.S. Navy Lt. Demare More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph Dunford, chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff; gives his condolences to Thomas Hudner III during the full honors funeral of his father, U.S. Navy Capt. Thomas J. Hudner, in Section 54 o More

National Park Service employees from Gettysburg National Military Park help reinstall a cannon carriage after repairs at the gravesite of Maj. Gen. Wallace Fitz Randolph, born June 11, 1841, and died Dec. 9, 19 More

Marines from the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. (8th and I) participate in the full honors repatriation of U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Edwin W. Jordan, 17, in Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, More

181207-D-UX415-0119 ARLINGTON, Va. (Dec. 7, 2018) The U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard folds the American flag over the remains of Navy Seaman 1st Class William Bruesewitz during his interment at Arlington National C More

Marines from the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. (8th and I) participate in the full honors funeral of U.S. Marine Corps Pvt. Archie Newell in Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Dec. 8 More

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington march in a funeral procession during a Full Honors Funeral for Brig. Gen. James R. Joy at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Jan. 15, 2021. Joy, a Concepti More

An Army Old Guard escort platoon leads a horse drawn caisson carrying the remains of Navy Pilot Ensign Robert Tills during his funeral at Arlington National Cemetery. The caisson was followed by members of the More

The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon supports the full honors funeral of U.S. Navy Lt. Commander William Liebenow in Section 62 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Augu More

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Loretta “Lori” Elanor Reynolds, deputy commandant, Information, gives remarks during the opening of the exhibition Women Marines – Proudly Serving 1918-2018, at the Women in Military More

Maj. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, deputy surgeon general and chief, Air Nurse Corps, delivers remarks during a wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia for National Nurses Week, May 8, 2017. Ere More

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington, stand at “ceremonial at ease” during a full honors funeral for Brig. Gen. Donald H. Brooks at Arlington National Cemetery, Jan. 29, 2020. General Brooks, a Turlock, Cali More

The U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard Firing Party participate in the full honors funeral of U.S. Navy Radioman 3rd Class Howard Bean in Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Dec. 6, 2017. B More

Col. Duane Green (right) received the Army's Distinguished Service Medal in the Army Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Deputy Chief of Staff G-6 (DCS G-6) Conference Room at the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia More

U.S. Navy Chaplain Clay Edinger prepares to give remarks during the graveside service for U.S. Navy Fireman 1st Class Walter B. Rogers at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Oct. 2, 2017. Rogers peris More

Private Wilson “Doug” Watson was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Harry S. Truman at the White House Oct. 5, 1945, for his actions on Feb. 26-27, 1945.

Marines from the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. (8th and I); "The President's Own" United States Marine Band; and the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon participate in the full honors More

Members of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) carry the casket out of the Old Post Chapel during the full honors service for Army Air Forces 1st. Lt. Francis Pitonyak at Arlington National Cemetery, More

Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), the U.S. Army Band, “Pershing’s Own”, and the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon conduct military funeral honors with funeral More

Gold Star Mother Elsheba Khan receives a standing ovation at the 19th Annual Pentagon Iftar Dinner on July 1, 2014. (Photo by Damien Salas)

The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon helps conduct a Full Honors Group Funeral Service for U.S. Army Air Forces Airmen missing from World War II in Section 60 of Arlington National Ceme More

Pvt. Harry K. Tye is laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery, Mar. 28, 2017. Pvt. Tye was killed on November 20, 1943 during the Battle of Tarawa. His remains were recovered by History Flight from Cemetery More

Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (the Old Guard) and a bugler from the U.S. Army Band, “Pershing’s Own” conduct modified military funeral honors for U.S. Army Air Forces Pvt. Miriam Rivkin in Section More

World War II veteran Jack Eaton, 100, is greeted by Soldiers during a visit to Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Oct. 23, 2019. Eaton, a former Army corporal, served as a sentinel at the Tomb of th More

Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard); The U.S. Army Band, “Pershing’s Own”, and The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon, conduct military funeral honors with funeral More

Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, presents a folded flag to Michael Jaskilka during his father’s funeral service at Arlington National Cemetery Jan. 26. Gen. Samuel Jaskilka More

Marine Corps Reserve Centennial logo design used for placement on all Centennial materials with solid color and/or image backgrounds, such as posters. The design showcases the Centennial brand colors of navy bl More

Headstone of U.S. Navy Adm. John Sidney "Jack" McCain Jr. in Section 3 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, August 30, 2018. Born January 17, 1911, McCain graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy i More

Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., stand at the position of attention during a full honors funeral for Lt. Gen. Leo Dulacki at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Vir More

Jean-Marc Lefranc, second from the right, president of the Comité du Débarquement ("Landing Committee"), and his family lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery, July 22, 2 More

Ann Dunn receives the flag from her uncle, U.S. Navy Reserve Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class William Blancheri's, casket during his funeral service in Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virgini More

Sailors assigned to the Naval History and Heritage Command place a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns during a wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery commemorating the 71st anniversary of the Dec More

The firing party of U.S. Marines from Marine Barracks Washington (8th and I) participate in the full honors funeral of U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. George S. Bussa in Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arl More

Members of the U.S. Marines, from Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Army Caisson Platoon, part of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment, take part in the graveside service for Marine Pvt. Harry K. Tye at A More

Les Payne, captain, U.S. Army 1963-1969, Vietnam veteran. (Photo courtesy of Les Payne)

Titled “The Die Block in Marble, Colorado, March 1931," this block was later sculpted and is now resides at Arlington National Cemetery as the Tomb of the Unknowns. (Image provided by the National Archives)

The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performs during an evening parade at Marine Barracks Washington (MBW), Washington, D.C., Aug. 21, 2015. The Honorable Andy Berke, mayor of Chattanooga; the Honorable E More

The U.S. Navy is recognizing the 127th birthday of the Chief Petty Officer. On April 1, 1893, Navy General Order 409 established the rank of Chief Petty Officer. (U.S. Navy graphic by Mass Communication Special More

The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon; a trumpeter and drummer from “The President’s Own” Marine Band; and Marines from the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. (8th and I) conduct modified More

Frank Levingston (center), the oldest known World War II veteran, visits the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery Dec. 7 as part of the Austin Honor Flight visit to Washington. One of eigh More

U.S. Army Lt. Col. David S. Taylor, commander, 1st Battalion, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), picks up a folded American flag from the coffin of eight World War II Airmen, who were shot down during More

Marines and fellow servicemembers gathered Nov. 2, at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel in Arlington, Va. to celebrate the 238th Marine Corps Birthday Ball. The birthday ball is held every year in ho More

The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon ; “The President’s Own” Marine Band; and Marines from the Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C. (8th and I) conduct military funeral honors with funeral More

Arlington, VA (Jan 21) -- The U.S. Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard performs during a military funeral held at Arlington National Cemetary. USCG photo by PA3 Bridget Hieronymus

Arlington, VA (Jan 21) -- Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard secure a casket to the back of a horse drawn carriage during a military funeral held at Arlington National Cemetary. USCG photo More

Arlington, VA (Jan 21) -- Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Honor Guard fold the United States flag during a military funeral held at Arlington National Cemetary. USCG PHOTO BY HIERONYMUS, BRIDGET PA3

Arlington, VA (Jan 21) -- Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard perform during a military funeral held at Arlington National Cemetary. USCG photo by PA3 Bridget Hieronymus

Arlington, VA (Jan 21) -- Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard fold the flag during a military funeral held at Arlington National Cemetary. USCG photo by PA3 Bridget Hieronymus

Arlington, VA (Jan 21) -- Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard salute during a military funeral held at Arlington National Cemetary. USCG photo by PA3 Bridget Hieronymus

Arlington, VA (Jan 21) -- Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard prepare the casket during a military funeral held at Arlington National Cemetary. USCG photo by PA3 Bridget Hieronymus

Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen sits for an interview with Seapower magazine editor-in-chief James Hessman and senior editor Gordon Peterson Feb. 24, 2000, at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia.

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Jason D Ingersoll, Usmc Release Status: Relea More

ARLINGTON, Virginia (Mar. 19)--Prime Minister of Israel Ariel Sharon reviews U.S. honor guards including Coast Guard. USCG photo by Ens. Bryan Markland

ARLINGTON, Virginia (May 28)--Coast Guard Lt. Mark Cunningham and one of the guard's from the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier salutes after placing a wreath at one of the memorial sites at Arlington National Cemete More

ARLINGTON, Virginia (May 28)--Coast Guard Lt. Mark Cunningham and one of the guard's from the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier salutes after placing a wreath at one of the memorial sites at Arlington National Cemete More