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
Major Rudy Salcido, the commanding officer of Georgian Liaison Team, 32nd Georgian Light Infantry Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 7, and Lt.Col. Phridoni Tereladze, the Georgian commanding officer, pay their More
The 379th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron’s mortuary affairs section provides an invaluable service to the nation’s fallen warriors being returned home to their family and friends offering them piece of mi More
Capt. Dimple Nolly, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing deputy staff judge advocate, deployed from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, and a Houston native, works in her office at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Oct. 29, 2013.
This is a photo illustration using Adobe Photoshop used to celebrate and recognize the importance of Purple Heart Day. Purple Heart Day is a holiday observed on Aug. 7th each year to remember and reflect on the More
Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion stand ready with combat boots, rifles and Kevlar helmets to build the battlefield crosses in honor of three fallen Marines during a memorial ceremony aboard Camp Leath More
Capt. Chaplain James Brown, a Phoenix, Arizona native, 419th CSSB chaplain said a prayer for the Families, friends and Soldiers who served with the fallen heroes, Staff Sgt. Daniel A. Rodriguez, 28, a Baltimore More
Cook County, Ga., residents gathered, July 26, for the unveiling of the Staff Sgt. Briand T. Williams Memorial Highway marker. The signs will be placed at various locations on Highway 76, which runs through Spa More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Scott Kindsvater, 82nd Training Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Airman Treyton-Thomas Joupperi, 364th Training Squadron student, stand together after Joupperi’s speech at Sheppard A More
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Angelo Newton, senior petroleum technician for the Quartermaster School's Petroleum and Water Department, describes his admiration for fallen warrior Spc. Trevor Win'E during a May 1 mem More
Community members and Airmen from Whiteman Air Force Base gather May 16, 2015, in Sedalia, Mo., for the annual wreath-laying ceremony recognizing 2nd Lt. George Whiteman’s sacrifice. The nearby base was named a More
Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Fredrick R. Maiocco Jr., commanding general for the 85th Support Command, hugs a Gold Star Family member during the City of Chicago’s Gold Star Family Breakfast on May 23. Maiocco attend More
U.S. Navy recruits from Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes Naval Base present all 50 state flags during a Memorial Day commemoration at the Village of Norridge, May 24. Ceremony military participants include More
Marc Wolf, a Navy veteran who served on the U.S.S. Intrepid from 1971-1972, stands at attention and salutes during the National Anthem at the beginning of the Memorial Day Ceremony at Pier 86, New York City, Ma More
Robert Stack, Gold Star Father of U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. James Bray Stack who was killed in action Nov. 10, 2010, during a deployment to Afghanistan, shares stories about his son and what serving meant to him d More
The American flag is reflected in some of the 58,307 names etched into "The Wall" of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C., July 22, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Ken Scar)
An American flag adorns a headstone in Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery, July 22, 2015. Section 60 is the final resting place for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in America's most recent wars, es More
Placards display the photos and information for all service members commemorated by the Watermelon Run for the Fallen in Hempstead, Texas, Aug. 15, 2015. The Watermelon Run for the Fallen is an annual 5K run th More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey depart the Pentagon River Entrance prior to a Prisoner of War, Missing in Action National Recognition Day ce More
Staff Sgt. Matthew Smith performs at the Gold Star Mother’s Day concert at Brucker Hall Sept. 29 on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The U.S. Army Chorus performed a 14-song set list tha More
President Barack Obama speaks during the National Veterans Day Observance ceremony at Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Nov. 11. Obama praised current budget levels for the More
Color guard with 9th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division present the national colors during Memorial Day Ceremony at Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Glennvi More
Two Veterans from the 24th Infantry Division embrace each other during the Desert Storm 26th anniversary memorial ceremony Feb. 27, 2017 at Fort Stewart, Georgia.
Approximately 300 runners and spectators gather around the starting point of the 6th annual memorial 5K in honor of Airman 1st Class Zachary Cuddeback on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Mar. 4, 2017. All proceeds r More
A retired U.S. service member reads names off the memorial glass wall before attending the Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day Ceremony, Vietnam Memorial, Lejeune Memorial Gardens, Jacksonville, N.C., April 29, 20 More
Col. William L. Depue Jr. gives his opening remarks during the Cpl. Medina and Lance Cpl. Hug 2nd Annual Memorial Run May 12 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. On May 12, 2015, Cpl. Sara A. Medina, 23, a comba More
Master Sgt. Christopher Davis, 791st Missile Security Forces Squadron first sergeant, carries the guidon during the National Police Week 5K Remembrance Ruck March at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 16, 2017. Du More
Airmen from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., hold the American flag during opening ceremonies for the Royals vs. Tigers baseball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., May 29, 2017. The Royals honored membe More
Reconnaissance Marines gather prior to a closing ceremony for the 10th Annual Recon Challenge on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 17, 2018. The Recon Challenge is a 25 mile course comprised of swim More
Wendy Holland, left, and Command Sgt. Maj. Will Holland, command sergeant major of U.S. Army Garrison Japan, stand together as parents in front of their home for a photo in memory of their late son Robert Sanch More
The annual Governor’s Wreath Laying ceremony was conducted May 21, 2018, at the Ohio Veterans Plaza on the grounds of the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio. The event honors the memory of Ohioans who lost their More
Cody Jones, 6, places a red rose on a white tombstone May 28 with his parents, Mark and Shannan Jones, and sister, Haley Jones, 4, at the Camp Lewis Cemetery on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.
Cody Jones, 6, places a red rose on a white tombstone at the Camp Lewis Cemetery with his parents, Mark and Shannan Jones, and sister, Haley Jones, 4, May 28, 2018.
A memorial flag pole sits at the Guadalupe Cemetery before a Memorial Day ceremony May 27, 2019, in Guadalupe, Calif. The ceremony, hosted by the American Legion Post No. 371, was held to honor veterans who pai More
Wes Brown, Santa Maria Elks Lodge leading knight, and Tony Campas, Santa Maria Elks Lodge exalted ruler, raise the American flag during a Memorial Day ceremony May 27, 2019, in Santa Maria, Calif. This year, Va More
General Stephen W. Wilson, Vice Chief of Staff of United States Air Force, provides remarks during the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training A More
Valerie Nessel, spouse of Master Sgt. John A. Chapman, gives a few words during the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. Joint More
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright hugs Ms. Valerie Nessel, spouse of Master Sgt. John A. Chapman, during the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San An More
U.S. Air Force Airmen participate in the memorial pushups during the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. Joint Base San Antoni More
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright attends the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. Joint Base San Antonio-Ann More
The family of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John A. Champ poses for the photograph after the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. More
U.S. Air Force Airmen and members of the San Antonio police department prepare for the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. Joi More
Ten years ago, more than 3,000 Citizen Soldiers assigned to the Iowa National Guard’s 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, were called to service in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in More
Sergeant Scott Cody, a motor transportation mechanic with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, pays his final respects to a fallen comrade during a memorial ceremony fort Staff Sgt. Jon More
Capt. Dimple Nolly, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing deputy staff judge advocate, deployed from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, and a Houston native, talks with Staff Sgt. Megan Stockinger, 455th Air Expeditionary W More
Marines with 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion carry combat boots, a rifle and Kevlar helmet to build the battlefield cross in honor of three fallen Marines during a memorial ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afgha More
Soldiers assigned to the 110th Transportation Company, 419th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 10th Sustainment Brigade, held a remembrance ceremony July 18 here for two heroes, Staff Sgt. Daniel A. Rodrigu More
U.S. Air Force Airman Treyton-Thomas Joupperi, 364th Training Squadron student, stands in front of his instructor’s desk at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, March 16, 2015. Joupperi’s mother served three tours i More
Soldiers from the Quartermaster School Petroleum and Water Department show their respect for fallen warrior Spc. Trevor Win'E during a May 1 memorial service at the PWD's Fire Suppression Training Facility on F More
Community members watch as local Boy Scouts raise a flag May 16, 2015, during the annual wreath-laying ceremony in Sedalia, Mo., honoring the ultimate sacrifice of 2nd Lt. George Whiteman. Whiteman, a Sedalia n More
Mayor Rahm Emanuel, center, with Illinois National Guard Brig. Gen. Alicia Tate-Nadeau, right, present a gold star flag on May 23 to the family of Pfc. Aaron S. Toppen who was killed during a deployment to Afgh More
U.S. Marine color guard team from the 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, presents the colors during a Memorial Day commemoration at the Village of Norridge, May 24. Participants from the Armed Forces included More
Gen. John Kelly, commander of United States Southern Command, speaks during the Memorial Day Ceremony at Pier 86, New York City, May 25. Residents of New York, active and reserve service members and veterans ca More
American Legion Post 208 Honor Guard members render a salute during the playing of taps during the closing of the Village of Arlington Heights Memorial Day commemoration, May 25. The ceremony paid tribute to fo More
An American flag blows across the back of a tombstone in Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery, July 22, 2015. Section 60 is the final resting place for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in America's mo More
A U.S. Army Reserve soldier reads some of the 58,307 names etched into "The Wall" of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. as the sun rises July 22, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Ken Scar)
Future soldiers march toward their enlistment ceremony during the Watermelon Run for the Fallen in Hempstead, Texas, Aug. 15, 2015. The Watermelon Run For the Fallen is an annual 5K run that started in 2008 in More
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey arrive as the official party during a Prisoner of War, Missing in Action National Recognition Day ceremony a More
Laura Cooper and her sister, Mary Wiley, attend the Gold Star Mother’s Day concert at Brucker Hall Sept. 29 on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Wiley attended the concert to honor her so More
Veterans salute during the playing of the national anthem during the National Veterans Day Observance ceremony at the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Nov. 11. At the cere More
Lt. Col. Michael Biankowski, commander of 9th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division gives a speech during a Memorial Day Ceremony at Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemet More
NORFOLK, Va. – The United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performs during pregame activities of the Norfolk Tides’ Marine Night, June 18. The silent drill platoon is stationed in Washington D.C., and t More
Veterans from the 24th Infantry Division salute the flag as the band plays the national anthem at the 24th ID Desert Storm memorial ceremony Feb. 27, 2017 at Fort Stewart, Georgia.
The starting horn sounds and runners take off as the 6th annual memorial 5K in honor of Airman 1st Class Zachary Cuddeback begins on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Mar. 4, 2017. Airman Cuddeback’s life was taken d More
U.S. service members, veterans, distinguished guests and civilians gather for the Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day Ceremony, Vietnam Memorial, Lejeune Memorial Gardens, Jacksonville, N.C., April 29, 2017. The c More
Marines and sailors take off during the Cpl. Medina and Lance Cpl. Hug 2nd Annual Memorial Run May 12 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Participants were seen running, walking and even pushing baby strollers More
An Airman participates in the 5K Memorial Run during National Police Week at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., May 18, 2017. Base personnel, local law enforcement and their families were invited to participate in the More
Gunnery Sgt. Zachary Holm, operations chief, Echo Company, 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, walks to the marksmanship portion of the 10th Annual Recon Challenge on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 17, More
Ohio National Guard Soldiers and Airmen line up along the Ohio Veterans Plaza during the annual Governor’s Wreath Laying ceremony May 21, 2018, on the grounds of the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio. The event More
Wendy Holland, left, pictured with her son Pfc. Robert Sanchez, right, after his graduation from Infantry School. (Photo courtesy of Command Sgt. Maj. Will Holland)
Cassidy Miller, 3, places a flag next to a tombstone at the Camp Lewis Cemetery on Memorial Day, guided by her father, Brandon Miller, left, brother Alexander Miller, 6, center, mother Army Reservist Sgt. Chery More
Joint Base Lewis-McChord garrison commander Col. Nicole Lucas prepares to salute the wreath for unknown and missing service members at the Camp Lewis Cemetery May 28, 2018.
Col. Bob Reeves, 30th Space Wing vice commander, speaks during a Memorial Day ceremony May 27, 2019, in Santa Maria, Calif. This year, Vandenberg Air Force Base commanders spoke at six Memorial Day ceremonies i More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Leah Fox, Band of the West vocalist, sings the National Anthem during the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Trainin More
Valerie Nessel, spouse of Master Sgt. John A. Chapman, is applauded after addressing audiences during the Joint Base San Antonio Annex renaming ceremony, March 4, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Trainin More
Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon lead a procession through Arlington National Cemetery during a full military honors ceremony March 18 for eight Airmen who fought in Wor More
1st Sgt. Will Holland, left, pictured with his son Pfc. Robert Sanchez, right, during Sanchez's visit to support hometown recruiting at Holland's recruiting station in Melbourne, Fla. (Photo courtesy of Command More
Sergeants Earl Roost and Ryan Vanarsdall, motor transportation operators with Georgian Liaison Team, 32nd Georgian Light Infantry Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 7, salute during a memorial ceremony for Staff More
Kimberly Giles, mother of fallen Soldier Pfc. Landon Giles, stands with her grandson, Azrael Bradford, 6, at Pfc. Giles' tree, number 61, at the Fort Stewart Warriors Walk, Dec. 14, 2013. Kimberly attended the More
Three battlefield crosses stand in honor of three fallen Marines during a memorial ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, July 8, 2014. The service was held to honor, from left to right, Staff Sgt. Davi More
Non-alcoholic beer was provided for the Soldiers to make a toast to each fallen hero, Staff Sgt. Daniel A. Rodriguez, 28, a Baltimore, Maryland native and Sgt. Jose J. Reyes, 24, a San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico nati More
Georgia State Representative Penny Houston (left) presents Tonya Durden with a copy of the state resolution naming a stretch of Highway 76 in Sparks, Ga., in honor of her son, Staff Sgt. Briand T. Williams. Wil More
U.S. Air Force Airman Treyton-Thomas Joupperi, 364th Training Squadron student, receives instructions for an assignment at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, March 16, 2015. Harold Green, 364th TRS instructor, tau More
Rick and Debi Win'E pay respect to their son Trevor during the playing of "Taps" at a Quartermaster School Petroleum and Water Department memorial service at Fort Lee on May 1. Spc. Win'E died from wounds susta More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Glen VanHerck, right, 509th Bomb Wing commander from Whiteman Air Force Base, speaks at the annual wreath-laying ceremony for 2nd Lt. George Whiteman May 16, 2015, in Sedalia, Mo. Whit More
Senior leaders from each branch of the Armed Forces present an Armed Forces wreath during a wreath laying ceremony in Chicago May 23. The wreath laying ceremony was held at the Richard J. Daley Plaza in Chicago More
Brig. Gen. Frederick R. Maiocco Jr., commanding general, 85th Support Command, gives remarks as the keynote speaker during a Memorial Day commemoration at the Village of Norridge, May 24. Participants from the More
Brig. Gen. Frederick R. Maiocco Jr., commanding general, 85th Support Command, gives remarks during the Village of Arlington Heights Memorial Day commemoration, May 25, speaking on the sacrifices of service mem More
Bill de Blasio, the Mayor of New York City, shares words to the residence, veterans and service members during the Memorial Day Ceremony at Pier 86, New York City, May 25. Residents of New York, active and rese More
Some of the 58,307 names etched into "The Wall" of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. seem to disappear into a vanishing point looking toward the Washington Monument as the sun rises July 22, 201 More
Small stones adorn gravesites in Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery July 22, 2015. Section 60 is the final resting place for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in America's most recent wars, particula More
Future soldiers and Marines rush to furl a jumbo American flag. A skydiver flew in the flag during the pre-run festivities for the Watermelon Run for the Fallen. The Watermelon Run for the Fallen is an annual 5 More