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Army Gen. Mark Milley, chief of staff of the Army,

Army Gen. Mark Milley, chief of staff of the Army,

Army Gen. Mark Milley, chief of staff of the Army, lays a wreath during commemorative ceremonies on Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Sept. 25, 2016. (U.S. A... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, poses for a photo with John Hollaway, a U.S. Navy Korean War veteran, before an American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Wreath layin... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, poses for a photo with Gold Star Mothers after an American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Wreath laying ceremony at the Vietnam Vete... More

Army Gen. Mark Milley, chief of staff of the Army,

Army Gen. Mark Milley, chief of staff of the Army,

Army Gen. Mark Milley, chief of staff of the Army, during commemorative ceremonies on Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Sept. 25, 2016. (U.S. Army National G... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks with Terry Geiling, President and Chief Executive Officer of American Gold Star Home and Manor, after an American Gold... More

Lydia S., a D.C. Guardian, U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph

Lydia S., a D.C. Guardian, U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph

Lydia S., a D.C. Guardian, U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and John Hollaway, a U.S. Navy Korean War veteran, pose for a photo before an American Gold Star M... More

Mrs. Carmen Lopez represents the American Gold Star Mothers during a wreath ceremony, part of Memorial Day ceremonies at the New Mexico Veterans Memorial Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico (NM), near Kirtland Air Force Base (AFB)

Mrs. Carmen Lopez represents the American Gold Star Mothers during a w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CIV Todd Berenger, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

A member of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, "The Old

A member of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, "The Old

A member of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, "The Old Guard," participates in commemorative ceremonies on Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Sept. 25, 2016. (U... More

Audience members, including members of American Gold

Audience members, including members of American Gold

Audience members, including members of American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., listens to remarks during the 75th annual celebration of Gold Star Mother Sunday in Arlington National Cemetery, Sept. 27, 2015, in Arlin... More

Ellyn Dunford, wife of U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph

Ellyn Dunford, wife of U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph

Ellyn Dunford, wife of U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, attends an American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Wreath laying ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in... More

Alexis Kirk (left) and mother Annette Kirk (middle)

Alexis Kirk (left) and mother Annette Kirk (middle)

Alexis Kirk (left) and mother Annette Kirk (middle) get flowers painted on their arms by USO volunteer Brenda Ross (right) during Operation Love Letters. Annette lost a son, Pfc. Paul Cuzzupe, during combat op... More

Cindy Tatum, a Gold Star mother; Air Force Gen. Joseph

Cindy Tatum, a Gold Star mother; Air Force Gen. Joseph

Cindy Tatum, a Gold Star mother; Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel, chief of the National Guard Bureau, and Mrs. Sally Lengyel at commemorative ceremonies on Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, Arlington National ... More

Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel, chief of the National

Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel, chief of the National

Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel, chief of the National Guard Bureau, and Mrs. Sally Lengyel at commemorative ceremonies on Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Se... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, poses for a photo with Terry Geiling, President and Chief Executive Officer of American Gold Star Home and Manor, after an Am... More

Candy Martin, first vice president and historian of

Candy Martin, first vice president and historian of

Candy Martin, first vice president and historian of American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., gives remarks during the 75th annual celebration of Gold Star Mother Sunday in Arlington National Cemetery, Sept. 27, 2015, ... More

Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel, chief, National Guard

Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel, chief, National Guard

Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel, chief, National Guard Bureau, talks with Jeffrey White, a Vietnam Veteran, after commemorative ceremonies ceremonies on Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, Arlington National Cem... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, attends an American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Wreath laying ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., Sept... More

Gold Star mothers with Army Gen. Mark Milley, chief

Gold Star mothers with Army Gen. Mark Milley, chief

Gold Star mothers with Army Gen. Mark Milley, chief of staff of the Army; Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel, chief, National Guard Bureau, and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel Dailey after commemorative ceremonies on G... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, center, U.S. Air Force Gen. David Goldfein, Air Force Chief of Staff, far left, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Gerald Ketchum and U.S. A... More

Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel, chief, National Guard

Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel, chief, National Guard

Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel, chief, National Guard Bureau, attends a wreath-laying during commemorative ceremonies on Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Sep... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, right, speaks with Candy Martin, National President of American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. before an American Gold Star Mothers,... More

Current and former U.S. Marines pose for a photo with

Current and former U.S. Marines pose for a photo with

Current and former U.S. Marines pose for a photo with U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, during an American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Wreath laying ceremony at th... More

A member of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, "The Old

A member of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, "The Old

A member of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, "The Old Guard," participates in commemorative ceremonies on Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Sept. 25, 2016. (U... More

Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, Gen. Mark A. Milley

Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, Gen. Mark A. Milley

Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, Gen. Mark A. Milley attends the American Gold Star Mothers Wreath Laying and Commemorative Ceremony in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington Va., Sept. 24, 2017. The ceremony i... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, stands alongside Gold Star Mothers and Fathers during an American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Wreath laying ceremony at the Vietn... More

Jerimiah Robinson (left) and cousin, Denareya Owens

Jerimiah Robinson (left) and cousin, Denareya Owens

Jerimiah Robinson (left) and cousin, Denareya Owens (middle), create memory boxes with the help of Marc Aghedo (right), 335th Signal Command’s Director of Army Reserve Child, Youth and School Services. The boxe... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, poses for a photo with a Gold Star Mother and Ellyn Dunford, his wife, after an American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Wreath layin... More

Marte Willis (left), the president of the Alamo Area

Marte Willis (left), the president of the Alamo Area

Marte Willis (left), the president of the Alamo Area Chapter of American Gold Star Mothers, is served her lunch dish during the Gold Star Mothers and Family luncheon Sept. 24 at the Warrior and Family Support C... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Ellyn Dunford, Gen. Dunford's wife, and Ms. Jennifer Jackman, Gold Star Mother of 1LT Ryan Jackman, USMC, walk along the Viet... More

Ellyn Dunford speaks with a volunteer after attending

Ellyn Dunford speaks with a volunteer after attending

Ellyn Dunford speaks with a volunteer after attending an American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Wreath laying ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., Sept. 24, 2016. The veterans service organi... More

Flowers rest on the Vietnam Memorial after an American

Flowers rest on the Vietnam Memorial after an American

Flowers rest on the Vietnam Memorial after an American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Wreath laying ceremony there in Washington, D.C., Sept. 24, 2016. The veterans service organization is comprised of mothers who've ... More

U.S. Air Force Gen. David Goldfein, Air Force Chief

U.S. Air Force Gen. David Goldfein, Air Force Chief

U.S. Air Force Gen. David Goldfein, Air Force Chief of Staff, speaks with a Gold Star Mother after an American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Wreath laying ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks with Joe Moore, an Air Force Korean War veteran, before an American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Wreath laying ceremony at ... More

Cindy Kruger, president of American Gold Star Mothers,

Cindy Kruger, president of American Gold Star Mothers,

Cindy Kruger, president of American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., gives remarks during the 75th annual celebration of Gold Star Mother Sunday in Arlington National Cemetery, Sept. 27, 2015, in Arlington, Va. Accordi... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, renders honors during an American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Wreath laying ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washingt... More

Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, Gen. Mark A. Milley

Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, Gen. Mark A. Milley

Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, Gen. Mark A. Milley attends the American Gold Star Mothers Wreath Laying and Commemorative Ceremony in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington Va., Sept. 24, 2017. (U.S. Army ph... More

Cindy Kruger, center, President of American Gold Star

Cindy Kruger, center, President of American Gold Star

Cindy Kruger, center, President of American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., and her daughter Beth Shaw, left, an U.S. Army wife, along with others, lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National... More

Marine Gen. Robert Neller, commandant of the Marine

Marine Gen. Robert Neller, commandant of the Marine

Marine Gen. Robert Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps, talks with Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel, chief of the National Guard Bureau, during commemorative ceremonies on Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, A... More

Mr. Jim Knotts, Chief Executive Officer and President

Mr. Jim Knotts, Chief Executive Officer and President

Mr. Jim Knotts, Chief Executive Officer and President of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Foundation, delivers brief remarks during an American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Wreath laying ceremony at the Vietnam Veteran... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks with Gold Star Mothers after an American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Wreath laying ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memori... More

Veterans of Foreign Wars National Honor Guard wait

Veterans of Foreign Wars National Honor Guard wait

Veterans of Foreign Wars National Honor Guard wait for a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery, Sept. 27, 2015, in Arlington, Va. Representatives from American... More

The American Flag and a Prisoner of War / Missing In

The American Flag and a Prisoner of War / Missing In

The American Flag and a Prisoner of War / Missing In Action flag wave near the Vietnam Veterans Memorial before an American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Wreath laying ceremony at the memorial in Washington, D.C., Se... More

American Gold Star Mother of Maj. Douglas M. Zembiec

American Gold Star Mother of Maj. Douglas M. Zembiec

American Gold Star Mother of Maj. Douglas M. Zembiec recieves an Honor and Remember Flag for the sacrifice of her son at the New Mexico State Fair's Military Appreciation Day ceremony in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Sep. 12.

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks with a volunteer and his wife, Ellyn Dunford, after attending an American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Wreath laying ceremo... More

Lorie Southerland, Gold Star mother of Army Spc. Michael

Lorie Southerland, Gold Star mother of Army Spc. Michael

Lorie Southerland, Gold Star mother of Army Spc. Michael Rodriguez, talks with Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel, chief of the National Guard Bureau, during commemorative ceremonies on Gold Star Mother's and Family... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, shares a moment with a Gold Star Mother during an American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Wreath laying ceremony at the Vietnam Vete... More

Lt. Gen. David Halverson, assistant chief staff for

Lt. Gen. David Halverson, assistant chief staff for

Lt. Gen. David Halverson, assistant chief staff for Installation Management and commanding general of Installation Management Command, gives remarks during the 75th annual celebration of Gold Star Mother Sunday... More

Army Gen. Mark Milley, chief of staff of the Army,

Army Gen. Mark Milley, chief of staff of the Army,

Army Gen. Mark Milley, chief of staff of the Army, gives the keynote address during commemorative ceremonies on Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Sept. 25, 2... More

Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel, chief of the National

Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel, chief of the National

Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel, chief of the National Guard Bureau, hugs Lorie Southerland, Gold Star mother of Army Spc. Michael Rodriguez, after commemorative ceremonies on Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day,... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, poses for a photo with Gold Star Mothers after an American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Wreath laying ceremony at the Vietnam Vete... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, attends an American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Wreath laying ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., Sept... More

Dr. Charlene Smith, the community and family support

Dr. Charlene Smith, the community and family support

Dr. Charlene Smith, the community and family support officer from Army Support Activity, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, addresses the audience during the Gold Star Mothers and Family luncheon Sept. 24 at the Wa... More

Michele Carey and Linda Keneen prepare the desserts

Michele Carey and Linda Keneen prepare the desserts

Michele Carey and Linda Keneen prepare the desserts for Operation Love Letters attendees. These were favorite desserts of fallen service members remembered during the event by families in attendance. Sweet memo... More

A member of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, "The Old

A member of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, "The Old

A member of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, "The Old Guard," participates in commemorative ceremonies on Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Sept. 25, 2016. (U... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, greets a Korean War veteran before an American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Wreath laying ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memoria... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, stands alongside Gold Star Mothers during an American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Wreath laying ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans ... More

Candy Martin, national president, American Gold Star

Candy Martin, national president, American Gold Star

Candy Martin, national president, American Gold Star Mothers, makes remarks during commemorative ceremonies on Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Sept. 25, 20... More

Gold Star mothers attend commemorative ceremonies on

Gold Star mothers attend commemorative ceremonies on

Gold Star mothers attend commemorative ceremonies on Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Sept. 25, 2016. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jim Greenhill)

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, renders honors during an American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Wreath laying ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washingt... More

Veterans of Foreign Wars National Honor Guard wait

Veterans of Foreign Wars National Honor Guard wait

Veterans of Foreign Wars National Honor Guard wait for a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery, Sept. 27, 2015, in Arlington, Va. Representatives from American... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, poses for a photo with Gold Star Mothers after an American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Wreath laying ceremony at the Vietnam Vete... More

Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, Gen. Mark A. Milley

Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, Gen. Mark A. Milley

Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, Gen. Mark A. Milley attends the American Gold Star Mothers Wreath Laying and Commemorative Ceremony in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington Va., Sept. 24, 2017. The ceremony i... More

Gold Star mothers attend commemorative ceremonies on

Gold Star mothers attend commemorative ceremonies on

Gold Star mothers attend commemorative ceremonies on Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Sept. 25, 2016. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jim Greenhill)

In uniform, from right, Marine Gen. Robert Neller,

In uniform, from right, Marine Gen. Robert Neller,

In uniform, from right, Marine Gen. Robert Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps; Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel, chief, National Guard Bureau, and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel Dailey listen during commemorativ... More

A Gold Star Mother wears a memorial dogtag of her son,

A Gold Star Mother wears a memorial dogtag of her son,

A Gold Star Mother wears a memorial dogtag of her son, U.S. Army Sgt. Zachary Wobler, after American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Wreath laying ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., Sept. 24... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks with a Gold Star Mother after an American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Wreath laying ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memor... More

USFF Commander Speaks at American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. 2020 Virtual Convention

USFF Commander Speaks at American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. 2020 Virtual...

200627-N-JU894-0025 NORFOLK (June 27, 2020) Adm. Christopher W. Grady, U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF) commander, delivered opening remarks for the American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. 2020 Virtual Convention, June 27. A... More

Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, Gen. Mark A. Milley

Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, Gen. Mark A. Milley

Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, Gen. Mark A. Milley attends the American Gold Star Mothers Wreath Laying and Commemorative Ceremony in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington Va., Sept. 24, 2017. (U.S. Army ph... More

Michele Carey, Gold Star Mother of Cpl. Bart Humlhanz,

Michele Carey, Gold Star Mother of Cpl. Bart Humlhanz,

Michele Carey, Gold Star Mother of Cpl. Bart Humlhanz, releases a balloon for her fallen Marine. Carey wrote her note and attached it to the balloon to send up to her son in the heavens. This activity is part... More

Ellyn Dunford, wife of U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph

Ellyn Dunford, wife of U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph

Ellyn Dunford, wife of U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks with a Veteran of both Korea and Vietnam before attending an American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. W... More

Lt. Gen. David Halverson, assistant chief staff for

Lt. Gen. David Halverson, assistant chief staff for

Lt. Gen. David Halverson, assistant chief staff for Installation Management and commanding general of Installation Management Command, gives remarks during the 75th annual celebration of Gold Star Mother Sunday... More

Gold Star Mothers hold hands during an American Gold

Gold Star Mothers hold hands during an American Gold

Gold Star Mothers hold hands during an American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Wreath laying ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., Sept. 24, 2016. The veterans service organization is comprise... More

Army Gen. Mark Milley, chief of staff of the Army,

Army Gen. Mark Milley, chief of staff of the Army,

Army Gen. Mark Milley, chief of staff of the Army, gives the keynote address during commemorative ceremonies on Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Sept. 25, 2... More

U.S. Air Force Gen. David Goldfein, Air Force Chief

U.S. Air Force Gen. David Goldfein, Air Force Chief

U.S. Air Force Gen. David Goldfein, Air Force Chief of Staff, attends an American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Wreath laying ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., Sept. 24, 2016. The veteran... More

Ellyn Dunford, her husband,  U.S. Marine Corps Gen.

Ellyn Dunford, her husband, U.S. Marine Corps Gen.

Ellyn Dunford, her husband, U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Ms. Jennifer Jackman, Gold Star Mother of 1LT Ryan Jackman, USMC, walk towards the Vietnam V... More

Cindy Kruger, second from right, President of American

Cindy Kruger, second from right, President of American

Cindy Kruger, second from right, President of American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. and her daughter Beth Shaw, an U.S. Army wife, along with others, lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington Nati... More

An American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Wreath rests at

An American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Wreath rests at

An American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Wreath rests at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., Sept. 24, 2016. The veterans service organization is comprised of mothers who've lost a child in the armed ... More

The mother of U.S. Army Pfc. Travis Zimmerman, wears

The mother of U.S. Army Pfc. Travis Zimmerman, wears

The mother of U.S. Army Pfc. Travis Zimmerman, wears a memorial dogtag while attending an American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Wreath laying ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., Sept. 24, ... More

Matthew Stiner, a former Marine and now the associate

Matthew Stiner, a former Marine and now the associate

Matthew Stiner, a former Marine and now the associate director of the White House Office of Public Engagement, reads a proclamation from President Barack Obama during commemorative ceremonies on Gold Star Mothe... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, stands alongside Gold Star Mothers and Fathers during an American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Wreath laying ceremony at the Vietn... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks with Terry Geiling, President and Chief Executive Officer of American Gold Star Home and Manor, after an American Gold... More

Candy Martin (right), the Army Reserve Ambassador for

Candy Martin (right), the Army Reserve Ambassador for

Candy Martin (right), the Army Reserve Ambassador for the 63d Regional Support Command, Mountain View, Calif., listens to a presentation with her husband Ed Martin during the Gold Star Mothers and Family lunche... More

Representatives from Blue Star Mothers of America lay

Representatives from Blue Star Mothers of America lay

Representatives from Blue Star Mothers of America lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery, Sept. 27, 2015, in Arlington, Va. Blue Star Mothers of America’s website states,... More

Representatives from American Gold Star Mothers, Inc.,

Representatives from American Gold Star Mothers, Inc.,

Representatives from American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., along with others, lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery, Sept. 27, 2015, in Arlington, Va. After the wreath-layin... More

Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel, chief of the National

Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel, chief of the National

Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel, chief of the National Guard Bureau, talks with attendees during commemorative ceremonies on Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, ... More

Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Mark A. Milley applauds

Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Mark A. Milley applauds

Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Mark A. Milley applauds while remarks are given during the 75th annual celebration of Gold Star Mother Sunday in Arlington National Cemetery, Sept. 27, 2015, in Arlington, Va. “T... More

Lt. Gen. David Halverson, assistant chief staff for

Lt. Gen. David Halverson, assistant chief staff for

Lt. Gen. David Halverson, assistant chief staff for Installation Management and Commanding General of Installation Management Command, gives remarks during the 75th annual celebration of Gold Star Mother Sunday... More

Lt. Gen. David Halverson, assistant chief staff for

Lt. Gen. David Halverson, assistant chief staff for

Lt. Gen. David Halverson, assistant chief staff for Installation Management and commanding general of Installation Management Command, gives remarks during the 75th annual celebration of Gold Star Mother Sunday... More

Janice Chance, Gold Star mother and president of the

Janice Chance, Gold Star mother and president of the

Janice Chance, Gold Star mother and president of the Maryland Gold Star Mothers, talks with Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel, chief of the National Guard Bureau, during commemorative ceremonies on Gold Star Mother... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, attends an American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Wreath laying ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., Sept... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Ms. Candy Martin, National President of American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., and Mr. Jim Knotts, Chief Executive Officer and Pre... More

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, poses for a photo with Gold Star Mothers and a Father after an American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. Wreath laying ceremony at the... More

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