Spc. Jose Perez, a mortuary affairs specialist with
Spc. Jose Perez, a mortuary affairs specialist with the 246th Quartermaster Company (Mortuary Affairs), an U.S. Army Reserve unit based out of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, (left), explains the capabilities of a Mobil... More
Airmen bow their heads in prayer during a memorial
Airmen bow their heads in prayer during a memorial service May 9, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Fellow friends of fallen crew members Capt. Mark "Tyler" Voss, Capt. Victoria "Tori" Pinckney and ... More
Members of the Band of Mid-America make their way to
Members of the Band of Mid-America make their way to the stage to play for an audience at O'Fallon Township High School in O'Fallon, Ill., March 16. The band reaches out to family members of fallen heroes and o... More
The fire burns during a special tree burning ceremony
The fire burns during a special tree burning ceremony held here on Cottrell Field, Dec. 12. Surrounding Cottrell field is Warriors Walk, a living memorial that has had an Eastern Redbud tree planted in memory o... More
Soldiers from the Tennessee Army National Guard's 230th
Soldiers from the Tennessee Army National Guard's 230th Digital Liaison Detachment, part of the 30th Troop Command, render honors to Col. Martin Basham’s fallen Soldier battle cross during a memorial ceremony h... More
Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Azfal, the commander
Afghan National Army Brig. Gen. Azfal, the commander of the 2nd Brigade, 201st Corps, salutes during the playing of the Afghan national anthem April 26 in a ceremony to honor Alam Baik, an Afghan guard who died... More
The mother of a fallen South Dakota National Guard
The mother of a fallen South Dakota National Guard soldier reaches out to touch her son’s name on the wall of the new memorial plaza dedicated on Camp Rapid, Rapid City, South Dakota, Sept. 8, 2018. Several fam... More
Maj. Cristina Moore-Urrutia, Band of Mid-America commander
Maj. Cristina Moore-Urrutia, Band of Mid-America commander and conductor, leads the band during a song played for an audience at O'Fallon Township High School in O'Fallon, Ill., March 16. The band reaches out t... More
Lance. Cpl. Allison App,center, and senior leaders
Lance. Cpl. Allison App,center, and senior leaders with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 pose for a photo during the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Service Person of the Quarter ceremony in Morehead Cit... More
Spc. Harley Traynor, a power-generation equipment repairer
Spc. Harley Traynor, a power-generation equipment repairer assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 10th Special Troops Battalion, 10th Sustainment Brigade, ensures wires are properly connected on one... More
Hundreds make a difference
FORT CARSON, Colo. — Paul McShan right, a gold star father; and Angelika McShan center, a gold star mother; look at a photo of their son who passed away April 1, 2009, with Angela Gunn, Survivor Outreach Servic... More
Yellow roses lay on a seat reserved for families of
Yellow roses lay on a seat reserved for families of fallen South Dakota National Guard soldiers at the dedication of a memorial plaza on Camp Rapid, Rapid City, South Dakota, Sept. 8, 2018. Yellow roses are giv... More
TF Patriot honors fallen comrade
A photo of U.S. Army 1st Lt. Scott Milley (2nd Lt. rank in photo).
Late Marine Corps. Cpl. Lance Thompson’s square on
Late Marine Corps. Cpl. Lance Thompson’s square on the Lost Heroes Art Quilt, presented at the Indiana State Capitol building in Indianapolis, Oct. 25. Thompson, from Upland, Ind., was killed in action Nov. 15,... More
Leaders of the 101st Sustainment Brigade gathered at
Leaders of the 101st Sustainment Brigade gathered at the Mortuary Affairs Collection Point - Bagram for leadership professional development. The small team at the MACP showed the leaders the steps they do in en... More
South Dakota Lt. Gov. Matt Michels and Maj. Gen. Tim
South Dakota Lt. Gov. Matt Michels and Maj. Gen. Tim Reisch, adjutant general of the South Dakota National Guard, salute in honor of 171 fallen SDNG soldiers during a dedication of a memorial plaza at Camp Rapi... More
TF Patriot leaders, comrades honor fallen Soldier
U.S. Army Spc. Omar Soltero was a 28-year-old San Antonio native assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division’s Task F... More
Leaders of the 101st Sustainment Brigade gathered at
Leaders of the 101st Sustainment Brigade gathered at the Mortuary Affairs Collection Point - Bagram for leadership professional development. The small team at the MACP showed the leaders the steps they do in en... More
Brig. Gen. James Blackburn (right), commander, Task
Brig. Gen. James Blackburn (right), commander, Task Force Marne, 3rd Infantry Division, lights the burn-display at a special tree-burning ceremony held here on Cottrell Field, Dec. 12. Surrounding Cottrell fiel... More
Darleen Jones, and Lance. Cpl. Allison App speak to
Darleen Jones, and Lance. Cpl. Allison App speak to an audience during the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Service Person of the Quarter ceremony in Morehead City, N.C., Nov. 13, 2015. App was recognized as... More
Mullah Mohummad recites a prayer April 26 during a
Mullah Mohummad recites a prayer April 26 during a ceremony to honor Alam Baik, an Afghan guard who died when insurgents launched an attack against Forward Operating Base Finley Shields, April 15. Baik continue... More
Members of 2nd Platoon, 1433rd Engineer Company, salute
Members of 2nd Platoon, 1433rd Engineer Company, salute the memorial stand of U.S. Army Sgt. Kyle McClain at a memorial ceremony, Aug. 6. McClain was killed in action by an explosion while conducting a route cl... More
Maj. Cristina Moore-Urrutia, Band of Mid-America commander
Maj. Cristina Moore-Urrutia, Band of Mid-America commander and conductor, leads the band during a song played for an audience at O'Fallon Township High School in O'Fallon, Ill., March 16. The band reaches out t... More
An airman from the 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling
An airman from the 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron sits in the audience during a memorial service held in honor of the fallen Airmen of Shell 77 May 9, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. "A... More
U.S. Soldiers with Cross Functional Team Warrior pay
U.S. Soldiers with Cross Functional Team Warrior pay respect to Sgt. Anthony R. Maddox, Foxtrot Company, Cross Functional Team Summit, during a fallen hero ceremony held in Afghanistan, July 27, 2013. (U.S. Arm... More
Spc. Brian Ramirez, (left), and Spc. Jose Perez, (right),
Spc. Brian Ramirez, (left), and Spc. Jose Perez, (right), both mortuary affairs specialists with the 246th Quartermaster Company (Mortuary Affairs), an U.S. Army Reserve unit based out of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico,... More
Members of the Olive Group’s Afghan Security Guard
Members of the Olive Group’s Afghan Security Guard team attend a ceremony April 26 at Forward Operating Base Finley Shields to honor their comrade Alam Baik, who died when insurgents attacked the FOB April 15. ... More
U.S. Army Col. James Mingus, commander of the 4th Brigade
U.S. Army Col. James Mingus, commander of the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, presents the Commander’s Award for Civilian Service to Sayed Kaml and Abdul Wahid, brothers of Alam Baik, the Afghan... More
Brig. Gen. James Blackburn, commander, Task Force Marne,
Brig. Gen. James Blackburn, commander, Task Force Marne, 3rd Infantry Division, lights the burn-display at a special tree-burning ceremony held here on Cottrell Field, Dec. 12. Surrounding Cottrell field is War... More
Members of the Band of Mid-America make their way to
Members of the Band of Mid-America make their way to the stage to play for an audience at O'Fallon Township High School in O'Fallon, Ill., March 16. The band reaches out to family members of fallen heroes and o... More
Brig. Gen. Christopher Hughes, Regional Command-South
Brig. Gen. Christopher Hughes, Regional Command-South and Third Infantry Division deputy commanding general for maneuver, addresses a multinational military and civilian audience, May 27, during the Memorial Da... More
Members of the Band of Mid-America make their way to
Members of the Band of Mid-America make their way to the stage to play for an audience at O'Fallon Township High School in O'Fallon, Ill., March 16. The band reaches out to family members of fallen heroes and o... More
Gold Star family members watch the fire take hold during
Gold Star family members watch the fire take hold during a special tree-burning ceremony held here on Cottrell Field, Dec. 12. Surrounding Cottrell field is Warriors Walk, a living memorial that has had an East... More
Brig. Gen. James Blackburn, commander, Task Force Marne,
Brig. Gen. James Blackburn, commander, Task Force Marne, 3rd Infantry Division, speaks at a special tree burning ceremony held here on Cottrell Field, Dec. 12. Surrounding Cottrell field is Warriors Walk, a liv... More
Col. Martin Basham, commander, 230th Digital Liaison
Col. Martin Basham, commander, 230th Digital Liaison Detachment, Tennessee Army National Guard, was rendered honors.
Marines share a moment of silence in memory of fallen
Marines share a moment of silence in memory of fallen Staff Sgt. Denver Sugano during a memorial service at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Nov. 4, 2015. Sugano faithfully served in the Marine Corps f... More
An airman mourns during a memorial service May 9, 2013,
An airman mourns during a memorial service May 9, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Service members gathered to honor Capt. Mark “Tyler” Voss, Capt. Victoria “Tori” Pinckney, and Tech. Sgt. Herman “... More
The Louisiana National Guard Color Guard, law enforcement
The Louisiana National Guard Color Guard, law enforcement officers and Patriot Guard Riders honor fallen Soldier, Chief Warrant Officer 4 George David Strother during a deplaning ceremony at the LANG’s Army Avi... More
Marines and family members gathered at a chapel with
Marines and family members gathered at a chapel with heavy hearts to honor the memory of fallen Staff Sgt. Denver Sugano during a memorial service at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Nov. 4, 2015. Suga... More
Tech. Sgt. Paige Martin, U.S. Air Forces Central Command
Tech. Sgt. Paige Martin, U.S. Air Forces Central Command band vocalist, sings "Amazing Grace" during a memorial service May 9, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. The room filled with the voices of gr... More
Gold Star family members watch the fire take hold during
Gold Star family members watch the fire take hold during a special tree burning ceremony held here on Cottrell Field, Dec. 12. Surrounding Cottrell field is Warriors Walk, a living memorial that has had an East... More
The fire burns during a special tree burning ceremony
The fire burns during a special tree burning ceremony held here on Cottrell Field, Dec. 12. Surrounding Cottrell field is Warriors Walk, a living memorial that has had an Eastern Redbud tree planted in memory o... More
Marines escort Staff Sgt. Wesley L. Kroenung’s, casket
Marines escort Staff Sgt. Wesley L. Kroenung’s, casket down to the families at Miramar National Cemetery in San Diego on Aug. 14. Kroenung’s remains were buried on the island of Tarawa originally after his deat... More
Leaders of the 101st Sustainment Brigade gathered at
Leaders of the 101st Sustainment Brigade gathered at the Mortuary Affairs Collection Point - Bagram for leadership professional development. The small team at the MACP showed the leaders the steps they do in en... More
Airman 1st Class Zachary Cuddeback's family wipes away
Airman 1st Class Zachary Cuddeback's family wipes away tears during a song dedicated to him played by the Band of Mid-America at O'Fallon Township High School in O'Fallon, Ill., March 16. The band reaches out t... More
A flight suit is displayed in honor of Capt. Mark "Tyler"
A flight suit is displayed in honor of Capt. Mark "Tyler" Voss during a memorial service May 9, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Voss was a 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratota... More
A memorial stand, recently earned awards and a photo
A memorial stand, recently earned awards and a photo of U.S. Army Pfc. Brandon Pickering, a 21-year-old infantryman from Fort Thomas, Ky., assigned to Company C, 2nd Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigad... More
Sayed Kaml, the older brother of Guardsmen Alam Baik,
Sayed Kaml, the older brother of Guardsmen Alam Baik, who died April 15 when insurgents attacked Forward Operating Base Finley Shields, holds the Afghan flag after it is presented to him during a ceremony held ... More
Soldiers with the 230th Brigade Support Battalion,
Soldiers with the 230th Brigade Support Battalion, 30th Armored Brigade Combat Team, North Carolina National Guard, unveil a monument in memory of 1st Lt. Ashley White-Stumpf at the Goldsboro National Guard Arm... More
Nancy Lee, the sister of Staff Sgt. Wesley L. Kroenung
Nancy Lee, the sister of Staff Sgt. Wesley L. Kroenung Jr., and Cmdr. Don Biadog, the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar chaplain, pose for a photo after receiving Kroenung’s remains at The San Diego Internationa... More
Members of the Band of Mid-America play for an audience
Members of the Band of Mid-America play for an audience at O'Fallon Township High School in O'Fallon, Ill., March 16. The band reaches out to family members of fallen heroes and organizes concerts to honor them... More
Master Sgt. Timothy Edgett, left, and Lance. Cpl. Allison
Master Sgt. Timothy Edgett, left, and Lance. Cpl. Allison App listen to guest speakers during the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce Service Person of the Quarter ceremony in Morehead City, N.C., Nov. 13, 2015... More
Leaders of the 101st Sustainment Brigade gathered at
Leaders of the 101st Sustainment Brigade gathered at the Mortuary Affairs Collection Point - Bagram for leadership professional development. The small team at the MACP showed the leaders the steps they do in en... More
Indiana deceased Guardsman honored in Fort Wayne, Ind.
Indiana National Guard Assistant Adjutant General, Brig. Gen. Margaret Washburn, speaks with Terry McCray, stepfather of deceased soldier Spc. Brian Clemens, and Patriot Guardsmen Andrew Cochran and Anita Hall ... More
Staff Sgt. Cody Standridge (front left) carries a casket
Staff Sgt. Cody Standridge (front left) carries a casket as part of a Military Funeral Honors team in 2015. Standridge, of Praireville, Louisiana, recently became the first member of the Louisiana National Guar... More
Lt. Col. Samuel Meyer expresses his condolences to
Lt. Col. Samuel Meyer expresses his condolences to the Marines and family of fallen hero, Staff Sgt. Denver Sugano, during a memorial service at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Nov. 4, 2015. Sugano f... More
Gold Star family members watch the fire take hold during
Gold Star family members watch the fire take hold during a special tree-burning ceremony held here on Cottrell Field, Dec. 12. Surrounding Cottrell field is Warriors Walk, a living memorial that has had an East... More
A collage featuring Tech. Sgt. Herman "Tre" Mackey
A collage featuring Tech. Sgt. Herman "Tre" Mackey III is displayed as Senior Airman Derik Melson shares memories with audience members during a memorial service May 9, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzs... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Alston and Spc. Alford walk past
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Alston and Spc. Alford walk past photos of Spc. Sergio Perez and Spc. Nicholas Taylor after paying their last respects during the 713th Engineer Company Memorial Ceremony here July 21.
Soldiers listen intently to the eulogy of U.S. Army
Soldiers listen intently to the eulogy of U.S. Army Sgt. Kyle McClain. They gathered at Forward Operating Base Pasab to pay their respects. McClain was killed in action by an explosion while conducting a route ... More
The Third Infantry Division Color Guard departs Marne
The Third Infantry Division Color Guard departs Marne Garden-Forward, May 27, at the conclusion of the Memorial Day ceremony held in Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Uriah Walker, RC(S) ... More
The Louisiana National Guard honors fallen Soldier,
The Louisiana National Guard honors fallen Soldier, Chief Warrant Officer 4 George David Strother during a deplaning ceremony at the LANG’s Army Aviation Support Facility No. 2 at Esler Air Field in Pineville, ... More
Brig. Gen. Robert D. Harter, deputy commanding general
Brig. Gen. Robert D. Harter, deputy commanding general of the 1st Sustainment Command (Theater) / commanding general of the 316th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), (center), poses with Spc. Brian Ramirez, (l... More
Three flight suits and aircrew oxygen masks are displayed
Three flight suits and aircrew oxygen masks are displayed during a memorial service May 9, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Each suit bore the name of an airman who perished in an aircraft accident... More
Matt Dalton, brother of late Marine Corps Cpl. Lance
Matt Dalton, brother of late Marine Corps Cpl. Lance Thompson of Upland, Ind., killed in action Nov. 15, 2004 in Al Anbar province, Iraq, presents the Indiana National Guard Adjutant General Maj. Gen. R. Martin... More
Center, Lt. Gen. David Goldfein, U.S. Air Forces Central
Center, Lt. Gen. David Goldfein, U.S. Air Forces Central Command commander, and 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron airmen view photos of the fallen crew members of Shell 77 after a memorial service held ... More
Chief Master Sgt. Bryan Creager, 376th Air Expeditionary
Chief Master Sgt. Bryan Creager, 376th Air Expeditionary Wing command chief, gives his final salute to the fallen crew members of Shell 77 after a memorial service held in their honor May 9, 2013, at Transit Ce... More
Members of the Band of Mid-America make their way to
Members of the Band of Mid-America make their way to the stage to play for an audience at O'Fallon Township High School in O'Fallon, Ill., March 16. The band reaches out to family members of fallen heroes and o... More
Lt. Col. Philip H. Lamb, commander, 3rd Squadron, 17th
Lt. Col. Philip H. Lamb, commander, 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade addresses the crowd during the dedication ceremony where an OH-58D Kiowa Warrior scout helicopter joins a sta... More
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Minos Cashat (right), first sergeant
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Minos Cashat (right), first sergeant of Company C, 2nd Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Task Force Warrior from Kaplan, La., conducts a last ... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Melvin Lafernier reminisces on
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Melvin Lafernier reminisces on his friendship with U.S. Army Sgt. Kyle McClain, during a memory ceremony held in his honor at Forward Operating Base Pasab, Aug. 6. McClain was killed in act... More
U.S. Army Spc. Nicolas Kudla walks pass after paying
U.S. Army Spc. Nicolas Kudla walks pass after paying his final respects during the memorial ceremony here July 27.
Members of the Band of Mid-America make their way to
Members of the Band of Mid-America make their way to the stage to play for an audience at O'Fallon Township High School in O'Fallon, Ill., March 16. The band reaches out to family members of fallen heroes and o... More
U.S. Army Col. Stephen Michael, Cross Functional Team
U.S. Army Col. Stephen Michael, Cross Functional Team (CFT) Warrior commander, Command Sgt. Maj. David Martel, CFT Warrior senior enlisted adviser and Col. Robert Culp, CFT Warrior deputy commanding officer pay... More
A wreath sits waiting to be placed at the base of the
A wreath sits waiting to be placed at the base of the Fallen Hero Memorial, May 27, during the Memorial Day ceremony at Marne Garden-Forward in Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Uriah Wal... More
U.S. and Afghan forces attend a ceremony April 26 to
U.S. and Afghan forces attend a ceremony April 26 to honor Afghan Security Guard Alam Baik, who died from injuries sustained when a group of insurgents attacked Forward Operating Base Finley Shields, April 15. ... More
Family members watch the fire take hold during a special
Family members watch the fire take hold during a special tree burning ceremony held here on Cottrell Field, Dec. 12. Surrounding Cottrell field is Warriors Walk, a living memorial that has had an Eastern Redbud... More
Airmen from the 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron
Airmen from the 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron bow their heads during a memorial service May 9, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. During the ceremony airmen were able to share stories, ho... More
Family members pay respect to 1st Lt. Ashley White-Stumpf
Family members pay respect to 1st Lt. Ashley White-Stumpf at a memorial structure erected in her memory during an unveiling ceremony at the Goldsboro National Guard Armory, N.C., Sept. 15, 2013. White-Stumpf ... More
Maj. Gen. Glenn H. Curtis and other senior leaders
Maj. Gen. Glenn H. Curtis and other senior leaders of the Louisiana National Guard honor fallen Soldier, Chief Warrant Officer 4 George David Strother during a deplaning ceremony at the LANG’s Army Aviation Sup... More
Lieutenant Cmdr. Bryan Davenport shares in prayer
Lieutenant Cmdr. Bryan Davenport shares in prayer during a memorial service for Staff Sgt. Denver Sugano at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Nov. 4, 2015. Sugano faithfully served in the Marine Corps ... More
The Lost Heroes Art Quilt is currently on display at
The Lost Heroes Art Quilt is currently on display at the Indiana State Capitol building in Indianapolis through Nov. 2. The contemporary art quilt is created in remembrance of those who gave their lives in Iraq... More
Airman 1st Class Zachary Cuddeback's family stands
Airman 1st Class Zachary Cuddeback's family stands for the national anthem played by the Band of Mid-America at O'Fallon Township High School in O'Fallon, Ill., March 16. The band reaches out to family members ... More
Leaders of the 101st Sustainment Brigade gathered at
Leaders of the 101st Sustainment Brigade gathered at the Mortuary Affairs Collection Point - Bagram for leadership professional development. The small team at the MACP showed the leaders the steps they do in en... More
This is a container that includes a steamer and iron
This is a container that includes a steamer and iron for removing wrinkles in flags, a rope system that can drape flags over top a transfer cases (casket) and a transfer case owned and operated by the 246th Qua... More
A flight suit is displayed in honor of Tech. Sgt. Herman
A flight suit is displayed in honor of Tech. Sgt. Herman "Tre" Mackey III during a memorial service May 9, 2013, at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. Mackey was a 22nd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC... More
Gold Star family members watch the fire take hold during
Gold Star family members watch the fire take hold during a special tree-burning ceremony held here on Cottrell Field, Dec. 12. Surrounding Cottrell field is Warriors Walk, a living memorial that has had an East... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Daniel S. Morgan, Cross Functional
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Daniel S. Morgan, Cross Functional Team Summit commander, lowers his head with overwhelming emotion after finishing his speech, during a fallen hero ceremony in Afghanistan, July 27, 2013. (U... More
Pfc. Yoland Peter, an automated logistical specialist
Pfc. Yoland Peter, an automated logistical specialist assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 10th Special Troops Battalion, 10th Sustainment Brigade, uses a pressure washer to spray clumps of mud of... More
Spc. Jose Perez, a mortuary affairs specialist with
Spc. Jose Perez, a mortuary affairs specialist with the 246th Quartermaster Company (Mortuary Affairs), an U.S. Army Reserve unit based out of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, (right), explains the capabilities of a Mobi... More
A Soldier with the Military Funeral Honors of Raleigh,
A Soldier with the Military Funeral Honors of Raleigh, N.C. plays Taps during the memorial unveiling ceremony for 1st Lt. Ashley White-Stumpf at the Goldsboro National Guard Armory, N.C., Sept. 15, 2013. White-... More
Staff Sgt. Cody Standridge (right), member of the Louisiana
Staff Sgt. Cody Standridge (right), member of the Louisiana National Guard’s Military Funeral Honors team folders the flag during a funeral in 2015. Standridge, of Praireville, Louisiana, recently became the fi... More
A Marine places a portrait of Staff Sgt. Denver Sugano
A Marine places a portrait of Staff Sgt. Denver Sugano on an altar during a memorial service at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Nov. 4, 2015. Sugano faithfully served in the Marine Corps for 13 years... More
Matt Dalton, brother of late Marine Corps Cpl. Lance
Matt Dalton, brother of late Marine Corps Cpl. Lance Thompson of Upland, Ind., killed in action Nov. 15, 2004 in Al Anbar province, Iraq, points to his brother’s square on the Lost Heroes Art Quilt, a memorial ... More
Indiana National Guard Adjutant General Maj. Gen. R.
Indiana National Guard Adjutant General Maj. Gen. R. Martin Umbarger and Melanie Thompson Smith, mother of late Marine Corps Cpl. Lance Thompson of Upland, Ind., killed in action Nov. 15, 2004 in Al Anbar provi... More
Command teams of the subordinate units within the 3rd
Command teams of the subordinate units within the 3rd Infantry Division sit at a special tree burning ceremony held here on Cottrell Field, Dec. 12. Surrounding Cottrell field is Warriors Walk, a living memoria... More
Col. Shirlene Ostrov, 376th Expeditionary Mission Support
Col. Shirlene Ostrov, 376th Expeditionary Mission Support Group commander, shares a comforting hug with Pamela Spratlen, U.S. Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, after a memorial service May 9, 2013, at Transit Center at... More
Wreaths are placed at the base of the Fallen Hero Memorial,
Wreaths are placed at the base of the Fallen Hero Memorial, May 27, during the Memorial Day ceremony held at Marne Garden-Forward in Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Uriah Walker, RC(S) ... More
The Louisiana National Guard honors fallen Soldier,
The Louisiana National Guard honors fallen Soldier, Chief Warrant Officer 4 George David Strother during a deplaning ceremony at the LANG’s Army Aviation Support Facility No. 2 at Esler Air Field in Pineville, ... More
Melanie Thompson Smith reflects on her late son, Marine
Melanie Thompson Smith reflects on her late son, Marine Corps Cpl. Lance Thompson of Upland, Ind., killed in action Nov. 15, 2004 in Al Anbar province, Iraq, pointing out his square on the Lost Heroes Art Quilt... More