A gold star mother is escorted to her seat by a chief petty officer as...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jesus Diaz Release Statu... More
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
1st Lt. Tanner Ellison, executive officer of Delta
1st Lt. Tanner Ellison, executive officer of Delta (Dog) Company, 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, runs the “112 for 1-12 Challenge” with his compa... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Janson D. Boyles, the adjutant
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Janson D. Boyles, the adjutant general of Mississippi, delivers his keynote address during a Gold Star Family Memorial ceremony at Mississippi's Two Museums in Jackson, Miss., Nov. 10, 2020.... More
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
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
Survivor Outreach Services assists families
Layla, 4, sits next to her mother Antonette Hornsby holding a photograph of her husband Chief Warrant Officer 3 Brian Hornsby, in the Survivor Outreach Services office in Bldg. 203, on Joint Base Myer-Henderson... More
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
Major Wes, named after Maj. Wesley James Hinkley, wears
Major Wes, named after Maj. Wesley James Hinkley, wears his namesake’s ID tags proudly. Major Wes will undergo months of training by Susquehanna Service Dogs before being placed as a companion and assistant, to... More
Chief Petty Officer Sara Mooers (left), assistant public
Chief Petty Officer Sara Mooers (left), assistant public affairs officer for the Coast Guard 13th District, and Cadet Jacob Pimpiono (right), a member of the McChord Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol, ... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Janson D. Boyles, the adjutant
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Janson D. Boyles, the adjutant general of Mississippi, and Pam Presley Tolbert, a Gold Star Mother, place a ceremonial wreath during a Gold Star Family Memorial ceremony at Mississippi's Tw... More
A Gold Star mother and other spectators attend the dedication of the V...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Mickey Sanborn Release Status: Releas... More
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 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. Army Maj. Gen. Janson D. Boyles, the adjutant
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Janson D. Boyles, the adjutant general of Mississippi, and Pam Presley Tolbert, a Gold Star Mother, place a ceremonial wreath during a Gold Star Family Memorial ceremony at Mississippi's Tw... More
Robbie Haynes, a Gold Star Family member, sits in the
Robbie Haynes, a Gold Star Family member, sits in the driver’s seat of a Humvee Nov. 25 at Fort Hood, Texas, during a visit with 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalr... More
1st Lt. Tanner Ellison, executive officer of Delta
1st Lt. Tanner Ellison, executive officer of Delta (Dog) Company, 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, bears his company and battalion guidons after co... More
Gold Star family members view some of the display inside
Gold Star family members view some of the display inside 10th Mountain Division (LI) headquarters at Hays Hall during a tour at Fort Drum. A new access policy is making it easier for Gold Star and next-of-kin f... More
Master Sgt. Bob McDonald embraces Janice Chance at
Master Sgt. Bob McDonald embraces Janice Chance at the Gold Star Mother’s Day concert at Brucker Hall Sept. 29 on the Fort Myer portion of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. “It’s an honor to be here amongst heroe... More
Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment,
Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division hold a M2010 Enhanced Sniper Rifle as Sophy Haynes, a Gold Star Mother, looks through the scope Nov. 25 ... More
Jana Rigsby stands with family members next to the
Jana Rigsby stands with family members next to the American flag and Marine Corps battle standard after a wreath-laying ceremony in Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 7, 2016, as part of Marine Week. The wreath-laying cer... More
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
Staff Sgt. Matthew Smith performs at the Gold Star
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
Sophy Haynes, a Gold Star Mother, tries on a helmet
Sophy Haynes, a Gold Star Mother, tries on a helmet inside of an M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle as she receives a tour from Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1s... More
Linda Lamie, Gold Star Mother of the late Sgt Gene
Linda Lamie, Gold Star Mother of the late Sgt Gene Lamie, briefs the soldiers with 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division on the clean up event Jan. 10 at War... More
A Soldier with 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment,
A Soldier with 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division briefs Sophy Haynes, a Gold Star Mother, on the capabilities of the M2010 Enhanced Sniper Rifle Nov. 25... More
Jana Rigsby stands next to the American flag and Marine
Jana Rigsby stands next to the American flag and Marine Corps battle standard for any interview following a wreath-laying ceremony in Nashville, Tenn. Sept. 7, 2016, as part of Marine Week. The wreath-laying ce... More
Gold Star Family members are joined by Gen. Joseph
Gold Star Family members are joined by Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel, Chief of the National Guard Bureau at the rail for a race named in honor the families of Fallen Service members at the ninth annual Survivors’ Day ... More
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
Gold Star family members attend the Annual Remembrance
Gold Star family members attend the Annual Remembrance Ceremony at Memorial Park, across from 10th Mountain Division (LI) headquarters at Hays Hall. A new access policy is making it easier for Gold Star and nex... More
A ceremonial wreath is displayed in front of a memorial
A ceremonial wreath is displayed in front of a memorial stone honoring former and current members of the U.S. Coast Guard at the Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, Wash., Dec. 13, 2014. The wreath was placed dur... More
Gold Star mother Karen Mojecki holds a photo of her
Gold Star mother Karen Mojecki holds a photo of her son Maj. Wesley James Hinkley, along with the service dog she has sponsored in his honor, Major Wes. (U.S. National Guard by Maj. Angela King-Sweigart\Released)
Gold Star Family members are joined by the Chief, National
Gold Star Family members are joined by the Chief, National Guard Bureau, Gen. Joseph Lengyel in the winner's circle to present the trophy for a race named in honor of Gold Star Families at the ninth annual Surv... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Janson D. Boyles, the adjutant
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Janson D. Boyles, the adjutant general of Mississippi, delivers his keynote address during a Gold Star Family Memorial ceremony at Mississippi's Two Museums in Jackson, Miss., Nov. 10, 2020.... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Janson D. Boyles, the adjutant
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Janson D. Boyles, the adjutant general of Mississippi, and Pam Presley Tolbert, a Gold Star Mother, place a ceremonial wreath during a Gold Star Family Memorial ceremony at Mississippi's Tw... More
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
Pfc. Keith M. Williams, an infantryman with Delta (Dog)
Pfc. Keith M. Williams, an infantryman with Delta (Dog) Company, 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, sent a photo home for his mother, Debbie Williams... More
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
Marines stand, with heads bowed, during the prayer
Marines stand, with heads bowed, during the prayer at a wreath-laying ceremony in Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 7, 2016, as part of Marine Week. The wreath-laying ceremony was to honor Jana Rigsby, a gold-star mother... More
Gold Star mother Janice Chance is a guest of honor
Gold Star mother Janice Chance is a guest of honor at the reception for the U.S. Marine Corps Evening Parade at Marine Barracks, Washington, D.C., May 10, 2019. Chance’s son Marine Capt. Jesse Melton III was ki... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Janson D. Boyles, the adjutant
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Janson D. Boyles, the adjutant general of Mississippi, and Pam Presley Tolbert, a Gold Star Mother, place a ceremonial wreath during a Gold Star Family Memorial ceremony at Mississippi's Tw... More
Retired Army Lt. Col. Gene Mizdail, who was Maj. Wesley
Retired Army Lt. Col. Gene Mizdail, who was Maj. Wesley James Hinckley’s ROTC instructor at Shippensburg University, presents Major Wes his ID tags while Major Wes’ trainer Kerry Wevodau looks on. (U.S. Nationa... More
Gold Star mother Christine Koch holds her hand over
Gold Star mother Christine Koch holds her hand over her heart during the National Anthem at the dedication ceremony for the Gold Star Family monument at the Vietnam Veterans Museum on Holmdel, N.J., Sept. 27, 2... More
Gold Star mothers await the unveiling of the Gold Star
Gold Star mothers await the unveiling of the Gold Star Family monument at the Vietnam Veterans Museum on Holmdel, N.J., Sept. 27, 2015. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht/Released)
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
Laura Cooper and her sister, Mary Wiley, attend the
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
Brig. Gen. Rebecca O'Connor from the Ohio National
Brig. Gen. Rebecca O'Connor from the Ohio National Guard speaks with Gold Star family members at the ninth annual Survivors Day at the Races in Louisville, Ky., Nov. 4. Senior military officials from the region... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Janson D. Boyles, the adjutant
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Janson D. Boyles, the adjutant general of Mississippi, and Pam Presley Tolbert, a Gold Star Mother, place a ceremonial wreath during a Gold Star Family Memorial ceremony at Mississippi's Tw... More
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
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 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
Members of the U.S. armed forces, the Civil Air Patrol
Members of the U.S. armed forces, the Civil Air Patrol and American Gold Star Mothers salute during the playing of the national anthem at a Wreaths Across America ceremony at the Tahoma National Cemetery in Ken... More
Jana Rigsby wears a memorial bracelet during a wreath-laying
Jana Rigsby wears a memorial bracelet during a wreath-laying ceremony in Nashville, Tenn. Sept. 7, 2016, as part of Marine Week Nashville. The wreath-laying ceremony was to honor Rigsby, a gold-star mother, who... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Janson D. Boyles, the adjutant
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Janson D. Boyles, the adjutant general of Mississippi, and Pam Presley Tolbert, a Gold Star Mother, place a ceremonial wreath during a Gold Star Family Memorial ceremony at Mississippi's Tw... More
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, 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
Spc. Katelyn Tully, 379th Engineer Company, Massachusetts
Spc. Katelyn Tully, 379th Engineer Company, Massachusetts Army National Guard, presents a flower to Gold Star Mother Carlene Barrett during a soldier and family support event sponsored by the Military Friends F... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Janson D. Boyles, the adjutant
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Janson D. Boyles, the adjutant general of Mississippi, delivers his keynote address during a Gold Star Family Memorial ceremony at Mississippi's Two Museums in Jackson, Miss., Nov. 10, 2020.... More
Pennsylvania state Rep. Sue Helm, Gold Star mother
Pennsylvania state Rep. Sue Helm, Gold Star mother Karen Mojecki, and Major Wes a service dog in-training at Major Wes’ ID tag presentation. Major Wes is sponsored by Mojecki and named in honor of her son Maj. ... More
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
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
Jana Rigsby stands next to the American flag and Marine
Jana Rigsby stands next to the American flag and Marine Corps battle standard for any interview following a wreath-laying ceremony in Nashville, Tenn. Sept. 7, 2016, as part of Marine Week. The wreath-laying ce... More
Chief Petty Officer Sara Mooers, assistant public affairs
Chief Petty Officer Sara Mooers, assistant public affairs officer for the Coast Guard 13th District, salutes the grave of a United States veteran at the Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, Wash., Dec. 13, 2014. T... More
Three-year-old Russell Barcalow looks at the images
Three-year-old Russell Barcalow looks at the images of fallen U.S. military service members after the dedication ceremony for the Gold Star Family monument at the Vietnam Veterans Museum on Holmdel, N.J., Sept.... More
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
Gold Star Family members prepare to present the winner’s
Gold Star Family members prepare to present the winner’s trophy for a race named in honor the families of Fallen Service members at the ninth annual Survivors’ Day at the Races in Louisville, Ky., Nov. 4, 2018.... More
U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Joseph Servidio, commander,
U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Joseph Servidio, commander, 11th Coast Guard District and Army Col. Andrew Wichers, 311th Expeditionary Sustainment command deputy commanding officer visit Seaside Heroes Park, Torran... More
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
Jana Rigsby stands next to the American flag and Marine
Jana Rigsby stands next to the American flag and Marine Corps battle standard during a wreath -laying ceremony in Nashville, Tenn. Sept. 7, 2016. The wreath laying ceremony was to honor Rigsby, a gold star moth... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Janson D. Boyles, the adjutant
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Janson D. Boyles, the adjutant general of Mississippi, thanks Pam Presley Tolbert, a Gold Star Mother, for her participation and sacrifice following a Gold Star Family Memorial ceremony at ... More
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 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)