An audience member hugs a veteran during the VE Day
An audience member hugs a veteran during the VE Day Observance (Victory in Europe) hosted by the Friends of the National World War II at the WW II Memorial, May 8, 2019. VE Day means Victory in Europe. A day fo... More
The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol
The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol Flyover, commemorating the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, seen from the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 8, 2015. (U.S. Army National Guard photo... More
Ambassador from the Republic of Macedonia Vasko Naumovski,
Ambassador from the Republic of Macedonia Vasko Naumovski, left, lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, May 9, 2016, in Arlington, Va. Naumovski laid the wreath from th... More
U.S. Staff Sgt. Thaddeus Johnson, 423rd Force Support
U.S. Staff Sgt. Thaddeus Johnson, 423rd Force Support Squadron Command Support Staff customer service technician, holds painted rocks during the V-E Day Scavenger Hunt at RAF Alconbury, England May 8, 2020. Wh... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jarvora Duncan, 423rd FSS commander,
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jarvora Duncan, 423rd FSS commander, guides participants to the next booth location during the Victory in Europe Day Scavenger Hunt at RAF Alconbury, England May 8, 2020. While keeping w... More
Ambassador from the Republic of Macedonia Vasko Naumovski,
Ambassador from the Republic of Macedonia Vasko Naumovski, second from the right, and Director of Events and Ceremonies Dave Kammen, right, watch a Changing of the Guard Ritual at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldie... More
Victory in Europe Day painted rocks are placed at a
Victory in Europe Day painted rocks are placed at a World War II memorial during the V-E Day Scavenger Hunt at RAF Alconbury, England May 8, 2020. While keeping with COVID-19 physical distancing guidelines, the... More
The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol
The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol Flyover, commemorating the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, seen from the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 8, 2015. (U.S. Army National Guard photo... More
The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol
The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol Flyover, commemorating the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, seen from the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 8, 2015. (U.S. Army National Guard photo... More
Veterans from every branch of service pose for a picture
Veterans from every branch of service pose for a picture during the VE Day Observance (Victory in Europe) hosted by the Friends of the National World War II at the WW II Memorial, May 8, 2019. VE Day means Vict... More
World War II-era planes fly over Washington on the
World War II-era planes fly over Washington on the anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, viewed from Arlington National Cemetery, May 8 in Arlington, Va. The aircraft are also known as “warbirds,” according to ... More
Keeghan Ransaw draws with chalk during the Victory
Keeghan Ransaw draws with chalk during the Victory in Europe Day Scavenger Hunt at RAF Alconbury, England May 8, 2020. While keeping with COVID-19 physical distancing guidelines, the self-guided walking tour on... More
The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol
The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol Flyover, commemorating the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, seen from the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 8, 2015. (U.S. Army National Guard photo... More
The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol
The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol Flyover, commemorating the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, seen from the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 8, 2015. (U.S. Army National Guard photo... More
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Jonathan Martin, Black Sea Rotational
U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Jonathan Martin, Black Sea Rotational Force sergeant major, and 1st Sgt. Leon Banta, Black Sea Rotational Force Weapons Company first sergeant, sits with Romanian sailors at the Navy Gala ... More
The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol
The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol Flyover, commemorating the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, seen from the Pentagon in Washington, May 8, 2015. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by... More
The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol
The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol Flyover, commemorating the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, seen from the Pentagon in Washington, May 8, 2015. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by ... More
Mr. Cyril McCourt Volunteered in VE Day Observance
Mr. Cyril McCourt Volunteered in VE Day Observance (Victory in Europe) hosted by the Friends of the National World War II at the WW II Memorial, May 8, 2019. VE Day means Victory in Europe. A day for rememberin... More
Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Chad Chalfont and Senior
Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Chad Chalfont and Senior Enlisted Advisor Command Sgt. Maj. Anthony Walker, 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division out of Fort Stewart, Ga., render salutes duri... More
The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol
The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol Flyover, commemorating the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, seen from the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 8, 2015. (U.S. Army National Guard photo... More
Spc. Tyler Vrba from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment
Spc. Tyler Vrba from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Continental Color Guard stands ready to post the colors during the VE Day Observance (Victory in Europe) hosted by the Friends of the National ... More
The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol
The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol Flyover, commemorating the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, seen from the Pentagon in Washington, May 8, 2015. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by ... More
David Hopkins and his children, Mikayla and David,
David Hopkins and his children, Mikayla and David, read historical facts about Victory in Europe Day during the V-E Day Scavenger Hunt at RAF Alconbury, England May 8, 2020. While keeping with COVID-19 physical... More
The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Continental
The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Continental Color Guard post the colors with the other branch of services during the VE Day Observance (Victory in Europe) hosted by the Friends of the National Wor... More
The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol
The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol Flyover, commemorating the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, seen from the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 8, 2015. (U.S. Army National Guard photo... More
An audience watches the VE Day Observance (Victory
An audience watches the VE Day Observance (Victory in Europe) hosted by the Friends of the National World War II at the WW II Memorial, May 8, 2019. VE Day means Victory in Europe. A day for remembering the bra... More
A musician from the U.S. Army Band "Pershings Own,"
A musician from the U.S. Army Band "Pershings Own," plays taps during the VE Day Observance (Victory in Europe) hosted by the Friends of the National World War II at the WW II Memorial, May 8, 2019. VE Day mean... More
VICENZA, Italy - U.S. Army Garrison Italy Headquarters
VICENZA, Italy - U.S. Army Garrison Italy Headquarters Company commander Capt. Eric Ng, 30, from Los Angeles, Calif., represented the U.S. Army at the 73rd anniversary of Italian Liberation Day held at the "Ant... More
The wreaths before the VE Day Observance (Victory in
The wreaths before the VE Day Observance (Victory in Europe) hosted by the Friends of the National World War II at the WW II Memorial, May 8, 2019. VE Day means Victory in Europe. A day for remembering the brav... More
Ambassador from the Republic of Macedonia Vasko Naumovski,
Ambassador from the Republic of Macedonia Vasko Naumovski, center, lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, May 9, 2016, in Arlington, Va. Naumovski laid the wreath from ... More
Mr. Josiah Bunting III gives his welcoming remakes
Mr. Josiah Bunting III gives his welcoming remakes during the VE Day Observance (Victory in Europe) hosted by the Friends of the National World War II at the WW II Memorial, May 8, 2019. VE Day means Victory in... More
Veterans from every branch of service pose for a picture
Veterans from every branch of service pose for a picture during the VE Day Observance (Victory in Europe) hosted by the Friends of the National World War II at the WW II Memorial, May 8, 2019. VE Day means Vict... More
Allen and Keeghan Ransaw hold a U.S. flag and a U.K.
Allen and Keeghan Ransaw hold a U.S. flag and a U.K. flag during the Victory in Europe Day Scavenger Hunt at RAF Alconbury, England May 8, 2020. While keeping with COVID-19 physical distancing guidelines, the s... More
Veterans from every branch of service pose for a picture
Veterans from every branch of service pose for a picture during the VE Day Observance (Victory in Europe) hosted by the Friends of the National World War II at the WW II Memorial, May 8, 2019. VE Day means Vict... More
A 92 year-old Romanian World War II veteran congratulates
A 92 year-old Romanian World War II veteran congratulates a Romanian Navy Chief Warrant Officer upon receiving an award at the Navy Gala, May 9 in Constanta, Romania. The Romanian Navy held the annual gala to a... More
Attendees stand in line during the wreath laying ceremony
Attendees stand in line during the wreath laying ceremony during the “Victory in Europe Day” event held at the Riga Brethren Cemetery in Latvia, May 8. Attendees of the event, which commemorates the victims of ... More
The President of Latvia Andris Berziņs, watches as
The President of Latvia Andris Berziņs, watches as attendees lay wreaths and bouquets during the “Victory in Europe Day” event held at the Riga Brethren Cemetery in Latvia, May 8. Attendees to the event, which ... More
Lt. Col. Jeffrey Stevenson, Black Sea Rotational Force
Lt. Col. Jeffrey Stevenson, Black Sea Rotational Force commanding officer, sits among Romanian Navy Admirals who were the other award presenters during the annual Navy Gala in Constanta, Romania, May 9, 2015. S... More
Romanian Sgt. Maj. Florin Nicolae Staicu, 175th Division
Romanian Sgt. Maj. Florin Nicolae Staicu, 175th Division Diving Vessels, makes remarks following the award announcement by Lt. Col. Jeffrey Stevenson, BSRF commanding officer, during the Navy Gala in Constanta,... More
Wreaths and bouquets lay at the Riga Brethren Cemetery's
Wreaths and bouquets lay at the Riga Brethren Cemetery's Altar of Eternal Fire during a “Victory in Europe Day” event held in the Latvia, May 8. Attendees of the event, which commemorates the victims of World W... More
David Hopkins places a U.S. flag at a World War II
David Hopkins places a U.S. flag at a World War II memorial during the Victory in Europe Day Scavenger Hunt at RAF Alconbury, England May 8, 2020. While keeping with COVID-19 physical distancing guidelines, the... More
Veterans from every branch of service pose for a picture
Veterans from every branch of service pose for a picture during the VE Day Observance (Victory in Europe) hosted by the Friends of the National World War II at the WW II Memorial, May 8, 2019. VE Day means Vict... More
Veterans from every branch of service pose for a picture
Veterans from every branch of service pose for a picture during the VE Day Observance (Victory in Europe) hosted by the Friends of the National World War II at the WW II Memorial, May 8, 2019. VE Day means Vict... More
U.S. Army Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division
U.S. Army Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and Beuzeville Au Plain citizens commemorate the sacrifices of 17 fallen U.S. Soldiers in a memorial ceremony at the Currahee Memorial in the No... More
World War II-era planes fly over Washington on the
World War II-era planes fly over Washington on the anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, viewed from Arlington National Cemetery, May 8 in Arlington, Va. The aircraft are also known as “warbirds,” according to ... More
Students from a local high school hold their hand to
Students from a local high school hold their hand to their heart during the VE Day Observance (Victory in Europe) hosted by the Friends of the National World War II at the WW II Memorial, May 8, 2019. VE Day me... More
VICENZA, Italy (April 25, 2018) - USAG Italy Garrison
VICENZA, Italy (April 25, 2018) - USAG Italy Garrison Commander Col. Erik Berdy talks to an Italian World War II Alpini veteran and USAG Italy Public Affairs Specialist Anna Ciccotti interprets following an Ita... More
VICENZA, Italy - U.S. Army Garrison Italy Headquarters
VICENZA, Italy - U.S. Army Garrison Italy Headquarters Company commander Capt. Eric Ng, 30, from Los Angeles, Calif., represented the U.S. Army at the 73rd anniversary of Italian Liberation Day held at the "Ant... More
The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) participated
The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) participated in VE Day Observance (Victory in Europe) hosted by the Friends of the National World War II at the WW II Memorial, May 8, 2019. Joining at age 16, ret... More
Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Chad Chalfont and Senior
Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Chad Chalfont and Senior Enlisted Advisor Command Sgt. Maj. Anthony Walker, 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division out of Fort Stewart, Ga., move forward to pla... More
Ambassador from the Republic of Macedonia Vasko Naumovski,
Ambassador from the Republic of Macedonia Vasko Naumovski, left, and Director of Events and Ceremonies Dave Kammen, right, shake hands in the Memorial Amphitheater Display Room at Arlington National Cemetery, M... More
Victory in Europe Day painted rocks are placed at a
Victory in Europe Day painted rocks are placed at a World War II memorial during the V-E Day Scavenger Hunt at RAF Alconbury, England May 8, 2020. While keeping with COVID-19 physical distancing guidelines, the... More
The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol
The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol Flyover, commemorating the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, seen from the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 8, 2015. (U.S. Army National Guard photo... More
VICENZA, Italy (April 25, 2018) - USAG Italy Garrison
VICENZA, Italy (April 25, 2018) - USAG Italy Garrison Commander Col. Erik Berdy and Command Sgt. Major Mason Bryant joined mayors from six towns in Mason Vicentino to mark the 73rd anniversay of Italian Liberat... More
U.S. Army Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division
U.S. Army Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and Beuzeville Au Plain citizens commemorate the sacrifices of 17 fallen U.S. Soldiers in a memorial ceremony at the Currahee Memorial in the No... More
The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol
The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol Flyover, commemorating the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, seen from the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 8, 2015. (U.S. Army National Guard photo... More
The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol
The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol Flyover, commemorating the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, seen from the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 8, 2015. (U.S. Army National Guard photo... More
The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol
The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol Flyover, commemorating the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, seen from the Pentagon, in Washington, May 8, 2015. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by... More
The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol
The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol Flyover, commemorating the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, seen from the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 8, 2015. (U.S. Army National Guard photo... More
The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol
The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol Flyover, commemorating the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, seen from the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 8, 2015. (U.S. Army National Guard photo... More
The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol
The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol Flyover, commemorating the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, seen from the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 8, 2015. (U.S. Army National Guard photo... More
A Soldier from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old
A Soldier from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) assists a wreath laying during the VE Day Observance (Victory in Europe) hosted by the Friends of the National World War II at the WW II Memorial, Ma... More
A procession of dignitaries moves toward the Riga Brethren
A procession of dignitaries moves toward the Riga Brethren Cemetery's Altar of Eternal Fire for the wreath laying ceremony during the “Victory in Europe Day” event held in Latvia, May 8. Attendees of the event,... More
Part of a monument where flowers where laid during
Part of a monument where flowers where laid during the VE Day Observance (Victory in Europe) hosted by the Friends of the National World War II at the WW II Memorial, May 8, 2019. VE Day means Victory in Europe... More
World War II Army veteran Carl Anderson, 91, and his
World War II Army veteran Carl Anderson, 91, and his daughter Martha Perry watch the Arsenal of Democracy Flyover from Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Whipple Field May 8. Anderson, a paratrooper who jumped du... More
Victory in Europe Day sidewalk art is displayed during
Victory in Europe Day sidewalk art is displayed during the V-E Day Scavenger Hunt at RAF Alconbury, England May 8, 2020. While keeping with COVID-19 physical distancing guidelines, the self-guided walking tour ... More
An audience watches the VE Day Observance (Victory
An audience watches the VE Day Observance (Victory in Europe) hosted by the Friends of the National World War II at the WW II Memorial, May 8, 2019. VE Day means Victory in Europe. A day for remembering the bra... More
The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol
The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol Flyover, commemorating the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, seen from the Pentagon in Washington, May 8, 2015. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by ... More
Veterans from every branch of service pose for a picture
Veterans from every branch of service pose for a picture during the VE Day Observance (Victory in Europe) hosted by the Friends of the National World War II at the WW II Memorial, May 8, 2019. VE Day means Vict... More
The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol
The Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol Flyover, commemorating the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, seen from the Pentagon in Washington, May 8, 2015. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by ... More