Throughout history, our Soldiers, veterans, civilians and the entire extended Army family have made contributions to our Nation. The Season of Remembrance lasts from May through July every year to recognize and remember their sacrifice and service.

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Soldier memorial tribute gives meaning to selfless service

Soldier memorial tribute gives meaning to selfless service

The United States Army Engineer Regiment held a Soldier Memorial Tribute in the World War II Chapel on Fort Leonard Wood's Engineer Memorial Grove April 18. The... MORE about Soldier memorial tribute gives meaning to selfless service

National Guard Soldiers recall heroic actions at Boston Marathon

National Guard Soldiers recall heroic actions at Boston Marathon

When the bombs went off at the Boston Marathon, April 15, 2013, three members of the Massachusetts Army National Guard followed their instincts and training, helping... MORE about National Guard Soldiers recall heroic actions at Boston Marathon

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Family accepts posthumous Silver Star

The family of Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Westbrook was presented with his Silver Star for gallantry, and his second Combat Infantryman Badge, April 19, 2013, during an... MORE about Family accepts posthumous Silver Star

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5 Soldiers save lives

Gunshots rent the afternoon air at Roy P. Benavidez Park, April 7, 2013, resulting in five young men springing to action without a second thought to their own personal... MORE about 5 Soldiers save lives

Chaplain Kapaun inducted into Hall of Heroes

Army chaplain inducted into Hall of Heroes

An Army chaplain and Medal of Honor recipient, Capt. Emil J. Kapaun, was posthumously inducted into the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon, April 12, 2013. MORE about Army chaplain inducted into Hall of Heroes

Vietnam veteran recognized for valor

Vietnam veteran recognized for valor

A former Fort Rucker Aviator received the Distinguished Flying Cross more than 40 years after his heroic acts during the Vietnam War. MORE about Vietnam veteran recognized for valor

Honoring an uncle, Korean War hero

Medal of Honor awarded to Army chaplain

An Army chaplain, Capt. Emil J. Kapaun, was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, April 11, 2013, for his actions leading up to his capture as a prisoner of war in... MORE about Medal of Honor awarded to Army chaplain

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'Screaming Eagle' Soldier receives Silver Star, re-enlists in the Army

Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Loheide was awarded the Silver Star Medal at a special ceremony, April 5, 2013, at Fort Campbell, Ky., for heroic actions as a platoon leader... MORE about 'Screaming Eagle' Soldier receives Silver Star, re-enlists in the Army

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Army honors highly decorated Civil War Soldier

A Union Army war hero and Medal of Honor recipient was recognized by the Army for his brave and honorable service recently, when a past injustice was corrected. MORE about Army honors highly decorated Civil War Soldier

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Selfless service, devotion to Soldiers define Korean War chaplain's service

Communist forces encircled the 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, assigned to provide a rear guard for the regiment's withdrawal, Nov. 1, 1950... MORE about Selfless service, devotion to Soldiers define Korean War chaplain's service

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Faithful priest, dedicated Soldier: Korean War chaplain to receive MOH

Chaplain (Capt.) Emil Kapaun served as an Army chaplain during World War II and the Korean War. He earned the Bronze Star and the Distinguished Service Cross, which... MORE about Faithful priest, dedicated Soldier: Korean War chaplain to receive MOH

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Honoring hero's family 4 decades later

For Teresa Schmitt and her five brothers and sisters, the name of their father on Huntsville's Veterans Memorial is a reminder of the loss they've lived with since... MORE about Honoring hero's family 4 decades later

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1st Cav Soldier helps family from fire

Dallas native Spc. Wayne Byers, a Soldier with the 1st Cav. Headquarters, pulled over behind the pickup and began throwing burning bales of hay out of the back March... MORE about 1st Cav Soldier helps family from fire

Former 8th Cav Troop to receive Medal of Honor

Chaplain (Capt.) Emil Kapaun to receive Medal of Honor

A former Soldier with the 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, will be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor by President Barack Obama, April 11, 2013, at the... MORE about Chaplain (Capt.) Emil Kapaun to receive Medal of Honor

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Army chaplain to be awarded Medal of Honor

President Barack Obama announced March 11, 2013, that Chaplain (Capt.) Emil J. Kapaun will be awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously, April 11, for his actions... MORE about Army chaplain to be awarded Medal of Honor

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For saving life, SOC sergeant earns Soldier's Medal

A Soldier with the Army Special Operations Command was awarded the Soldier's Medal, Feb. 13, 2013, for saving the life of a civilian in Spring Lake, N.C., by pulling... MORE about For saving life, SOC sergeant earns Soldier's Medal

Romesha inducted into Pentagon Hall of Heroes

Romesha inducted into Pentagon Hall of Heroes

Just a day after the president placed the Medal of Honor around the neck of former Staff Sgt. Clinton Romesha, the noncommissioned officer was inducted into the Hall... MORE about Romesha inducted into Pentagon Hall of Heroes

President Obama awards Medal of Honor to former Staff Sgt. Clinton Romesha

President awards Medal of Honor to hero of COP Keating

President Barack Obama placed the Medal of Honor around the neck of former Army Staff Sgt. Clinton Romesha during a ceremony Feb. 11, 2013, in the East Room of the... MORE about President awards Medal of Honor to hero of COP Keating

Medal of Honor nominee Romesha talks life after the Army

Medal of Honor nominee Romesha talks life after Army

This is part three in a three-part series about former Staff Sgt. Clinton L. Romesha's heroism at the battle of Combat Outpost Keating, Afghanistan, and his transition... MORE about Medal of Honor nominee Romesha talks life after Army

Romesha leads charge to retake COP Keating

Medal of Honor nominee Romesha leads charge to retake COP Keating

This is part two in a three-part series about former Staff Sgt. Clinton L. Romesha's heroism at the battle of Combat Outpost Keating, and his transition from Soldier... MORE about Medal of Honor nominee Romesha leads charge to retake COP Keating

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COP Keating battle begins, Medal of Honor nominee Romesha takes action

This is part one in a three-part series about former Staff Sgt. Clinton L. Romesha's heroism at the battle of Combat Outpost Keating, and his transition from Soldier... MORE about COP Keating battle begins, Medal of Honor nominee Romesha takes action

Korean War veteran receives long overdue Silver Star Medal

Korean War veteran receives long overdue Silver Star Medal

Several hundred community members, well-wishers, dignitaries and friends gathered to view the presentation of the Silver Star Medal to William V. Wuorinen for heroic... MORE about Korean War veteran receives long overdue Silver Star Medal

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4th ID Soldier to receive Medal of Honor

Former Staff Sgt. Clinton L. Romesha, section sergeant, Company B, 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, is scheduled to... MORE about 4th ID Soldier to receive Medal of Honor

101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) unveils Medal of Honor plaque

Medal of Honor recipient honored, joins others from storied 101st Airborne Division

The 101st Airborne Division's latest Medal of Honor recipient was honored during an emotional ceremony, Jan. 25, 2013, at McAuliffe Hall on Fort Campbell, Ky. MORE about Medal of Honor recipient honored, joins others from storied 101st Airborne Division

Audrey R. Shaw, widow of Staff Sgt. Eric Shaw, accepts the Distinguished Service Cross in honor of her husbands actions in Afghanistan

Soldier posthumously awarded Distinguished Service Cross

Gen. David M. Rodriguez, commander of U.S. Forces Command, awarded the Distinguished Service Cross to the widow of Staff Sgt. Eric B. Shaw, Company C, 2nd Battalion... MORE about Soldier posthumously awarded Distinguished Service Cross

WWII Soldier, character actor Charles Durning to be interred at Arlington

WWII Soldier, character actor Charles Durning to be interred at Arlington

Triple Purple Heart holder, Silver Star recipient and award-winning character actor Charles Durning, who died at 89 on Christmas eve of natural causes, will be laid to... MORE about WWII Soldier, character actor Charles Durning to be interred at Arlington

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President to award Medal of Honor for heroism in Afghanistan

President Barack Obama announced Jan. 11, 2013, that former Staff Sgt. Clinton L. Romesha will receive the Medal of Honor, Feb. 11, for his actions in Afghanistan. MORE about President to award Medal of Honor for heroism in Afghanistan

200th MPCOM Soldier recognized at All-American Bowl

200th MP Command Soldier recognized at 2013 All-American Bowl

Soldier, college student, parachutist, electrician, police officer and soon-to-be reporter. All of these words describe Staff Sgt. Dallas Pierce, with the 200th... MORE about 200th MP Command Soldier recognized at 2013 All-American Bowl

Christmas Eve Road March Honors Troops

Christmas Eve road march honors troops

Nearly 1,000 New York Army National Guard Soldiers, family members, friends and members of the Glens Falls, N.Y., community turned out Christmas Eve for the 9th annual... MORE about Christmas Eve road march honors troops

Soldier earns Silver Star for valor in Afghanistan as Marine

Soldier earns Silver Star for valor in Afghanistan as Marine

It's not every day a National Guard sergeant receives a Silver Star for actions performed as a Marine. But that's exactly what happened in Pittsburgh, Dec. 10, 2012. MORE about Soldier earns Silver Star for valor in Afghanistan as Marine

MOH recipient signs memoir

Medal of Honor recipient signs memoir

With no entourage and no fanfare, the first living service member to receive the Medal of Honor since Vietnam, Salvatore A. Giunta, began his Dec. 6, 2012... MORE about Medal of Honor recipient signs memoir

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Fort Jackson Soldier receives Bronze Star for valor

A Fort Jackson Soldier was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for valor last week for his courage and efforts to save the lives of his fellow Soldiers in 2010. MORE about Fort Jackson Soldier receives Bronze Star for valor

Veterans awarded overdue Bronze Star medals

Veterans awarded overdue Bronze Star medals

As the nation approaches Veterans Day, two former service members -- one from World War II, the other from the Vietnam War -- were awarded their long-awaited Bronze... MORE about Veterans awarded overdue Bronze Star medals

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'Reading of the Names' marks 30th anniversary of The Wall

Slowly, steadily, the names of the 58,282 Soldiers, Marines, Sailors and Airmen inscribed in the polished black granite's mirror-like walls of the Vietnam Veterans... MORE about 'Reading of the Names' marks 30th anniversary of The Wall

25th CAB medevac crew receives Australian award

25th CAB medevac crew receives Australian award

Australian Forces at Multinational Base Tarin Kot, Afghanistan, recognized the actions of a medical evacuation crew from Company C, 3rd Battalion, 25th Aviation... MORE about 25th CAB medevac crew receives Australian award

Eighth Army hosts ceremony at Korean War Memorial

Eighth Army hosts ceremony at Korean War Memorial

Senior Eighth Army leaders, South Korean military officials and Korean War veterans participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Korean War Memorial in Washington... MORE about Eighth Army hosts ceremony at Korean War Memorial

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Warrior recieves Soldier's Medal

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- The Soldier's Medal was presented to a Soldier of the 225th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry... MORE about Warrior recieves Soldier's Medal

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Green Berets pay tribute to JFK at Arlington National Cemetery

Soldiers representing every unit within Army Special Forces Command (Airborne) gathered at the John F. Kennedy graveside, Oct. 18, 2012, to pay tribute to the... MORE about Green Berets pay tribute to JFK at Arlington National Cemetery

Apache pilot awarded Air Medal with Valor

FORT HOOD, Texas -- Selfless service, bravery in the face of extreme opposition, courage under fire, all these words can be used to describe Chief Warrant Officer 3... MORE about Apache pilot awarded Air Medal with Valor

Veteran pilots reminisce

Army Air Corps pilots hold final reunion at Lewis-McChord

Former members of the U.S. Army Air Corps' 12th Bombardment Group who have gathered for 46 years in a row to reminisce, met for a final time at Joint Base... MORE about Army Air Corps pilots hold final reunion at Lewis-McChord

Wreath at MP Memorial

MP community remembers their fallen at Arlington

On the eve of the birth of the Military Police Corps 70 years ago, the Army's provost marshal opened a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Va., to remember the 20... MORE about MP community remembers their fallen at Arlington

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Gold Star Mothers remember loved ones

Our nation has powerful words for when one loses a loved one, such as "widow" and "orphan." And although they are accurate, how do people refer to... MORE about Gold Star Mothers remember loved ones

Gold Star family members, Korean War, WW II-era vets honored with trip to nation's capital

Ninety-two Iowa-Illinois World War II- and Korean War-era veterans flew to Washington, D.C, toured the capital area and its war memorials, and then returned back to a... MORE about Gold Star family members, Korean War, WW II-era vets honored with trip to nation's capital

You are not forgotten

JPAC strives to bring home POW/MIA

Somewhere deep underwater and on the battlefields of World War II are more than 73,000 Americans missing in action. Thousands more are unaccounted for in Korea, the... MORE about JPAC strives to bring home POW/MIA

DFC awards to 10th CAB aviators

10th CAB aviators receive awards for valor

Ten 10th Combat Aviation Brigade aviators received medals for valor, for their actions in Afghanistan, during a ceremony, Sept. 7, 2012, at Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield... MORE about 10th CAB aviators receive awards for valor

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Stryker Soldier awarded Bronze Star for valor

Sgt. Stephen Stoops, assigned to the 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, July 23, 2012, for his selfless actions on a... MORE about Stryker Soldier awarded Bronze Star for valor

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Post honors victims, responders, military on anniversay of attacks

The Fort Jackson community came together Tuesday to commemorate the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the United States. The ceremony in front of Post... MORE about Post honors victims, responders, military on anniversay of attacks

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Wounded warrior presents former president with Infantry Silver Dollar

An injured officer who battled to stay on active duty presented the U.S. Mint's commemorative Infantry coin to former President Bush following his speech at a... MORE about Wounded warrior presents former president with Infantry Silver Dollar

RIA holds 9-11 ceremony, walk to honor those fallen

Weaving a tapestry of philosophy ranging from presidents Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln to Bob Dylan, the guest speaker at the 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony Sept.11... MORE about RIA holds 9-11 ceremony, walk to honor those fallen

Steel Runner: Sgt. 1st Class Rita Rice runs 100 miles in honor of fallen comrades from North Carolina

N.C. Guard Soldier runs 100 miles in honor of fallen comrades

A lone runner pushed herself through desert heat and dust to finish her 24-hour quest: 100 miles in remembrance of fellow Soldiers who have died in the war on terror. MORE about N.C. Guard Soldier runs 100 miles in honor of fallen comrades

Recognition of service

Transportation Corps hosts Vietnam War commemoration

The Transportation Corps, in partnership with the U.S. Army Quartermaster and Women's museums, hosted a 50th commemoration of the Vietnam War, Aug. 17, 2012, at Fort... MORE about Transportation Corps hosts Vietnam War commemoration

Boots on the Bridge

Fisher House holds 'Boots on the Bridge' run to remember fallen

Tripler Fisher House held the first "Boots on the Bridge, Remembering the Fallen" memorial run, Aug. 18, 2012, at Ford Island, Hawaii. MORE about Fisher House holds 'Boots on the Bridge' run to remember fallen

Post office named for New York City fallen Soldier

BRONX, N.Y. - Everyone who walks through the doors of a Parkchester post office will see a plaque on the wall and wonder who was Pvt. Isaac Cortes. "They'll find... MORE about Post office named for New York City fallen Soldier

Families pay their respect

Week of the Eagles Run held for fallen but not forgotten Soldiers

During this Week of the Eagles 2012, the Run for the Fallen event was held at the Sabalauski Air Assault School, Aug. 11, 2012, bringing Soldiers, veterans and family... MORE about Week of the Eagles Run held for fallen but not forgotten Soldiers

A Soldier of Guadalcanal

Vets gather at Arlington to mark 70th anniversary of Guadalcanal

Seventy years after the Aug. 7, 1942, start to what would be a brutal, six-month-long battle over an island in the South Pacific, veterans of Guadalcanal gathered at... MORE about Vets gather at Arlington to mark 70th anniversary of Guadalcanal

WWII vet: Hero receives medals 67 years after heroic acts

World War II veteran, hero receives medals 67 years after heroic acts

John Krajeski says he is finally at peace. "I think I sleep better at night, now," he said, chuckling. "I wanted at least this recognition. It was... MORE about World War II veteran, hero receives medals 67 years after heroic acts

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ARNEWS senior correspondent no longer walks beat

The Army lost one of its best advocates Tuesday when William "Rob" McIlvaine died at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia. MORE about ARNEWS senior correspondent no longer walks beat

10th Mountain Division veterans return to Italy

10th Mountain Division veterans return to Italy

Nearly seven decades have passed since the U.S. Army's famed 10th Mountain Division received its initial baptism by fire in the rugged Apennine Mountains of northern... MORE about 10th Mountain Division veterans return to Italy

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7th Dive Detachment helps preserve history at USS Arizona

The 7th Dive Detachment, 65th Engineer Battalion, 130th Engineer Brigade, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, had the opportunity to dive at the USS Arizona Memorial... MORE about 7th Dive Detachment helps preserve history at USS Arizona

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Landscapers 'give back' to vets, fallen at Arlington

More than 400 volunteers from children to adults descended on the grounds of Arlington National Cemetery, Va., June 9, 2012, for the 16th annual Renewal and... MORE about Landscapers 'give back' to vets, fallen at Arlington

USACE civil engineering tech saves lives in North Carolina

Corps of Engineers employee helps save 3 swimmers N.C.

Mark Preisser, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Research and Development Center coastal and hydraulics lab engineering tech, helped save three people from... MORE about Corps of Engineers employee helps save 3 swimmers N.C.

Audie Murphy wreath

Ceremony marks Audie Murphy's birthday

Sgt. Audie Murphy Club members from across the country gathered at the grave of America's most-decorated World War II Soldier, June 20, 2012, for a wreath-laying... MORE about Ceremony marks Audie Murphy's birthday

Instincts, Fast Actions Result in Saving a Life

Soldier's instincts, fast actions help save life

Sgt. 1st Class Michael Kinzie's instincts kicked into action as he noticed something wrong along a Virginia highway, which helped save the life of Virginia Senior... MORE about Soldier's instincts, fast actions help save life

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U.S., South Korea remember fallen at Hill 303 Memorial

The 6th Ordnance Battalion hosted the 10th anniversary of the Hill 303 Wreath Laying and Memorial Ceremony at the Hill 303 monument near Camp Carroll in Waegwan, South... MORE about U.S., South Korea remember fallen at Hill 303 Memorial

Impress upon every man

Washington takes command of Continental Army in 1775

Before the American colonies even made their declaration of independence, the Second Continental Congress gathered together in Philadelphia 237 years ago to create a... MORE about Washington takes command of Continental Army in 1775

Remembering a hero: Medal of Honor recipient Spc. 4 Leslie H. Sabo Jr.

Spc. 4 Leslie H. Sabo Jr. a story about who he was and how he came to receive the Medal of Honor. MORE about Remembering a hero: Medal of Honor recipient Spc. 4 Leslie H. Sabo Jr.

Vietnam opens sites to Joint POW/MIA investigators

Vietnam opens sites to Joint POW/MIA investigators

The Vietnamese government will open three areas to help resolve the fate of Americans missing in action from the Vietnam War, DOD officials said in Hanoi, Vietnam. MORE about Vietnam opens sites to Joint POW/MIA investigators

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JBLM ceremony honors those who gave their lives

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. -- Senior leaders of Joint Base Lewis-McChord joined veterans and friends from across the region Monday at the Fort Lewis Cemetery for... MORE about JBLM ceremony honors those who gave their lives

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JBLM family group's 2nd annual Memorial Day run quickly gains national attention

DUPONT, Wash. -- For two years, the organization known as "wear blue: run to remember" has served as a living memorial to fallen service members. Every week... MORE about JBLM family group's 2nd annual Memorial Day run quickly gains national attention

Purple Heart Ceremoy at Fort Shafter

Korean War vet receives Purple Heart 60 years later

The family of the late Sgt. 1st Class (retired) Alepio Solmirin was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart medal for combat injuries he sustained during the Korean War... MORE about Korean War vet receives Purple Heart 60 years later

Medevac crew reacts to dangerous call

Medevac crew reacts to dangerous call

On Jan. 12, 2012, a call was passed over the radios to a medical evacuation crew to rescue a 3-year-old Afghan girl who had suffered from a gunshot wound and shrapnel... MORE about Medevac crew reacts to dangerous call

Memorial honors

Sill celebrates Memorial Day

FORT SILL, Okla.-- Fort Sill paused to honor those who gave their lives for the freedoms Americans enjoy with a ceremony in front of McNair Hall on Memorial Day. All... MORE about Sill celebrates Memorial Day

Voices of Valor: Second in a Series

The Frontline continues with a series titled "Voices of Valor: Soldiers are our Strength," which share stories of Soldiers' heroism and courage while in... MORE about Voices of Valor: Second in a Series

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Memorial Day observance full of symbolism

FORT BELVOIR, Va. (May 31) -- The Fort Belvoir Garrison Command Team and representatives from the Belvoir Garden Club, Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce and Army Cyber... MORE about Memorial Day observance full of symbolism

Soldiers of today visit with veterans of yesterday

Soldiers of today visit with veterans of yesterday

Twenty-one Veterans from WWII and the Korean Conflict came together May 18, 2012, at the 165th Airlift Wing, part of the Air National Guard in Savannah, Ga., to travel... MORE about Soldiers of today visit with veterans of yesterday

Memorial Day ceremony at Yokohama War Cemetery in Japan honors fallen service members

Memorial Day ceremony at Yokohama War Cemetery honors fallen service members

"Honor" and "sacrifice" were the two words most often repeated by those who were at the Yokohama War Cemetery, May 27, 2012, during a Memorial Day... MORE about Memorial Day ceremony at Yokohama War Cemetery honors fallen service members

Panetta, Dempsey recall Vietnam vets valor, sacrifice

Panetta, Dempsey recall Vietnam vets' valor, sacrifice

The Defense Department's most senior leaders today honored Vietnam War veterans, including their own friends and mentors, in a commemoration at the Vietnam Veterans... MORE about Panetta, Dempsey recall Vietnam vets' valor, sacrifice

2012 National Memorial Day Parade

Nation honors our military's fallen during National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C. Produced by Stephen Richey. Includes soundbites from Spc. Neale Smith, from... MORE about 2012 National Memorial Day Parade

We Shall Not Forget

Combine Task Force Fury commemorates the sacrifices of their brothers-in-arms and the rest of the armed forces during a Memorial Day Service May 27 on Forward... MORE about We Shall Not Forget

Army Today - May 29th, 2012

Buchenwald concentration camp is visited and remembered. Also available in high definition. MORE about Army Today - May 29th, 2012

Rolling Thunder, 2012

Rolling Thunder gathers for 25th ride at Pentagon

An estimated 400,000 motorcyclists participated in the 2012 Rolling Thunder "Ride for Freedom" around the National Mall in Washington, D.C., May 27, 2012, as... MORE about Rolling Thunder gathers for 25th ride at Pentagon

Obama: All Americans must help shoulder burden of war

Obama: All Americans must help shoulder burden of war

Binding the wounds of war is the priority for our nation, President Barack Obama said during the Memorial Day observance at Arlington National Cemetery, Va., May 28... MORE about Obama: All Americans must help shoulder burden of war

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The real memorial day: Remembering a hero

There wasn't a barbecue with friends. No kids splashed in a pool or lined up for a roller coaster on the official first day of the "summer fun" season. No... MORE about The real memorial day: Remembering a hero

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Deployed troops honor their fallen in Memorial Day service on Bagram Airfield

The 1st Infantry Division headquarters marked its first Memorial Day deployed to Afghanistan with a ceremony on Bagram Airfield, May 28. The Commanding General of the... MORE about Deployed troops honor their fallen in Memorial Day service on Bagram Airfield

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Army widow rides final challenge for Memorial Day

Donna Engeman, Installation Management Command program manager of Survivor Outreach Services, rode from San Antonio to Washington, D.C., with about 1,200 other riders... MORE about Army widow rides final challenge for Memorial Day

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Memorial Day Message

On Monday, 28 May 2012, we commemorate Memorial Day, a time to remember and honor those who have died in service to the nation. MORE about Memorial Day Message

Fort Carson honors fallen heroes

Fort Carson honors fallen heroes

Hundreds of somber faces gazed at the names, newly chiseled into the slate rock memorial before them, personal memories of the fallen playing out behind many of their... MORE about Fort Carson honors fallen heroes

Dempseys, Bidens honor survivors at TAPS National Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp

Dempseys, Bidens honor survivors, Biden shares loss

The first family of the military joined the second family of the United States here today in support of relatives of those who died while serving their country. MORE about Dempseys, Bidens honor survivors, Biden shares loss

Old Guard Soldiers put Flags In for 2012 Memorial Day

Old Guard Soldiers put 'Flags In' for 2012 Memorial Day

Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) placed flags on the graves at Arlington National Cemetery, Va., and the U.S. Soldier's and Airmen's Home... MORE about Old Guard Soldiers put 'Flags In' for 2012 Memorial Day

Voices of Valor, first of four in a series

The Frontline introduces a new series titled "Voices of Valor," which shares stories of Soldiers' heroism and courage while in combat. The Soldiers depicted... MORE about Voices of Valor, first of four in a series

Grafenwoehr honors fallen Soldiers during wreath-laying ceremony

GRAFENWOEHR, Germany -- The Grafenwoehr Military Community conducted a wreath-laying ceremony May 24 here to remember fallen Servicemembers in observance of Memorial... MORE about Grafenwoehr honors fallen Soldiers during wreath-laying ceremony

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Torrance Armed Forces Day parade

The City of Torrance California celebrated Armed Forces Days May 18-20. The highlight of the three day event was the 53rd Torrance Armed Forces Day Parade. MORE about Torrance Armed Forces Day parade

Living History Day

Military history comes alive at Fort DeRussy annual event

FORT DERUSSY, Hawaii -- The U.S. Army Museum Hawaii celebrated Armed Forces Day with Living History Day at Battery Randolph, Fort DeRussy, here, Saturday. MORE about Military history comes alive at Fort DeRussy annual event

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Soldiers place 'Flags In' for Memorial Day

Soldiers placed more than 260,000 flags in front of gravestones at Arlington National Cemetery May 24 as part of the "Flag's In" tradition preceding Memorial... MORE about Soldiers place 'Flags In' for Memorial Day

Memorial Day

Memorial Day not just for barbecues, beach fun

On Monday, May 28, many from this community will join me at the Fort Jackson National Cemetery to honor those members of our Armed Forces who made the ultimate... MORE about Memorial Day not just for barbecues, beach fun