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Marine Corps Maj. Daniel Smith and daughter Kara Anne Smith, lay a wreath at a gravesite, Dec. 14, 2013, at Arlington National Cemetery in northern Virginia.
More than 143,000 wreaths were placed on gravesites, Dec. 14, 2013, as part of the 22nd annual "Wreaths Across America" event at Arlington National Cemetery in northern Virginia. For more than two decades now, volunteers have gathered to place wreaths on gravesites in the cemetery. The wreaths are manufactured by Worcester Wreath Company, of Harrington, Maine, and come to the cemetery by truck over the week in advance of the event.
More than 143,000 wreaths were placed on gravesites, Dec. 14, 2013, as part of the 22nd annual "Wreaths Across America" event at Arlington National Cemetery in northern Virginia. For more than two decades now, volunteers have gathered to place wreaths on gravesites in the cemetery. The wreaths are manufactured by Worcester Wreath Company, of Harrington, Maine, and come to the cemetery by truck over the week in advance of the event.
Lt. Col. Adam Saslav speaks during the MedStar National Rehabilitation Network "Victory Awards," Oct. 30, 2013, in Washington, D.C. Saslav's daughter, Delaney Saslav, was one of three award recipients.
Delaney Saslav, 5, dances on stage during the MedStar National Rehabilitation Network "Victory Awards," Oct. 30, 2013, in Washington, D.C. Saslav was one of three award recipients.
Ground forces, including Soldiers, Marines and special operations troops will continue to play a critical role in supporting America's defense and joint fight, despite the opinions of "intellectuals" who might believe otherwise, said Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Ray Odierno, Oct. 23, 2013, at the 2013 Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting and Exposition, in Washington D.C.
At Fort Belvoir, Va., the Army's Rapid Equipping Force has on display one of it's three "Expeditionary Laboratories," or Ex Labs. The other two are in Afghanistan, one within Regional Command-East, and one within Regional Command-South.
At Fort Belvoir, Va., the Army's Rapid Equipping Force has on display one of it's three "Expeditionary Laboratories," or Ex Labs. The other two are in Afghanistan, one within Regional Command-East, and one within Regional Command-South.
Sgt. Joseph Morrissey and wife Nikki Morrissey will take this ESAPI plate home with them to Fort Bragg, N.C. Sgt. Morrissey was wearing the plate in Afghanistan, Aug. 9, 2012, when he was shot in the chest with a 7.62mm round. After the plate was evaluated by PEO Soldier at Fort Belvoir, Va., it was returned to Morrissey during a ceremony there, Sept. 18, 2013.
Sgt. Joseph Morrissey was wearing this ESAPI plate in Afghanistan, Aug. 9, 2012, when he was shot in the chest with a 7.62mm round. After the plate was evaluated by PEO Soldier at Fort Belvoir, Va., it was returned to Morrissey during a ceremony there, Sept. 18, 2013.
September is suicide awareness month and while the Army will highlight suicide prevention this month, the service's vice chief said the effort is year-round. Pictured here, Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. John F. Campbell briefs staffers at the new Headquarters Department of the Army, July 24, 2013, at the Pentagon.
While budget cuts and sequestration are a challenge, Americans won't accept them as an excuse for the Army failing to maintain a fighting force able to win the nation's wars, said the Army's vice chief of staff at a briefing to staffers at the new Headquarters Department of the Army, July 24, 2013, at the Pentagon.
Maj. Gen. Howard B. Bromberg, Army G-1, explained how the Army would implement its plan to integrate women into all areas of military service, during a press conference at the Pentagon, June 18, 2013.
Maj. Gen. Howard B. Bromberg, Army G-1, explained how the Army would implement its plan to integrate women into all areas of military service, during a press conference at the Pentagon, June 18, 2013.
At the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., thousands of motorcyclists gathered to participate in the 26th "Rolling Thunder" motorcycle rally, May 26, 2013. The event is in its 26th year now. Participants from around the United States gathered at the Pentagon before embarking on a ride around the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The rally brings attention to prisoners of war and those missing in action.
At the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., thousands of motorcyclists gathered to participate in the 26th "Rolling Thunder" motorcycle rally, May 26, 2013. The event is in its 26th year now. Participants from around the United States gathered at the Pentagon before embarking on a ride around the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The rally brings attention to prisoners of war and those missing in action.
At the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., thousands of motorcyclists gathered to participate in the 26th "Rolling Thunder" motorcycle rally, May 26, 2013. The event is in its 26th year now. Participants from around the United States gathered at the Pentagon before embarking on a ride around the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The rally brings attention to prisoners of war and those missing in action.
Bill Scheuneman and wife Gail have been married for 42 years. The two rode together in Rolling Thunder 2013. At the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., thousands of motorcyclists gathered to participate in the 26th "Rolling Thunder" motorcycle rally, May 26, 2013.
At the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., thousands of motorcyclists gathered to participate in the 26th "Rolling Thunder" motorcycle rally, May 26, 2013. The event is in its 26th year now. Participants from around the United States gathered at the Pentagon before embarking on a ride around the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The rally brings attention to prisoners of war and those missing in action.
Kenichiro Sasae, the Japanese ambassador to the United States, presented the "Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette," May 21, 2013, to Terry Shima.
Terry Shima, a second-generation Japanese-American, and World War II veteran, listens to speakers during a ceremony, May 21, 2013, at the home of the Japanese ambassador to the United States. During the ceremony, Shima received the "Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette" award from the Japanese government.
The "Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette" was presented, May 21, 2013, to Terry Shima, by the government of Japan. Shima is a "Nisei," or second-generation Japanese-American. During World War II, he joined the 442nd Infantry Regiment in 1945 in Italy, where he was assigned to public relations. When the unit returned in July 1946, he continued to handle public relations for the veterans association in New York, in Washington, D.C., and in Honolulu. Following two years in the Army, he worked for the Foreign Service for 30 years.
The "Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette" was presented, May 21, 2013, to Terry Shima, by the government of Japan. Shima is a "Nisei," or second-generation Japanese-American. During World War II, he joined the 442nd Infantry Regiment in 1945 in Italy, where he was assigned to public relations. When the unit returned in July 1946, he continued to handle public relations for the veterans association in New York, in Washington, D.C., and in Honolulu. Following two years in the Army, he worked for the Foreign Service for 30 years.
During a briefing at the Pentagon, April 10, 2013, Maj. Gen. Karen E. Dyson, director of the Army Budget, and Davis S. Welch, deputy director of the Army Budget, discussed components of the Army's fiscal year 2014 budget proposal, including how much is marked for supporting personnel, how much is marked for facilities maintenance, and how much will go toward buying or modernizing war-fighting equipment.
During a briefing at the Pentagon, April 10, 2013, Maj. Gen. Karen E. Dyson, director of the Army Budget, and Davis S. Welch, deputy director of the Army Budget, discussed components of the Army's fiscal year 2014 budget proposal, including how much is marked for supporting personnel, how much is marked for facilities maintenance, and how much will go toward buying or modernizing war-fighting equipment.
During a briefing at the Pentagon, April 10, 2013, Maj. Gen. Karen E. Dyson, director of the Army Budget, and Davis S. Welch, deputy director of the Army Budget, discussed components of the Army's fiscal year 2014 budget proposal, including how much is marked for supporting personnel, how much is marked for facilities maintenance, and how much will go toward buying or modernizing war-fighting equipment.
Spc. Thomas Poux, from Fort Hood, Texas, sautes zucchini at the 2013 Military Culinary Arts Competition at Fort Lee, Va.
Spc. Caleigh Arrington, from Fort Hood, Texas, prepares a desert at the 2013 Armed Services Culinary Arts Competition at Fort Lee, Va.
Spc. Mike Hatton meets with Sgt. Maj. Mark W. Warren, of the Joint Culinary Center of Excellence, during the 2013 Armed Services Culinary Arts Competition at Fort Lee, Va
Food prepared by service members at the 2013 Military Culinary Arts Competition at Fort Lee, Va.
Cadet Pfc. Daleth Soares, Cadet Pfc. Nathercia Goncalves and Cadet Staff Sgt. Luiz Fonseca learn about the M-4 Carbine with M-203 Grenade Launcher from Kevin J. Brown, vice president, military programs, at Colt Defense, during the Feb. 20, 2013, opening of the 2013 Association of the United States Army Institute of Land Warfare Winter Symposium and Exposition in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The three cadets are with the Junior Reserve Officer Training Program at Monarch High School in Coconut Creek, Fla.
Gen. Robert W. Cone, commander, Army Training and Doctrine Command, discusses the Army's transition from a focus on execution, to a focus on preparation, during the Feb. 20, 2013, opening of the 2013 Association of the United States Army Institute of Land Warfare Winter Symposium and Exposition in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
President Barack Obama placed the Medal of Honor around the neck of former Army Staff Sgt. Clinton L. Romesha during a ceremony Feb. 11, 2013, in the East Room of the White House.
In advance of the Feb. 11, 2013 Medal of Honor ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Colin Romesha, son of Medal of Honor Recipient former Staff Sgt. Clinton L. Romesha, investigates the lectern that would later be used by President Barack Obama.
First Lady Michelle Obama and her two daughters, and Jill Biden, Ph.D., wife of Vice President Joe Biden, and her grandchildren, were greeted upon their arrival at the "Kids' Inaugural: Our Children. Our Future" concert, Jan. 19, 2013, in Washington, D.C. The children's event was in advance of the second inauguration of President Barack Obama.
This year, the 947th Military Police Detachment at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., will provide 16 military working dog teams to support security at the 2013 inauguration of President Barack Obama. Here, Sgt. Malkia Litaker, who served with the 947th in 2009, and military working dog, Gerko, work together to find simulated explosives during a demonstration, Jan. 14, 2009, at Fort McNair, Washington, D.C.
