Attendees of the Dec. 7 Remembrance Ceremony on Hickam Field, Saturday, Dec. 7, visit with the survivors and veterans following the close of the ceremony. The 15th Wing sponsored the ceremony to remember the 7 More
Lance Cpl. James Abernathy, a Marine serving with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, and a native of Oceanside, Calif., hands over his individual combat equipment to Rod Scheel, a son of a World War II vetera More
Tom England, a member of the 1st Marine Division Association and a native of Garden Grove, Calif., and Sgt. Brian Higdon, a parachutist serving with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion and a native of Applegate, Mich. More
US Coast Guard Commander Karrie Trebbe welcomes everyone to the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Ocracoke on May 9, 2014.
The wreath from the United Kingdom on display at the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Ocracoke on May 9, 2014.
Wreaths from the three allied countries on display during the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Ocracoke on May 9, 2014.
During the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Ocracoke on May 9, 2014, Alma Flores from the Ocracoke School presents the roll call of sailors from the HMT Bedfordshire that were lost when the trawler was sunk More
Close-up look at some of the details of the US Coast Guard Pipe Band during the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Ocracoke on May 9, 2014.
The US Coast Guard observe the proceedings of the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Buxton on May 8, 2014.
Representatives from the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and Canada at the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Ocracoke on May 9, 2014.
US Coast Guard Pipe Band member plays the pipes at the start of the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Ocracoke on May 9, 2014.
Cape Hatteras Secondary School of Coastal Studies students Macy Quidley and Kate Tawes provide the history and roll call of the British merchant vessel, San Delfino, during the British Cemetery Memorial Service More
Members of the US Coast Guard Honor Guard march by the cemetery at the start of the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Buxton on May 8, 2014.
Danial Couch, President of the Friends of the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, gives his remarks during the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Buxton on May 8, 2014.
Kalmon Gancoss, US Coast Guard Auxiliary, plays taps during the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Buxton on May 8, 2014.
Students from the Ocracoke School present the history and roll call of the HMT Bedfordshire during the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Ocracoke on May 9, 2014.
Commander David Trudeau, Canadian Naval Attaché, salutes the Canadian wreath during the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Buxton on May 8, 2014.
Joseph Schwarzer, Director of the North Carolina Maritime Museums, reads Mr. Johnnie Baum's poem remembering the HMT Bedfordshire during the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Ocracoke on May 9, 2014.
Commander David Trudeau, Canadian Naval Attaché, inspects the Canadian wreath during the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Buxton on May 8, 2014.
View of one of the drums played by the US Coast Guard Pipe Band during the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Buxton on May 8, 2014.
The US Coast Guard Pipe Band leads off the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Buxton on May 8, 2014.
Colonel Al Lister gives his remarks during the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Ocracoke on May 9, 2014.
Close-up view of guest speakers during the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Buxton on May 8, 2014.
The guest speakers and emcee await the start of the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Ocracoke on May 9, 2014.
During the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Ocracoke on May 9, 2014, Wyatt Norris from Ocracoke School presents the history of the sinking of the HMT Bedfordshire during World War II.
Grave stone of the unknown sailor buried at the British Cemetery near Buxton in Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
Members of the US Coast Guard Honor Guard at the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Ocracoke on May 9, 2014.
US Coast Guard member inspects the United State of America's wreath during the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Buxton on May 8, 2014.
Wreath from the United States of America at the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Buxton on May 8, 2014.
Commander Joseph DuFresne, US Coast Guard Deputy Sector Commander, gives his remarks during the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Buxton on May 8, 2014.
US Coast Guard Chaplain Edward Bass leads the invocation during the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Ocracoke on May 9, 2014.
Speakers at the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Buxton on May 8, 2014.
View of the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Buxton on May 8, 2014.
Colonel Al Lister, British Royal Marine Attaché, provides his remarks during the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Buxton on May 8, 2014.
US Coast Guard Commander Karrie Trebbe provides the closing remarks at the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Ocracoke on May 9, 2014.
Guest speakers during the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Ocracoke on May 9, 2014.
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Wreaths and flags of the three allies honoring the sailors lost offshore here during World War II.
Members of the US Coast Guard Pipe Band lead off the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Ocracoke on May 9, 2014.
Commander Joseph Solomon gives his remarks during the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Ocracoke on May 9, 2014.
Howard Bennink plays taps at the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Ocracoke on May 9, 2014.
Illustration of the HMT Bedfordshire etched into a memorial stone at the British Cemetery in Ocracoke.
The wreath from the United States of America on display at the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Ocracoke on May 9, 2014.
Joseph Schwarzer, Director of the North Carolina Maritime Museums, gives his remarks during the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Buxton on May 8, 2014.
Colonel Al Lister, British Royal Marine Attaché, salutes the United Kingdom wreath during the British Cemetery Memorial Service in Buxton on May 8, 2014.
Marines of the noncommissioned officer council for Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 (MALS-13) stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., prepare to take part in the unit campaign streamer ceremony More
Sgt. Maj. Paul G. McKenna, left, passes a piece of cake to Maj. Gen. H. Stacy Clardy III Sept. 16 during the 3rd Marine Division’s 72nd anniversary ceremony on Camp Hansen. The first piece of cake was presented More
U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Division Jazz Combo Ensemble perform during the reception of the Evening Colors ceremony held at the Santa Margarita Ranch House aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 9, 2014. The cer More
German Soldiers from Luftlandebrigade 1 tour Omaha Beach, a major battle site of World War II in Normandy, France, June 1, 2016. Soldiers from the German Luftlandebrigade 1 (LLB1) participate in the 72nd D-Day More
German Soldiers from Luftlandebrigade 1 tour Pointe du Hoc in Normandy, France, June 1, 2016. Soldiers from the German Luftlandebrigade 1 (LLB1) participate in the 72nd D-Day Landing Anniversary in Normandy to More
German Soldiers from Luftlandebrigade 1 live in field tents at the Normandy Commemoration in Picauville, France, June 1, 2016. Soldiers from the German Luftlandebrigade 1 (LLB1) participate in the 72nd D-Day La More
French Re-enactors encamped in field tents re-enact World War II in Picauville, France, June 1, 2016. Soldiers from the German Luftlandebrigade 1 (LLB1) participate in the 72nd D-Day Landing Anniversary in No More
German Soldiers from Luftlandebrigade 1 participate in a historical walk through World War II sites in Picauville, France, June 1, 2016. Soldiers from the German Luftlandebrigade 1 (LLB1) participate in the 72n More
Members of the Round Canopy Parachuting Team conduct parachute training in Fresville, France, June 2, 2016. The Round Canopy Parachuting Team performs World War Two style parachuting activities to reinforce the More
U.S. Army Spc. Tracy McKithern recieves an award from the German Luftlandebrigade 1 at the Iron Mike Monument in La Fiere, France on June 3, 2016. Soldiers from the German Luftlandebrigade 1 (LLB1) participate More
15th Wing Honor Guard members fire a three round volley at the Dec. 7 Remembrance Ceremony on Hickam Field, Saturday, Dec. 7. The 15th Wing sponsored the ceremony to remember the 72nd anniversary of the attack More
Niles Holmes, a member of the 1st Marine Division Association and a native of San Dimas, Calif., shows Marines serving with 11th Marine Regiment his original dog tag from when he was enlisted in the Marine Corp More
Lt. Col. Andrew J. Thompson, the commanding officer of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron -13 (MALS-13), Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., prepares to place the unit campaign streamer on the guidon during t More
Maj. Gen. H. Stacy Clardy III, right, and Sgt. Maj. Paul G. McKenna stand at attention during a cake cutting ceremony Sept. 16 as part of the 3rd Marine Division’s 72nd anniversary on Camp Hansen. After the gue More
U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Division Ceremonial Band perform during of the Evening Colors ceremony held at the Santa Margarita Ranch House aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 9, 2014. The ceremony was held in More
Members of the Round Canopy Parachuting Team, and paratroopers from the Luftlandebrigade 1 conduct parachute training in Fresville, France, June 2, 2016. The Round Canopy Parachuting Team performs World War Two More
Commander, 15th Wing, U.S. Air Force Johnny Roscoe presents a flag to retired U.S. Air Force Col. Roy Bright at the Dec. 7 Remembrance Ceremony on Hickam Field, Saturday, Dec. 7. The 15th Wing sponsored the ce More
Larry Black, a member of the 1st Marine Division Association and a native of Los Angeles, and many other Marine Corps veterans visited regiments here, Jan. 31, 2013, in celebration of the 72nd anniversary of th More
Lt. Col. Andrew J. Thompson, the commanding officer of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 (MALS-13), Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., cuts the ceremonial birthday cake at the 72nd anniversary ceremony o More
Sgt. Maj. Paul G. McKenna, left, cuts a piece of cake for the oldest and youngest Marines of the 3rd Marine Division Sept. 16 during the division’s 72nd anniversary ceremony on Camp Hansen. The III Marine Exped More
U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West-Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, addresses the audience during the Evening Colors ceremony at the Santa Margarita R More
Commander, 15th Wing, U.S. Air Force Johnny Roscoe commends former Staff Sgt. Durward Swanson at the Dec. 7 Remembrance Ceremony on Hickam Field, Saturday, Dec. 7. The 15th Wing sponsored the ceremony to remem More
Lance Cpl. Joe McDuff, a Marine serving with 11th Marine Regiment and a native of San Diego, shows Al Christensen, a member of the 1st Marine Division Association and a native of San Jose, Calif., the size and More
Marines ceremonially march out a cake Sept. 16 during the 3rd Marine Division’s 72nd anniversary ceremony on Camp Hansen. After the guest of honor ate the first piece of cake, the youngest and oldest Marines in More
German Soldiers from Luftlandebrigade 1 interact with French locals in Picauville, France, June 1, 2016. Soldiers from the German Luftlandebrigade 1 (LLB1) participate in the 72nd D-Day Landing Anniversary in N More