A brand new KC-135 Stratotanker, Tail number 55-3127, takes off from Larson Air Force Base, Washington, June 28, 1957, on its way to Castle AFB, Washington. This was the first KC-135 delivered to the legacy Str More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Megan P. Tatu, the commanding general of the 79th Sustainment Support Command, speaks to the audience during the 63rd Regional Support Command's Yellow Ribbon event at the Westin Bonaventure More
Mitchell Jenkins, Chief of logistics at the 1st Combat Camera Squadron, shows his old film camera Nov. 1, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. Jenkins served over 20 years in the U.S. Air Force as pa More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin Killea, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations-West (MCI-W), Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, awards Jeffery Nyhart, internet technologies specialist, MCI-W, MC More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kenny Gainey, 141st Security Forces readiness trainer, executes push-ups in honor of each defender who has lost their life in the line of duty since 9/11, during National Police Week a More
A veteran is greeted by a large crowd outside the National Museum of the Marine Corps on Nov. 2, 2019. He was part of a group of approximately 91 veterans on an honor flight touring veteran-related attractions More
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Wendell J. Franklin (Center), Command Sergeant Major, Operations Group, Joint Multinational Readiness Center is presented his farewell plaque during an award ceremony at Hohenfels, G More
“Thank you for your service.” Girls from American Heritage Girls troops SC0722 and SC5207 welcome World War II Navy veteran Bill Cain, 90, who was a machinist’s mate on the USS Mississippi during the Battle of More
Mitchell Jenkins, Chief of logistics at the 1st Combat Camera Squadron, reminisces while looking through a photo album Nov. 1, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Jenkins keeps an album full of photos from his More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin Killea, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations-West (MCI-W), Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, awards MCI-W personnel during the MCI-W, MCB Camp Pendleton Federa More
State Rep. Rick A. Williams thanks Georgia Army National Guardsmen from the Milledgeville based Company C, 1st Battalion, 121st Infantry Regiment during their Afghanistan deployment ceremony on Nov.26, 2018 . More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kevin Parsons, 93rd Air Refueling Squadron commander, shares “war stories” with fellow Airmen during a celebration of the squadron’s 70th anniversary at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washing More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Joseph Schneider, 92nd Security Forces Squadron commander, participates in a military working dog demonstration at a Law Enforcement Exposition during National Police Week at Fairchild Air F More
A large crowd gathers outside the National Museum of the Marine Corps to greet a group of approximately 91 WWII, Korea, and Vietnam veterans on Nov. 2, 2019, in Triangle, Va. The veterans were part of an honor More
“Thank you for your service.” A throng of children welcome World War II Navy veteran Bill Cain, 90, who was a machinist’s mate on the USS Mississippi during the Battle of Leyte Gulf, widely considered to be the More
United States Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Frederick R. Maiocco Jr., Commanding General, 85th Support Command, shakes hands with a Tuskegee Airmen at the Richard J. Daley Plaza before a wreath laying ceremony, May 2 More
U.S Marines, civilians and guests gather for the Marine Corps Installations-West (MCI-W), Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton Federal Length of Service Awards ceremony at MCB Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. More
Airmen of the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron gathered in honor of the squadron’s 70th anniversary and to celebrate history they’ve made since being established only two years following the foundation of the Air Fo More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ponce Francisco, 92nd Security Forces Squadron installation entry controller, rings a bell in remembrance of fallen law enforcement officers during a National Police Week Memoria More
A large crowd lines the walkway outside the National Museum of the Marine Corps in preparation to greet a group of approximately 91 WWII, Korea, and Vietnam veterans on Nov. 2, 2019, in Triangle, Va. The vetera More
Brig. Gen Scott A. Campbell shakes hands with well wishers after his retirement ceremony held at the Billy G. Wellman Armory on Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort, Ky., Nov. 15, 2019. (U.S. Army photo by More
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Wendell J. Franklin, Command Sergeant Major, Operations Group, Joint Multinational Readiness Center is presented with a farewell plaque during an award ceremony at Hohenfels, Germany More
U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Cpl. Sammy Little, a member of the Marine Corps League of Pickens County, S.C., waits to salute WWII and Korean War Veterans returning from an Honor Flight to Washington at the Greenvi More
Timor-Leste students stand for the playing of their country’s national anthem during the closing ceremonies for Pacific Angel (PAC ANGEL) 2018 at the Negri Saran Kote Secondary School in Suai, Cova Lima Municip More
U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin Killea, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations-West (MCI-W), Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, awards Sal Ciambelli, engineering technician, MCI-W, MCB Camp Pend More
Airmen of the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron gathered to recognize the squadron’s history during the squadron’s 70th anniversary at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, March 29, 2019. The 93rd Air Refueling Squa More
Gabriel Russell, Pacific Northwest Arctic Region Federal Protective Service regional director, speaks about the importance of Police Week during a National Police Week Memorial Retreat Ceremony at Fairchild Air More
Trish Manghelli, member of the veteran's service organization Team Rubicon, greets one of approximatley 91 veterans outside the National Museum of the Marine Corps on Nov. 2, 2019, in Triangle, Va. The veterans More
Airmen from the 92nd Security Forces Squadron compete in the Defender Challenge during National Police Week at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, May 16, 2019. The challenge included a timed 3 mile ruck, a H More
A young girl holds a sign she will use to welcome approximately 91 veterans, which served during WWII, and the Vietnam and Korean Wars, outside the National Museum of the Marine Corps on Nov. 2, 2019, in Triang More
“Thank you for your service.” Girls from American Heritage Girls troops SC0722 and SC5207 welcome WWII Navy veteran Bill Cain, 90 - who was a machinist’s mate on the USS Mississippi during the Battle of Leyte G More
Airmen from the 92nd Security Forces Squadron compete in the Defender Challenge by executing a litter carry during National Police Week at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, May 16, 2019. The 92nd SFS hosts More
“Thank you for your service.” A throng of people welcome World War II and Korean War veterans as they return to Greenville, S.C., from an Honor Flight to Washington April 21, 2015. Upstate Honor Flight hosted t More
“Thank you for your service.” Girls from American Heritage Girls troops SC0722 and SC5207 welcome home veterans of WWII and Korea as they return to Greenville, S.C., from an Honor Flight to Washington, April 21 More
Robert Schuhle surprises his father, Doug Schuhle, a Vietnam War veteran, outside the National Museum of the Marine Corps on Nov. 2, 2019, in Triangle Va. Doug Schuhle was part of an honor flight of approximate More
“Thank you for your service.” Girls from American Heritage Girls troops SC0722 and SC5207 welcome home veterans of World War II and Korea as they return to Greenville, S.C., from an Honor Flight to Washington A More
A veteran is greeted by a large crowd outside the National Museum of the Marine Corps on Nov. 2, 2019. She was part of a group of approximately 91 veterans on an honor flight touring veteran-related attractions More
Olivia Schuhle hugs her grandfather, Doug Schuhle, a Vietnam War veteran, outside the National Museum of the Marine Corps on Nov. 2, 2019, in Triangle Va. Doug Schuhle was part of an honor flight of approximate More
A family cheers outside the National Museum of the Marine Corps as they greet a group of approximately 91 WWII, Korea, and Vietnam veterans on Nov. 2, 2019, in Triangle, Va. The veterans were part of an honor f More
More than 1,000 U.S. citizens of the Upstate South Carolina area welcome home World War II and Korean War veterans after their Honor Flight to Washington April 21, 2015. Upstate Honor Flight hosted the event, w More
Two young girls outside the National Museum of the Marine Corps prepare to greet a group of approximately 91 WWII, Korea, and Vietnam veterans on Nov. 2, 2019, in Triangle, Va. The veterans were part of an hono More
U.S. Army World War II veteran Sgt. Arthur McCurry - who was a radio operator with 44th Infantry Division - of Weaverville, N.C., is welcomed home after his Honor Flight to Washington, April 21, 2015. Upstate H More
Veterans are greeted by a large crowd outside the National Museum of the Marine Corps on Nov. 2, 2019. They were part of a group of approximately 91 veterans on an honor flight touring veteran-related attractio More
U.S. Marine Corps veteran Cpl. Sammy Little, a member of Marine Corps League of Pickens County, S.C., waits to give honors to World War II and Korean War veterans returning from an Honor Flight to Washington at More
John Kennedy, an Army veteran who served in WWII, and the Vietnam and Korean Wars, talks to guests at the National Museum of the Marine Corps on Nov. 2, 2019, in Triangle Virginia. He was one of four veterans w More
Vernon King, a retired Army Sgt. Maj., visits the National Museum of the Marine Corps with his son, Brian King, on Nov. 2, 2019, in Triangle, Va. He was part of a group of approximately 91 veterans on an honor More
Jimmie Morgan, a WWII Army veteran and Blackstone, Virginia native speaks to two young guests at the National Museum of the Marine Corps on Nov. 2, 2019, in Triangle, Va. He was part of a group of approximately More
Korean War veteran Donald Marachetti salutes as he is welcomed back home from an Honor Flight to Washington at the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, S.C., April 21, 2015. Upstate Honor Flight hosted More
John Kennedy, Army veteran, Robert Miller, Navy veteran, Jona McKee, Army veteran, and Earle Wilson, Navy veteran, all visit the National Museum of the Marine Corps on Nov. 2, 2019, in Triangle, Va. All four ve More
Bill Andrews, an Air Force veteran, and Michael Jackson, an Army National Guard veteran, visit the National Museum of the Marine Corps on Nov. 2, 2019, in Triangle, Va. Andrews was part of a group of approximat More
A group of veterans mingle, including Jimmie Morgan (far left), an Army veteran who served in WWII, and Jona McKee (far right), an Army veteran who served in WWII, and the Vietnam and Korean Wars, at the Nation More
A portrait of Jona McKee, an Army veteran who served in WWII, and the Korean and Vietnam Wars, at the National Museum of the Marine Corps on Nov. 2, 2019, in Triangle, Va. McKee was part of a group of approxima More