Medal of Honor recipient and retired Marine Corps colonel Harvey C. Barnum is one of the few individuals to witness the commissioning of a ship named for them. He was present for key milestones in the ship’s construction.

Chief Petty Officer Courtney Dion proudly serves aboard the ship that bears her uncle’s name, carrying forward her family’s legacy.

Navy Chief Petty Officer Joseph Hawthorne said an operation to recover the remains of four soldiers who sank in a bog in Lithuania was unlike anything he had ever experienced in his 23 years in the service.

President and founder of TAPS Bonnie Carroll said the organization has been working with families who lost a loved one during Operation Epic Fury.

While the NMMC preserves both flags in their collection, they are only displayed together briefly each year to mark the anniversary of the battle.

The National Service Animals Monument will host “Bonds of Service: A National Tribute.” The public is invited to attend, learn about the teamwork between these animals and their handlers, and support the monument’s creation.

Chris Ferrell said he gave Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb his Purple Heart to show his gratitude and hopes Lamb will understand the sacrifices made for the country’s freedoms.

More than 60 airmen will participate in Team Red, White & Blue’s GWOT 100-mile challenge to build a habit that makes fitness a regular part of their lives while also aligning with the Air Force’s emphasis on high fitness standards.

Among the items part of the “Marine Football” exhibit are several donated by retired Marine Lt. Col. Ronald Eckert, including artifacts from his time leading the Quantico Marines Devil Dogs from 1971 until the program ended in 1972.

“Sheepdog” tells the story of a veteran’s journey to reclaim purpose after military service. It is “not a post-traumatic stress movie; it’s a post-traumatic growth movie,” the director says.