Dempsey Attends American Gold Star Mothers 75th National Convention Gala

Department of Defense Photo Essay

  • Members of the American Gold Star Mothers Inc. hold hands during the organization's 75th national convention gala in Arlington, Va., June 24, 2012. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, addressed the Gold Star mothers during the organization's 75th national convention gala in Arlington, Va., June 24, 2012. DOD photo by D. Myles Cullen
  • Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, meets with members of the American Gold Star Mothers Inc. during the organization's 75th national convention gala in Arlington, Va., June 24, 2012. During his address, Dempsey praised the sacrifices and dedication of modern-day service members. DOD photo by D. Myles Cullen
  • Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, delivers remarks during the American Gold Star Mothers Inc.'s 75th national convention gala in Arlington, Va., June 24, 2012. During his address, Dempsey praised the sacrifices and dedication of modern-day service members. DOD photo by D. Myles Cullen
  • Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, delivers remarks during the American Gold Star Mothers Inc.'s 75th national convention gala in Arlington, Va., June 24, 2012. DOD photo by D. Myles Cullen
  • Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, meets with an American Gold Star Mothers Inc. member during the organization's 75th national convention gala in Arlington, Va., June 24, 2012. DOD photo by D. Myles Cullen
  • Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, poses for a group photo with American Gold Star Mothers Inc. members during the organization's 75th national convention gala in Arlington, Va., June 24, 2012. DOD photo by D. Myles Cullen