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Honoring Our Veterans

The Defense Department salutes those who have served and sacrificed for America's freedom.

 

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Twenty-six U.S. Military Veterans arrive to the Deauville Airport, Deauville, France, on June 1, 2025. The 26 Veterans served in World War II and many of the men stormed the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944. The Veterans were welcomed by hundreds of cheering French locals and Americans alike. The Veterans will continue to tour Normandy throughout the first week of June, participating in many historic and commemorative ceremonies during their travels. Play
World War II Heroes' D-Day Anniversary Welcome Ceremony
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World War II Heroes' D-Day Anniversary Welcome Ceremony
U.S. Marines and members of the Jacksonville community gather at the Lejeune Memorial Gardens for the annual Vietnam Veterans Recognition Ceremony in Jacksonville, North Carolina, April 26, 2025. The ceremony honored those who sacrificed and celebrated the accomplishments and perseverance of all Vietnam veterans. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Hunter Brock) Play
Marines Honor Vietnam Veterans
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Marines Honor Vietnam Veterans
The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration hosts a National Vietnam War Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington to thank and honor Vietnam veterans and their legacy of service, March 29, 2025. Play
National Vietnam War Veterans Day
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National Vietnam War Veterans Day
U.S. Marines with 4th Marine Regiment and Headquarters Battalion, 3d Marine Division give Veterans Day shoutouts on Camp Schwab and Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan. Veterans Day commemorates the service of all U.S. veterans, honoring the dedication and sacrifices of the brave men and women who have served our country. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Kincayd Jackson) Play
Marines Salute Veterans
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Marines Salute Veterans
This Veterans Day, let's come together to express our gratitude to the Air Force Reserve and all veterans who have served our country with honor and valor. Join us in celebrating their dedication, sacrifice, and the profound impact they have made, not only within the military but also in the communities they call home. Play
A Veterans Day Tribute
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A Veterans Day Tribute
Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and Pennsylvania National Guard leaders deliver a Veterans Day message. Play
National Guard Salutes Veterans
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National Guard Salutes Veterans
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'These Were My Guys'
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'These Were My Guys'
Today, the National Guard honors the brave men and women who have answered the call to serve. Thank you for your courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to our nation. This Veterans Day, and every day, we salute you. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Master Sgt. Brandy Fowler) Play
National Guard Honors Veterans
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National Guard Honors Veterans
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Health System Honors WWII Vets
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Health System Honors WWII Vets
The command and crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Legare (WMEC 912) gather on the flight deck for a Veterans Day message at sea in the Atlantic Ocean on Nov. 3, 2023. Legare is on a safety and security patrol in support of Homeland Security Task Force – Southeast's Operation Vigilant Sentry to address irregular maritime migration. (U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer 1st Class Nicholas Bulldis) Play
Veterans Day Message While at Sea
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Veterans Day Message While at Sea
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Blakeley Murdock, 321st Air Mobility Squadron mobility flight chief, shares a Veterans Day message at Travis Air Force Base, California, Oct. 24. 2022. (U.S. Air Force video by Chustine Minoda) Play
Who Is Your Favorite Veteran?
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Who Is Your Favorite Veteran?
"Today we are here to celebrate and to honor and to commemorate the dead and the living... who in every war since this country began have given testimony to their loyalty to their country and their own great courage." - President Kennedy, 1961 Play
"We Will Always Honor You"
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"We Will Always Honor You"
Jack Eaton, a 100-year-old, WW II veteran who served as a tomb guard from 1938-1940, visits the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. Video by Marine Corps Sgt. Dylan Overbay, DOD Play
100-Year-Old Sentinel Visits Pentagon
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100-Year-Old Sentinel Visits Pentagon