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Arlington National Cemetery Recognizes Medal of Honor Recipients

April 3, 2024

Medal of Honor recipients visited Arlington National Cemetery to participate in an Army full honors wreath-laying ceremony in recognition of Medal of Honor Day.

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A group of people walk toward the camera.
Arlington Walk
Medal of Honor recipients visit Arlington National Cemetery to commemorate National Medal of Honor Day, Arlington, Va., March 25, 2024.
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A group of people walk along a path.
Arlington Walk
Left to right: Medal of Honor recipient Army Command Sgt. Maj. Robert M. Patterson, Medal of Honor recipient Army Col. Walter J. Marm Jr. and Joint Task Force - National Capital Region and Army Military District of Washington Commanding General Maj. Gen. Trevor J. Bredenkamp walk around the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., March 25, 2024.
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Medal of Honor recipients former Army Command Sgt. Maj. Robert M. Patterson and Col. Walter J. Marm Jr. took part in the ceremony along with other military officials.

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Two civilians and a military officer hold a wreath.
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Left to right: Medal of Honor recipients Army Col. Walter J. Marm Jr. and Command Sgt. Maj. Robert M. Patterson participate in an Army full honors wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., March 25, 2024. The wreath was laid in commemoration of National Medal of Honor Day.
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Three people standing next to each other salute.
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Left to right: Medal of Honor recipients Army Col. Walter J. Marm Jr., Army Command Sgt. Maj. Robert M. Patterson and Joint Task Force - National Capital Region and Army Military District of Washington Commanding General Maj. Gen. Trevor J. Bredenkamp render honors during an armed forces full honors wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., March 25, 2024. The wreath was laid in commemoration of National Medal of Honor Day.
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The nation first celebrated Medal of Honor Day on March 25, 1991. It was on that date in 1863 that the first Medals of Honor were presented.

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A group of people salute and place their hands over their hearts.
Recipient Salutes
Medal of Honor recipients visit Arlington National Cemetery to commemorate National Medal of Honor Day, Arlington, Va., March 25, 2024.
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Credit: Elizabeth Fraser, Army
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A military officer and two civilians wearing medals pose for a picture.
A military officer and two civilians wearing medals pose for a picture.
Arlington Visit
Medal of Honor recipients visit Arlington National Cemetery to commemorate National Medal of Honor Day, Arlington, Va., March 25, 2024.
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Credit: Elizabeth Fraser, Army
VIRIN: 240325-A-IW468-9974
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A military officer salutes another military officer.
Honorable Salute
Medal of Honor recipient Army Sgt. Maj. Matthew Williams salutes Joint Task Force - National Capital Region and Army Military District of Washington Command Sgt. Maj. Veronica Knapp upon arriving at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., March 25, 2024. The recipients were at Arlington for an annual reflection ceremony for National Medal of Honor Day. The event included an Armed Forces full honors wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier conducted by Medal of Honor recipients Army Command Sgt. Maj. Robert M. Patterson and Col. Walter J. Marm Jr.
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Credit: Elizabeth Fraser, Army
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More than 400 Medal of Honor recipients have been laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery.

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Experience: Honors for Valor Experience: Honors for Valor: https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Honors-for-Valor/

 

 

 

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