The families of the fallen are always in the hearts of the members of the U.S. armed forces, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said during a Memorial Day observance at Arlington National Cemetery today. Story
While only the families of the fallen know what it's like to lose a loved one, the nation is grateful for service members' sacrifices, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said at Arlington National Cemetery today. Story
President Barack Obama today used the stories of three soldiers who died in Afghanistan to illustrate the values of the thousands of service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the nation's wars. Story
Speaking to families of fallen service members at the 21st annual Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors summit, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said he loves that the members were there, but doesn't like how they got there. Story
Defense Secretary Ash Carter and his wife, Stephanie, welcomed members of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors to the Pentagon, telling them the sacrifices they've made for the nation will never be forgotten. Story
After a long, unseasonably cold and wet day of conducting burial services, about 1,000 Old Guard Soldiers made their way across the soggy hills and flats that make up Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, to place miniature flags in front of each grave marker. Story
While every Memorial Day is marked with solemn remembrance, this year's has special significance, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said in a Memorial Day message to the force. Story
President Barack Obama saluted the service and sacrifices of America's military members -- past and present -- and proclaimed Memorial Day, May 25, 2015, “as a day of prayer for permanent peace." Story
