Five World War II veterans were among those recognized during the event, which featured remarks by officials, a wreath-laying, and musical tributes by the U.S. Army Brass Quintet and a bugler performing taps.

Dozens of veterans and Democratic lawmakers gathered Tuesday afternoon on Capitol Hill to advocate for veterans who rely on services and benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs and push back against the Trump administration’s planned job cuts at the agency.

Dozens of veterans and their supporters gathered Thursday afternoon at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon, which marked the end of the Vietnam War.

Using scrub brushes, buckets and hoses transported to the site by a National Park Service truck, the volunteers spent nearly an hour cleaning the memorial in preparation of Veterans Day.

The 49th annual Marine Corps Marathon took place on Sunday in the streets of Washington and Arlington, Va. Thousands of runners and spectators came out to participate in one of the largest annual marathon races in the world. Marine Major Kyle King claimed the men’s victory for the second time after his first triumph in 2022.

Under Thursday’s perfect blue skies, soldiers from the 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) gathered to honor President John F. Kennedy at his gravesite in Arlington National Cemetery during a wreath-laying ceremony.

The third, and last day of the Association of the United States Army meeting continued to display exhibits by defense industries from across the globe, filling 2.3 million square feet with the latest in weaponry and defense accessories.

The second day of the Association of the United States Army meeting featured exhibits by defense industries from around the world, filling 2.3 million square feet with the latest in weaponry and defense accessories.