An official website of the United States Government 
Here's how you know

Official websites use .gov

A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS

A lock ( lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Photos

Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A veteran sitting in a wheelchair shakes hands with a child at an outdoor plaza where other kids, veterans and other citizens gather.

Generational Gratitude

Vietnam War veterans interact with youth during an Honor Flight mission to Washington, D.C., April 28, 2026. The veterans visited the area to tour U.S. military service and war monuments and memorials as well as Arlington National Cemetery to honor their service and connect with other veterans and citizens.

Photo Gallery