Memorial Day Message

Command Sgt. Maj. Stephen Whitehead reflects on the history and importance of Memorial Day. Transcript Ladies and gentlemen, service members and veterans who have served, who are currently serving this great nation. I’m honored to speak with you today. For many Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer. This year for many of us, it […]

Memorial Day 2020 Tribute | In Flanders Fields

Capt. Mark Incze, a visual information specialist assigned to the Rhode Island Army National Guard, recites the poem Flanders Fields by Canadian Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae, May 21, 2020, Camp Fogarty, East Greenwich, Rhode Island. This was in honor of Memorial Day and in memory of service members who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice. (Army National Guard […]

US Coast Guard Academy Hosts Virtual Graduation

The U.S. Coast Guard Academy hosts a virtual graduation ceremony for the class of 2020 in New London, Connecticut, May 20, 2020. Transcript The operation control of the 14th District was shifted to the Pacific Naval Command. Coast Guard cutters were transferred to Great Britain, and Coast Guard forces begin patrolling agreement. The inevitability of […]

Memorial Day 2020 Invocation and Benediction

377th TSC Command Chaplain, Col. Robert Carter, gives Memorial Day invocation and benediction at Southeast Veterans cemetery. Transcript Hello. This is Chaplain Rob Carter, and I’m coming to you for prayers this Memorial Day from the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Slidell, Louisiana. This is one of five veterans cemeteries here. Since 14 3614 dignified […]