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Established in 1801, Marine Barracks Washington, is the "Oldest Post of the Corps" and has been the residence of every commandant of the Marine Corps since 1806. The selection of the site for the Barracks was a matter of personal interest to President Thomas Jefferson, who rode through Washington with Lt. Col. William Ward Burrows, the second commandant of the Marine Corps, in search of a suitable location. The site now occupied was approved due to its proximity to the Washington Navy Yard and because it was within easy marching distance of the Capitol.

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Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., perform for an Honor Flight at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C., May 8, 2019. An Honor Flight is conducted by non-profit organizations dedicated to transporting as many United States military veterans as possible to see the memorials in D.C. of the respective war they fought in at no cost to the veterans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., perform for an Honor Flight at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C., May 8, 2019. An Honor Flight is conducted by non-profit organizations dedicated to transporting as many United States military veterans as possible to see the memorials in D.C. of the respective war they fought in at no cost to the veterans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., perform for an Honor Flight at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C., May 8, 2019. An Honor Flight is conducted by non-profit organizations dedicated to transporting as many United States military veterans as possible to see the memorials in D.C. of the respective war they fought in at no cost to the veterans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., perform for an Honor Flight at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C., May 8, 2019. An Honor Flight is conducted by non-profit organizations dedicated to transporting as many United States military veterans as possible to see the memorials in D.C. of the respective war they fought in at no cost to the veterans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., perform for an Honor Flight at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C., May 8, 2019. An Honor Flight is conducted by non-profit organizations dedicated to transporting as many United States military veterans as possible to see the memorials in D.C. of the respective war they fought in at no cost to the veterans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., perform for an Honor Flight at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C., May 8, 2019. An Honor Flight is conducted by non-profit organizations dedicated to transporting as many United States military veterans as possible to see the memorials in D.C. of the respective war they fought in at no cost to the veterans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., perform for an Honor Flight at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C., May 8, 2019. An Honor Flight is conducted by non-profit organizations dedicated to transporting as many United States military veterans as possible to see the memorials in D.C. of the respective war they fought in at no cost to the veterans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., perform for an Honor Flight at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C., May 8, 2019. An Honor Flight is conducted by non-profit organizations dedicated to transporting as many United States military veterans as possible to see the memorials in D.C. of the respective war they fought in at no cost to the veterans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C., support a full honors funeral for retired Marine Lt. Col. Howard V. Lee, Medal of Honor recipient, at Colonial Grove Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, Virginia, March 30, 2019. Lee received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War in August 1966. While on an operation deep in enemy territory, Lee’s platoon was attacked and surrounded by a large Vietnamese force. Realizing his unit suffered numerous casualties and fully aware the platoon remained under heavy attack, Lee took seven men and proceeded by helicopter to provide reinforcements. After fearlessly moving from position to position and encouraging his men to keep fighting, he was wounded by fragments from an enemy grenade in several areas of his body, including his eye. Despite his wounds, Lee continued optimistically throughout the night to direct a valiant defense, coordinate supporting fires, and apprise higher headquarters of the plight of the platoon. Lee retired at the rank in 1975, after 20 years of service. Lee passed away March 23, 2019; he was 85.

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C., support a full honors funeral for retired Marine Lt. Col. Howard V. Lee, Medal of Honor recipient, at Colonial Grove Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, Virginia, March 30, 2019. Lee received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War in August 1966. While on an operation deep in enemy territory, Lee’s platoon was attacked and surrounded by a large Vietnamese force. Realizing his unit suffered numerous casualties and fully aware the platoon remained under heavy attack, Lee took seven men and proceeded by helicopter to provide reinforcements. After fearlessly moving from position to position and encouraging his men to keep fighting, he was wounded by fragments from an enemy grenade in several areas of his body, including his eye. Despite his wounds, Lee continued optimistically throughout the night to direct a valiant defense, coordinate supporting fires, and apprise higher headquarters of the plight of the platoon. Lee retired at the rank in 1975, after 20 years of service. Lee passed away March 23, 2019; he was 85.

Photo by LCpl. James Bourgeois

Lieutenant Col. Scott Clippinger, executive officer, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., speaks with family member during a full honors funeral for retired Marine Lt. Col. Howard V. Lee, Medal of Honor recipient, at Colonial Grove Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, Virginia, March 30, 2019. Lee received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War in August 1966. While on an operation deep in enemy territory, Lee’s platoon was attacked and surrounded by a large Vietnamese force. Realizing his unit suffered numerous casualties and fully aware the platoon remained under heavy attack, Lee took seven men and proceeded by helicopter to provide reinforcements. After fearlessly moving from position to position and encouraging his men to keep fighting, he was wounded by fragments from an enemy grenade in several areas of his body, including his eye. Despite his wounds, Lee continued optimistically throughout the night to direct a valiant defense, coordinate supporting fires, and apprise higher headquarters of the plight of the platoon. Lee retired at the rank in 1975, after 20 years of service. Lee passed away March 23, 2019; he was 85.

Lieutenant Col. Scott Clippinger, executive officer, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., speaks with family member during a full honors funeral for retired Marine Lt. Col. Howard V. Lee, Medal of Honor recipient, at Colonial Grove Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, Virginia, March 30, 2019. Lee received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War in August 1966. While on an operation deep in enemy territory, Lee’s platoon was attacked and surrounded by a large Vietnamese force. Realizing his unit suffered numerous casualties and fully aware the platoon remained under heavy attack, Lee took seven men and proceeded by helicopter to provide reinforcements. After fearlessly moving from position to position and encouraging his men to keep fighting, he was wounded by fragments from an enemy grenade in several areas of his body, including his eye. Despite his wounds, Lee continued optimistically throughout the night to direct a valiant defense, coordinate supporting fires, and apprise higher headquarters of the plight of the platoon. Lee retired at the rank in 1975, after 20 years of service. Lee passed away March 23, 2019; he was 85.

Photo by LCpl. James Bourgeois

Lieutenant Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, commanding general, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, consoles a family member during a full honors funeral for retired Marine Lt. Col. Howard V. Lee, Medal of Honor recipient, at Colonial Grove Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, Virginia, March 30, 2019. Lee received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War in August 1966. While on an operation deep in enemy territory, Lee’s platoon was attacked and surrounded by a large Vietnamese force. Realizing his unit suffered numerous casualties and fully aware the platoon remained under heavy attack, Lee took seven men and proceeded by helicopter to provide reinforcements. After fearlessly moving from position to position and encouraging his men to keep fighting, he was wounded by fragments from an enemy grenade in several areas of his body, including his eye. Despite his wounds, Lee continued optimistically throughout the night to direct a valiant defense, coordinate supporting fires, and apprise higher headquarters of the plight of the platoon. Lee retired at the rank in 1975, after 20 years of service. Lee passed away March 23, 2019; he was 85.

Lieutenant Gen. Mark A. Brilakis, commanding general, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, consoles a family member during a full honors funeral for retired Marine Lt. Col. Howard V. Lee, Medal of Honor recipient, at Colonial Grove Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, Virginia, March 30, 2019. Lee received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War in August 1966. While on an operation deep in enemy territory, Lee’s platoon was attacked and surrounded by a large Vietnamese force. Realizing his unit suffered numerous casualties and fully aware the platoon remained under heavy attack, Lee took seven men and proceeded by helicopter to provide reinforcements. After fearlessly moving from position to position and encouraging his men to keep fighting, he was wounded by fragments from an enemy grenade in several areas of his body, including his eye. Despite his wounds, Lee continued optimistically throughout the night to direct a valiant defense, coordinate supporting fires, and apprise higher headquarters of the plight of the platoon. Lee retired at the rank in 1975, after 20 years of service. Lee passed away March 23, 2019; he was 85.

Photo by LCpl. James Bourgeois

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C., support a full honors funeral for retired Marine Lt. Col. Howard V. Lee, Medal of Honor recipient, at Colonial Grove Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, Virginia, March 30, 2019. Lee received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War in August 1966. While on an operation deep in enemy territory, Lee’s platoon was attacked and surrounded by a large Vietnamese force. Realizing his unit suffered numerous casualties and fully aware the platoon remained under heavy attack, Lee took seven men and proceeded by helicopter to provide reinforcements. After fearlessly moving from position to position and encouraging his men to keep fighting, he was wounded by fragments from an enemy grenade in several areas of his body, including his eye. Despite his wounds, Lee continued optimistically throughout the night to direct a valiant defense, coordinate supporting fires, and apprise higher headquarters of the plight of the platoon. Lee retired at the rank in 1975, after 20 years of service. Lee passed away March 23, 2019; he was 85.

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C., support a full honors funeral for retired Marine Lt. Col. Howard V. Lee, Medal of Honor recipient, at Colonial Grove Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, Virginia, March 30, 2019. Lee received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War in August 1966. While on an operation deep in enemy territory, Lee’s platoon was attacked and surrounded by a large Vietnamese force. Realizing his unit suffered numerous casualties and fully aware the platoon remained under heavy attack, Lee took seven men and proceeded by helicopter to provide reinforcements. After fearlessly moving from position to position and encouraging his men to keep fighting, he was wounded by fragments from an enemy grenade in several areas of his body, including his eye. Despite his wounds, Lee continued optimistically throughout the night to direct a valiant defense, coordinate supporting fires, and apprise higher headquarters of the plight of the platoon. Lee retired at the rank in 1975, after 20 years of service. Lee passed away March 23, 2019; he was 85.

Photo by LCpl. James Bourgeois

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C., support a full honors funeral for retired Marine Lt. Col. Howard V. Lee, Medal of Honor recipient, at Colonial Grove Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, Virginia, March 30, 2019. Lee received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War in August 1966. While on an operation deep in enemy territory, Lee’s platoon was attacked and surrounded by a large Vietnamese force. Realizing his unit suffered numerous casualties and fully aware the platoon remained under heavy attack, Lee took seven men and proceeded by helicopter to provide reinforcements. After fearlessly moving from position to position and encouraging his men to keep fighting, he was wounded by fragments from an enemy grenade in several areas of his body, including his eye. Despite his wounds, Lee continued optimistically throughout the night to direct a valiant defense, coordinate supporting fires, and apprise higher headquarters of the plight of the platoon. Lee retired at the rank in 1975, after 20 years of service. Lee passed away March 23, 2019; he was 85.

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C., support a full honors funeral for retired Marine Lt. Col. Howard V. Lee, Medal of Honor recipient, at Colonial Grove Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, Virginia, March 30, 2019. Lee received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War in August 1966. While on an operation deep in enemy territory, Lee’s platoon was attacked and surrounded by a large Vietnamese force. Realizing his unit suffered numerous casualties and fully aware the platoon remained under heavy attack, Lee took seven men and proceeded by helicopter to provide reinforcements. After fearlessly moving from position to position and encouraging his men to keep fighting, he was wounded by fragments from an enemy grenade in several areas of his body, including his eye. Despite his wounds, Lee continued optimistically throughout the night to direct a valiant defense, coordinate supporting fires, and apprise higher headquarters of the plight of the platoon. Lee retired at the rank in 1975, after 20 years of service. Lee passed away March 23, 2019; he was 85.

Photo by LCpl. James Bourgeois

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C., support a full honors funeral for retired Marine Lt. Col. Howard V. Lee, Medal of Honor recipient, at Colonial Grove Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, Virginia, March 30, 2019. Lee received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War in August 1966. While on an operation deep in enemy territory, Lee’s platoon was attacked and surrounded by a large Vietnamese force. Realizing his unit suffered numerous casualties and fully aware the platoon remained under heavy attack, Lee took seven men and proceeded by helicopter to provide reinforcements. After fearlessly moving from position to position and encouraging his men to keep fighting, he was wounded by fragments from an enemy grenade in several areas of his body, including his eye. Despite his wounds, Lee continued optimistically throughout the night to direct a valiant defense, coordinate supporting fires, and apprise higher headquarters of the plight of the platoon. Lee retired at the rank in 1975, after 20 years of service. Lee passed away March 23, 2019; he was 85.

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C., support a full honors funeral for retired Marine Lt. Col. Howard V. Lee, Medal of Honor recipient, at Colonial Grove Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, Virginia, March 30, 2019. Lee received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War in August 1966. While on an operation deep in enemy territory, Lee’s platoon was attacked and surrounded by a large Vietnamese force. Realizing his unit suffered numerous casualties and fully aware the platoon remained under heavy attack, Lee took seven men and proceeded by helicopter to provide reinforcements. After fearlessly moving from position to position and encouraging his men to keep fighting, he was wounded by fragments from an enemy grenade in several areas of his body, including his eye. Despite his wounds, Lee continued optimistically throughout the night to direct a valiant defense, coordinate supporting fires, and apprise higher headquarters of the plight of the platoon. Lee retired at the rank in 1975, after 20 years of service. Lee passed away March 23, 2019; he was 85.

Photo by LCpl. James Bourgeois

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C., support a full honors funeral for retired Marine Lt. Col. Howard V. Lee, Medal of Honor recipient, at Colonial Grove Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, Virginia, March 30, 2019. Lee received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War in August 1966. While on an operation deep in enemy territory, Lee’s platoon was attacked and surrounded by a large Vietnamese force. Realizing his unit suffered numerous casualties and fully aware the platoon remained under heavy attack, Lee took seven men and proceeded by helicopter to provide reinforcements. After fearlessly moving from position to position and encouraging his men to keep fighting, he was wounded by fragments from an enemy grenade in several areas of his body, including his eye. Despite his wounds, Lee continued optimistically throughout the night to direct a valiant defense, coordinate supporting fires, and apprise higher headquarters of the plight of the platoon. Lee retired at the rank in 1975, after 20 years of service. Lee passed away March 23, 2019; he was 85.

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C., support a full honors funeral for retired Marine Lt. Col. Howard V. Lee, Medal of Honor recipient, at Colonial Grove Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, Virginia, March 30, 2019. Lee received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War in August 1966. While on an operation deep in enemy territory, Lee’s platoon was attacked and surrounded by a large Vietnamese force. Realizing his unit suffered numerous casualties and fully aware the platoon remained under heavy attack, Lee took seven men and proceeded by helicopter to provide reinforcements. After fearlessly moving from position to position and encouraging his men to keep fighting, he was wounded by fragments from an enemy grenade in several areas of his body, including his eye. Despite his wounds, Lee continued optimistically throughout the night to direct a valiant defense, coordinate supporting fires, and apprise higher headquarters of the plight of the platoon. Lee retired at the rank in 1975, after 20 years of service. Lee passed away March 23, 2019; he was 85.

Photo by LCpl. James Bourgeois

Marines from Marine Barracks Washington D.C. perform at venues in Yuma, Arizona, Mar. 9, 2019. The Marines spent the past four weeks training at MCAS Yuma and then completed Battle Color Ceremonies at MCAS Yuma, Kofa High School and the 2019 MCAS Yuma Air Show. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Released Lance Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Marines from Marine Barracks Washington D.C. perform at venues in Yuma, Arizona, Mar. 9, 2019. The Marines spent the past four weeks training at MCAS Yuma and then completed Battle Color Ceremonies at MCAS Yuma, Kofa High School and the 2019 MCAS Yuma Air Show. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Released Lance Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Photo by LCpl. James Bourgeois

Marines from Marine Barracks Washington D.C. perform at venues in Yuma, Arizona, Mar. 9, 2019. The Marines spent the past four weeks training at MCAS Yuma and then completed Battle Color Ceremonies at MCAS Yuma, Kofa High School and the 2019 MCAS Yuma Air Show. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Released Lance Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Marines from Marine Barracks Washington D.C. perform at venues in Yuma, Arizona, Mar. 9, 2019. The Marines spent the past four weeks training at MCAS Yuma and then completed Battle Color Ceremonies at MCAS Yuma, Kofa High School and the 2019 MCAS Yuma Air Show. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Released Lance Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Photo by LCpl. James Bourgeois

Marines from Marine Barracks Washington D.C. conduct training at MCAS Yuma, Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 15, 2019.The Battle Color Detachment features our very own U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant's Own," Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, and the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Released Lance Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Marines from Marine Barracks Washington D.C. conduct training at MCAS Yuma, Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 15, 2019.The Battle Color Detachment features our very own U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant's Own," Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, and the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Released Lance Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Photo by LCpl. James Bourgeois

Marines from Marine Barracks Washington D.C. perform at venues in Yuma, Arizona, Mar. 9, 2019. The Marines spent the past four weeks training at MCAS Yuma and then completed Battle Color Ceremonies at MCAS Yuma, Kofa High School and the 2019 MCAS Yuma Air Show. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Released Lance Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Marines from Marine Barracks Washington D.C. perform at venues in Yuma, Arizona, Mar. 9, 2019. The Marines spent the past four weeks training at MCAS Yuma and then completed Battle Color Ceremonies at MCAS Yuma, Kofa High School and the 2019 MCAS Yuma Air Show. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Released Lance Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Photo by LCpl. James Bourgeois

Marines from Marine Barracks Washington D.C. conduct training at MCAS Yuma, Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 15, 2019.The Battle Color Detachment features our very own U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant's Own," Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, and the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Released Lance Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Marines from Marine Barracks Washington D.C. conduct training at MCAS Yuma, Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 15, 2019.The Battle Color Detachment features our very own U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant's Own," Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, and the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Released Lance Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Photo by LCpl. James Bourgeois

Marines from Marine Barracks Washington D.C. conduct training at MCAS Yuma, Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 15, 2019.The Battle Color Detachment features our very own U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant's Own," Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, and the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Released Lance Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Marines from Marine Barracks Washington D.C. conduct training at MCAS Yuma, Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 15, 2019.The Battle Color Detachment features our very own U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant's Own," Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, and the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Released Lance Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Photo by LCpl. James Bourgeois

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon, at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., execute their "long line" sequence at San Francisco, California, Mar. 19, 2019. The platoon posed for a photo to recreate images that were taken by previous platoon's at the bridge. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo/Released Lance Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon, at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., execute their "long line" sequence at San Francisco, California, Mar. 19, 2019. The platoon posed for a photo to recreate images that were taken by previous platoon's at the bridge. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo/Released Lance Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Photo by LCpl. James Bourgeois

Marines with Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., support the annual Medal of Honor (MoH), Honor Flight at Ronald Reagan National Airport, Washington, D.C., March 23, 2019. The 30 MoH recipients were welcomed by the Marines upon their arrival, among a military band, numerous volunteers, and people eager to shake their hands. The honor flight aims to pay tribute to those who served their country during times of war and received our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration; the Medal of Honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., support the annual Medal of Honor (MoH), Honor Flight at Ronald Reagan National Airport, Washington, D.C., March 23, 2019. The 30 MoH recipients were welcomed by the Marines upon their arrival, among a military band, numerous volunteers, and people eager to shake their hands. The honor flight aims to pay tribute to those who served their country during times of war and received our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration; the Medal of Honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., support the annual Medal of Honor (MoH), Honor Flight at Ronald Reagan National Airport, Washington, D.C., March 23, 2019. The 30 MoH recipients were welcomed by the Marines upon their arrival, among a military band, numerous volunteers, and people eager to shake their hands. The honor flight aims to pay tribute to those who served their country during times of war and received our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration; the Medal of Honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., support the annual Medal of Honor (MoH), Honor Flight at Ronald Reagan National Airport, Washington, D.C., March 23, 2019. The 30 MoH recipients were welcomed by the Marines upon their arrival, among a military band, numerous volunteers, and people eager to shake their hands. The honor flight aims to pay tribute to those who served their country during times of war and received our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration; the Medal of Honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp