A tomb guard from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) walks the mat at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 23, 2021. (U.S. Army photo by Elizabeth Fraser / Arlington National Cemetery / released)
(U.S. Army photo by Elizabeth Fraser / Arlington National Cemetery / released)
(U.S. Army photo by Elizabeth Fraser / Arlington National Cemetery / released)
A tomb guard from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) walks the mat at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 23, 2021. (U.S. Army photo by Elizabeth Fraser / Arlington National Cemetery / released)
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The nation owes a debt of gratitude for their sacrifice, but also to the countless others who fought America’s wars and sustained the peace.
There are many contributions of our military forces that are unknown to most Americans. The US military has been an important catalyst for exploration, disaster response, infrastructure design and construction, scientific advancement, and so much more.
These contributions continue today through military support to civil authorities, both here and abroad.