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The Medal of Honor for Master Sgt. Mike C. Peña, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, was temporarily on display during a ceremony at Peña’s resting place June 8, 2014 at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City, Texas. A Medal of Honor Memorial Headstone in Peña’s honor was unveiled during the ceremony. Peña was one of 24 Soldiers from World War II and the Korean and Vietnam Wars to have their Distinguished Service Cross upgraded to the Medal of Honor in a March 18, 2014 ceremony at the White House. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jeremy D. Crisp, 1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs (released).
Officers and community members cheered on Law Enforcement United riders as they make their way to their final destination at the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington DC. The Mount Vernon District Station hosted riders in Chapter VIII of the Police Unity Tour as they too made their final trek to the Memorial.
Officers and community members cheered on Law Enforcement United riders as they make their way to their final destination at the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington DC. The Mount Vernon District Station hosted riders in Chapter VIII of the Police Unity Tour as they too made their final trek to the Memorial.
The South Carolina National Guard Survivor Outreach Services conducts a "Tree for the Fallen" dedication ceremony at the State House in Columbia, South Carolina, Nov. 19, 2019, to honor Gold Star Mothers and Families and their fallen service members. The event included a ceremony for surviving Family members to decorate a tree in honor of their fallen service member to be displayed at the State House for their service and sacrifice to be remembered this holiday season. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Brad Mincey, South Carolina National Guard)
The South Carolina National Guard Survivor Outreach Services conducts a "Tree for the Fallen" dedication ceremony at the State House in Columbia, South Carolina, Nov. 19, 2019, to honor Gold Star Mothers and Families and their fallen service members. The event included a ceremony for surviving Family members to decorate a tree in honor of their fallen service member to be displayed at the State House for their service and sacrifice to be remembered this holiday season. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Brad Mincey, South Carolina National Guard)
Col. Viet Luong, deputy commander for maneuver, 1st Cavalry Division, unveils the Medal of Honor Memorial Headstone for Master Sgt. Mike C. Peña, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cav. Div., during a ceremony June 8, 2014, at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City Texas. Peña gave his life Sept. 4, 1950, in defense of his fellow Cavalry Troopers during the Korean War. Peña was one of 24 Soldiers from World War II and the Korean and Vietnam Wars to have their Distinguished Service Cross upgraded to the Medal of Honor in a March 18, 2014 ceremony at the White House. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jeremy D. Crisp, 1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs (released).
1st Brigade Combat Team said farewll to CSM Tracey Loveall and welcomed CSM Mark Eckstrom during a change of responsibiity ceremony on August 31st, 2020, at Fort Drum, NY. (photos by Sgt. Cody W. Ewing)
SAN DIEGO (May 28, 2018) Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Joshua Salgado, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), fires a Mark 11 40mm saluting mount during a 21-gun salute in observance of Memorial Day on vulture’s row. Boxer is pierside in its homeport preparing for Commander, Naval Surface Forces Pacific sea trials. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class David Ortiz/Released)
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Van McCarty, the adjutant general for South Carolina, salutes after laying a wreath on the Armed Forces Memorial at the State House in Columbia, South Carolina, Dec. 9, 2019. The wreath is placed to honor and remember the servicemen and women who served in the armed services and made the ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Brad Mincey, South Carolina National Guard Public Affairs)
John Peña (left), grandson of Medal of Honor recipient Master Sgt. Mike C. Peña, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, walked 64 miles to present his grandfather’s Medal of Honor to his father and Master Sgt. Peña’s son, Michael (seen in white shirt), during a ceremony at the Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City, Texas, June 8, 2014, where Master Sgt. Peña is buried. John and three of his comrades walked 64 miles over four days to signify the 64 years since his grandfather died in the Korean War, and to signify the 64 years it took before Master Sgt. Peña was awarded the Medal of Honor. A Medal of Honor Memorial Headstone for Master Sgt. Peña was unveiled at the cemetery. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jeremy D. Crisp, 1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs (released).
Runners and walkers participate in the Tunnel to Tower Foundation 5K Run and Walk, Columbia, South Carolina, Sep. 13. 2024. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports first responders, service members, and their families, through a variety of programs, such as the Tunnel to Towers Foundation National Run, Walk & Climb Series, and smart home programs--the building of mortgage-free smart homes for catastrophically injured veterans and first responders. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Chelsea Weaver)
Emotions were high during the unveiling of the Medal of Honor Memorial Headstone for Master Sgt. Mike C. Peña, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, during a ceremony at his resting place June 8, 2014 at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City, Texas. The ceremony and headstone are to locally honor the Newgulf, Texas native in his receiving the Medal of Honor posthumously March 18, 2014, after it was upgraded from the Distinguished Service Cross. Peña gave his life in defense of his fellow 1st Cavalry Division Troopers in 1950 during the Korean War. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jeremy D. Crisp, 1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs (released).
1st Brigade Combat Team said farewll to CSM Tracey Loveall and welcomed CSM Mark Eckstrom during a change of responsibiity ceremony on August 31st, 2020, at Fort Drum, NY. (photos by Sgt. Cody W. Ewing)
Veterans and several hundred community members were on-hand during the unveiling of the Medal of Honor Memorial Headstone for Master Sgt. Mike C. Peña, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, during a ceremony at his resting place June 8, 2014 at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City, Texas. The ceremony and headstone are to locally honor the Newgulf, Texas native in his receiving the Medal of Honor posthumously March 18, 2014, after it was upgraded from the Distinguished Service Cross. Peña gave his life in defense of his fellow 1st Cavalry Division Troopers in 1950 during the Korean War. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jeremy D. Crisp, 1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs (released).
The Medal of Honor for Master Sgt. Mike C. Peña, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, was temporarily on display during a ceremony at Peña’s resting place June 8, 2014 at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City, Texas. A Medal of Honor Memorial Headstone in Peña’s honor was unveiled during the ceremony. Peña was one of 24 Soldiers from World War II and the Korean and Vietnam Wars to have their Distinguished Service Cross upgraded to the Medal of Honor in a March 18, 2014 ceremony at the White House. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jeremy D. Crisp, 1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs (released).
John Peña (center with sunglasses), grandson of Medal of Honor Recipient Master Sgt. Mike C. Peña of 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, finishes the last leg of the 64-mile Mike C. Peña Valor Walk June 8, 2014 in Bay City, Texas. John and his fellow veterans Paul Jornet (behind, left), Erin Hughes (behind, center) and Gabriel Diaz (behind, right), took the journey to honor the 64 years it took from the time of Master Sgt. Peña’s death before he was awarded the Medal of Honor. The group finished the final leg of their four-day journey at Master Sgt. Peña’s resting place where a Medal of Honor Memorial headstone in Peña’s honor was unveiled during the ceremony. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jeremy D. Crisp, 1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs (released).
John Peña (rear-center) grandson of Medal of Honor recipient Master Sgt. Mike C. Peña of 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, finishes the last leg of the 64-mile Mike C. Peña Valor Walk June 8, 2014 in Bay City, Texas. John and his fellow veterans Paul Jornet (behind, left), Erin Hughes (behind, center) and Gabriel Diaz, took the journey to honor the 64 years it took from the time of Master Sgt. Peña’s death before he was awarded the Medal of Honor. They are led by members of the 1st Cavalry Division Honor Guard and a bagpiper as they finish their journey at Master Sgt. Peña’s gravesite. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jeremy D. Crisp, 1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs (released).
1st Brigade Combat Team said farewll to CSM Tracey Loveall and welcomed CSM Mark Eckstrom during a change of responsibiity ceremony on August 31st, 2020, at Fort Drum, NY. (photos by Sgt. Cody W. Ewing)
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Van McCarty, the adjutant general for South Carolina, and U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Scott Lambe, 9th Air Force Air National Guard assistant to the commander, place a wreath on the Armed Forces Memorial at the State House in Columbia, South Carolina, Dec. 9, 2019. The wreath is placed to honor and remember the servicemen and women who served in the armed services and made the ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Brad Mincey, South Carolina National Guard Public Affairs)
The Medal of Honor for Master Sgt. Mike C. Peña, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, was temporarily on display during a ceremony at Peña’s resting place June 8, 2014 at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City, Texas. A Medal of Honor Memorial Headstone in Peña’s honor was unveiled during the ceremony. Peña was one of 24 Soldiers from World War II and the Korean and Vietnam Wars to have their Distinguished Service Cross upgraded to the Medal of Honor in a March 18, 2014 ceremony at the White House. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jeremy D. Crisp, 1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs (released).
The South Carolina National Guard Survivor Outreach Services conducts a "Tree for the Fallen" dedication ceremony at the State House in Columbia, South Carolina, Nov. 19, 2019, to honor Gold Star Mothers and Families and their fallen service members. The event included a ceremony for surviving Family members to decorate a tree in honor of their fallen service member to be displayed at the State House for their service and sacrifice to be remembered this holiday season. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Brad Mincey, South Carolina National Guard)
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Van McCarty, the adjutant general for South Carolina, and U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Scott Lambe, 9th Air Force Air National Guard assistant to the commander, place a wreath on the Armed Forces Memorial at the State House in Columbia, South Carolina, Dec. 9, 2019. The wreath is placed to honor and remember the servicemen and women who served in the armed services and made the ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Brad Mincey, South Carolina National Guard Public Affairs)
Michael Peña (left), son of Master Sgt. Mike C. Peña, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, and John, Michael’s son and grandson to Master Sgt. Peña, place the Medal of Honor at the new Medal of Honor Memorial Headstone June 8, 2014 where Master Sgt. Peña is buried during a ceremony in Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City, Texas. The medal was placed there for a short time during and following the ceremony so all could see. Master Sgt. Peña was one of 24 Soldiers from World War II and the Korean and Vietnam Wars to have their Distinguished Service Cross upgraded to the Medal of Honor in a March 18, 2014 ceremony at the White House. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jeremy D. Crisp, 1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs (released).
1st Brigade Combat Team said farewll to CSM Tracey Loveall and welcomed CSM Mark Eckstrom during a change of responsibiity ceremony on August 31st, 2020, at Fort Drum, NY. (photos by Sgt. Cody W. Ewing)
The South Carolina National Guard Survivor Outreach Services conducts a "Tree for the Fallen" dedication ceremony at the State House in Columbia, South Carolina, Nov. 19, 2019, to honor Gold Star Mothers and Families and their fallen service members. The event included a ceremony for surviving Family members to decorate a tree in honor of their fallen service member to be displayed at the State House for their service and sacrifice to be remembered this holiday season. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Brad Mincey, South Carolina National Guard)