A MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Memorial Day 2013 This weekend, Americans in large numbers will visit our national cemeteries and other final resting places to honor their loved ones, their friends, neighbors, colleagues, even some unknown to them-men and women who gave their lives in defense of our Nation.  Memorial Day is a time to reflect on their service and their sacri...Read Full Story...

U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Sgt. Mallory S. VanderSchans By Julian E. BarnesThe Wall Street Journal Dressed in their desert camouflage uniforms the six Marine four-star generals share coffee in the Home of the Commandants in Washington, D.C., April 19, 2013. From left to right:John F. Kelly,  James N. Mattis, Joseph F. Dunford, James F. Amos, John R. Allen, and John M. Paxton Jr...Read Full Story...

By Sarah Burford,Military Sealift Command Pacific Public Affairs SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The Navy's first mobile landing platform ship, USNS Montford Point (T-MLP 1), was christened at the General Dynamics NASSCO shipyard in San Diego, March 2. Owned and operated by Military Sealift Command, Montford Point was christened by its sponsor, Alexis "Jackie" Bolden, the wife of current NASA Administrator...Read Full Story...