We have deliberately taken some of our webpages and content offline in order to comply with Executive Orders and OSD Policy. The intent is to preserve our history, and we are working to re-publish content as soon as possible.

ImageGallery
The Japanese minister of defense is dressed in a dark suit, and his is bowing in front of a wreath as a US Army Soldier stands at attention with hands at his sides near the wreath. In the distance is an Army band member holding a trumpet under one arm, and service member carrying service flags.
231004-A-II664-1154.JPG Photo By: Cpl. Christopher Grey

ARLINGTON, Va. - Soldiers with the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) provide ceremonial support during an Armed Forces Full Honors Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Oct. 4, 2023. The wreath was laid by Minoru Kihara, Minister of Defense of Japan, and hosted by Maj. Gen. Trevor J. Bredenkamp, Commanding General, Joint Task Force-National Capital Region, U.S. Army Military District of Washington. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Christopher Grey)


DOWNLOAD PHOTO (4.03 MB)


This photograph is considered public domain and has been cleared for release. If you would like to republish please give the photographer appropriate credit. Further, any commercial or non-commercial use of this photograph or any other DoD image must be made in compliance with guidance found at http://www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations.html , which pertains to intellectual property restrictions (e.g., copyright and trademark, including the use of official emblems, insignia, names and slogans), warnings regarding use of images of identifiable personnel, appearance of endorsement, and related matters.



Back to Gallery