V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

World War II Navy Veteran Joe Frame of Takoma,Wa. served on a destroyer in the Pacific as an electrician 3rd class. He and other veterans assembled on the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany on May 8, 1945, at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

World War II Navy Veteran Joe Frame of Takoma,Wa. served on a destroyer in the Pacific as an electrician 3rd class. He and other veterans assembled on the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany on May 8, 1945, at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

Philip Herbert Knitz (age 95) (right in photo) of Baltimore Md. and other veterans assembled for the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany (May 8, 1945), at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. Mr. Knitz enlisted in the United States Navy and was assigned to the ship, LSM447, as an Ensign. Mr. Knitz served in the Pacific Theater as his ship was deployed to Okinawa Island. He served two years and was the recipient of three medals; Asiatic Pacific Campaign, World War II, and American Campaign, before he was honorably discharged. Also in photo daughter Suzanne Knitz Gordon (left) and Dr Dennis Uhlfelver. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

Philip Herbert Knitz (age 95) (right in photo) of Baltimore Md. and other veterans assembled for the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany (May 8, 1945), at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. Mr. Knitz enlisted in the United States Navy and was assigned to the ship, LSM447, as an Ensign. Mr. Knitz served in the Pacific Theater as his ship was deployed to Okinawa Island. He served two years and was the recipient of three medals; Asiatic Pacific Campaign, World War II, and American Campaign, before he was honorably discharged. Also in photo daughter Suzanne Knitz Gordon (left) and great granddaughter Anna (age 8 mo.). (Photo by Jeff Malet)

V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

Philip Herbert Knitz (age 95) (right in photo) of Baltimore Md. and other veterans assembled for the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany (May 8, 1945), at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. Mr. Knitz enlisted in the United States Navy and was assigned to the ship, LSM447, as an Ensign. Mr. Knitz served in the Pacific Theater as his ship was deployed to Okinawa Island. He served two years and was the recipient of three medals; Asiatic Pacific Campaign, World War II, and American Campaign, before he was honorably discharged. Also in photo daughter Suzanne Knitz Gordon (left) and great granddaughter Anna (age 8 mo.). (Photo by Jeff Malet)

V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

Philip Herbert Knitz (age 95) (right in photo) of Baltimore Md. and other veterans assembled for the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany (May 8, 1945), at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. Mr. Knitz enlisted in the United States Navy and was assigned to the ship, LSM447, as an Ensign. Mr. Knitz served in the Pacific Theater as his ship was deployed to Okinawa Island. He served two years and was the recipient of three medals; Asiatic Pacific Campaign, World War II, and American Campaign, before he was honorably discharged. Also in photo daughter Suzanne Knitz Gordon (left) and great granddaughter Anna (age 8 mo.). (Photo by Jeff Malet)

V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

Navy World War II veteran Cloyd DeLay, age 98, of Issaquah Wa. and other veterans assembled on the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany (May 8, 1945), at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. He saw service in the Pacific. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

Veterans of the Puget Sound (Wa.) Honor Flight assemble on the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany (May 8, 1945), at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

The United States Army Band Brass Quintet plays tunes from the World War II period. Veterans assemble on the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany (May 8, 1945), at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

Senior Master Sergeant Harry F. Miller (left) is a veteran of WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Harold Radish was a Sergeant in the Army infantry during World War II and servived 161 days in a German POW camp. Veterans assembled on the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany (May 8, 1945), at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

Senior Master Sergeant Harry F. Miller (left) is a veteran of WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Harold Radish was a Sergeant in the Army infantry during World War II and servived 161 days in a German POW camp. Veterans assembled on the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany (May 8, 1945), at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

Navy veteran Elmer Lindseth saw service on the USS Basilan (AG-68). Veterans assemble on the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany (May 8, 1945), at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

Navy veteran Elmer Lindseth saw service on the USS Basilan (AG-68). Veterans assemble on the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany (May 8, 1945), at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

Presentation of the Colors by the Armed Forces Color Guard. Veterans assemble on the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany (May 8, 1945), at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

Presentation of the Colors by the Armed Forces Color Guard. Veterans assemble on the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany (May 8, 1945), at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

Presentation of the Colors by the Armed Forces Color Guard. Veterans assemble on the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany (May 8, 1945), at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

Presentation of the Colors by the Armed Forces Color Guard. Veterans assemble on the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany (May 8, 1945), at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

Presentation of the Colors by the Armed Forces Color Guard. Veterans assemble on the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany (May 8, 1945), at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

Presentation of the Colors by the Armed Forces Color Guard. Veterans assemble on the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany (May 8, 1945), at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

Navy representative of the Armed Forces Color Guard. Veterans assemble on the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany (May 8, 1945), at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

Navy representative of the Armed Forces Color Guard. Veterans assemble on the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany (May 8, 1945), at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

Navy representative of the Armed Forces Color Guard. Veterans assemble on the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany (May 8, 1945), at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

Presentation of the Colors by the Armed Forces Color Guard. Veterans assemble on the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany (May 8, 1945), at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

Presentation of the Colors by the Armed Forces Color Guard. Veterans assemble on the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany (May 8, 1945), at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

Presentation of the Colors by the Armed Forces Color Guard. Veterans assemble on the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany (May 8, 1945), at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

Presentation of the Colors by the Armed Forces Color Guard. Veterans assemble on the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany (May 8, 1945), at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

V-E Day, National World War II Memorial, Civil Air Patrol

Kenneth Cowden (left) of Bellingham Wa., a private first class in the 7th Army, was General George S. Patton's driver for the second half of 1943 during the campaign in Sicily. U.S. Army Colonel Jayson A. Altieri (right) is serving as Chairman of the Civil Air Patrol's (CAP) Board of Govenours, whose mission is to provide oversight of CAP as a federally chartered non-profit 60,000 person organization. The Civil Air Patrol, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary, took part in the ceremony. Veterans assemble on the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany (May 8, 1945), at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

World War II veterans (left to right) Kal Leichtman, Harry F. Miller, Harold Radish and Eli Linden. Veterans assembled on the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany (May 8, 1945), at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

Veterans assemble on the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany (May 8, 1945), at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

World War II veteran Eli Linden of Leesburg Va. Veterans assemble on the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany (May 8, 1945), at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. Linden landed at Omaha Beach three weeks after D-Day, was later wounded and imprisoned for 5 months in Stalag 4B, a German P.O.W. camp. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

Navy World War II veteran Max Kliewer. Veterans assemble on the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany (May 8, 1945), at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Leon Harris, V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

Leon Harris of ABC7 NewsChannel 8, served as Master of Ceremonies. Veterans assemble on the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany (May 8, 1945), at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

Veterans assemble on the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany (May 8, 1945), at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

Mothers were presented with roses in honor of Mothers Day which happened to fall this year on the same date as V-E Day. Veterans assembled on the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany (May 8, 1945), at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

Mothers were presented with roses in honor of Mothers Day which happened to fall this year on the same date as V-E Day. Veterans assembled on the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany (May 8, 1945), at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Josiah Bunting, V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

Josiah Bunting III, Chairman, Friends of the National World War II Memorial. Veterans assemble on the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany (May 8, 1945), at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

Valeriy Chaly, V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States Valeriy Chaly. Veterans assemble on the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany (May 8, 1945), at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

Presentation of the Colors by the Armed Forces Color Guard. Veterans assemble on the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany (May 8, 1945), at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

Presentation of the Colors by the Armed Forces Color Guard. Veterans assemble on the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany (May 8, 1945), at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

Presentation of the Colors by the Armed Forces Color Guard. Veterans assemble on the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany (May 8, 1945), at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

Presentation of the Colors by the Armed Forces Color Guard. Veterans assemble on the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany (May 8, 1945), at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

Presentation of the Colors by the Armed Forces Color Guard. Veterans assemble on the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany (May 8, 1945), at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

Presentation of the Colors by the Armed Forces Color Guard. Veterans assemble on the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany (May 8, 1945), at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

Presentation of the Colors by the Armed Forces Color Guard. Veterans assemble on the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany (May 8, 1945), at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

Army Lt. Col. Grace Hollis, senior chaplain assigned to Arlington National Cemetery, delivered the invocation as veterans assembled on the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany (May 8, 1945), at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

World War II veterans Harold Radish (left) and Eli Linden. They and other veterans assembled on the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany (May 8, 1945), at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. Harold Radish was a Sergeant in the Army infantry during World War II and enlisted at age 19 in 1943. Two years later, Harold was captured by the Nazis while serving in Germany and was imprisoned for 161 days. Eli Linden landed at Omaha Beach three weeks after D-Day, was later wounded and imprisoned for 5 months in Stalag 4B, a German P.O.W. camp. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

World War II veterans Harold Radish (left) and Eli Linden. They and other veterans assembled on the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany (May 8, 1945), at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. Harold Radish was a Sergeant in the Army infantry during World War II and enlisted at age 19 in 1943. Two years later, Harold was captured by the Nazis while serving in Germany and was imprisoned for 161 days. Eli Linden landed at Omaha Beach three weeks after D-Day, was later wounded and imprisoned for 5 months in Stalag 4B, a German P.O.W. camp. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

World War II veterans Harold Radish (left) and Eli Linden. They and other veterans assembled on the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany (May 8, 1945), at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. Harold Radish was a Sergeant in the Army infantry during World War II and enlisted at age 19 in 1943. Two years later, Harold was captured by the Nazis while serving in Germany and was imprisoned for 161 days. Eli Linden landed at Omaha Beach three weeks after D-Day, was later wounded and imprisoned for 5 months in Stalag 4B, a German P.O.W. camp. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

V-E Day, National World War II Memorial

World War II veterans Harold Radish (left) and Eli Linden. They and other veterans assembled on the 71st anniversary of the Allies Victory in Europe (V-E Day) over Nazi Germany (May 8, 1945), at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., under sunny skies on May 8, 2016. Harold Radish was a Sergeant in the Army infantry during World War II and enlisted at age 19 in 1943. Two years later, Harold was captured by the Nazis while serving in Germany and was imprisoned for 161 days. Eli Linden landed at Omaha Beach three weeks after D-Day, was later wounded and imprisoned for 5 months in Stalag 4B, a German P.O.W. camp. (Photo by Jeff Malet)