Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
As America's 250th anniversary celebration continues, one of the nation's newest tributes is giving families across the country a new way to honor the more than 41 million Americans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Unveiled on the National Mall, the National Military Monument combines military history with interactive technology that allows visitors—and people nationwide through an online experience—to search for family members, friends, and loved ones who served, while also giving families the opportunity to submit missing service records for future recognition.
As America's 250th anniversary celebration continues, one of the nation's newest tributes is giving families across the country a new way to honor the more than 41 million Americans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Unveiled on the National Mall, the National Military Monument combines military history with interactive technology that allows visitors—and people nationwide through an online experience—to search for family members, friends, and loved ones who served, while also giving families the opportunity to submit missing service records for future recognition.
