National Veterans Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery

The annual National Veterans Day Observance, honoring the men and women who have served and continue to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces during war and peacetime, will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. in the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery. More info coming soon! 

Published on: Thursday, October 30, 2025

Operation Iraqi Freedom Medal of Honor Recipients

Click the headstone image or the recipient's name to learn more about that individual.


Recipient Marker

Ross A. McGinnis

  • Branch: U.S. Army
  • Rank: Specialist
  • Date of Birth: June 14, 1987
  • Date of Death: December 4, 2006
  • Date of Action: December 4, 2006
  • Gravesite: 60-8544
ross a mcginnis grave marker

Paul R. Smith

  • Branch: U.S. Army
  • Rank: Sergeant First Class
  • Date of Birth: September 24, 1969
  • Date of Death: April 4, 2003
  • Date of Action: April 4, 2003
  • Gravesite: MD-67
paul r smith grave marker