Christian Stokes, stationed at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, walks past booths during the Hiring our Heroes Job Fair at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, March 5. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion

Sons of The American Legion walk to the World War II Memorial during a wreath laying tour in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, March 8. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion

Sons of The American Legion National Commander Clint Bolt and Vice Commander Gary Nelson participate in a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, March 8. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion

Paul Norton plays taps to conclude the ANAVICUS breakfast during Washington Conference in Washington, D.C., on Monday, March 9. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion

Mike Miller of the Department of Defense speaks during The American Legion's Veterans Education & Employment Commission meeting at Washington Conference in Washington, D.C., on Monday, March 9. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion

U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina introduces National Commander James “Bill” Oxford during the Commander’s Testimony in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, March 11. Photo by Ben Mikesell/The American Legion