Live at Arlington National cemetery were Vice President pence will be placing a wreath at the tomb of the unknowns. He is taking part in this annual tradition in place of President Trump who is currently overseas. The president did release a video message to veterans earlier, calling them this countrys greatest national treasure. Wreathlaying is followed by a ceremony at the memorial will include which remarks from the Vice President and Veterans Affairs secretary David Shulkin. Right now we will watch the scene while we wait for the Vice President. This is live coverage on cspan. Ladies and gentlemen Vice President pence has arrived. And Major General Michael Howard commanding general of the United States Army Military district of washington. [applause] [applause] he and ladies and gentlemen Major General michael heller. Executive director Army National military cemetery. Mr. Thomas stevens governmental in or Veterans Association United States of america. And the honorable David Shulk
Ladies and gentlemen, please stand for the official party of the introduction of the president , honors, indication and the national anthem. The command chaplain joint forces headquarters and the United States Army Military district of washington. [applause] mader Major General michael l howard, commanding general, military district of washington. Ms. Karen at regular, director Army National military cemeteries program. [applause] chairman of the joint chiefs of staff. [applause] the honorable jim mattis, secretary of defense. [applause] ladies and gentlemen, the president of the United States. [hail to the chief playing] [applause] ladies and gentlemen, chaplain austin. Us pray. Almighty god, prince of peace, you have declared there is no greater love than to lay down ones life for friends. Today as a nation, we stand among americas sons and daughters, patriots who have given their lives to ensure our freedoms. We pause on this National Memorial day to her member their sacrifice and h
Ladies and gentlemen, please stand for the official party and remain standing for the introduction of the president , honors, invocation, and national anthem. [applause] chaplain colonel terry austin, command chaplain, joint force headquarters, National Capital region and the United States Army Military district of washington. [applause] Major General michael l. Howard, commanding general, United States army, military district of washington. [applause] ms. Karen durham aguilera, executive director, Army National military cemeteries program. [applause] general joseph f. Dunford jr. , chairman of the joint chiefs of staff. [applause] the honorable jim mattis, the secretary of defense. [applause] [cheers] ladies and gentlemen, the president of the United States. [playing hail to the chief] [applause] [applause] [cheers] ladies and gentlemen, chaplain austin. Chaplain austin let us pray. Almighty god, prince of peace, you have declared there is no greater love than to lay down ones life fo
Ladies and gentlemen, please stand for the official party and remain standing for the introduction of the president , honors, invocation, and national anthem. [applause] chaplain colonel terry austin, command chaplain, joint force headquarters, National Capital region and the United States Army Military district of washington. [applause] Major General michael l. Howard, commanding general, United States army, military district of washington. [applause] ms. Karen durham aguilera, executive director, Army National military cemeteries program. [applause] general joseph f. Dunford jr. , chairman of the joint chiefs of staff. [applause] the honorable jim mattis, the secretary of defense. [applause] [cheers] ladies and gentlemen, the president of the United States. [playing hail to the chief] [applause] [applause] [cheers] ladies and gentlemen, chaplain austin. Chaplain austin let us pray. Almighty god, prince of peace, you have declared there is no greater love than to lay down ones life fo
Ladies and gentlemen, please stand for the official party and remain standing for the introduction of the president , honors, invocation, and national anthem. [applause] chaplain colonel terry austin, command chaplain, joint force headquarters, National Capital region and the United States Army Military district of washington. [applause] Major General michael l. Howard, commanding general, United States army, military district of washington. [applause] ms. Karen durham aguilera, executive director, Army National military cemeteries program. [applause] general joseph f. Dunford jr. , chairman of the joint chiefs of staff. [applause] the honorable jim mattis, the secretary of defense. [applause] [cheers] ladies and gentlemen, the president of the United States. [playing hail to the chief] [applause] [applause] [cheers] ladies and gentlemen, chaplain austin. Chaplain austin let us pray. Almighty god, prince of peace, you have declared there is no greater love than to lay down ones life fo