The amphibious assault ship arrived at its new homeport in Sasebo on Monday as part of a regularly scheduled rotation of forces.
Rain or shine, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, guards watch over the national tribute to America’s unidentified and missing service members.
VA officials previously announced plans to end the Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase program May 1.
Staff Sgt. Troy S. Knutson-Collins, 28, was the final soldier found deceased Tuesday in the peat bog, one week after being reported missing.
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