National Memorial Day Concert

Son of a decorated U.S. Army Vietnam War veteran, Blair Underwood shares the story of Col Otis D. Evans, a Vietnam veteran who served as a Dustoff pilot with the 101st Airborne Division flying medevac missions. The 2025 National Memorial Day Concert aired Sunday, May 25, 2025 on PBS.

Hosts Gary Sinise and Esai Morales present a tribute to Medal of Honor recipients at the 2025 National Memorial Day Concert.

Gary Sinise and Esai Morales honor those who served our country during the second World War on the 2025 National Memorial Day Concert, aired Sunday, May 25, 2025 on PBS.

2025 marks the 75th anniversary of a conflict that altered the global landscape. Korea was once called “The Forgotten War", but those who served there must not and will not be forgotten. With us at the 2025 National Memorial Day Concert were distinguished veterans of the Korean War. We are grateful to these American heroes. The 2025 National Memorial Day Concert aired Sunday, May 25, 2025 on PBS.

Live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, two-time Grammy winner and proud military family member, Angel Blue performs the national anthem. The 2025 National Memorial Day Concert aired Sunday, May 25, 2025 on PBS.

2025 marks the 250th birthday of the United States Army, Navy, and Marine Corps. Our armed forces answered the call to service even before the United States became a nation. Today, they sustain our nation’s freedoms on land, sea, air and in space. The 2025 National Memorial Day Concert aired Sunday, May 25, 2025 on PBS.

Robert Patrick shares the story of U.S. Marine Corps veteran Don Graves, a flamethrower who stormed the black sands of Iwo Jima in one of the bloodiest battles in Marine Corps history. The 2025 National Memorial Day Concert aired Sunday, May 25, 2025 on PBS.

The choruses of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force, accompanied by the National Symphony Orchestra, perform “This Is My Country”, honoring the 250th anniversary of the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps. The 2025 National Memorial Day Concert aired Sunday, May 25, 2025 on PBS.

Opening America’s national night of remembrance is ‪Scotty Hasting, Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient, performing his song “I’m America” in tribute to our nation’s service members. The 2025 National Memorial Day Concert aired Sunday, May 25, 2025 on PBS.

Remembering the sacrifice of the fallen and their families, country music star, U.S. Army veteran, and Purple Heart recipient, ‪Scotty Hasting‬ performs his song “Red, White and Blue”. The 2025 National Memorial Day Concert aired Sunday, May 25, 2025 on PBS.

After losing her husband SSG Michael H. Simpson in 2013 to a fatal wound from an IED blast while serving in Afghanistan, Gold Star Wife Krista Simpson Anderson turned her grief into purpose, supporting fellow military and Gold Star Families and creating space for healing. Her strength, rooted in community and service, reminds us that even while navigating tragedy there are gifts along the way.

On the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII, the National Memorial Day Concert honors the millions of the Greatest Generation who served on the front lines and the home front. Among them is U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Don Graves, a flamethrower who stormed the black sands of Iwo Jima with the 5th Marine Division in one of the bloodiest battles in Marine Corps history.