Members of the U.S. Navy hold a flag-folding ceremony on the 9/11 Memorial plaza before a group of onlookers.
Photo by Jin S. Lee

Salute to Service

Each November, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum recognizes our country’s veterans through Salute to Service, a tribute honoring those who served in the military as well as the families and communities that support them. All year long, active and retired military receive free Museum admission.  

Video: Salute to Service: Veterans Reflect on 9/11

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From November 7-11, 2024, we celebrated the diversity and commitment of veterans with special events including staff and volunteers marching in the NYC Veterans Day Parade; hosting the United States Navy Band Northeast Ceremonial Band Performance on the plaza; inviting the community to our public program Above & Beyond: The Air Force Response on 9/11; and the placement of yellow roses at the names of veterans killed on 9/11, with the veteran organization Team Red, White & Blue.

2024 Highlights

  • On Veterans Day at the Memorial, volunteers from the veteran organization Team Red, White and Blue, help place more than 250 yellow roses in the names of those who served in the U.S. armed forces.

    On Veterans Day at the Memorial, volunteers from the veteran organization Team Red, White and Blue, help place more than 250 yellow roses in the names of those who served in the U.S. armed forces. 

  • United States Navy Rear Admiral Carl Lahti visits the Museum.

    United States Navy Rear Admiral Carl Lahti visits the Museum. 

  • The United States Navy Band Northeast Ceremonial Band performs on the Memorial.

    The United States Navy Band Northeast Ceremonial Band performs on the Memorial. 

  • On the 249th birthday of the United States Marine Coros, Museum President & CEO Beth Hillman addresses 200 Marines and veterans on the Memorial at the conclusion of United War Veterans Council's Honor Ruck.

    On the 249th birthday of the United States Marine Coros, Museum President & CEO Beth Hillman addresses 200 Marines and veterans on the Memorial at the conclusion of United War Veterans Council's Honor Ruck. 

  • New York City Veterans Day Parade Grand Marshal and Medal of Honor Recipient Sgt. Dakota Meyer addresses marines, veterans and visitors on the Memorial.

    New York City Veterans Day Parade Grand Marshal and Medal of Honor Recipient Sgt. Dakota Meyer addresses marines, veterans and visitors on the Memorial. 

  • The Quantico Marine Band performs on the Memorial.

    The Quantico Marine Band performs on the Memorial. 

  • The U.S. Air Force provides an Honor Guard on Veterans Day at the Memorial.

    The U.S. Air Force provides an Honor Guard on Veterans Day at the Memorial. 

  • On Veterans Day, Memorial staff and volunteers lead the NYC Veterans Day Parade.

    On Veterans Day, Memorial staff and volunteers lead the NYC Veterans Day Parade. 

  • President & CEO Beth Hillman joins Memorial staff and volunteers to carry a massive flag along Fifth Avenue in the NYC Veterans Day Parade.

    President & CEO Beth Hillman joins Memorial staff and volunteers to carry a massive flag along Fifth Avenue in the NYC Veterans Day Parade. 

  • Veteran service organizations gather in the Museum Atrium for a Thank You Breakfast.

    Veteran service organizations gather in the Museum Atrium for a Thank You Breakfast. 

  • Pat Tillman Foundation Scholars discuss the transition from military to civilian life with members of the 9/11 Memorial Visionary Network as part of its Coffee & Conversation series.

    Pat Tillman Foundation Scholars discuss the transition from military to civilian life with members of the 9/11 Memorial Visionary Network as part of its Coffee & Conversation series. 

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