heather break, board chair, commissioned officers association of the united states public health service. michael r., carton, president and air force sergeant's association. robert swaneterans usa. dr. paul cunningham national president korean war veterans association. the associate members of the veterans day national committee are located in the boxes to my left, i would like to ask the presidents and national commanders that comprise our associate membership to stand and be recognized. ladies and gentlemen, please join me in recognizing our veterans national leadership with your applause. [applause] >> it is now my pleasure to introduce miss karen durham aguilera, executive director, army national military cemeteries and arlington national cemetery. [applause] >> leader pelosi, secretary defense mattis, secretary of vetrans affairs wilkie, secretary of the air force, wilson, major general, families of the fallen, visitors from across the world and all of you, good morning. welcome to arlington national cemetery. of the fallen, visitors from what a glorious day. it is fitting that we are in in the center of this most hollowed ground, a special welcome to mr. larry