U.S. Army Staff Sgt. John Throckmorton, 7th Transportation Brigade non-commissioned officer in charge of color guard, renders a salute Sept. 10, 2025, during the Virginia Peninsula Chamber’s Military Recognition Ceremony Sept. 10, 2025, in Newport News, Virginia. The joint service color guard is comprised of military members from the U.S. Army, Air Force Marine Corps, Navy, and Coast Guard, which are all services represented within the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ceaira Tinsley)

Service Members pose for a photo during the Virginia Peninsula Chamber’s Military Recognition Ceremony Sept. 10, 2025, in Newport News, Virginia. The chamber hosts the annual event to honor outstanding performers from the U.S. Army, Air Force Marine Corps, Navy, and Coast Guard, which are all services represented within the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ceaira Tinsley)

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jacob Newton, 11th Transportation Battalion non-commissioned officer in charge of current operations, poses for a photo during the Virginia Peninsula Chamber’s Military Recognition Ceremony Sept. 10, 2025, in Newport News, Virginia. The chamber selected Newton as its Army Service Member of the Year because of his team’s adaptability and superior performance during OPERATION SOUTHERN GUARD. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ceaira Tinsley)

Retired Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams, President of Hampton University, delivers a keynote speech during the Virginia Peninsula Chamber’s Military Recognition Ceremony Sept. 10, 2025, in Newport News, Virginia. Williams commissioned in the Army after graduating from HU and later returned to his alma mater to pay homage to the universities enduring support to the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ceaira Tinsley)

Trophies rest on a table during the Virginia Peninsula Chamber’s Military Recognition Ceremony Sept. 10, 2025, in Newport News, Virginia. The chamber recognized six service members from installations in the local area as its “Service Members of the Year.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ceaira Tinsley)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Julie Mishler, U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band vocalist, pauses for a moment of silence during the Virginia Peninsula Chamber’s Military Recognition Ceremony Sept. 10, 2025, in Newport News, Virginia. during the Virginia Peninsula Chamber’s Military Recognition Ceremony Sept. 10, 2025, in Newport News, Virginia. The pause recognized the sacrifices of those still unaccounted for as Prisoners of War and Missing in Action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ceaira Tinsley)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Julie Mishler, U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band vocalist, performs the national anthem during the Virginia Peninsula Chamber’s Military Recognition Ceremony Sept. 10, 2025, in Newport News, Virginia. The chamber hosts the annual event to honor outstanding performers from the U.S. Army, Air Force Marine Corps, Navy, and Coast Guard, which are all services represented within the local community (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ceaira Tinsley)

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. John Throckmorton, 7th Transportation Brigade non-commissioned officer in charge of color guard, finalizes the execution plan with Bob McKenna, president and chief executive officer of the Virginia Peninsula Chamber prior to the start of their Military Recognition Ceremony Sept. 10, 2025, in Newport News, Virginia. The joint service color guard is comprised of military members from the U.S. Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, and Coast Guard, which are all services represented within the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ceaira Tinsley)

Joint Base Langley-Eustis leadership team talk during the pre-reception of the Virginia Peninsula Chamber’s Military Recognition Ceremony Sept. 10, 2025, in Newport News, Virginia. The chamber hosts the annual event to honor outstanding performers from the U.S. Army, Air Force Marine Corps, Navy, and Coast Guard, which are all services represented within the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ceaira Tinsley)