Soldiers with the British Strategic Reserve Force of the NATO-led Kosovo Force mission, also known as KFOR, participate in a British Army Warrior Fitness event at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, Oct. 28, 2024. Remaining physically fit is integral to ensuring KFOR soldiers are prepared to respond at a moment's notice in order to maintain a safe and secure environment for all communities in Kosovo. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Grace Wajler)
To aid in the mission of “Honor and Remember,” the West Virginia National Guard hosts a Gold Star Families Retreat at Camp Dawson in Kingwood, West Virginia, the last weekend in September every year. The event is a chance to honor the service and sacrifice of both the family members and their loved ones who died in the course of military service.