The U.S. Army Airborne & Special Operations Museum is hosting the traveling Global War on Terror (GWOT) Memorial Flag in its Reflection Garden from May 3rd-May 22rd. This moving tribute, standing 6 feet tall and 28 feet wide, honors approximately 7,000 fallen heroes and Gold Star Families through a design that mimics a flag draped over a service member’s casket.

The memorial is composed of nearly 7,000 dog tags—arranged alphabetically through 2019 and chronologically thereafter—and includes 50 gold stars recognizing Gold Star Families nationwide. Visitors can also see a mahogany battlefield cross sculpted by female veteran artist Alicia Dietz displayed in front of the flag. This powerful symbol of sacrifice and honor serves to raise awareness and provides a space for the community to witness a rise in remembrance for our nation’s heroes.

Tags are in alphabetical order ranging from September 11th, 2001-December 31st, 2019; thereafter the tags are in chronological order of the date Killed in Action (KIA).