Today, Black Americans make up 17 percent of the Navy, a significant number given the fact that in 2019, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that Black Americans made up only 13.4 percent of the country’s population. U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Benjamin Davella
FeaturesRolling Thunder participants left Naval Support Activity Bethesda through Gate 3 at the start of their Memorial Day ride, May 27. The ride is an annual event to remember the fallen Service members as part of Memorial Day Weekend. Photo By MC3 Julio Martinez Martinez
FeaturesA supporter waves her flag to show her support as the Rolling Thunder rides towards the Lincoln Memorial during their Memorial Day ride, May 27. The annual cross-country motorcycle ride honors fallen service members as part of Memorial Day weekend. Photo By MC3 Julio Martinez Martinez
FeaturesA U.S. Park Service police officer gives Rolling Thunder participants guidelines before the start of their ride. Photo By MC3 Julio Martinez Martinez
FeaturesRolling Thunder participants head toward the National Mall during their Memorial Day ride after stopping at Naval Support Activity Bethesda, May 27. The annual cross-country motorcycle ride honors fallen service members as part of Memorial Day weekend. Photo By MC3 Julio Martinez Martinez
FeaturesRolling Thunder participants ride through D.C. during a part of their Memorial Day ride May 27. The annual cross-country motorcycle ride honors fallen service members as part of Memorial Day weekend. Photo By MC3 Julio Martinez Martinez