The memorial honors the men and women of the United States who served in the Armed Forces in World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and Desert Storm, and remembers prisoners of war and those missing in action as not forgotten. It recognizes service in the United States Army, United States Navy, AmVets, American Legion, United States Air Force, United States Marine Corps, Air National Guard, Army National Guard, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Vietnam Veterans of America, Disabled American Veterans, Merchant Marine, and United States Coast Guard.