U.S. Navy Memorial (The Lone Sailor)

The U.S. Navy Memorial, dedicated in 1987, features the Lone Sailor statue and commemorates the service of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine. The memorial plaza on Pennsylvania Avenue includes a sea services circle, inscriptions, and a small heritage center with exhibits about naval history. The site hosts wreath-laying ceremonies and public events marking naval anniversaries and commemorations.