The Battleship New Jersey hosted its annual Veterans Day ceremony Tuesday to honor our men and women in uniform.

On board, Medal of Honor recipient and retired Col. Harvey Barnum took center stage to help pay tribute to the United States Marine Corps' 250th birthday and to help observe Veterans Day.

"We gather to honor and say thank you to all veterans of this great country," Barnum said.

Barnum served with the U.S. Marine Corps and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Vietnam War.

In December 1965, Barnum's company came under enemy fire during Operation Harvest Moon. Barnum took command of a rifle company after the commander was killed and helped lead fellow Marines out of harm's way. He says Veterans Day is a time to reflect and remember.

"Each o

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