June 4, 2015 - Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michelle Howard salutes the colors as part of a wreath laying ceremony at the Navy Memorial to commemorate the 73rd anniversary of the Battle of Midway. The Battle of Midway was the turning point in the Pacific theater of World War II and set the stage for the United States victory over Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Pedro A. Rodriguez)