On October 17, 2025, the Doughboy Foundation, whose mission is to Keep Faith with the American Doughboy, continued its commitment to honor the 4.7 million Americans who served in uniform during World War I by sounding Taps daily at 5 p.m. at the National World War I Memorial.

On this evening, the Doughboy Foundation hosted 36 representatives from the Reserve Organization of America (ROA) at the memorial for a wreath-laying ceremony honoring General John J. Pershing, followed by the sounding of Daily Taps.

Outgoing ROA National President Layne Wroblewski and incoming President Peggy Wilmoth had the honor of laying the wreath in tribute to General Pershing and the service of all American Doughboys. The event highlighted the enduring legacy of WWI service members and reinforced the partnership between ROA and the Doughboy Foundation in preserving the memory and sacrifices of those who served.