Instagram is VA’s newest digital platform and it serves to capture personal moments of our Veteran community. While we started publishing later in 2014, there were plenty of events and moments for us to share. Some of our favorite photos included those from Honor Flights, Memorial Day, the 70th anniversary of D-Day and Veterans Day.

Below are the Top 5 @deptvetaffairs photos from 2014:

Number 5

Dan Burke of the 2nd ID 3rd SBCT 1-23 Inf. B Co. celebrates Turkey Day 2009 in Iraq. Photo by Nathan Marques. #HonoringVets

A photo posted by Department of Veterans Affairs (@deptvetaffairs) on Nov 11, 2014 at 5:41am PST

Number 4

Clarence Heidemann was in the Marine Corps and stationed on Oahu 73 years ago today. #honoringVets #honorflight #wwiimemorial

A photo posted by Department of Veterans Affairs (@deptvetaffairs) on Dec 12, 2014 at 10:27am PST

Number 3

A wreath is placed on the tomb of an unknown U.S. Soldier at the Alexandria National Cemetery in Virginia #honoringVets

A photo posted by Department of Veterans Affairs (@deptvetaffairs) on Dec 12, 2014 at 8:30am PST

Number 2

Family and friends find their Servicemember's name on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall

A photo posted by Department of Veterans Affairs (@deptvetaffairs) on Nov 11, 2014 at 11:07am PST

Number 1

RG @cbsthismorning: Bill Barth served in the U.S. Army from 1967-1972. He was part of the 101st Airborne Division and served in Vietnam in 1968-1969. He says the little boy thanking him "reminded me of my grandson." (Photo via @deptvetaffairs) #VeteransDay #HonoringVets

A photo posted by Department of Veterans Affairs (@deptvetaffairs) on Nov 11, 2014 at 9:59am PST