160603-N-ZA795-088 WASHINGTON (June 3, 2016) Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Bill Moran present the Battle of Midway declaration to Battle of Midway Veterans during the 74th Battle of Midway commemoration at the U.S. Navy Memorial. 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/Released)