Actors Gary Sinise and Joe Mantegna co-host the 2011 National Memorial Day Concert at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., May 29, 2011.

200205-N-XL056-1100 SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (Feb. 5, 2020) Actor Gary Sinise, also known as "Lt. Dan," receives the Congressional Medal of Honor Society's Patriot Award -- for a lifetime of work helping service members and veterans -- at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, USA. Sinise has dedicated nearly 40 years to humanitarian work for service members, veterans, first responders, and their families. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Leon Wong/Released)

Actor, musician and philanthropist Gary Sinise plays during a concert at Fort Novosel's Spring Fest.

120824-N-HG258-020 WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 24, 2012) Musician 1st Class Shana Sullivan sings the National Anthem as actor Gary Sinise, center, and Fleet Master Chief (AW/NAC) Mike Stevens, right, salute during the opening of a ceremony designating Sinise an Honorary Chief Petty Officer. The ceremony was held Friday afternoon at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. and was hosted by Fleet Master Chief (AW/NAC) Mike Stevens. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Musician Stephen Hassay/Released)

120824-N-HG258-113 WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 24, 2012) The Cruisers pose with actor Gary Sinise after a ceremony designating Sinise an Honorary Chief Petty Officer. The ceremony was held Friday afternoon at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. and was hosted by Fleet Master Chief (AW/NAC) Mike Stevens. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Musician Stephen Hassay/Released)

120824-N-HG258-127 WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 24, 2012) The Cruisers meet with actor Gary Sinise after a ceremony designating Sinise an Honorary Chief Petty Officer. The ceremony was held Friday afternoon at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. and was hosted by Fleet Master Chief (AW/NAC) Mike Stevens. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Musician Stephen Hassay/Released)

Film and TV actor Gary Sinise was given a tour of the 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron Feb. 11 before performing a free concert for the Edwards community Feb. 11. Sinise received a planeside briefing from three test pilots who talked about the F-35 Lightning II, which is a fifth-generation fighter aircraft being tested at Edwards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kenji Thuloweit)

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael J. Jewell, 501st Combat Support Wing commander, and Mrs. Kristi Jewell pose for a photo with Gary Sinise during a Lt. Dan Band meet and greet at RAF Fairford, England, May 2, 2026. The event, supported by the Gary Sinise Foundation, brought live entertainment to the installation and strengthened community engagement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adam Enbal)

Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Work speaks with actor Gary Sinise during a reception prior to the start of the Evening Parade Marine Barracks in Washington D.C., where Secretary Work was the guest of honor May 22, 2015. (Photo by Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz)(Released)

WASHINGTON (Aug. 24, 2012) Gary Sinise , left, is named an honorary chief petty officer by Fleet Master Chief Michael Stevens during a ceremony at the Navy Memorial and Naval Heritage Center. Stevens presented the honor on behalf of Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick D. West. Stevens was named as the next MCPON. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Thomas L. Rosprim/Released) 120824-N-IV546-043 Join the conversation www.facebook.com/USNavy www.twitter.com/USNavy navylive.dodlive.mil