President Biden traveled to Arlington National Cemetery hours after his inauguration to pay respect to America’s fallen military heroes at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Biden, sworn in Wednesday as the nation’s 46th president, was joined at the solemn ceremony by Vice President Kamala Harris and former commanders-in-chief Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama, as well as their wives.

The president struck a crisp salute before laying a red, white and blue-adorned wreath as a military band performed “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

The anthem was followed by a mournful rendition of taps.

Biden frequently closes speeches with the phrase “may God protect our troops,” and is the father of two former members of America’s armed forces.

Beau Biden, who died of cancer in 2015, served in the US Army during the Iraq War, earning a Bronze Star.

Hunter Biden served in the Navy, but was discharged following a positive drug test.