Denise discusses her time in the military as well as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Denise works for the Naval History and Heritage Command and is also a locally elected Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner representing the Hill East community in Washington, D.C. She began her career as an active-duty Coast Guard officer. After September 11, 2001, she helped create the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security. She also served as Senior Counsel on the House of Representatives Homeland Security Committee. During President Obama’s first term, she was the Maritime Administration Chief Counsel and Special Counsel to the U.S. Department of Transportation General Counsel. Krepp’s family has long served in the military, including her husband, mother, father, uncles, grandfather, great uncles, and the generations before them.  

Denise has also done extensive research on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and shares her insights and stories in this wide-ranging discussion. This conversation is part of a year-long partnership with the Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Tomb. 

About HERStory

Staying true to our mission, HERstory programming explores the lived experiences of women veterans throughout American history. View HERstory every 2nd Thursday of each month, where women veterans share their stories in video chats with President Wilson. And don’t forget to check out our HERstory Activity Cart—an interactive educational series that showcases historical items from our Collection and takes a deeper look at the unique journey of servicewomen.

About the Military Women's Memorial

We are the leading memorial and education center honoring women’s contributions to the service of our nation.  

As the only historical repository documenting all military women’s service, we educate and inspire through innovative and interactive exhibitions, our world-class collections, and engaging programs and events for all generations. We honor the commitment, contributions and experiences of every woman who serves in, or with, the Armed Forces.