Bob Hope Patriotic Hall reopens in L.A.

Veterans salute during the Posting of Colors at the rededication ceremony for Bob Hope Patriotic Hall in Los Angeles.  (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Vietnam veteran John James Bechtel Jr., 55, bows his head during the invocation at the ceremony.  (Genaro Molina/ Los Angeles Times)

The main entryway to the renovated Bob Hope Patriotic Hall, which was built in 1925.   (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Veterans and visitors enjoy the newly restored lobby of Bob Hope Patriotic Hall. The new murals in the background were created by Los Angeles artist Kent Twitchell.   (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Vietnam veteran Hugh Crooks Jr. enjoys a light moment at the ceremony.  (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Vietnam veteran Jay Morales, 71, takes in the proceedings.   (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Members of the Air National Guard Band of the West Coast perform for visitors at the rededication.  (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

World War II veteran Bea Cohen, 103, left, is greeted by retired U.S. Army Master Sgt. John Stamatiades shortly before the start of the rededication ceremony.  (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)