Last Walk: Tomb Guard Alumnus Finishes Where He Started
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The green logbooks were slightly askew in the wooden bookcase—neatly kept, but none stood straight and vertical
AUSA Staff Honor Fallen at Arlington Cemetery
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AUSA Staff Honor Fallen at Arlington Cemetery
Staff members of the Association of the U.S. Army paid tribute to America’s fallen service members July 24 during a visit to Arlington National Cemetery.
The team laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, which since 1921 has provided a final resting place for one of America’s unidentified World War I service members. Unknowns from later wars were added in 1958 and 1984, and the iconic memorial, guarded around the clock by sentinels from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), is a place of mourning and reflection.
Never Forget: Commission Marks 100 Years Overseeing Overseas Cemeteries and Monuments
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After World War I, the Army faced a spectrum of daunting challenges.
Events Honor Veterans, Their Service
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Events Honor Veterans, Their Service
Several events honoring America’s veterans are scheduled for Nov. 11 in and around Washington, D.C.
Here’s a look at some key Veterans Day events and how to participate.
At 9 a.m., a ceremony at the National World War II Memorial will honor the more than 16 million men and women who served during World War II.
Tomb of the Unknowns Marks 100th Anniversary
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Tomb of the Unknowns Marks 100th Anniversary
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier marked its 100th anniversary Nov. 11 with a full honors procession that replicated the journey made in 1921 when the unknown soldier from World War I was brought to his final resting place at Arlington National Cemetery.
Honoring the Unknown: Tomb at Arlington National Cemetery Observes 100 Years
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Nov. 11 marks the 100th anniversary of Arlington National Cemetery’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, an idea the U.S.
Flower Ceremony Marks Tomb of the Unknowns Centennial
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Flower Ceremony Marks Tomb of the Unknowns Centennial
For the first time in nearly a century, members of the public will be able to walk on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Plaza and lay flowers to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the sacred site.
In honor of the centennial, which will be marked on Nov. 11, the public will have the opportunity to lay flowers in front of the tomb on Nov. 9 and 10. Registration is required here.
Veterans’ Memorial Website Gets Upgrade
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Veterans’ Memorial Website Gets Upgrade
In time for Memorial Day, the Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration has redesigned its Veterans Legacy Memorial website to give it more usability and allow visitors to upload photos and documents to a veteran’s page.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Marks 100 Years
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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Marks 100 Years
DoD will mark the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia with a yearlong commemoration, officials announced.
The centennial commemoration, directed by the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act, will feature a series of events leading up to a ceremony at the tomb on Nov. 11. Members of the public will be able to experience and participate in events at the cemetery and virtually.
Army Seeks Feedback on Arlington Burial Rules
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Army Seeks Feedback on Arlington Burial Rules
Members of the public have until Nov. 16 to comment on proposed changes that would dramatically tighten the eligibility criteria for burial at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.
If approved, the new criteria would limit the number of service members eligible for below-ground interment at the cemetery and restrict even farther those who would qualify for above-ground inurnment.
The 60-day comment period, announced Sept. 15, is the next step in the federal rule-making process, the Army said in a statement.