July 4: Air Force Memorial and Road Closures

On July 4, the Air Force Memorial will be closed, and numerous road closures around ANC will impact visitors and family passholders arriving by vehicle. We recommend using Metro. 

Published on: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 read more ...
Important Visitor Information

In accordance with current DoD guidance, ANC has implemented increased security measures. 

Published on: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 read more ...

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Author: Nora L. Chidlow
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The United States Coast Guard and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Since its creation in 1921, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has become a symbol of valor and sacrifice during wartime. The Coast Guard has participated in all three of the ceremonies connected to interments at the Tomb—an acknowledgement of the numerous unrecoverable and unidentifiable Coast Guard service members lost over the years who are memorialized at the Tomb.

Lest We Forget: The Coast Guard War Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery (Part 2)

Today, August 4, is the 230th birthday of the United States Coast Guard. In honor of those Coast Guardsmen who gave their lives during World War I, a memorial was erected at Arlington National Cemetery in 1928.