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 ...

John B. Kerr

Medal of Honor citation: "For distinguished bravery while in command of his troop in action against hostile Sioux Indians on the north bank of the White River, near the mouth of Little Grass Creek, S. Dak., where he defeated a force of 300 Brule Sioux warriors, and turned the Sioux tribe, which was endeavoring to enter the Bad Lands, back into the Pine Ridge Agency."

Location at Arlington National Cemetery: Section 3 Site 1950