National Veterans Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery

The annual National Veterans Day Observance, honoring the men and women who have served and continue to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces during war and peacetime, will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. in the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery. More info coming soon! 

Published on: Thursday, October 30, 2025
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Construction Projects at Arlington National Cemetery

October 14, 2011
Arlington National Cemetery is undertaking a number of construction projects to help restore the grounds and facilities that require our attention.

Tourmobile Update

October 07, 2011
The Tourmobile ceased all tour operations Monday, October 31, 2011, after 42 years of service.

Arlington National Cemetery: Enhancing operations with technology, equipment and training

October 06, 2011
The Army National Cemeteries Program leadership testified today before the House Veterans Affairs’ Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, along with the Acting Army Inspector General Maj. Gen. William H. McCoy, on the gravesite accountability efforts at Arlington National Cemetery and compliance with Secretary of the Army’s directive requiring greater oversight and operation of the Army National Cemeteries Program.

Arlington National Cemetery: Enhancing operations with technology, equipment and training

October 06, 2011
The Army National Cemeteries Program leadership testified today before the House Veterans Affairs’ Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, along with the Acting Army Inspector General Maj. Gen. William H. McCoy, on the gravesite accountability efforts at Arlington National Cemetery and compliance with Secretary of the Army’s directive requiring greater oversight and operation of the Army National Cemeteries Program.
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Army Inspector General: Significant progress made at Arlington National Cemetery

September 27, 2011
The Army National Cemeteries Program leadership testified today before the House Armed Services Joint Military Personnel and the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittees, along with the Acting Army Inspector General Maj. Gen. William H. McCoy regarding the September 16, 2011 release of the Department of the Army Inspector General (DAIG) report. The DAIG report examined actions taken by cemetery officials to address deficiencies at Arlington National Cemetery and lauded the cemetery for widespread progress.

Army Inspector General: Significant progress made at Arlington National Cemetery

September 27, 2011
The Army National Cemeteries Program leadership testified today before the House Armed Services Joint Military Personnel and the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittees, along with the Acting Army Inspector General Maj. Gen. William H. McCoy regarding the September 16, 2011 release of the Department of the Army Inspector General (DAIG) report. The DAIG report examined actions taken by cemetery officials to address deficiencies at Arlington National Cemetery and lauded the cemetery for widespread progress.
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Impacts on travel to Arlington National Cemetery October 9

September 23, 2011
The Army Ten-Miler takes place Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. There will be some road closures and traffic restrictions that may affect traveling to Arlington National Cemetery on this date.

Natural treasure lost at Arlington National Cemetery in Hurricane Irene

September 22, 2011
Arlington National Cemetery lost its “Arlington Oak,” a 220-year-old post oak tree near the John F. Kennedy gravesite when Hurricane Irene hit the east coast on Aug. 27.
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Arlington National Cemetery opens one hour later October 30

September 22, 2011
Arlington National Cemetery will open one hour later Sunday, October 30 because of the route for the annual United States Marine Corps Marathon. The cemetery will open at 9:00 a.m. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is also adjusting the METRO train schedule and the Arlington Cemetery stop will open at 8:30 a.m. on October 30.

Preserving a national treasure: Tomb of the Unknowns

September 21, 2011
Engineers, scientists and conservationists are working to protect and preserve the Tomb of the Unknowns. View the video.