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Progress continues at Arlington National Cemetery

January 25, 2012
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Executive Director of the Army National Cemeteries Program testified today before the Senate Subcommittee on Contracting Oversight, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, along with the Department of the Army Inspector General, and the Government Accountability Office Director of Defense Capabilities and Management and Director of Acquisition and Sourcing Management regarding the progress that has been made at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as findings from requirements of Public Law 111-339.
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Progress continues at Arlington National Cemetery

January 25, 2012
The Executive Director of the Army National Cemeteries Program testified today before the Senate Subcommittee on Contracting Oversight, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, along with the Department of the Army Inspector General, and the Government Accountability Office Director of Defense Capabilities and Management and Director of Acquisition and Sourcing Management regarding the progress that has been made at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as findings from requirements of Public Law 111-339.

Customer service center reaches a milestone

January 20, 2012
Arlington’s Consolidated Customer Service Center – one of its most visible improvements to better serve veterans, families and visitors with timely information -- marked its one-year anniversary Dec. 10.

Wreaths Across America Cleanup Day - Jan. 28

January 18, 2012
Wreaths Across America volunteers will be removing wreaths Jan. 28 beginning at 8:30 am. Family members with parking passes will be allowed to enter the cemetery to visit the gravesite of their loved one as usual. Parking for WAA volunteers will be available from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Visitors Center parking garage at no charge and at the Navy Annex. Volunteers with handicapped passes will be allowed to park at the Administration Building. Shuttle service for the handicapped is available at the cemetery daily from 8:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. More information on the cleanup effort is available on the Wreaths Across America website at http://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/arlington-wreath-cleanup-planned.

Disabled/Handicapped Shuttle Service at Arlington Cemetery

January 10, 2012
Arlington National Cemetery will provide a free shuttle service for those with disabilities. The shuttle will run between the Visitors Center the JFK gravesite, the Memorial Amphitheater, and the Arlington House from 8:15am to 5:15pm.

Road Closures at Arlington National Cemetery

January 04, 2012
Arlington National Cemetery has begun construction on Columbarium Court No. 9. Resulting in the closure of York Drive between Nimitz and Patton drives. Additional updates will be posted on the website. We apologize for anyinconvenience.

Army Submits Gravesite Study of Arlington National Cemetery

December 21, 2011
Army Submits Gravesite Study of Arlington National Cemetery

Hours of Operation on Christmas Day.

December 19, 2011
The Visitors Center at Arlington National Cemetery will be closed Christmas Day, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011. The grounds of the cemetery will be open during the regular winter hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Arlington National Cemetery will soon begin construction on Columbarium Court No. 9.

December 16, 2011
Arlington National Cemetery will soon begin construction on Columbarium Court No. 9. Beginning Monday, Dec. 19, pre-construction activities will begin with fencing the construction and staging sites causing the closure of York Drive between Nimitz and Patton drives. Additional updates will be posted on the website. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Dec 10, 2011: Thousands lay wreaths at nation's cemetery

December 12, 2011
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Dec. 10, 2011) -- As part of a tradition now 20 years old, thousands of volunteers showed up early morning at Arlington National Cemetery to place wreaths at the gravestones of those buried there. Click the title to access full article and map for sections covered by Wreaths Across America in 2011.