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Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns

December 12, 2011
The first Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns today, Monday, December 12, 2011, will take place at 9:00. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for visiting Arlington National Cemetery.

Wreaths Across America, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011

December 06, 2011
Wreaths Across America, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 Wreaths Across America is an annual event at Arlington National Cemetery where volunteers place Holiday wreaths at the grave markers of our fallen heroes within the Cemetery. The event occurs each year in December, and the wreaths remain in place until mid-January. This year, the Wreaths Across America event is bigger than in any previous year. Volunteers will lay more than 100,000 wreaths this year, which is more than three-times the number typically placed. To accommodate the parking requirements of the many volunteers for the event this year, Arlington National Cemetery will offer free parking at its parking lot and at the Navy Annex beginning at 7:15 a.m. and ending at 1:00 on the day of the event, Dec. 10, 2011.

Army National Cemeteries Advisory Commission Meeting

November 30, 2011
The Army National Cemeteries Advisory Commission meeting was held Dec. 1, 2011. The webcast can be viewed at http://www.dvidshub.net/video/131582/army-national-cemeteries-advisory-commission-part-1 .

Honor an American Hero at Arlington National Cemetery

November 28, 2011
Wreaths Across America Seeks Additional Donations and Volunteers for Massive Wreath-Laying Ceremony on December 10th

Disabled/Handicapped Shuttle Service at Arlington Cemetery

November 14, 2011
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.

National Observance Honors America's Veterans

November 08, 2011
The annual National Veterans Day Observance is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 11 at Arlington National Cemetery to honor all veterans who served and continue to serve in the military.

Lincoln Drive road closure on Wed., Nov. 9th from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

November 07, 2011
Lincoln Drive will be closed between Milton and L'Enfant Drives on Wed., Nov. 9th from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., for the filming of C-SPAN's Washington Journal. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Wreaths Across America Launches 2011 Campaign To Honor Every Veteran Buried At Arlington National Cemetery

November 02, 2011
Volunteers will place 220,000 holiday wreaths at each Veteran’s head stone; Wreaths to travel From Maine to Virginia via convoy of 50 long-haul tractor-trailers.

Jewish Chaplains Dedication 10-24-11

October 27, 2011
The sacrifices of 14 rabbis killed on active military service are now recognized on Chaplains Hill at Arlington National Cemetery.

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.