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The Grounds of Arlington National Cemetery

August 10, 2011
Arlington National Cemetery is both the most hallowed burial ground of our Nation's fallen and one of the most visited tourist sites in the Washington, DC, area. A fully operational national cemetery since May 1864, Arlington National Cemetery conducts an average of 27 funerals each workday--final farewells to fallen heroes from the fronts of Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as to veterans of World War II, the Korean conflict, Vietnam and the Cold War and their family members.

Arlington National Cemetery scheduling Saturday services

August 01, 2011
For the first time in its history, Arlington National Cemetery is scheduling funeral services on Saturdays to improve service for our veterans and their families.

Arlington National Cemetery scheduling Saturday services

August 01, 2011
For the first time in its history, Arlington National Cemetery is scheduling funeral services on Saturdays to improve service for our veterans and their families. Currently, Saturday services are for interments and inurnments of cremated remains that do not require military honors.
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Army CID Statement Regarding Arlington National Cemetery

June 28, 2011
Today at Arlington National Cemetery, Christopher Grey, the spokesperson for the U. S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, made the following statement during a press conference.

Army CID Statement Regarding Arlington National Cemetery

June 28, 2011
Today at Arlington National Cemetery, Christopher Grey, the spokesperson for the U. S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, made the following statement during a press conference.
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Arlington National Cemetery: One Year Later

June 09, 2011
Exactly one year after an investigation directed by Secretary of the Army John McHugh reported breakdowns in accountability and record-keeping at Arlington National Cemetery (ANC), the new management team put in place by McHugh today released a list of achievements put in place over the last 12 months that have strengthened the cemetery's management and oversight.

Arlington National Cemetery: One Year Later

June 09, 2011
Exactly one year after an investigation directed by Secretary of the Army John McHugh reported breakdowns in accountability and record-keeping at Arlington National Cemetery (ANC), the new management team put in place by McHugh today released a list of achievements put in place over the last 12 months that have strengthened the cemetery’s management and oversight.
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Leadership Presents FY 2012 Budget for Army National Cemeteries Program

June 01, 2011
Ms. Kathryn A. Condon, executive director, Army National Cemeteries Program testified today before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies (HAC-M) regarding the President’s Budget for the Department of the Army Cemeterial Expenses for Fiscal Year 2012, which includes at Arlington and Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home National Cemeteries.

Leadership Presents FY 2012 Budget for Army National Cemeteries Program

June 01, 2011
The Army Cemeteries Program and Arlington National Cemetery leadership testified today before the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations (HASC O&I) regarding the progress made to address past issues and establish accountability at Arlington National Cemetery.
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National Memorial Day Observance To Honor America's Fallen Service Members

May 29, 2011
The annual National Memorial Day Observance to honor America’s fallen military service members is scheduled for Monday, May 30 at Arlington National Cemetery.