U.S. Air Force Memorial Temporary Closure

Beginning on or about Nov. 2, 2026, the U.S. Air Force Memorial and surrounding area will temporarily close to all visitors to support ongoing utilities and construction work associated with Arlington National Cemetery’s Southern Expansion project.

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Easter Sunrise Service at Arlington National Cemetery

4/3/2012
The U.S. Army Military District of Washington Command Chaplain will host the Easter Sunrise Service in Arlington National Cemetery's Memorial Amphitheater on April 8 at 6:30 a.m. The entrance for mobility impaired is at Old Post Chapel Gate, Joint Base Myer Henderson Hall, VA, located off of McNair Road. Parking will be on a first come-first serve basis. Transportation will begin at 5:15 a.m. from the Old Post Chapel Gate and from the Memorial Gate at Arlington National Cemetery at 5:15 a.m.

Parking is avilable in the Arlington National Cemetery visitor parking lot off of Memorial Drive from 5 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Selfridge Gate at Joint Base Myer Henderson Hall (Selfridge is only a walking gate) and Memorial Gate at Arlington National Cemetery will open at 5 a.m.

This celebration of faith supports the Command Master Religious Program and provides spiritual support for our Service Members and families. For more information call 202-685-2856.