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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Recovering from Hurricane Sandy: Arlington National Cemetery to conduct full honors services this Saturday

11/2/2012
On Saturday, Nov. 3, Arlington National Cemetery will conduct three full honors funeral services that were rescheduled due to Hurricane Sandy. In addition, Arlington will conduct seven inurnment services for veterans and dependents who waive military honors.

In 2011, Arlington National Cemetery began operating six days a week to improve customer service and gain operational efficiencies. To meet the demand for funeral services, Arlington started scheduling services on Saturday for the first time in the cemetery’s history. Saturday services are for veterans and dependents who waive military honors.