Arlington National Cemetery

On June 2, 2025, Sergeant of the Guard Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Jay took his final walk as a Tomb Guard at Arlington National Cemetery. In a powerful farewell, he laid roses at each crypt of the Unknown Soldiers, then walked off the plaza hand in hand with his 8-year-old son, Finn.

“Welcome Home, Brother”: Vietnam Pilot Lt. Col. Donald "Donny” Downing Laid to Rest: arlingtoncemetery.mil/Blog/Post/1478… 📸 Elizabeth Fraser More photos: flickr.com/photos/arlingt…

July horticulture snapshots from the Columbarium Courts at Arlington National Cemetery. 🌷

A Lasting Impact: Physical Therapist Treated Wounded Korean War Soldiers: arlingtoncemetery.mil/Blog/Post/1478…

The James Tanner Amphitheater – also known as the "Old Amphitheater" – is the historic site of the first Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, held on May 30, 1868.

On July 14, 2025, members of the National Association of Landscape Professionals gathered at Arlington National Cemetery for the annual Renewal and Remembrance event. Full Story Here: arlingtoncemetery.mil/Blog/Post/1478…

“That’s My Beach”: Son Remembers Father Who Served on Ship Off Omaha Beach on D-Day: arlingtoncemetery.mil/Blog/Post/1478… 📸 Elizabeth Fraser More photos: flickr.com/photos/arlingt…

Today, volunteers with the National Association of Landscape Professionals participated in the annual Renewal and Remembrance event at Arlington National Cemetery, carrying out various landscape projects at the cemetery. Thank you to all who volunteered!   📸 Elizabeth Fraser

Maj. Gen. Andre W. Brewster (Section 2), one of over 400 Medal of Honor Recipients buried at ANC, received the military’s highest award for valor for actions in China on July 13, 1900. Throughout his Army career, Brewster exemplified the Army’s ideals of bravery and teamwork.

Yesterday, Arlington National Cemetery employees participated in Clean the Bay around the Southern Expansion site of ANC. 📸Elizabeth Fraser

Morning light breaks at Arlington National Cemetery, bringing moments of remembrance to these hallowed grounds.

Today, we honor U.S. Army Capt. Maria Ines Ortiz, who was killed during a mortar attack in Baghdad on July 10, 2007. Her death marked the first loss of an Army nurse in combat since the Vietnam War. Capt. Ortiz is laid to rest in Section 60. We honor her service.

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We are now one year out from America 250! 🇺🇸 Throughout 2026, ANC will be participating in this national milestone by offering special programming, educational materials, and more. Stay tuned for more!

This Independence Day, we celebrate our nation's founding and honor the courage and sacrifice of all who have served. 🇺🇸