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In accordance with current DoD guidance, ANC has implemented increased security measures. 

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Global Wars, Global Warriors: The Army in the 20th Century: Tram Tour

June 04, 2025

Honor the Army's 250th Birthday by attending Global Wars, Global Warriors: Army History in the 20th Century tram tour on June 22! Arlington National Cemetery historians will touch upon the triumphs and challenges of the Army’s 250 years during this tour. Explore how the history of the U.S. Army impacted the cemetery's landscape by visiting key sites connected to the Army's 20th century conflicts, from the First World War to the Battle of Mogadishu.


May 31: Armed Forces Cycling Classic Road Closures

May 29, 2025

Due to the Amazon Armed Forces Cycling Classic taking place on Saturday, May 31, those driving to Arlington National Cemetery may experience the following impacts from 5 a.m. – noon:


National Memorial Day Observance: Monday, May 26, 2025

May 16, 2025

The 157th National Memorial Day Observance, recognizing and commemorating the fallen men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, is scheduled for Monday, May 26, 2025, at 11 a.m., in the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Virginia.


REAL ID Requirements for Those Authorized to Drive onto Arlington National Cemetery

April 29, 2025

Beginning May 7, 2025, all individuals over the age of 18 who enter Arlington National Cemetery in a vehicle should be prepared to present a REAL ID at the security check point. This applies to funeral attendees, family pass holders, honor flights, contractors who do not possess a Department of Defense (DoD) Common Access Card (CAC) or an Automated Installation (AIE) badge, family-hired photographers and florists who drive into the cemetery via Memorial Avenue, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall or the Service Complex Gate.   


Arlington National Cemetery Announces Fourth Flowers of Remembrance Day

April 28, 2025

ARLINGTON, Va.—Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) is honored to announce the fourth Flowers of Remembrance Day, to be held at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Sunday, May 25, 2025, from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.


Section 78 Update

April 21, 2025

On April 21, contractors will inspect portions of Section 78 of Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) in which there are no burials.


Lecture, May 4: The Pioneering Nurses of the Spanish-American War

April 21, 2025

On Sunday, May 4, the Arlington National Cemetery History Office and Education team will present a lecture at the National Museum of Health and Medicine (NMHM) on the pioneering nurses of the Spanish-American War. This special event in honors National Nurses Month commemorated each May. Presenters include Steve Carney, Allison Finkelstein and Emily Rheault.


Road and Walkway Closures

April 16, 2025

The following information pertains to road closures within the cemetery. For updates on external road closures related to the Southern Expansion Project, please click here


Army to Reintegrate Limited Caisson Support for Funeral Services at Arlington National Cemetery

April 08, 2025

ARLINGTON, Va. – The U.S. Army announced today the limited reintegration of the caisson into funeral services at Arlington National Cemetery. The limited reintegration is necessary to ensure the safe and sustainable reintegration of the caisson horses into the unique and dynamic environment of an active cemetery. The initial phase provides the use of the caisson as a conveyance for two funerals per day, up to 10 per week, beginning the week of June 2.


Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall to Host Annual Easter Sunrise Service

April 01, 2025

The annual National Military Easter Sunrise Service will be held Sunday, April 20 at Arlington National Cemetery’s Memorial Amphitheater and hosted by Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. The service, which will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m., will also be live streamed on the joint base Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/jbmhh.
The non-denominational Easter Sunrise Service provides a celebration of hope and spiritual enrichment for all who view it. The service begins with a prelude by the U.S. Army Band, “Pershing’s Own,” at 6:15 a.m. The call to worship begins at 6:30 a.m.