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National Medal of Honor Day tour available for download

March 25, 2012
In recognition of National Medal of Honor Day, Arlington National Cemetery conducted a special guided walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery focusing on Medal of Honor recipients buried at Arlington, as well as the history of the Medal of Honor. Tom Sherlock, Arlington National Cemetery historian, and Timothy Frank, a historian with the Naval History and Heritage Command, narrated the tour. Frank was a contract historian for the Medal of Honor Society from 2002 to 2004, and had the opportunity to interview 60 Medal of Honor recipients. A downloadable copy of the tour is available, as well as a list of Medal of Honor Recipients buried or memorialized at Arlington National Cemetery (see posting of Medal of Honor events for download).
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Easter Sunrise Service at Arlington National Cemetery

March 22, 2012
Easter Sunrise Service 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 will be in the Arlington National Cemetery Parking lot off of Memorial Drive. 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.

National Medal of Honor Day Events at Arlington National Cemetery

March 21, 2012
National Medal of Honor Day Events at Arlington National Cemetery This year marks the 151th anniversary of the establishment of the Medal of Honor, which President Abraham Lincoln signed into law in 1861. The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed Services of the United States.

Celebrating Women's History Month: “Military Fly Moms”- Brown Bag Lunch and Book Signing

March 14, 2012
The Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation is pleased to welcome author and retired Naval aviator Linda Maloney to the Women’s Memorial to discuss her newly released book “Military Fly Moms: Sharing Memories, Building Legacies, Inspiring Hope”. The event, scheduled for Tuesday, March 20 at 11:30 a.m., is in celebration of Women’s History Month 2012.

Special Guided Walking Tour: "Medal of Honor Recipients at Arlington National Cemetery"

March 12, 2012
In recognition of National Medal of Honor Day, Arlington National Cemetery announces a special guided walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery focusing on Medal of Honor recipients buried at Arlington, as well as the history of the Medal of Honor. Tom Sherlock, Arlington National Cemetery historian, and Timothy Frank, a historian with the Naval History and Heritage Command, will narrate the tour. Frank was a contract historian for the Medal of Honor Society from 2002 to 2004, and had the opportunity to interview 60 Medal of Honor recipients.

Arlington’s use of geospatial technology to manage cemetery operations, a first for U.S. national cemeteries

March 08, 2012
The Executive Director of the Army National Cemeteries Program announced in a hearing today that on March 12, Arlington National Cemetery will use an Army-designed geospatial mapping system to manage cemetery operations.

Arlington’s use of geospatial technology to manage cemetery operations, a first for U.S. national cemeteries

March 08, 2012
The Executive Director of the Army National Cemeteries Program announced in a hearing today that on March 12, Arlington National Cemetery will use an Army-designed geospatial mapping system to manage cemetery operations.
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Women in the Korean War

March 07, 2012
This Women’s History Month, join the Department of Defense 60th Anniversary of the Korean War Commemoration Committee as we celebrate the service and sacrifices of female Korean War Veterans. Sixty years after the start of the Korean War, also called the ‘Forgotten Victory,’ we look back at the challenges that faced women who chose to serve their country during this time.

Eisenhower Drive Road Closures Starting March 9, 2012

February 29, 2012
Arlington County utility work will cause Eisenhower Drive road closures starting March 9, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. through the end of June. Eisenhower Drive south of Porter/Bradley will close at 6pm on March 9th through May 10, 2012. Eisenhower north of Porter/Bradley will close May 11th and reopen by June 30, 2012. Vehicles will be able to cross Eisenhower Drive road from Bradley Drive to Porter Drive. Detour signs will be posted. We apologize for any potential inconvenience.

Shuttle Service to Begin in Arlington Cemetery February 20

February 17, 2012
Shuttle Service to Begin in Arlington Cemetery February 20