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Arlington National Cemetery: Enhancing operations with technology, equipment and training

October 06, 2011
The Army National Cemeteries Program leadership testified today before the House Veterans Affairs’ Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, along with the Acting Army Inspector General Maj. Gen. William H. McCoy, on the gravesite accountability efforts at Arlington National Cemetery and compliance with Secretary of the Army’s directive requiring greater oversight and operation of the Army National Cemeteries Program.
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Army Inspector General: Significant progress made at Arlington National Cemetery

September 27, 2011
The Army National Cemeteries Program leadership testified today before the House Armed Services Joint Military Personnel and the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittees, along with the Acting Army Inspector General Maj. Gen. William H. McCoy regarding the September 16, 2011 release of the Department of the Army Inspector General (DAIG) report. The DAIG report examined actions taken by cemetery officials to address deficiencies at Arlington National Cemetery and lauded the cemetery for widespread progress.

Army Inspector General: Significant progress made at Arlington National Cemetery

September 27, 2011
The Army National Cemeteries Program leadership testified today before the House Armed Services Joint Military Personnel and the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittees, along with the Acting Army Inspector General Maj. Gen. William H. McCoy regarding the September 16, 2011 release of the Department of the Army Inspector General (DAIG) report. The DAIG report examined actions taken by cemetery officials to address deficiencies at Arlington National Cemetery and lauded the cemetery for widespread progress.
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Impacts on travel to Arlington National Cemetery October 9

September 23, 2011
The Army Ten-Miler takes place Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011. There will be some road closures and traffic restrictions that may affect traveling to Arlington National Cemetery on this date.

Natural treasure lost at Arlington National Cemetery in Hurricane Irene

September 22, 2011
Arlington National Cemetery lost its “Arlington Oak,” a 220-year-old post oak tree near the John F. Kennedy gravesite when Hurricane Irene hit the east coast on Aug. 27.
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Arlington National Cemetery opens one hour later October 30

September 22, 2011
Arlington National Cemetery will open one hour later Sunday, October 30 because of the route for the annual United States Marine Corps Marathon. The cemetery will open at 9:00 a.m. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is also adjusting the METRO train schedule and the Arlington Cemetery stop will open at 8:30 a.m. on October 30.

Preserving a national treasure: Tomb of the Unknowns

September 21, 2011
Engineers, scientists and conservationists are working to protect and preserve the Tomb of the Unknowns. View the video.

McHugh Cites Major Improvements at Arlington National Cemetery

September 21, 2011
Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh released publicly a "Report to Congress," citing improvements made at Arlington National Cemetery.

The Grounds of Arlington National Cemetery

August 10, 2011
Arlington National Cemetery is both the most hallowed burial ground of our Nation's fallen and one of the most visited tourist sites in the Washington, DC, area. A fully operational national cemetery since May 1864, Arlington National Cemetery conducts an average of 27 funerals each workday--final farewells to fallen heroes from the fronts of Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as to veterans of World War II, the Korean conflict, Vietnam and the Cold War and their family members.

Arlington National Cemetery scheduling Saturday services

August 01, 2011
For the first time in its history, Arlington National Cemetery is scheduling funeral services on Saturdays to improve service for our veterans and their families.