Trailblazers, advocates and the anguished: Veteran profiles of the 349th Field Artillery
This series of blogs profiles the World War I service and post-war experiences of three Veterans of the …
Category: Memorial Affairs
Formerly homeless Veteran flourishes in job at national cemetery
The Cemetery Apprenticeship Program trains Veterans to be caretakers at VA national cemeteries, performing a …
#DesertStorm30: Remembering Them
As we reflect back on Desert Storm and all those who served 30 years ago, let us take a moment to pause and …
Wreaths Across America to go on in national cemeteries with COVID restrictions
Veterans and their families can participate in Wreaths Across America in national cemeteries, but there will …
NCA unveils “Find A Veteran, Post A Tribute” campaign
VA's National Cemetery Administration (NCA) launched its new “Find A Veteran, Post A Tribute” campaign. …
Volunteers return safely to national cemeteries during COVID-19
Volunteers are returning to national cemeteries under certain circumstances, following strict COVID-19 …
Friendship in Death: The Nimitz Plot at Golden Gate National Cemetery
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz decided that, in death, he wanted to join his men at Golden Gate with a standard …
Remembering the USS Indianapolis (CA 35) on its 75th Anniversary
Shortly after completing a top-secret delivery of atomic bomb components to Tinian, the USS Indianapolis was …
Preserving the legacy of Veterans buried in unmarked graves
Preserving the legacy of Veterans who lay in unmarked gravesites happens all across the country. In fact, …
Create an online memorial for a loved one on the Veterans Legacy Memorial Website
The Veterans Legacy Memorial website is the nation’s first digital platform dedicated entirely to the …