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 …
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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 …
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, …
The Art of Medicine, from an Old Country Doc
Before physicians had science, they relied on the art of medicine, which, according to Hippocrates, consists …
World War I created millions of conscripted Veterans, improved benefits
World War I marked the fourth time Congress declared war, but became the first time America instituted a …
Jo Ann K. Webb: NCA’s First Female Director
Jo Ann K. Webb’s service as an Army nurse in Vietnam led to a career centered on Veteran-health policy and …
Defense, CIA, Park Service, VA share history
The Department of Defense and VA naturally share a relationship as military members transition to Veteran …
Cemetery Monuments Embody Service, Sacrifice
There are more than 1,330 monuments in NCA cemeteries. They take many shapes and sizes to honor the service …
May is for Memorial Day … and Mowing
May is the busiest month for NCA as it mows, trims, waters, and fertilize thousands of acres of grass to …