Dr. Anita Newcomb McGee (Section 3) played a key role recruiting female nurses during the Spanish-American War.

Learn more about Dr. McGee during our upcoming webinar hosted by the Army Nurse Corps Association on Apr. 15 at 7pm ET.

Register ⬇️
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Learn about the “Borinqueneers,” the U.S. Army 65th Infantry Regiment, comprised mostly of Puerto Rican soldiers. The unit fought in both world wars, Korea and Vietnam and earned a Congressional Gold Medal in 2016. ⬇️

education.arlingtoncemetery.mil/Themes/Cold-War.

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Special 160th anniversary event on Mon. May 13 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.!

Section walk tours in Section 27 in honor of the first military fatality taken to at ANC for burial.

Wear walking shoes, bring water, and dress for the weather.

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If you or someone you know is in a crisis or considering suicide -- free, confidential support is available now.

☎️ call 988 and press 1
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#PeopleFirst #UDontStandAlone #ArmyFamily #Soldiers #FactCheckFriday U.S. Army

On April 12, 1981, NASA launched the first space shuttle, the Columbia. U.S. Navy fighter pilot and test pilot John W. Young served as the commander of the mission. He is laid to rest in Section 3. We honor his service and legacy to in reaching toward the stars.

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Join us Thursday, April 25th at the National Archives Museum to learn strategies and resources for teaching the history of D-Day. This event is co-presented by the National Archives and Friends of the National World War II Memorial.

Register today! ow.ly/ALEe50R8IK5

The Memorial will be closed tomorrow, April 13th, for Operation Deploy Your Dress (ODYD), a wonderful ODYD and AUSA program that supports our community.

There are still free tickets available for tomorrow's ODYD event. 2024-ODYD-POP-UpDC.eventbrite.com

A turkey checks-in with Soldiers as they prepare for a ceremony.

While it isn't a pet, the turkey is seen enough around the cemetery that it has won the hearts of many who work here.

#NationalPetDay 🦃

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Yesterday, our team welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at Arlington National Cemetery for a full honors wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. 🇯🇵 🇺🇸 #Japan #Allies (@USArmy 📸 by Elizabeth Fraser)

Yesterday, PM's Office of Japan Fumio Kishida visited ANC and participated in a wreath ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Kishida was escorted by MDW USARMY Commanding General Maj. Gen. Trevor J. Bredenkamp.

More photos: flickr.com/photos/arlingt…

📸 Elizabeth Fraser

Today is #NationalSiblingsDay ! Twin brothers U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Charles Pattillo and Maj. Cuthbert Pattillo were founding members the Thunderbirds in 1953. At their funeral service in 2022, the Thunderbirds performed a double missing man.

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📸 Elizabeth Fraser

For over seven years, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. James Risner survived the 'Hanoi Hotel', the most infamous Vietnam POW camp. When he held a forbidden religious service, the guards put him in solitary while other POWs sang the U.S. national anthem.

#FormerPOWRecognitionDay

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On Nov. 27, 1950, Chinese Communist Forces in Korea captured U.S. Army Sgt. Lawrence Robidoux. He remained in a POW camp until he died of starvation on May 31, 1951.

In 2023, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) identified Robidoux’s remains.

He is laid to rest in Section 78.

#FormerPOWRecognitionDay

On October 29, 1963, Viet Cong soldiers captured U.S. Army Special Forces Lt. James “Nick” Rowe. Over the next five years, he endured horrific treatment until he could escape and be rescued.

Rowe is laid to rest in Section 48. We honor his service.

#FormerPOWRecognitionDay

Today, we join the nation in mourning the loss of Col. Ralph Puckett Jr., the last living Korean War #MedalofHonor recipient. His courageous and selfless actions on Hill 205 reverberated far beyond the Korean peninsula and will continue to inspire generations of Americans.

April 9 marks National Former POW Recognition Day. Established in 1988, this day commemorates the surrender of 10,000 U.S. service members and 65,000 Filipino soldiers on the Bataan Peninsula on April 9, 1942.

Today, we honor former POWs laid to rest in our hallowed grounds.

We want you to watch the total solar #eclipse . We just don't want it to be the last thing you see.

How to watch safely: go.nasa.gov/Eclipse2024Saf…
April 8 livestream: go.nasa.gov/3PzERMz

Washington, D.C. is not in the path of totality for today's solar eclipse, but it should still be an impressive sight. Here, almost 90% of the sun's surface will be blocked by the Moon for a few minutes around 3:20pm. Tips for safe eclipse viewing here: nps.gov/articles/eclip…

Planning a visit to Arlington National Cemetery this spring or summer? We offer a variety of self-guided walking tours to enhance your visit!

To find a tour that suits your interests, go to education.arlingtoncemetery.mil/Tours.

📸 Elizabeth Fraser