Return of horse-drawn caissons to Arlington National Cemetery delayedThe return of horse-drawn caissons at Arlington National Cemetery is being delayed for months and maybe longer, the Army said Friday.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press7 days ago
Black soldiers honored by name at Civil War battlefieldFlags were placed at the graves of 13 Black soldiers killed in an 1864 massacre at Ross Landing, Arkansas, buried as unknowns but recently identified.By Emily Wagster Pettus, The Associated Press7 weeks ago
2 Montford Point Marines, among 1st Black men in Corps, laid to restAlbert Bryant Sr., 97, and John Henry Chaney, 104, were drafted into the Marine Corps in 1943.By Irene Loewenson8 weeks ago
Search for possible Black graves grows after 121 found at MacDill AFBAn archaeological survey performed over the past two years identified 58 probable graves and 63 possible graves in a former Black cemetery.3 months ago
In reversal, judge allows removal of Confederate memorial at ArlingtonAllegations that the removal efforts amounted to grave desecration “were, at best, ill-informed and, at worst, inaccurate," the judge said.4 months ago
Judge weighs removal of Confederate memorial at Arlington CemeteryA commission recommended the memorial's removal last year after reviewing names of military bases commemorating Confederate leaders.4 months ago