Horse-drawn caissons to return in limited use at Arlington cemeteryThe long-held tradition will be phased in starting June 2 after nearly two years of work to improve the care of the horses.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press5 weeks ago
Trump administration in early talks to hold military parade in DCThe administration has reportedly reached out to the city about holding a parade on June 14 that would stretch from Arlington, Virginia, into Washington.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press5 weeks ago
House says no to returning Confederate memorial to ArlingtonAn amendment to the House version of the annual defense bill that would return a Confederate memorial to Arlington National Cemetery failed to pass.By Jonathan Lehrfeld11 months ago
No. 2 Marine, a pilot, insists on continued primacy of infantry The second-in-command of the Marine Corps is a pilot. But he still sees ground combat as the core of the Corps.By Irene Loewenson12 months ago
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 Press13 months 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 Loewenson15 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.17 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.17 months ago
Judge issues order keeping Confederate memorial at Arlington CemeteryThe Army had planned to remove the memorial this week.17 months ago
Confederate memorial to be removed from Arlington National CemeteryA Confederate memorial is to be removed from Arlington National Cemetery in northern Virginia in the coming days, a cemetery official said.17 months ago
$30M military wreath charity buys solely from its founders’ farmAbout 60,000 volunteers are expected at Arlington National Cemetery on Saturday for this year’s wreath layings.By Leo Shane III17 months ago
Soldier killed in Korean War to be buried next weekArmy Cpl. Gordon D. McCarthy’s remains will be buried next week at Arlington National Cemetery, nearly a year after they were identified.18 months ago