Latest "memorial" stories

American flags are placed at each headstone in the United States Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery ahead of Memorial Day weekend, May 22, 2020, in Washington.

Is Memorial Day a federal holiday?

Is Memorial Day a federal holiday in the U.S.?

18 months ago

GWOT memorial made of over 7,000 dog tags will be displayed at Lincoln Memorial

The Fallen Heroes Memorial, sponsored by Veterans and Athletes United and Tunnel to Towers, will be displayed at the Lincoln Memorial from 7 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Nov. 11, during which the names of the 7063 servicemembers who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Global War on Terror will be read.

By Rachel Nostrant

2 years ago

Public can lay flowers on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for the first time in 100 years

The public will be able to walk up to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and lay flowers for the first time in nearly 100 years.

By Leila Barghouty

2 years ago

New York Guard building renamed to honor soldier who died shielding commander in Vietnam

Army medic Pvt. Thomas F. Minogue posthumously received the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions.

By Adam Morey

2 years ago

California road to honor Marine icon R. Lee Ermey, play ‘The Marines’ Hymn'

The seven-mile stretch of road will play "The Marines' Hymn" when cars drive over it.

By Shawn Snow

5 years ago

Louisiana National Guard memorial honors 4 fallen soldiers

The Louisiana National Guard has unveiled a memorial at one of its armories to honor four soldiers killed in Iraq.

6 years ago