Latest "tomb of the unknown soldier" stories

Army’s Old Guard horses suffer poor living conditions, report finds after 2 died

The report was compiled in February after two horses with the Old Guard died within days of each other.

By Rachel Nostrant

12 months ago

Frontline Photos: Jan. 9, 2022

A winter watch, the Stars and Stripes flying high, peeping through a life preserver and more in this week’s Frontline Photos.

15 months ago

Former Sentinels visit Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for centennial commemoration

The public was invited to pay respects at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial Commemoration at Arlington National Cemetery.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

17 months ago

Nationwide celebrations mark 100 years of remembrance of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Nov. 9 and 10 will be the first time in 78 years that Tomb Guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery will allow visitors to enter the chains surrounding the Tomb, allowing the public to lay flowers.

By Rachel Nostrant

17 months 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

18 months ago

Best pics of the week: Feb. 7, 2021

Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star in the Bering Strait, 83-year vigil of the Tomb of the Unknown, and B-52 refueled over Central Command area, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.

2 years ago