It’s personal: Afghanistan Veteran reflects on purpose of service
Edward Lyons recently learned he will join Sarasota National Cemetery in Florida after his graduation from …
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Bringing back the original meaning of Memorial Day – with flowers
Ramiro Penaherrera, the co-founder of the Memorial Day Flowers Foundation, explains why getting back to the …
National Scheduling Office Makes Vast Leap in Serving Veterans’ Families
The VA National Cemetery Scheduling Office has recently gone through a major change, including a $1 million …
VA National Cemetery Administration partners with Carry The Load to honor Veterans and their families
Each participant walks or rides to “carry the load” for a deceased military service member or Veteran, …
NCA and Carry the Load kick off ‘Memorial May’ campaign
The environment was optimistic and energetic as things began to gear up for the 2019 Carry the Load …
Air Force Pilot, Vietnam POW Becomes Most Decorated Veteran Since MacArthur
Day was shot down by enemy ground fire while flying over North Vietnam. He is often referred to as being the …
Honoring Vietnam Veteran Milton L. Olive III
Vietnam veteran Milton Lee Olive III made the ultimate sacrifice to save his fellow infantrymen during …
What It’s Like to Live in a National Cemetery: A Look at Cemetery Lodges
NCA Cemetery Directors share their unique experiences and thoughts about what it means to reside in the …
NCA Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Veterans Cemetery Grants Program
The National Cemetery Administration’s (NCA) Veterans Cemetery Grants Program (VCGP), created in 1978, is …
Pikes Peak National Cemetery dedicated in Colorado
When complete, Pikes Peak National Cemetery will be VA’s 136th national shrine and serve as a centerpiece …