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Sailors, assigned to the US Navy's (USN) Ceremonial Guard, stand in formation in front of the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia (VA). The Tomb contains the remains of unknown American Soldiers from World War I (WWI) and II (WWII), and the Korean War

Sailors, assigned to the US Navy's (USN) Ceremonial Guard, stand in fo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Corey Lewis, Usn Release Sta... More

Guests leave the graveside of Michael Hammer, AFL-CIO labor specialist in San Salvador for the State Department, at the conclusion of the funeral services at Arlington National Cemetery

Guests leave the graveside of Michael Hammer, AFL-CIO labor specialist...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Mickey W. Sanborn Release Status: Released to Publ... More

A six-horse caisson carries the body of retired five-star GEN Omar N. Bradley, USA, to his grave site at Arlington National Cemetery

A six-horse caisson carries the body of retired five-star GEN Omar N. ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Deal Toney Release Status: Released to Public... More

Air Force honor guards march out of the cemetery after the funeral of GEN Omar Bradley

Air Force honor guards march out of the cemetery after the funeral of ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Mickey W. Sanborn Release Status... More

GEN Omar Bradley's casket is carried on a caisson during the funeral procession through the cemetery

GEN Omar Bradley's casket is carried on a caisson during the funeral p...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Mickey W. Sanborn Release Status... More

PH1 Chuck Mussi Arlington, Va....Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars honor guard display the colors during a wreath- laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns, Arlington National Cemetery. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH1 Chuck Mussi Arlington, Va....Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

President Reagan Speaking During a Memorial Day Service in Honor of Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery

President Reagan Speaking During a Memorial Day Service in Honor of Me...

Reagan White House Photographs Public domain photograph of US government, White House, Office of President of the United States of America, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A B-52 Stratofortress aircraft flies over Arlington National Cemetery

A B-52 Stratofortress aircraft flies over Arlington National Cemetery

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT G. Dennis Plummer Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

Mrs. T. Bates III is comforted by her husband during funeral services for her brother, LCDR James T. Ruffin at Arlington National Cemetery. Ruffin was listed as missing-in-action after failing to return from flying a mission off the coast of North Vietnam on Feb. 18, 1966

Mrs. T. Bates III is comforted by her husband during funeral services ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Lane Smith Release Status: Released to Public... More

The Navy Ceremonial Guard stands at attention next to the coffin of LCDR James T. Ruffin during funeral services at Arlington National Cemetery. Ruffin was listed as missing-in-action after failing to return from flying a mission off the coast of North Vietnam on Feb. 18, 1966

The Navy Ceremonial Guard stands at attention next to the coffin of LC...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Duane Heaton Release Status: Released to Publi... More

CDR Fugard presents the U.S. flag to Wanda Ruffin during funeral services for her husband, LCDR James T. Ruffin at Arlington National Cemetery. Ruffin was listed as missing-in-action after failing to return from flying a mission off the coast of North Vietnam on Feb. 18, 1966

CDR Fugard presents the U.S. flag to Wanda Ruffin during funeral servi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Duane Heaton Release Status: Released to Publi... More

Mrs. T. Bates III is comforted by her husband as she leaves the burial site of her brother, LCDR James T. Ruffin, during funeral ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery. Ruffin was listed as missing-in-action after failing to return from flying a mission off the coast of North Vietnam Feb. 18, 1966

Mrs. T. Bates III is comforted by her husband as she leaves the burial...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Duane Heaton Release Status: Released to Publi... More

Members of the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard fold the flag over the coffin of LCDR James T. Ruffin during funeral services at Arlington National Cemetery. Ruffin was listed as missing-in-action after failing to return from flying a mission off the coast of North Vietnam on Feb. 18, 1966

Members of the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard fold the flag over the coffi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Lane Smith Release Status: Released to Public... More

A port quarter view of the frigate USS BREWTON (FF 1086), during a ceremony to honor the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era. The BREWTON will transport the serviceman's casket to California, where it will then be transferred to Arlington, Virginia, for interment at Arlington National Cemetery

A port quarter view of the frigate USS BREWTON (FF 1086), during a cer...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 David B. Loveall Release Status: Released to ... More

A joint services casket team prepares to carry the casket of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era aboard the frigate USS BREWTON (FF 1086), at the conclusion of a wreath-laying ceremony. The casket will be transported to California and then transferred to Arlington National Cemetery for interment at the Tomb of the Unknowns

A joint services casket team prepares to carry the casket of the Unkno...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 David B. Loveall Release Status: Released to ... More

The flag-draped casket of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era lies in state in the rotunda of the US Capitol, attended by a Joint Services Guard of Honor. The body will lie in state until May 28th, when a state funeral service will be held in the Memorial Amphitheater of Arlington National Cemetery. Internment will follow at the Tomb of the Unknowns

The flag-draped casket of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era li...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robert Ward, CIV Release Status: Rele... More

A joint services casket team, preceded by a joint services color guard, carries the casket of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era into the east entrance of the Capitol. Lining the steps is a joint services honor cordon. The Unknown will lie in state in the rotunda until Memorial Day, when he will be taken to Arlington National Cemetery for burial

A joint services casket team, preceded by a joint services color guard...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSG A. N. Drago, USA Release Status: ... More

A joint services casket team carries the flag-draped casket of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era out of the Memorial Amphitheater, at the conclusion of the state funeral service at Arlington National Cemetery. The serviceman will be interred at the tomb of the Unknowns. The US Army Chorus is behind President Reagan and Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger

A joint services casket team carries the flag-draped casket of the Unk...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Gillespie Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Members of a joint services casket team escort the caisson carrying the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era, while it is en route to Arlington National Cemetery

Members of a joint services casket team escort the caisson carrying th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robert Mehr, CIV Release Status: Rele... More

A joint services casket team places the flag-draped casket of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era onto a caisson at the East Plaza of the Capitol. The 3rd US Infantry (The Old Guard) caisson will transport the serviceman to Arlington National Cemetery for a state funeral service and interment at the Tomb of the Unknowns

A joint services casket team places the flag-draped casket of the Unkn...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Paul Pappas, USN Release Status: ... More

President Ronald Reagan presents the Medal of Honor to the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era during the state funeral service at Arlington National Cemetery. Interment will take place at the Tomb of the Unknowns following the service

President Ronald Reagan presents the Medal of Honor to the Unknown Ser...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT John Taylor Release Status: Released to Publi... More

A large-scale replica of the U.S. Navy-Marine Corps Medal of Honor that is on display in the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery

A large-scale replica of the U.S. Navy-Marine Corps Medal of Honor tha...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: COL. Thomas L. Groppel Release Status: Released to... More

A joint services casket team holds the flag over the casket of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era during the interment ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns, Arlington National Cemetery. President Ronald Reagan is standing at the head of the casket with Major General John L. Ballantyne, commanding general, US Army Military District of Washington

A joint services casket team holds the flag over the casket of the Unk...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC5 Ed Bosanko Release Status: Released to Public... More

Guests file past the Tomb of the Unknowns to pay their respects to the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era at the conclusion of the interment ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery

Guests file past the Tomb of the Unknowns to pay their respects to the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Mickey Sanborn Release Status: Released to Public ... More

A joint services casket team prepares to carry the casket of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era out of the Capitol rotunda. A caisson waiting outside will transport the Unknown to Arlington National Cemetery for a state funeral service and internment at the Tomb of the Unknowns

A joint services casket team prepares to carry the casket of the Unkno...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lloyd H. Cole, USAF Release Stat... More

A joint services casket team lifts the flag-draped casket of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era from the catafalque in the Memorial Amphitheater, at the conclusion of the state funeral service at Arlington National Cemetery. The serviceman will be interred at the tomb of the Unknowns. Behind President Ronald Reagan are members of the US Army Chorus

A joint services casket team lifts the flag-draped casket of the Unkno...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Gillespie Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Major General John L. Ballantyne, CG, US Army Military District of Washington, presents the flag from the casket of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era to President Ronald Reagan. The presentation is taking place at the conclusion of the internment ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns, Arlington National Cemetery. Looking on is Raymond J. Costanzo, far left, superintendent, Arlington National Cemetery

Major General John L. Ballantyne, CG, US Army Military District of Was...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robert D. Ward Release Status: Released to Public ... More

A disabled veteran in a wheelchair is helped into the Arlington National Cemetery Memorial Amphitheater prior to the state funeral service for the unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era. Following the service, interment will take place at the Tomb of the Unknowns

A disabled veteran in a wheelchair is helped into the Arlington Nation...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT John Taylor Release Status: Released to Publi... More

Workers lower a concrete slab into position to seal the crypt of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era at the Tomb of the Unknowns, Arlington National Cemetery. The Vietnam Unknown was interred between the Unknowns of the Korean War and World War II during a ceremony on Memorial Day, May 28, 1984. (SUBSTANDARD)

Workers lower a concrete slab into position to seal the crypt of the U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT James Tate Release Status: Released to Public ... More

A member of the 3rd Infantry (The Old Guard) at right shoulder arms, stands guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery

A member of the 3rd Infantry (The Old Guard) at right shoulder arms, s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Jane E. Rackley Release Status: Released to Pu... More

President George Bush lays a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. The ceremony took place before the start of the National Victory Celebration parade honoring the coalition forces from Desert Storm

President George Bush lays a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM VICTORY PARADE Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) ... More

An Air Force honor guard escorts the remains of TECH. SGT. Forrest T. Vosler during funeral services for the World War II Army Air Corps Medal of Honor recipient at Arlington National Cemetery

An Air Force honor guard escorts the remains of TECH. SGT. Forrest T. ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT. Fernando Serna Release Status: Released to P... More

US President William Jefferson Clinton lays a Veterans Day wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia (VA)

US President William Jefferson Clinton lays a Veterans Day wreath at t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released... More

Woman's Memorial. Situated on 4.2 acres of land at the ceremonial entrance to Arlington National Cemetery, the Woman's Memorial is the nations first major memorial honoring women who have served in our nations armed forces during all eras and in all services. THERE IS ONLY A SCREEN RESOLUTION IMAGE AVAILABLE

Woman's Memorial. Situated on 4.2 acres of land at the ceremonial entr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Myer, Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Joseph E. Tonetti Release Status: ... More

Members of the Air Force Honor Guard bear the remains of MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Evander Earl Andrews; Operation ENDURING FREEDOM's first reported American casualty, to his final resting place in Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C. MSGT Andrews, 36, Solon, Maine, was assigned to the 366th Civil Engineer Squadron, Mountain Home AFB, Idaho, as a heavy equipment operator. He died on October 10, 2001, in a forklift accident while building an airstrip in Aludeid, Qatar, in the Persian Gulf. MSGT Andrews is survived by his wife Judy, four children, a sister and his parents Mary and Obder Andrews

Members of the Air Force Honor Guard bear the remains of MASTER Sergea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

Members of the Air Force Honor Guard fold the flag draping the casket of MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Evander Earl Andrews; Operation ENDURING FREEDOM's first reported American casualty, to his final resting place in Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C. MSGT Andrews, 36, Solon, Maine, was assigned to the 366th Civil Engineer Squadron, Mountain Home AFB, Idaho, as a heavy equipment operator. He died on October 10, 2001, in a forklift accident while building an airstrip in Aludeid, Qatar, in the Persian Gulf. MSGT Andrews is survived by his wife Judy, four children, a sister and his parents Mary and Obder Andrews

Members of the Air Force Honor Guard fold the flag draping the casket ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 38th Rescue Squadron offer condolences and respect to the family members of USAF SENIOR Airmen (SRA) Jason Cunningham, during the Graveside Service held at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia (VA). SRA Cunningham, a Pararescueman, was killed in action in Afghanistan during Operation ANACONDA

US Air Force (USAF) personnel assigned to the 38th Rescue Squadron off...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Mark D. Smith, USAF Release... More

Members of the US Air Force (USAF) Honor Guard prepare to transport the coffin carrying the remains ofUSAF SENIOR Airmen (SRA) Jason Cunningham to its final resting place during the Graveside Funeral Service held at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia (VA). SRA Cunningham, a Pararescueman, was killed in action in Afghanistan during Operation ANACONDA

Members of the US Air Force (USAF) Honor Guard prepare to transport th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Brian Boisvert, USAF Releas... More

US Air Force (USAF) Major General (MGEN) Franklin Blaisdell, director of Nuclear and Counter-proliferation presents the casket flag of MGEN Howard W. Cannon, USAF (RET) to his daughter during his funeral with full military honors at the Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia. MGEN Cannon was a former senator to the state of Nevada

US Air Force (USAF) Major General (MGEN) Franklin Blaisdell, director ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Brian M. Boisvert, USAF Rel... More

US Air Force (USAF) Honor Guardsmen, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Jeremiah Johnson pays tribute to the former Secretary of the Air Force (SECAF), John L. McLucas, by standing death watch while family members place flowers at his final resting place during his funeral at the Arlington National Cemetery (ANC)

US Air Force (USAF) Honor Guardsmen, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Jeremiah John...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Jera T. Stubblefield, USAF R... More

Secretary of the Air Force James G. Roche, left, watches as Lieutenant Colonel (LCOL) Michael P. Andersons widow, Sandra Anderson, places roses on his casket, during her husbands funeral at the Arlington National Cemetery (ANC), in Virginia. LCOL Michael P. Anderson, was a crewmember aboard the ill-fated Columbia Space Shuttle

Secretary of the Air Force James G. Roche, left, watches as Lieutenant...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CIV Wendy S. Varhegyi, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LCOL) Michael P. Anderson, a crew member aboard the ill fated Columbia Space Shuttle, is drawn by members of the US Army's (USA) Old Guard Caisson platoon to his final resting place at the Arlington National Cemetery (ANC), in Arlington, Virginia

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LCOL) Michael P. Anderson, a c...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jim Varhegyi, USAF Release Status: Released t... More

The National Air and Space Administration (NASA) Administrator Sean O'Keefe, center, Secretary of the US Air Force (USAF) James G. Roche, blue jacket and Commander of the Air Force Space Command (USAFSC) General (GEN) Lance W. Lord, right, render honors as the remains of Lieutenant Colonel (LCOL) Michael P. Anderson, a crew member aboard the ill fated Columbia Space Shuttle, is laid to rest at the Arlington National Cemetery (ANC), in Virginia

The National Air and Space Administration (NASA) Administrator Sean O'...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Jim Varhegyi, USAF Release Status: Released t... More

Chairman Joint Chiefs of STAFF U.S. Air Force GEN. Richard B. Meyers, front and The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense render honors by placing a wreath of flowers on a memorial at Arlington National Cemetery for the 184 victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the Pentagon. (DoD photo by MASTER SGT. Jim Varhegyi) (Released)

Chairman Joint Chiefs of STAFF U.S. Air Force GEN. Richard B. Meyers, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Jim Varhegyi, USAF Release ... More

US President George W. Bush places a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns, during the Veteran's Day Ceremony, held at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington Virginia (VA)

US President George W. Bush places a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Amber Basgil, USMC Release ... More

A US Navy (USN) Sailor assigned to the Naval Honor Guard stands guard at the Arlington National Cemetery's (ANC) Amphitheater while United States President George W. Bush speaks to a crowd on Memorial Day

A US Navy (USN) Sailor assigned to the Naval Honor Guard stands guard ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 11WG Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Amber K. Whit... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, and GEN. Richard B. Myers, Chairman Joint Chiefs of STAFF pay respects during a Sept. 11, 2005, Patriot Day Observance Wreath laying ceremony, at the Arlington National Cemetery. The observance honors the victims and families of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the Pentagon, Twin Towers and Flight 93 over Pennsylvania. (DoD photo by TECH. SGT. Kevin J. Gruenwald) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, and GEN....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Kevin J. Gruenwald, USAF Re... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, departs after paying his respects during the funeral of former Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., on April 4, 2006. (DoD photo by AIRMAN 1ST Class Timothy S. Chacon) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, departs a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington National Cemetary State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Timothy S. Chacon, USAF Rele... More

U.S. Marines Participate in Filming of 2014 Birthday Message

U.S. Marines Participate in Filming of 2014 Birthday Message

Tombstones stand under the stars in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Aug. 25, 2014. The cemetery was established on May 13, 1864, and is home to over 400,000 grave sites. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by... More

Volunteers participate in the Wreaths Across America’s

Volunteers participate in the Wreaths Across America’s

Volunteers participate in the Wreaths Across America’s clean-up day, commonly known as Wreaths Out, in Section 25 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Jan. 19, 2019. This year, over 7,000 volunt... More

Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old

Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old

Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) march off after supporting military funeral honors in Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, May 8, 2019. (U.S. Army photo by... More

Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old

Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old

Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) place U.S. flags at headstones as part of Flags-In at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, May 21, 2020. For more than 50 years, soldiers... More

Participants in a Horticulture Walking Tour help plant

Participants in a Horticulture Walking Tour help plant

Participants in a Horticulture Walking Tour help plant a tree for Arbor Day in Section 37 of Arlington National Cemetery, April 24, 2015. Commemorating Arlington National Cemetery's 150th anniversary, the histo... More

Volodymyr Groysman, prime minister of Ukraine, lays

Volodymyr Groysman, prime minister of Ukraine, lays

Volodymyr Groysman, prime minister of Ukraine, lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery, June 15, 2016, in Arlington, Va. Following the wreath laying, Groysman also toured... More

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and U.S. Marine Corps

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and U.S. Marine Corps

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Eric Smith, his senior military aide, visit Section 60 of Arlington Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Jan. 19, 2017, on Carter's last day in office. (D... More

Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old

Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old

Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) place U.S. flags at headstones as part of Flags-In at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, May 21, 2020. For more than 50 years, soldiers... More

Sue Pollard, first vice president of American Gold

Sue Pollard, first vice president of American Gold

Sue Pollard, first vice president of American Gold Star Mothers Inc., gives remarks during the Commemorative Ceremony for Gold Star Mother's Day in Arlington National Cemetery, Sept. 25, 2016, in Arlington, Va.... More

Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard

Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard

Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard participate in wreath-laying ceremony at the Coast Guard Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery, Nov. 11, 2015, in Arlington, Va. Members of the U.S. Coas... More

Flags adorn graves at Arlington National Cemetery for

Flags adorn graves at Arlington National Cemetery for

Flags adorn graves at Arlington National Cemetery for Memorial Day May 29, 2017. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)

From the left, Prime Minister of Italy's wife Agnese

From the left, Prime Minister of Italy's wife Agnese

From the left, Prime Minister of Italy's wife Agnese Landini, Prime Minister of Italy Matteo Renzi and Arlington National Cemetery’s Deputy Superintendent for Cemetery Operations stand at the U.S. Pres. John F.... More

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard, a drummer and bugler

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard, a drummer and bugler

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard, a drummer and bugler from the U.S. Air Force Band, and the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Platoon conducted modified military funeral honors with funeral escor... More

Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (the Old

Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (the Old

Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (the Old Guard) and a bugler from the U.S. Army Band, “Pershing’s Own” conduct modified military funeral honors for U.S. Army Air Forces Pvt. Miriam Rivkin in Section... More

Master Chief Steven W. Cantrell, Master Chief Petty

Master Chief Steven W. Cantrell, Master Chief Petty

Master Chief Steven W. Cantrell, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard, gives remarks during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Coast Guard Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery, Nov. 11, 2015, in Arling... More

Volunteers place wreaths at the Columbarium in Arlington

Volunteers place wreaths at the Columbarium in Arlington

Volunteers place wreaths at the Columbarium in Arlington National Cemetery for National Wreaths Across America Day, Dec. 17, 2016. Wreaths Across America is a national nonprofit organization founded in 2007 to ... More

Audience members, including members of American Gold

Audience members, including members of American Gold

Audience members, including members of American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., listens to remarks during the 75th annual celebration of Gold Star Mother Sunday in Arlington National Cemetery, Sept. 27, 2015, in Arlin... More

Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old

Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old

Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) place U.S. flags at headstones in Section 43 during Flags In at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, May 24, 2018. For more than 60 years... More

President Eisenhower Participates in the Ceremonies for the Interment of the Unknowns of World War II and Korea at Arlington National Cemetery

President Eisenhower Participates in the Ceremonies for the Interment ...

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President Ford Delivering Remarks at the Memorial Day Service Held in the Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia

President Ford Delivering Remarks at the Memorial Day Service Held in ...

Gerald R. Ford White House Photographs Public domain photograph - White house, President of the United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Graveside memorial services at Arlington National Cemetery for Michael Hammer, former AFL-CIO labor specialist in San Salvador for the State Department

Graveside memorial services at Arlington National Cemetery for Michael...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Mickey W. Sanborn Release Status: Released to Publ... More

The Air Force Honor Guard takes part in the graveside service at Arlington National Cemetery for Michael Hammer, killed in San Salvador while assigned there as AFL-CIO labor specialist for the State Department

The Air Force Honor Guard takes part in the graveside service at Arlin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Mickey W. Sanborn Release Status: Released to Publ... More

A joint services honor guard participates in the full honors funerals for GEN Nathan Twining, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF from 1957-1960, at the Arlington National Cemetery

A joint services honor guard participates in the full honors funerals ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Mickey Sanborn Release Status: Released to Public ... More

President Ronald Reagan stands at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery

President Ronald Reagan stands at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier duri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

The Air Force Honor Guard participates in a funeral ceremony at the Arlington National Cemetery

The Air Force Honor Guard participates in a funeral ceremony at the Ar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Dennis Plummer Release Status: Released to Pu... More

CDR Fugard presents the U.S. flag to Wanda Ruffin during funeral services for her husband, LCDR James T. Ruffin at Arlington National Cemetery. Ruffin was listed as missing-in-action after failing to return from flying a mission off the coast of North Vietnam on Feb. 18, 1966

CDR Fugard presents the U.S. flag to Wanda Ruffin during funeral servi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Lane Smith Release Status: Released to Public... More

The U.S. flag is presented to Wanda Ruffin, during funeral ceremonies for her husband, LCDR James T. Ruffin, at Arlington National Cemetery. Ruffin was listed as missing-in-action after failing to return from flying a mission off the coast of North Vietnam Feb. 18, 1966

The U.S. flag is presented to Wanda Ruffin, during funeral ceremonies ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Carlos Clarke Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Gwendolyn Ruffin, holding a U.S. flag, is embraced by a friend during funeral ceremonies for her father, LCDR James T. Ruffin, at Arlington National Cemetery. Ruffin was listed as missing-in-action after failing to return from flying a mission off the coast of North Vietnam Feb. 18, 1966

Gwendolyn Ruffin, holding a U.S. flag, is embraced by a friend during ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Carlos Clarke Release Status: Released to Public C... More

The flag-draped casket of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era, secured in the rear of a C-141B Starlifter aircraft, is ready for the flight to Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. Once at Andrews, the Unknown will be taken to the Capitol, where he will lie in state prior to internment at the Tomb of the Unknowns, Arlington National Cemetery

The flag-draped casket of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era, s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Travis Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SMSGT D. Sutherland Release Status: ... More

A joint services casket team, preceded by a joint services color guard, carries the casket of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era into the east entrance of the Capitol. Lining the steps is a joint service honor condon. The Unknown will lie in state until Memorial Day, when he will be taken to Arlington National Cemetery for burial

A joint services casket team, preceded by a joint services color guard...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Helene C. Stikkel, CIV Release Status... More

Members of a joint services honor guard surround the casket of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era at the conclusion of the arrival ceremony in the Capitol rotunda. The Unknown will lie in state in the rotunda until Memorial Day and will then be taken to Arlington National Cemetery for a state funeral and interment at the Tomb of the Unknowns

Members of a joint services honor guard surround the casket of the Unk...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robert D. Ward, CIV Release Status: R... More

A joint services honor cordon lines the steps at the east entrance to the Capitol during an arrival ceremony for the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era. The Unknown will lie in state in the rotunda until Memorial Day, when he will be taken to Arlington National Cemetery for a state funeral and internment at the Tomb of the Unknowns

A joint services honor cordon lines the steps at the east entrance to ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSG A. N. Drago, USA Release Status: ... More

A joint services casket team loads the casket of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era onto a hearse. The Unknown will be taken to the Capitol, where he will lie in state until Memorial Day, followed by a state funeral and interment at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington Memorial Cemetery

A joint services casket team loads the casket of the Unknown Servicema...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SRA Firanack Release Status: Released... More

The US Navy Band arrives at Arlington National Cemetery while marching in the state funeral procession for the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era. The band is preceded by officers from the various military services

The US Navy Band arrives at Arlington National Cemetery while marching...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Helene C. Stikkel Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Inside view of the Arlington National Cemetery Memorial Amphitheater during the state funeral service for the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era. Following the service, interment will take place at the Tomb of the Unknowns

Inside view of the Arlington National Cemetery Memorial Amphitheater d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SMSGT Donald Sutherland Release Status: Released t... More

The Army Band marches in the funeral procession for the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era as it moves through Arlington National Cemetery. State funeral services will be held in the Memorial Amphitheater followed by interment at the Tomb of the Unknowns

The Army Band marches in the funeral procession for the Unknown Servic...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PA2 Richard Muller Release Status: Released to Pub... More

A joint services casket team carries the casket of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era into the Arlington National Cemetery Memorial Amphitheater for the state funeral service. Following the service, the Unknown will be interred in a crypt at the Tomb of the Unknowns

A joint services casket team carries the casket of the Unknown Service...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC5 Ed Bosanko Release Status: Released to Public... More

A joint services casket team lifts the flag covering the casket of the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era during the interment ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns, Arlington National Cemetery. President Ronald Reagan and Major General John L. Ballantyne, commanding general, US Army Military District of Washington, stand at the head of the casket during the ceremony

A joint services casket team lifts the flag covering the casket of the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC5 Ed Bosanko Release Status: Released to Public... More

A large-scale replica of the U.S. Air Force Medal of Honor that is on display in the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery

A large-scale replica of the U.S. Air Force Medal of Honor that is on ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: COL. Thomas L. Groppel Release Status: Released to... More

The US Navy Band arrives at Arlington National Cemetery while marching in the state funeral procession for the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era

The US Navy Band arrives at Arlington National Cemetery while marching...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Helene C. Stikkel Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Admiral James S. Gracey, Commandant of the Coast Guard, attends the state funeral service for the Unknown Serviceman of the Vietnam Era, taking place in the Arlington National Cemetery Memorial Amphitheater. Following the service, interment will take place at the Tomb of the Unknowns

Admiral James S. Gracey, Commandant of the Coast Guard, attends the st...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT John Taylor Release Status: Released to Publi... More

An aerial view of the Tomb of the Unknowns and Amphitheater at the Arlington National Cemetery

An aerial view of the Tomb of the Unknowns and Amphitheater at the Arl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 (Ac) Dave Maclean Release Status: Released to ... More

Members of the Army's 3rd Infantry (The Old Guard) fold the flag covering the casket of Major (MAJ) Arthur D. Nicholson during his funeral at Arlington National Cemetery. Nicholson was shot and killed while on duty in East Berlin

Members of the Army's 3rd Infantry (The Old Guard) fold the flag cover...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

A US Navy ceremonial guard stands at present arms during a ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery

A US Navy ceremonial guard stands at present arms during a ceremony at...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: H2 Sharon Nelms-Thorsvik Release Status: Released ... More

A member of the 3rd Infantry (The Old Guard) presents a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery

A member of the 3rd Infantry (The Old Guard) presents a wreath at the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Jane E. Rackley Release Status: Released to Pu... More

PH1 Chuck Mussi Arlington, Va....A close-up view of a tombstone at the Arlington National Cemetery, marking the grave site of four unknown crewmen assigned to the battleship USS Maine (BB-2). The Maine sank after exploding off the coast of Havana, Cuba, killing approximately 260 crewmen. The sabotaging of the main precipitated the American declaration of war against Spain in 1898. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH1 Chuck Mussi Arlington, Va....A close-up view of a tombstone at the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A view of a portion of Arlington National Cemetery. Washington, District of Columbia, is in the background

A view of a portion of Arlington National Cemetery. Washington, Distri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Milton R. Savage Release Status: Released to Pu... More

Jean Blassie (Right) and her son George Blassie, brother of USAF First Lieutenant Michael Blassie, gather at his gravesite in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri. 1LT Blassie was shot down and killed in South Vietnam on May 11th, 1972. A mix up with dog tags and body identification led the remains listed as Unknown and buried in the tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery (Not shown). Using DNA testing on May 14th, 1998, the remains were indentified as those of 1LT Blassie and services were held in his honor. This image is seen in the September 1998 edition of AIRMAN Magazine

Jean Blassie (Right) and her son George Blassie, brother of USAF First...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Louis State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released t... More

Right side front medium shot from the chest up of USAF Captain Pat Blassie as she speaks a few words about her brother, USAF First Lieutenant Michael Blassie. CAPT Blassie serves in the Air Force Reserves in the Pentagon. 1LT Blassie was shot down and killed in South Vietnam on May 11th, 1972. A mix up with dog tags and body identification led the remains listed as Unknown and buried in the tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery (Not shown). Using DNA testing on May 14th, 1998, the remains were indentified as those of 1LT Blassie and services were held in his honor. This image is seen in the September 1998 edition of AIRMAN Magazine

Right side front medium shot from the chest up of USAF Captain Pat Bla...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Louis State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Val Gempis, USAF Release Status: Released t... More

US President William Jefferson Clinton speaks at the Memorial Amphitheater during a Veterans Day Wreath Laying Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia (VA)

US President William Jefferson Clinton speaks at the Memorial Amphithe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington National Cemetery State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Chester Simpson Release Status: ... More

US Air Force members, family and friends gather for a full honor funeral for US Air Force Second Lieutenant Richard Vandegeer at Arlington National Cemetery on October 27, 2000

US Air Force members, family and friends gather for a full honor funer...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jennifer Gangemi, USAF Release Status: Releas... More

Photograph of President William Jefferson Clinton Placing a Wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia

Photograph of President William Jefferson Clinton Placing a Wreath at ...

This item is a photograph of President William Jefferson Clinton placing a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. The image was photographed by Ralph Alswang.... More

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