Arlington National Cemetery
Memorial Day Celebrations In Washington DC
Memorial Day celebrations throughout Washington DC recognize the diversity of the men and women who have given their lives for American freedom.
Prince Harry is All Business, Pays Tribute at Arlington National Cemetery
The throngs swooned but Prince Harry was having none of it.
Remains of Civil War Veterans to be Interred at Arlington
For more than 100 years, the cremated remains of two brothers — Civil War Army veterans from Indiana — have sat on a funeral home shelf, unclaimed and largely forgotten.
Civil War Vets Interred at Arlington Columbarium
For more than 100 years, the cremated remains of two brothers — Civil War soldiers from Indiana — sat on a funeral home shelf, unclaimed and largely forgotten.
Arlington Expansion Prompts Environmental Concerns
Expansion plans at the Arlington National Cemetery are prompting environmental concerns.
Eternal Flame at JFK Gravesite Undergoing Repairs
The eternal flame at the gravesite of former President John F. Kennedy is undergoing repairs at Arlington National Cemetery.
Funeral Services to be Held for Md. Marine Killed in Nevada
The family of a Maryland Marine will remember the life of their fallen soldier who was one of seven people killed last week when a mortar shell exploded during a training exercise in Nevada.
Arlington National Cemetery to Avoid Furloughs
Arlington National Cemetery officials say they will avoid furloughs this year that are being imposed in other parts of government as a result of automatic budget cuts.
2010 Pentagon Shooter Deemed Schizophrenic
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — The ex-Marine who fired shots at the Pentagon and Marine Corps museum in 2010 has been classified as schizophrenic by government doctors, but prosecutors still want to enforce a plea deal that requires a 25-year prison sentence.
Twenty-five-year-old Yonathan Melaku (meh-LAH-koo) of Alexandria pleaded guilty last year to firing shots at several military-related targets. No one was injured. He was caught months later, only after he was discovered trying to desecrate graves in Arlington National Cemetery.
He struck a plea deal last year requiring a 25-year prison sentence. After making the plea bargain, his family hired new attorneys who questioned Melaku’s mental health.
In court filings Friday, federal prosecutors in Alexandria said Melaku has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. They want him to serve his sentence in a prison hospital.
Veterans Day Celebrations Preview In DC
Veterans Day, Nov. 11, encourages citizens across the country to honor veterans of all wars for their patriotism, unselfish willingness to serve in the military and make the ultimate sacrifice for America. Don’t miss out on this special day to recognize the men and women who serve the country.
