Arlington National Cemetery

October 5, 2021 | 5:36 AM

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier had its first all-female guard change in history

The changing of the guard occurs when one Sentinel — the term for a soldier who stands watch at the tomb — takes over for another.

By Staff

November 12, 2020 | 5:44 AM

President Trump makes no remarks during Veterans Day observance

The president and his entourage – including first lady Melania Trump, Vice President Pence and second lady Karen Pence – did not arrive at the tomb until well after the scheduled start time of 11 a.m. ET.

By NPR

December 8, 2019 | 8:31 AM

Maine wreaths are headed for Arlington National Cemetery

By The Associated Press

September 25, 2019 | 11:28 AM

New burial rules seek to extend Arlington Cemetery lifespan

Under the current rules, the cemetery would run out of space by the mid-2050s.

By The Associated Press

January 24, 2019 | 10:42 PM

Hundreds gather at Arlington funeral for Pa. special tactics airman Dylan Elchin

By Tim Lambert/WITF

January 24, 2019 | 4:45 AM

Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Elchin of Beaver County to be buried in Arlington

By Tim Lambert/WITF

January 24, 2019 | 4:01 AM

Air Force Staff Sgt. Dylan Elchin of Beaver County to be buried today in Arlington

'In my mind's eye, he's still that young man.'

By Tim Lambert/WITF

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