The Final Mile program ensures that Veterans who pass away with no next of kin are honored and not forgotten.
Military service runs deep in the roots of a youth volunteer’s family tree. “It’s always good to be there for our Veterans.”
Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association and VA partner to honor unclaimed deceased Veterans to their final resting place in Florida National Cemetery.
Millions of Americans age 65 and older live with dementia. Veterans age 65 and older are the fastest growing population served by the VA. Chillicothe health fair has help for those who suffer and their caregivers.
Several resources are available to ensure unclaimed Veterans receive honorable burials at VA National Cemeteries.
Key accomplishments from the first year of the Isakson-Roe Act include expanded benefits and burial needs of Veterans and their families.
Preserving the legacy of Veterans who lay in unmarked gravesites happens all across the country. In fact, anyone can request a burial headstone or marker if the service of the Veteran ended prior to April 6, 1917.
May is recognized as National Preservation Month and celebrates our nation’s heritage through historic places. Mount Moriah Naval Plot is one such place
Navy Veteran Joseph Noil's story was unraveled by the Medal of Honor Historical Society, which inspired a post on VAntage Point that led to the discovery of Bernadette Ricks, Noil’s great-great-granddaughter.
Acting Principal Deputy Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs and Chief Financial Officer of the National Cemetery Administration
Established in 1867, Wilmington National Cemetery is one of over 100 national cemeteries and soldiers lots we manage that are recognized as historically significant, through designation as National Historic Landmarks, listing in the National Register of Historic Places, or both.










