Veterans Legacy Program

Sgt. Thompkins' Medal of Honor citation reads, he "voluntarily went ashore in the face of the enemy and aided in the rescue of his wounded comrades."

VA's National Cemetery Administration welcomed two cadets from the United States Military Academy at West Point this summer who will assist cemetery directors in service and outreach programs that connect Veteran legacy in the cemeteries with the community.

The Veterans Legacy Program is changing how Americans connect with their history. Through the program, the VA’s is forging partnerships with academic institutions to engage students and their professors in discovering the stories of service and sacrifice found in VA’s national cemeteries.

Rose and William Volkman both served in the Navy in World War I. This month, as the world reflects on the impact of America's contribution in that war, we reflect on what the Volkmans' service meant to America.

For eighth grader Kinley Wilson, the sounds of rifle volleys from VA's Fort Gibson National Cemetery inspired an essay on the service and sacrifice of America's Veterans.

San Francisco State University, Black Hills State University and University of Central Florida will conduct cemetery research and produce educational material for K-12 schools and the general public in an effort to promote community engagement with Veterans’ history.

A man who lived through history: Allen Newton Frazier enlisted in the segregated Marine Corps and retired from the integrated Marine Corps. He was honored at the end of his life with the Congressional Gold Medal along with his comrades who came through Camp Montford Point.

NCA intern Maari Weiss shares with us today the story […]

Riverside National Cemetery foreman, Edgar Llaneza, honors CPL Thomas Naud and commemorates his life and legacy with CPL Naud's family.

Like many other men and women of his generation, Paul A. Wieser volunteered to serve his country at a young age.

When George DeLong started out in the Navy, he had no idea that, within the first year, he would survive one of the worst attacks the United States has ever faced.

As National Native American Heritage Month is coming to a […]