Arlington National Cemetary
DPAA, Arlington
We’ve often referred to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) and the tremendous work they do identifying the remains of our fallen. Last Friday, April 4th, a C-20G jet landed at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, carrying the remains of 80 Marines killed in the battle for Guadalcanal. The plane was greeted by […]
Trump’s Arlington woes
First off, I have to congratulate Donald Trump for appearing at Arlington on the anniversary of the Afghan airport bombing that killed 13 of our own (see thebesig’s column 8/27 for more detail.). It’s a disgrace that the President, Vice President, and Saint Weekend Warrior all failed to even mention it, much less actually go. […]
Marine Osprey crash victim to be honored
We should all be familiar with the V-22 Osprey’s track record of fatal crashes – it’s getting to the point where I feel everyone who gets in one should be cited for bravery. This is about one crash in particular – the Marine crash which killed Spencer Collart and two others. But it didn’t. Collart […]
Don’t expect horses at Arlington
The Army announced Friday that the use of horses in funerals at Arlington has been pushed out to the indefinite future. Nearly a year after the Army suspended the use of the gray and black horses for funerals, officials said they are making progress buying new horses, getting better equipment, and improving the training, facilities […]
Wreaths Across America a scam?
Wreaths Across America is a charity we’ve talked about many times in the past. From a cursory search, here, here, here, and here to name a few. Their mission is to put up wreaths around the holidays at national cemeteries. As a visitor to one nearby, it sure does brighten the place up, and it’s […]
Flower donations falling short – give!
Dunno if I am allowed to do this, but here goes: The Memorial Days Flowers Foundation has been placing flowers at the graves at Arlington for over a decade. This year, donations are far short of what is needed – at the current pace they will have enough to place flowers at only 80,000 […]
Executed Murderer to be Removed from Arlington
Arlington National Cemetary Andrew J. Chabrol, a former Navy lieutenant, was convicted of the July 1991 rape and murder of Melissa Harrington in his Chesapeake, Va., home. Then Lieutenant Chabrol had made unwelcome advances to a subordinate, Petty Officer Harrington, and was rebuffed. She reported the situation to superiors. Chabrol blamed his subsequent career downturn […]
Potential changes to Arlington National Cemetery burial eligibility could disqualify most
The Army has recommended changes to the burial eligibility for Arlington National Cemetery. According to Mark Belinsky, the proposed changes would remove eligibility for the majority of those who are currently eligible. However, this would involve inground burial. The space at Arlington National Cemetery is limited, so the Army is looking for ways to extend […]
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