The Old Post Chapel at Arlington National Cemetery is filled with stained glass depicting military and religious scenes. One of the Old Post Chapel’s most beautiful features is its stained glass windows, installed in the summer of 1972 – designed and created by Willet Studios of Philadelphia. The stained glass windows on the south side of the chapel honor the branches of the armed forces and include scenes from the Old Testament. A small plaque is placed below each window with an inscription naming the organization that donated the window and the branch of military service being honored. The Army Service window portrays Joshua at the battle of Jericho. The plaque reads, “This window is donated by the members of the Class of 1940, United States Military Academy, in tribute to all those now and in the future who have or will have served their country in the United States Army.” The Marine Corps Service window shows Gideon and his army. The plaque reads, “This window is donated by the United States Marine Corps and dedicated to the memory of all Marines who have died since the founding of the Corps on 19 November 1775.” The Navy Service window depicts Solomon at the building of the Temple at Jerusalem. The plaque reads, “This window is donated by the members of the United States Naval Academy Class of 1940 in tribute to all who have served in the United States Navy.” The Air Force Service window illustrates the prophet Isaiah and the quotation, “they shall rise up with wings as an eagle.” The plaque reads, “This window was contributed by the chapel congregations of the Air Force, Protestant, Catholic and Jewish, in memory of all airmen, male and female, officer and enlisted, who gave their lives in the service of their country.” The Coast Guard Service window portrays Noah’s Ark. The plaque reads, “This window is donated by the United States Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association in memory of all those who willingly, bravely and faithfully served their country and perpetuated the proud traditions of our Nation’s smallest Armed Force.”

Continue ReadingThe Old Post Chapel at Arlington National Cemetery is filled with stained glass depicting military and religious scenes. One of the Old Post Chapel’s most beautiful features is its stained glass windows, installed in the summer of 1972 – designed and created by Willet Studios of Philadelphia. The stained glass windows on the south side of the chapel honor the branches of the armed forces and include scenes from the Old Testament. A small plaque is placed below each window with an inscription naming the organization that donated the window and the branch of military service being honored. The Army Service window portrays Joshua at the battle of Jericho. The plaque reads, “This window is donated by the members of the Class of 1940, United States Military Academy, in tribute to all those now and in the future who have or will have served their country in the United States Army.” The Marine Corps Service window shows Gideon and his army. The plaque reads, “This window is donated by the United States Marine Corps and dedicated to the memory of all Marines who have died since the founding of the Corps on 19 November 1775.” The Navy Service window depicts Solomon at the building of the Temple at Jerusalem. The plaque reads, “This window is donated by the members of the United States Naval Academy Class of 1940 in tribute to all who have served in the United States Navy.” The Air Force Service window illustrates the prophet Isaiah and the quotation, “they shall rise up with wings as an eagle.” The plaque reads, “This window was contributed by the chapel congregations of the Air Force, Protestant, Catholic and Jewish, in memory of all airmen, male and female, officer and enlisted, who gave their lives in the service of their country.” The Coast Guard Service window portrays Noah’s Ark. The plaque reads, “This window is donated by the United States Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association in memory of all those who willingly, bravely and faithfully served their country and perpetuated the proud traditions of our Nation’s smallest Armed Force.”

The Old Post Chapel at Arlington National Cemetery is filled with stained glass depicting military and religious scenes. One of the Old Post Chapel’s most beautiful features is its stained glass windows, installed in the summer of 1972 – designed and created by Willet Studios of Philadelphia. The stained glass windows on the south side of the chapel honor the branches of the armed forces and include scenes from the Old Testament. A small plaque is placed below each window with an inscription naming the organization that donated the window and the branch of military service being honored. The Army Service window portrays Joshua at the battle of Jericho. The plaque reads, “This window is donated by the members of the Class of 1940, United States Military Academy, in tribute to all those now and in the future who have or will have served their country in the United States Army.” The Marine Corps Service window shows Gideon and his army. The plaque reads, “This window is donated by the United States Marine Corps and dedicated to the memory of all Marines who have died since the founding of the Corps on 19 November 1775.” The Navy Service window depicts Solomon at the building of the Temple at Jerusalem. The plaque reads, “This window is donated by the members of the United States Naval Academy Class of 1940 in tribute to all who have served in the United States Navy.” The Air Force Service window illustrates the prophet Isaiah and the quotation, “they shall rise up with wings as an eagle.” The plaque reads, “This window was contributed by the chapel congregations of the Air Force, Protestant, Catholic and Jewish, in memory of all airmen, male and female, officer and enlisted, who gave their lives in the service of their country.” The Coast Guard Service window portrays Noah’s Ark. The plaque reads, “This window is donated by the United States Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association in memory of all those who willingly, bravely and faithfully served their country and perpetuated the proud traditions of our Nation’s smallest Armed Force.”

Continue ReadingThe Old Post Chapel at Arlington National Cemetery is filled with stained glass depicting military and religious scenes. One of the Old Post Chapel’s most beautiful features is its stained glass windows, installed in the summer of 1972 – designed and created by Willet Studios of Philadelphia. The stained glass windows on the south side of the chapel honor the branches of the armed forces and include scenes from the Old Testament. A small plaque is placed below each window with an inscription naming the organization that donated the window and the branch of military service being honored. The Army Service window portrays Joshua at the battle of Jericho. The plaque reads, “This window is donated by the members of the Class of 1940, United States Military Academy, in tribute to all those now and in the future who have or will have served their country in the United States Army.” The Marine Corps Service window shows Gideon and his army. The plaque reads, “This window is donated by the United States Marine Corps and dedicated to the memory of all Marines who have died since the founding of the Corps on 19 November 1775.” The Navy Service window depicts Solomon at the building of the Temple at Jerusalem. The plaque reads, “This window is donated by the members of the United States Naval Academy Class of 1940 in tribute to all who have served in the United States Navy.” The Air Force Service window illustrates the prophet Isaiah and the quotation, “they shall rise up with wings as an eagle.” The plaque reads, “This window was contributed by the chapel congregations of the Air Force, Protestant, Catholic and Jewish, in memory of all airmen, male and female, officer and enlisted, who gave their lives in the service of their country.” The Coast Guard Service window portrays Noah’s Ark. The plaque reads, “This window is donated by the United States Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association in memory of all those who willingly, bravely and faithfully served their country and perpetuated the proud traditions of our Nation’s smallest Armed Force.”

Shown here are the minute guns at Arlington National Cemetery, paying tribute to the career and life of a soldier receiving full honors at the cemetery. Army general officers may receive a battery cannon salute (17 guns for a four-star general, 15 for a three-star, 13 for a two-star, 11 for a one-star), if available. Minute guns may be used for general officers/flag officers of the Coast Guard, Marine Corps and Navy, if available. The President of the United States is entitled to a 21-gun salute, while other high state officials receive 19 guns.

Continue ReadingShown here are the minute guns at Arlington National Cemetery, paying tribute to the career and life of a soldier receiving full honors at the cemetery. Army general officers may receive a battery cannon salute (17 guns for a four-star general, 15 for a three-star, 13 for a two-star, 11 for a one-star), if available. Minute guns may be used for general officers/flag officers of the Coast Guard, Marine Corps and Navy, if available. The President of the United States is entitled to a 21-gun salute, while other high state officials receive 19 guns.

Shown here are the minute guns at Arlington National Cemetery, paying tribute to the career and life of a soldier receiving full honors at the cemetery. Army general officers may receive a battery cannon salute (17 guns for a four-star general, 15 for a three-star, 13 for a two-star, 11 for a one-star), if available. Minute guns may be used for general officers/flag officers of the Coast Guard, Marine Corps and Navy, if available. The President of the United States is entitled to a 21-gun salute, while other high state officials receive 19 guns.

Continue ReadingShown here are the minute guns at Arlington National Cemetery, paying tribute to the career and life of a soldier receiving full honors at the cemetery. Army general officers may receive a battery cannon salute (17 guns for a four-star general, 15 for a three-star, 13 for a two-star, 11 for a one-star), if available. Minute guns may be used for general officers/flag officers of the Coast Guard, Marine Corps and Navy, if available. The President of the United States is entitled to a 21-gun salute, while other high state officials receive 19 guns.

In section 5, there lies a true hero of Naval innovation. Hyman G. Rickover is known as the Father of the Nuclear Navy. Rickover’s work resulted in the development of the first nuclear propulsion system used by the United States Navy. He led a team of scientists in the creation of this advancement and its application and implementation aboard the first nuclear powered submarine, the Nautilus. Rickover’s maverick and unrelenting ways led this brilliant naval scientist to remain on active duty well into his 80s before he was forced into retirement at the rank of Admiral. Rickover is buried in Section 5, Lot 7000, Grid VW-36 in Arlington National Cemetery.

Continue ReadingIn section 5, there lies a true hero of Naval innovation. Hyman G. Rickover is known as the Father of the Nuclear Navy. Rickover’s work resulted in the development of the first nuclear propulsion system used by the United States Navy. He led a team of scientists in the creation of this advancement and its application and implementation aboard the first nuclear powered submarine, the Nautilus. Rickover’s maverick and unrelenting ways led this brilliant naval scientist to remain on active duty well into his 80s before he was forced into retirement at the rank of Admiral. Rickover is buried in Section 5, Lot 7000, Grid VW-36 in Arlington National Cemetery.

In section 5, there lies a true hero of Naval innovation. Hyman G. Rickover is known as the Father of the Nuclear Navy. Rickover’s work resulted in the development of the first nuclear propulsion system used by the United States Navy. He led a team of scientists in the creation of this advancement and its application and implementation aboard the first nuclear powered submarine, the Nautilus. Rickover’s maverick and unrelenting ways led this brilliant naval scientist to remain on active duty well into his 80s before he was forced into retirement at the rank of Admiral. Rickover is buried in Section 5, Lot 7000, Grid VW-36 in Arlington National Cemetery.

Continue ReadingIn section 5, there lies a true hero of Naval innovation. Hyman G. Rickover is known as the Father of the Nuclear Navy. Rickover’s work resulted in the development of the first nuclear propulsion system used by the United States Navy. He led a team of scientists in the creation of this advancement and its application and implementation aboard the first nuclear powered submarine, the Nautilus. Rickover’s maverick and unrelenting ways led this brilliant naval scientist to remain on active duty well into his 80s before he was forced into retirement at the rank of Admiral. Rickover is buried in Section 5, Lot 7000, Grid VW-36 in Arlington National Cemetery.

Today Arlington National Cemetery celebrated National Wreath Day. Despite the current visitor restrictions, soldiers ensured that not a single grave at Arlington National Cemetery was without a wreath. Over the past week, before the grounds opened, soldiers laid wreaths on every grave at the cemetery, in the tradition of Morrill Worcester, so many years before. According to Wreaths Across America’s website: “Morrill Worcester, owner of Worcester Wreath Company of Harrington, Maine, was a 12 year old paper boy for the Bangor Daily News when he won a trip to Washington D.C. His first trip to our nation’s capital was one he would never forget, and Arlington National Cemetery made an especially indelible impression on him. This experience followed him throughout his life and successful career, reminding him that his good fortune was due, in large part, to the values of this nation and the veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. “In 1992, Worcester Wreath found themselves with a surplus of wreaths nearing the end of the holiday season. Remembering his boyhood experience at Arlington, Worcester realized he had an opportunity to honor our country’s veterans. With the aid of Maine Senator Olympia Snowe, arrangements were made for the wreaths to be placed at Arlington in one of the older sections of the cemetery that had been receiving fewer visitors with each passing year.” As this tradition grew over 15 years, word spread. Wreaths Across America was formed in 2007 as a non-profit organization, allowing those interested to contribute not just time but money. According to Wreaths Across America’s website: “In 2014, Wreaths Across America and its national network of volunteers laid over 700,000 memorial wreaths at 1,000 locations in the United States and beyond, including ceremonies at the Pearl Harbor Memorial, as well as Bunker Hill, Valley Forge and the sites of the September 11 tragedies. This was accomplished with help from 2,047 sponsorship groups, corporate contributions, and donations of trucking, shipping, and thousands of helping hands.” Learn more at WreathsAcrossAmerica.org.

Continue ReadingToday Arlington National Cemetery celebrated National Wreath Day. Despite the current visitor restrictions, soldiers ensured that not a single grave at Arlington National Cemetery was without a wreath. Over the past week, before the grounds opened, soldiers laid wreaths on every grave at the cemetery, in the tradition of Morrill Worcester, so many years before. According to Wreaths Across America’s website: “Morrill Worcester, owner of Worcester Wreath Company of Harrington, Maine, was a 12 year old paper boy for the Bangor Daily News when he won a trip to Washington D.C. His first trip to our nation’s capital was one he would never forget, and Arlington National Cemetery made an especially indelible impression on him. This experience followed him throughout his life and successful career, reminding him that his good fortune was due, in large part, to the values of this nation and the veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. “In 1992, Worcester Wreath found themselves with a surplus of wreaths nearing the end of the holiday season. Remembering his boyhood experience at Arlington, Worcester realized he had an opportunity to honor our country’s veterans. With the aid of Maine Senator Olympia Snowe, arrangements were made for the wreaths to be placed at Arlington in one of the older sections of the cemetery that had been receiving fewer visitors with each passing year.” As this tradition grew over 15 years, word spread. Wreaths Across America was formed in 2007 as a non-profit organization, allowing those interested to contribute not just time but money. According to Wreaths Across America’s website: “In 2014, Wreaths Across America and its national network of volunteers laid over 700,000 memorial wreaths at 1,000 locations in the United States and beyond, including ceremonies at the Pearl Harbor Memorial, as well as Bunker Hill, Valley Forge and the sites of the September 11 tragedies. This was accomplished with help from 2,047 sponsorship groups, corporate contributions, and donations of trucking, shipping, and thousands of helping hands.” Learn more at WreathsAcrossAmerica.org.

Today Arlington National Cemetery celebrated National Wreath Day. Despite the current visitor restrictions, soldiers ensured that not a single grave at Arlington National Cemetery was without a wreath. Over the past week, before the grounds opened, soldiers laid wreaths on every grave at the cemetery, in the tradition of Morrill Worcester, so many years before. According to Wreaths Across America’s website: “Morrill Worcester, owner of Worcester Wreath Company of Harrington, Maine, was a 12 year old paper boy for the Bangor Daily News when he won a trip to Washington D.C. His first trip to our nation’s capital was one he would never forget, and Arlington National Cemetery made an especially indelible impression on him. This experience followed him throughout his life and successful career, reminding him that his good fortune was due, in large part, to the values of this nation and the veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. “In 1992, Worcester Wreath found themselves with a surplus of wreaths nearing the end of the holiday season. Remembering his boyhood experience at Arlington, Worcester realized he had an opportunity to honor our country’s veterans. With the aid of Maine Senator Olympia Snowe, arrangements were made for the wreaths to be placed at Arlington in one of the older sections of the cemetery that had been receiving fewer visitors with each passing year.” As this tradition grew over 15 years, word spread. Wreaths Across America was formed in 2007 as a non-profit organization, allowing those interested to contribute not just time but money. According to Wreaths Across America’s website: “In 2014, Wreaths Across America and its national network of volunteers laid over 700,000 memorial wreaths at 1,000 locations in the United States and beyond, including ceremonies at the Pearl Harbor Memorial, as well as Bunker Hill, Valley Forge and the sites of the September 11 tragedies. This was accomplished with help from 2,047 sponsorship groups, corporate contributions, and donations of trucking, shipping, and thousands of helping hands.” Learn more at WreathsAcrossAmerica.org.

Continue ReadingToday Arlington National Cemetery celebrated National Wreath Day. Despite the current visitor restrictions, soldiers ensured that not a single grave at Arlington National Cemetery was without a wreath. Over the past week, before the grounds opened, soldiers laid wreaths on every grave at the cemetery, in the tradition of Morrill Worcester, so many years before. According to Wreaths Across America’s website: “Morrill Worcester, owner of Worcester Wreath Company of Harrington, Maine, was a 12 year old paper boy for the Bangor Daily News when he won a trip to Washington D.C. His first trip to our nation’s capital was one he would never forget, and Arlington National Cemetery made an especially indelible impression on him. This experience followed him throughout his life and successful career, reminding him that his good fortune was due, in large part, to the values of this nation and the veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. “In 1992, Worcester Wreath found themselves with a surplus of wreaths nearing the end of the holiday season. Remembering his boyhood experience at Arlington, Worcester realized he had an opportunity to honor our country’s veterans. With the aid of Maine Senator Olympia Snowe, arrangements were made for the wreaths to be placed at Arlington in one of the older sections of the cemetery that had been receiving fewer visitors with each passing year.” As this tradition grew over 15 years, word spread. Wreaths Across America was formed in 2007 as a non-profit organization, allowing those interested to contribute not just time but money. According to Wreaths Across America’s website: “In 2014, Wreaths Across America and its national network of volunteers laid over 700,000 memorial wreaths at 1,000 locations in the United States and beyond, including ceremonies at the Pearl Harbor Memorial, as well as Bunker Hill, Valley Forge and the sites of the September 11 tragedies. This was accomplished with help from 2,047 sponsorship groups, corporate contributions, and donations of trucking, shipping, and thousands of helping hands.” Learn more at WreathsAcrossAmerica.org.