A US Army caisson team carries the remains of an honored veteran through the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery during a full honors funeral service as captured by the @arlingtonmedia team.

Continue ReadingA US Army caisson team carries the remains of an honored veteran through the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery during a full honors funeral service as captured by the @arlingtonmedia team.

Pictured here is a flag unfurled at a service in Arlington National Cemetery. This flag honors a one star general officer during a full honors service in Arlington. Several hallmarks of services for General Officers include a caparisoned horse, a red flag with the number of stars awarded that General Officer, and a battery cannon salute. Army and Marine Corps colonels and General Officers may be provided a caparisoned (riderless) horse, if available. 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 ReadingPictured here is a flag unfurled at a service in Arlington National Cemetery. This flag honors a one star general officer during a full honors service in Arlington. Several hallmarks of services for General Officers include a caparisoned horse, a red flag with the number of stars awarded that General Officer, and a battery cannon salute. Army and Marine Corps colonels and General Officers may be provided a caparisoned (riderless) horse, if available. 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.

A cardinal perches atop the railing of the Millennium Project Section overlooking Section 28 of Arlington National Cemetery. Section 28 is home to Memorial Tree #33 which is the Vietnam Memorial Tree, titled, “No Greater Love”. No Greater Love is a Red Maple (Acer rubrum) native to the United States and covers this section with its beautiful leaves each fall. The grounds of Arlington National Cemetery feature 142 Memorial Trees, which serve as living memorials that commemorate military units and battles, veterans, families and others who serve. Many were dedicated by U.S. presidents, visiting dignitaries or representatives from service organizations. Thirty-six are Medal of Honor trees, each a descendent of a historic tree.

Continue ReadingA cardinal perches atop the railing of the Millennium Project Section overlooking Section 28 of Arlington National Cemetery. Section 28 is home to Memorial Tree #33 which is the Vietnam Memorial Tree, titled, “No Greater Love”. No Greater Love is a Red Maple (Acer rubrum) native to the United States and covers this section with its beautiful leaves each fall. The grounds of Arlington National Cemetery feature 142 Memorial Trees, which serve as living memorials that commemorate military units and battles, veterans, families and others who serve. Many were dedicated by U.S. presidents, visiting dignitaries or representatives from service organizations. Thirty-six are Medal of Honor trees, each a descendent of a historic tree.

A member of the 1st Battalion, 3d US Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) holds his saber during a US Army service in Arlington National Cemetery. Officers arriving to The Old Guard spend weeks training and practicing as part of their initial tasking to the unit. They learn how to execute formations, movements, and standard ceremonial procedures that are part of Dependent, Standard Honors, and Full Honors services at Arlington. Learning proper saber positioning and movements is critical to an individual soldier and his or her platoon being cemetery ready to honor America’s fallen heroes to the best of their abilities.

Continue ReadingA member of the 1st Battalion, 3d US Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) holds his saber during a US Army service in Arlington National Cemetery. Officers arriving to The Old Guard spend weeks training and practicing as part of their initial tasking to the unit. They learn how to execute formations, movements, and standard ceremonial procedures that are part of Dependent, Standard Honors, and Full Honors services at Arlington. Learning proper saber positioning and movements is critical to an individual soldier and his or her platoon being cemetery ready to honor America’s fallen heroes to the best of their abilities.

A snow-covered view of Arlington National Cemetery can be seen through the pine trees as captured this past week by our @arlingtonmedia team while in the cemetery. Please visit our website at: https://www.arlington.media/ Call toll free at 1 (800) 852-7015 or send us a personal email at contact@arlington.media to find out more about having us capture your loved one’s today. It would be our honor to talk with you further and answer any questions you might have. PC: @arlingtonmedia

Continue ReadingA snow-covered view of Arlington National Cemetery can be seen through the pine trees as captured this past week by our @arlingtonmedia team while in the cemetery. Please visit our website at: https://www.arlington.media/ Call toll free at 1 (800) 852-7015 or send us a personal email at contact@arlington.media to find out more about having us capture your loved one’s today. It would be our honor to talk with you further and answer any questions you might have. PC: @arlingtonmedia