A caisson escorting the remains of a veteran travel to their final resting place, under the shadow of the Washington Monument, as seen from Arlington National Cemetery. Recently, a push and change in legislature advocated for Medal of Honor recipients and prisoners of war to receive full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery. “Full military honors ceremonies remind us of the service and valor demonstrated by those who have defended, protected, and sacrificed for freedom and democracy,” Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) said in a statement. A Navy veteran himself, Panetta introduced the legislation in the House. “This is a simple, but necessary fix that provides these selfless veterans with the honors they deserve,” Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas), a Navy SEAL veteran who co-sponsored the House bill stated. In the case of Medal of Honor recipients, Arlington National Cemetery currently offers “full military honors,” though it’s a relatively new development, having gone into effect on Jan. 11, 2019.