A member of the French military salutes as he faces the memorial.

Due to high wind advisories, the Domaine National de Saint-Cloud where the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial Cemetery (LEMC) is located will be closed until at least 1400 local time on Saturday, February 29, 2020.

Headstones and American flag, Somme American Cemetery.

Due to a winter storm and to ensure the safety of our staff and visitors, Somme American Cemetery is closed to the public for the rest of today, Thursday, February 27, 2020. We apologize for any inconvenience.

 

 

White headstones in a row at Normandy American Cemetery.

Due to heavy winds in the area, the Normandy American Cemetery will be closed the afternoon of Thursday, February 13.

A large fountain is in front of the memorial cemetery building.

Due to heavy winds in the area, the Lafayette Escadrille Memorial Cemetery will remain closed Thursday, February 13.

Change of headstone at Manila American Cemetery

First-of-its-kind ceremony held with participation of US Ambassador to the Philippines Mr. Sung Kim, ABMC leadership and members of the families of the fallen soldiers. 

Headstones at Lorraine American Cemetery

Due to heavy winds in the area, the Lorraine and Luxembourg American Cemeteries will remain closed Monday, February

Panels in sacrifice gallery.

Due to flooding, the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery Visitor Center is currently closed. It will reopen as soon as possible. The cemetery remains open.

Secretary Matz with a World War II veteran

On December 14, 2019, ABMC Secretary William M. Matz traveled to Bastogne, Belgium.

Luminary at the Luxembourg American Cemetery

On December 13, 2019, the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) organized a luminary at the Luxembourg American Cemetery in Hamm.