a staff member places a bronze rosette next to an engraved name on a stone wall.

American Battle Monuments Commission staff placed a bronze rosette next to the name of Georgia native, U.S. Army Pfc. Luther E.

All these B Company men were reported missing in action after parachuting into the sea

Why would anyone jump out of a perfectly good airplane? Militarily speaking, there are several good reasons!

Entrance to Suresnes American Cemetery

The reception room and WC at Suresnes American Cemetery and Memorial will be closed August 5 -15 for renovations. Please note, there will be no WC facilities available for public use during the renovation.

Picture of Rhone American Cemetery. Credits: American Battle Monuments Commission/ Robert Uth. 

The location of Rhone American Cemetery was chosen because of its geographical location along the route of the U.S.

entrance to the Observance Bunker at Pointe du Hoc

Beginning August 1, the platform on top of the Observation Bunker at Pointe du Hoc will be closed to the public due to visitor safety and preservation concerns.

Pictures of Cambridge American Cemetery and Luxembourg American Cemetery. Credits: American Battle Monuments Commission/Robert Uth.

This month, two American Battle Monuments Commission’s sites,

Epinal American Cemetery EPAC ©ABMC-Warrick Page

A large tree next to the main access road at the Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial has been identified for immediate removal by ABMC Horticulture due to bark beetle infection. Removal will require use of a large crane and several large trucks.

Luxembourg American Cemetery Lithograph

This July, the Olympic Games will start in Paris.

Overview of Netherlands American Cemetery

The ABMC staff at Netherlands American Cemetery will offer a series of tours through the cemetery and memorial every Wednesday from July 22 to Sept. 1 at 11 a.m.