The Pointe du Hoc Ranger Monument will exceptionally be closed on Feb. 22, 2024, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Access to the monument will be blocked during this time frame for security reasons.

Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery seen from above. Credits: American Battle Monuments Commission.
As part of Black History Month, the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) is proud to share the story of Cpl. Bernard T. Woodland, commemorated at Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery in Belgium.

The American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) commemorated the 80th anniversary of Operation Shingle at Sicily-Rome American Cemetery in Nettuno, Italy, today to honor the service and sacrifice of the U.S. Armed Forces and their Allies during World War II.  

The 200 ft stone column rises high above the landscape.

Due to current weather conditions, the Montfaucon American Monument will remain closed Thursday, January 18, 2024.

We kindly ask that visitors plan their visit accordingly.

The stone monument is located on Blanc Mont Ridge.

Due to current weather conditions, the Sommepy American Monument will remain closed Thursday, January 18, 2024.

We kindly ask that visitors plan their visit accordingly.

Graves at Sicily-Rome American Cemetery, Italy

On Wednesday, January 24, 2014, at 11 a.m. (local time), Sicily-Rome American Cemetery will host a ceremony to commemorate Operation Shingle, codename for the Allied landings at Anzio and Nettuno.

Poppy wreaths laid at Brookwood American Cemetery to mark the conclusion of ABMC's centennial year

To mark the conclusion of ABMC's centennial year, volunteers of local associations placed poppy wreaths at the foot of each headstone at Brookwood American Cemetery, England, Dec. 16, 2023.

Lafayette Escadrille Memorial and Cemetery

Lafayette Escadrille Memorial Cemetery visitor center will exceptionally close at 12 p.m. on Thursday, December 21, 2023.

Access to the Memorial will remain open as usual. We kindly ask that visitors plan their visit accordingly.