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. 

The engraved name of Alcario Flores on the wall of the missing with a bronze rosette next to the name

American Battle Monuments Commission staff placed a bronze rosette next to the name of U.S. Army Pfc. Alcario V.

The engraved name of Cpl. Robert Bartlett with a bronze rosette next to it

American Battle Monuments Commission staff placed a bronze rosette next to the name of U.S. Army Cpl. Robert A.

Normal travel routes to Suresnes American Cemetery in Suresnes, France, via Boulevard Washington will be impacted on July 24, 2024, between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. local time. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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

On Aug. 16, 2024, at 11:30 a.m.