The hallowed grounds of ABMC cemeteries serve as world-wide examples of the reverence and respect given to Americans who served and died as a member of the Armed Forces. During the course of the American WWI Centennial new exhibits, events, and resources will be made available by ABMC to commemorate this piece of our American history.

Young children sit on the floor and watch the new film.

The renovated visitor center at Flanders-Field American Cemetery will be dedicated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 6, 2017 to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the United States entering World War I.

Superintendent Chris Arseneault explains one of the new exhibit panels.

Nearly 100 years ago, the United States entered World War I. To coincide with this anniversary, the renovated visitor center at Flanders Field American Cemetery will be dedicated on April 6, 2017 at 4 p.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

This ABMC panel within the exhibit includes photos and text.

A new exhibit at Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) marking the 100th anniversary of American involvement in World War I officially opened to the public today.

ABMC Acting Secretary Robert J. Dalessandro presents award to John J. Marsh.

ABMC Acting Secretary Robert J. Dalessandro presented former Secretary of the Army John O. Marsh, Jr., with the American Battle Monuments Commission Distinguished Public Service Award.

SSgt. Sanches, in uniform, raises her right hand while she re-enlists.

During Women’s History Month, we honor both the service and sacrifice of all women who have served in in the military. Last week, Luxembourg American Cemetery welcomed SSgt. Diane Sanchez for her re-enlistment ceremony at the grave of Gen. George Patton.

The operating hours at Sicily-Rome American Cemetery will be different on March 15 and 16, 2017. The cemetery will be open from 8:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Regular operating hours (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) will resume on Friday, March 17, 2017.

 

A battle map showing troop movement near Iwo Jima is at the Honolulu Memorial.

In World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, millions of Americans served far from home. In the various conflicts, service members fought in the waters of the Atlantic and Pacific. They traversed mountains in Italy, France, Korea and Vietnam.

Karen Pence, the wife of Vice President Mike Pence, along with her daughter Charlotte paid a visit to Flanders Field American Cemetery on February 20, 2017 to honor those who are buried or memorialized at these hallowed grounds.