Can Spouses Be Buried in Veterans Cemeteries? It's not something we like to think about, but it's a benefit you earned.
Military Funeral Honors Military Funeral Honors are available for eligible veterans. A military funeral can be requested by the veterans family.
Dealing With Finance Issues After A Service Member's Death The following information will help you in planning for, or dealing with, one of life's most unpleasant times
Burial Preparations Burial preparation is a sensitive subject, but you should be aware of your burial benefits before you need them.
Military Retiree Burial Benefits While it's not appealing to consider, as a retired servicemember it's important to know about your mortuary and burial...
Memorial Plots For a veteran whose remains aren't available for burial VA will provide a plot and headstone or marker in a national cemetery...
Arlington National Cemetery Is Running Out of Land and Wants Your Help Arlington is running out of land. The Army is seeking input on what to do about it to keep it open as long as possible
Official Urges Families To Learn About Burial Honors Eligibility Many veterans and their families are unaware of burial benefits available to them.
VA Reviewing Headstone Policy for Old Gravesites Fraternal organizations such as Sons of the American Revolution and Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War are no longer...
How Marines Took an Airfield in the Philippines in a Show Against China On April 30, three combined littoral reconnaissance teams made up of roughly 30 U.S. and Philippine Marines each, flown by...
Army Eliminates Online Training Requirement for Noncommissioned Officers, Saying It's Too Burdensome The Army has eliminated a significant part of its online training for enlisted troops -- a learning program that has drawn...
For Decades, Recipients Were Honored with Purple Hearts Made During WWII. This Company Now Forges New Medals. For decades, recipients of the Purple Heart were honored with medals that had been forged during World War II, leftover stock...
Air Force Pilot Who Died After Aircraft Ejection Seat Misfire Identified by the Service Capt. John Robertson, an instructor pilot from the 80th Operations Support Squadron at Sheppard Air Force Base, was injured...
Must-Pass Defense Bill Includes 4.5% Military Pay Raise on Top of 15% Increase for Junior Enlisted Troops The recommendation from the House Armed Services Committee in its draft version of the National Defense Authorization Act, or...