Military Cemeteries

Vast rows of white gravestones in serene settings of American cemeteries, evoking remembrance and honor. The scenes include seasonal changes in lighting.

USA, Virginia, Arlington, Arlington National Cemetery, military gravestones, autumn
USA, Virginia, Arlington, Arlington National Cemetery, military gravestones, autumn
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Georgia, Andersonville, Andersonville National Historic Site, site of the fist Civil War-era Prisoner-of-War camp, military cemetery
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Lot 167 as decorated for May 30, 1940, Quabbin Park Cemetery, Ware, Mass., June 5, 1940 , waterworks, reservoirs water distribution structures, real estate, cemeteries
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Lot 167 as decorated for May 30, 1940, Quabbin Park Cemetery, Ware, Mass., June 5, 1940 , waterworks, reservoirs water distribution structures, real estate, cemeteries
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Snow falls in Section 59 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 3, 2022. This was the first snow of the year.
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A view of the gravestone of MAJ Richard L. Bakke, MAJ Harold L. Lewis, and TSGT Joel C. Mayo at the Arlington National Cemetery. These men were the Air Force members, who were killed while attempting the rescue of the 50 American hostages held in Iran. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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New Hampshire Monument in Gettysburg, PA
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Volunteers participate in the Wreaths Across Americas clean-up day, commonly known as Wreaths Out, in Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 21, 2023. This year, over 3,000 volunteers participated and removed the 257,000 wreaths originally placed at ANC on Dec. 17, 2022.
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NASA astronaut Doug Wheelock lays a wreath at the memorial for the Space Shuttle Challenger crew during National Wreaths Across America Day at Arlington National Cemetery, Sat., Dec. 14, 2019 in Arlington, Va. National Wreaths Across America Day is held annually to celebrate the lives of military veterans and wreaths are placed at the foot of every headstone. Wheelock honored those who lost their lives in the quest for space exploration as well as fellow service members.
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Two Boy Scouts putting American Flags at Grave of 14 Unknown Soldiers and Sailors from War of 1812, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, USA, National Photo Company, May 1925
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Army 1st Lt. George S. Crisp, 24, of Alba, Texas, killed during the Korean War, was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, on May 24, 2022. Crisp was among the service members returned to the U.S. by North Korea in 2018, and was accounted for by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency on Sept. 3, 2019. (DoD photo by Sgt. 1st Class Sean Everette)
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oklahoma memorial
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MARYSVILLE, Wash. (May 23, 2013) Operations Specialist 1st Class Christine Rondenelli and Machinists Mate 1st Class Christopher Nentwich maintain a veteran's gravesite at the Marysville Cemetery during a Memorial Day community service project as part of CPO 365. CPO 365 is a yearlong development and training program for 1st class petty officers.
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NOV 22, 2012 Manila, Philippines : Manila American Cemetery and Memorial. the largest number of graves of any cemetery for U.S. personnel killed during World War II.
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La Hazarée, Marne, Champagne, France , 1919 - Devastated regions Nièvre, Aisne, Marne, Meuse - Georges Chevalier and Fernand Cuville - (August 22-30) (French - La Hazarée , Marne , Champagne , France). Landscape, Christianity, funeral architecture, military cemetery, post-war, religious architecture, army, Nature , Environment, Religion, Housing , Architecture, First World War, Society, France, Harazée, La Harazée: French cemetery
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Father Emmanuel Perrot, priest, Notre-Dame des Flots Parish, conducts the religious service during a burial ceremony for U.S. Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. William J. McGowan at Normandy American Cemetery, France, on July 9, 2022. McGowan was killed during operations in France during World War II nearly 80 years ago. He was laid to rest with full military honors with family, friends and local officials in attendance. He was interred approximately 350 miles away from his uncle and namesake, who died during World War I and is buried at the Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery, France.Prior to his identification and burial, McGowans name was recorded on the Walls of the Missing at NOAC, which features the inscribed names of approximately 1,600 individuals missing from WWII. A rosette was placed next to his name after the burial ceremony to indicate he has now been accounted for.
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Franklin, Tennessee. The Confederate cemetery at Carnton Manor, 1500 graves are the result of the Battle of Franklin.
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Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1998Title: "Unknown No More"Category: Picture StoryPlace: Second Place Portfolio and the National Press Photographers Association Award. The remains of Air Force 1ST LT. Michael Joseph Blassie, formerly one of those interred in the Tomb of the Unknowns, were laid to rest with a name after 26 years of being listed "missing in action." The day after his funeral, his mother, Jean Blassie, his sister, Pat, and his brother, George, visited Jefferson's Barracks National Cemetery in Missouri to remember and share a few moments with Michael. Country: Unknown
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Snow falls in Section 55 of Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 3, 2022. This was the first snow of the year.
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A groundskeeper mows grass between tombstones at the 600-acre Arlington National Cemetery. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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USA, Arkansas, Little Rock, Little Rock National Cemetery, soldiers' gravestones
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Military cemetery Oderbrueck Harz
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Items are seen on top of the headstone of former astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn on National Wreaths Across America Day at Arlington National Cemetery, Sat., Dec. 14, 2019 in Arlington, Va. National Wreaths Across America Day is held annually to celebrate the lives of military veterans. NASA astronaut Doug Wheelock attended to honor those who lost their lives in the quest for space exploration as well as fellow service members.
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Usa, Vermont, Newfane, Iraqi War Memorial Made Of American Flags.
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Desmond Doss: Medal of Honor Hero Resting at Chattanooga National Cemetery, Renowned WWII Medic Who Saved 100 Lives Without Bearing Arms Desmond Doss is buried at Chattanooga National Cemetery in Tennessee. He was a Medal of Honor recipient for his heroic actions during WWII as a combat medic, saving up to 100 lives without carrying a weapon. Copyright: xZoonar.com/WalterxGxArcexSr/GrindstonexMediaxGroup/WalterxArcexPhotographyx 22257798
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With more than a dozen stops across the Fort Drum training area and cantonment, nearly 100 community members took in a century of North Country knowledge Nov. 14 during the Historic Villages of Fort Drum Tour. Hosted by the Fort Drum Environmental Divisions Cultural Resources Program, this was the first history tour since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and registration nearly filled after the first week it was announced. (Photo by Mike Strasser, Fort Drum Garrison Public Affairs)
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Members assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, cleanup debris and foliage at Mount Mora Cemetery in St. Joseph, Missouri, Nov. 10, 2022. The cemetery is the resting place of the wings founding commander, Col. John B. Logan.
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Grave sites of soldiers are decorated with memorabilia at Arlington National Cemetery