Search results
People also ask
Who are the Arlington Ladies?
How do I get to Arlington National Cemetery?
Can I bring a dog to Arlington National Cemetery?
Who was the first person buried in Arlington National Cemetery?
The Arlington Ladies are a group of volunteers who attend funeral services at Arlington National Cemetery to ensure that no Soldier, Sailor, Airman or Coast Guardsman is buried alone. The Arlington Ladies began in 1948 within the Air Force.
The Arlington Ladies are a group of women who attend the funeral of every member of the United States armed forces who is buried at Arlington National Cemetery. The group also includes one man who is known as the Arlington Gentleman. [1] An Arlington Lady being escorted to a grave on May 6, 2008.
Dedicated to the more than 3 million women who have served our country since the American Revolution, the Military Women’s Memorial is located at the gateway to Arlington National Cemetery and is the nation’s only major national memorial to honor all women who have defended the nation—from the Revolution to the present.
Dec 23, 2020 · The Arlington Ladies, a group of volunteers who attend funeral services at Arlington National Cemetery, ensure that no soldier, sailor, airman or coastie is buried alone. Begun in 1948, the group was created when Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Hoyt Vandenberg, and his wife, Gladys, routinely attended funerals and noticed that some services had ...
Plan Your Visit - Military Women's Memorial. Visitor Information. How To Get Here. View detailed instructions for access to the Military Women’s Memorial via personal or public transportation. Parking Guide. Parking for Military Women’s Memorial guests is available in the Arlington National Cemetery visitor lot. Private Events.