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ABMC is an agency of the executive branch of the federal government, honoring the service, achievements and sacrifices of the U.S. armed forces abroad since 1917.

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American Battle Monuments Commission honors WWI Aces at Lafayette Escadrille Memorial Cemetery

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The mission continues at ABMC cemeteries

Though precautionary measures surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in some challenges for AB

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Photograph of Lt. Col. Addison Baker
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Brookwood American Cemetery ©ABMC-WarrickPage
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While Monday, September 19, 2022, has been declared a bank holiday for the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Brookwood and Cambridge American Cemeteries will remain open from 9 a.m.

Headstones at St. Mihiel American Cemetery
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Several ABMC cemeteries in Europe will take part in the upcoming European Heritage Days throughout the month of September.

Two of the marble walls of the memorial are seen at an angle. Water is visible in the distance.
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Memorial Statue at Sicily-Rome American Cemetery
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All are welcome at Sicily-Rome American Cemetery, Italy, on July 4, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. for a special 4th of July concert.

Memorial Day 2020: Flags at Mexico City National Cemetery ©U.S. Embassy
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Mexico City National Cemetery will host its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 30, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Attendance is free and open to the public.

Corozal American Cemetery -ABMC-Uth
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Corozal American Cemetery will host its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 30, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. Attendance is free and open to the public.

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Cambridge American Cemetery will host its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 30, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Attendance is free and open to the public.

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