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The White House has confirmed President Joseph R. Biden’s appointment of U.S. Army Gen. (Ret.) Michael X.

Panoramic view of Normandy American Cemetery

The American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) has just unveiled a total of 30 virtual 360 photo experiences of its cemeteries and its four memorials located in the United States, to mark ABMC's centennial.

Brittany American Cemetery lithograph

The Brittany American Cemetery will temporarily close on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time.

If you have any questions, please email the cemetery staff directly.

The 200 ft stone column rises high above the landscape.

UPDATE: After almost three years of restoration works, the Montfaucon American Monument is reopening to the public who can now access the inside of the monument and climb the 234 steps to get magnificent views of the nearby battlefield.

Somme American Cemetery_Uth Credits: ABMC

The American Battle Monuments Commission’s (ABMC) Somme American Cemetery is located in the small French village of Bony, in the Hauts-de-France region. How well do you know this site?

2nd Lt. Robert Meltzer. Credits: ABMC.

The American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC), in coordination with Operation Benjamin, replaced the Latin Cross headstones marking the graves of three Jewish American servicemembers in France—one buried at Norm