Honoring Our Veterans in Arlington
Honoring those who have served our country on Veterans Day is vital throughout the country, but Arlington will inspire you like nowhere else on earth.
Veterans Day 2023
Veterans Day is a special time in Arlington and Washington, D.C., honoring those men and women that have served in the United States Armed Forces in war and peace. In addition to our proximity to the nation's capital, Arlington is the location of several of our nation's most cherished tributes to our veterans.
Please visit the individual websites of the memorials and monuments listed below for the most up-to-date information on their Veterans Day 2023 observances.
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1. Arlington National Cemetery
The national celebration, the Veterans Day National Ceremony is normally held annually on November 11th at Arlington National Cemetery. The event starts with a wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknowns and continues inside the Memorial Amphitheater with a parade of colors by veterans' organizations and remarks from dignitaries. The nation’s 69th Veterans Day Observance to honor of the men and women who have served and continue to serve in the U.S. Uniform Services during war and peacetime will be live-streamed beginning at 11 a.m. on November 11 from Arlington National Cemetery.
![](https://arlington.imgix.net/images/blog/Womens-Memorial_1920x1080_4b4079f92aeaaa0ffd4ee406edf9a260.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=06a74e34185f828da98aee4957227663 320w, https://arlington.imgix.net/images/blog/Womens-Memorial_1920x1080_4b4079f92aeaaa0ffd4ee406edf9a260.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=540&s=ef431e6b9a4f72e8af92fa415e2db23e 450w)
2. Women in Military Service for America Memorial
Every year, the Women in Military Service for America Memorial hosts a ceremony including formal military honors, a keynote address, veteran's remarks and a wreath laying. The ceremony is free and open to the public at the memorial which honors all women who have served courageously, selflessly and with dedication. Click here for more information on this year's event.
The memorial recently revealed a new monument, a life-size sculpture titled The Pledge. The monument, featuring a servicewoman and military working dog, honors the commitment of all brave servicewomen.
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3. Air Force Memorial
One of the most striking additions to the region's skyline in recent years, the Air Force Memorial's soaring arcs (inspired by the contrails of Air Force Thunderbird aircraft as they peel back in a precision "bomb burst" maneuver) are visible from miles around. Visit the memorial to recognize the service and history of the men and women of the U.S. Air Force.
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4. U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima)
With its sweeping views of the Potomac River and Washington, D.C., your Veterans Day tour of the National Capital Area would not be complete without a visit to this striking memorial. The largest cast bronze statue in the world is dedicated to all Marines who have given their lives since 1775.
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5. Memorials in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. is also home to many war memorials most of which are concentrated on the National Mall. Honor the lives lost at war by visiting the Korean War Veterans Memorial, National World War II Memorial, and Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the National Mall. In Penn Quarter, you'll find the U.S. Navy Memorial, which is hosting a wreath laying ceremony at 1 p.m. on November 11.
![](https://arlington.imgix.net/images/blog/Korean-Memorial-Barbara-Beaudette_4b4079f92aeaaa0ffd4ee406edf9a260.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=561ebdf880aa81481df7d802e42e1400 320w, https://arlington.imgix.net/images/blog/Korean-Memorial-Barbara-Beaudette_4b4079f92aeaaa0ffd4ee406edf9a260.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=540&s=b13194bf60a1f2a04265a3a7d9f93f01 450w)
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