On Nov. 1, St. Mihiel American Cemetery welcome visitors who wish to adorn a service member’s headstone with flowers for All Saints Day. Traditionally, French families maintain and flower the graves of their loved ones each year on November 1. St. Mihiel American Cemetery invites visitors to do the same and mark a grave with flowers to honor the fallen. Visitors will get to learn about the site and the story of the individual they will pay their respects to. Continue reading at our website: https://lnkd.in/eq2BK27G
American Battle Monuments Commission
Government Administration
Arlington, VA 5,072 followers
"Time will not dim the glory of their deeds."
About us
ABMC is an agency of the government of the United States of America and administers, operates and maintains 26 permanent American military cemeteries and 31 federal memorials, monuments and markers located in 17 foreign countries, the U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the British Dependency of Gibraltar. Three of the memorials are located within the United States. These cemeteries and memorials, most of which commemorate the service and sacrifice of Americans who served in World War I and World II, are among the most beautiful and meticulously maintained shrines in the world. A list of all ABMC sites is located at http://www.abmc.gov/cemeteries-memorials ABMC hires both U.S. citizens and non-citizens. The majority of positions for US citizens are for Cemetery Superintendents and Assistants, though occasionally there are positions in other fields at our headquarters in Arlington, Virginia or at our Overseas Operations Office in Paris, France. Non-citizens are hired at all of our locations outside of the United States and consist of the following types of jobs: Cemeteries - Gardeners, Masons, Mechanics, Interpretive Guides, and Administrative staff. Overseas Operations - A variety of support positions including Information Technology, Human Resources, Public Affairs, Engineering, Finance, and Administrative Support. Anyone interested in employment with the ABMC should visit http://www.abmc.gov/about-us/employment or contact recruitment@abmc.gov for more information.
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http://www.abmc.gov
External link for American Battle Monuments Commission
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Arlington, VA
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1923
- Specialties
- Cemetery Operations, Collections and Preservation, Facilties Maintenance, Interpretation, Horticulture, Finance, Human Resources, Communications, Engineering, Strategic Planning, Historical Services, Knowledge Management, Record Management, Gardeners, Masons, Mechanics, Safety, Security, and Information Technology
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2300 Clarendon Blvd.
Suite 500
Arlington, VA 22201, US
Employees at American Battle Monuments Commission
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Dan Hicks
International Operations Director at American Battle Monuments Commission
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Mike Bachofen
Director of Contracting at American Battle Monuments Commission
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Kevin Scott
Information Systems Security Officer with the American Battle Monuments Commission
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Matt Jones
Brigadier General, Deputy Director for Operations, Joint Staff J3
Updates
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The Lafayette Escadrille Memorial Cemetery is located in Marnes-la-Coquette, in the Domaine de Saint-Cloud, halfway between Paris and Versailles, France. In January 2017, the American Battle Monuments Commission officially assumed ownership and responsibility. Hidden in a French national park, the monument may not be what you think it is. Discover five things you may not know about it: https://lnkd.in/eDn2S-bb
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The American Battle Monuments Commission FY 2024 AFR is available on ABMC.gov. Learn more about our 2024 year of remembrance. A few highlights: • Opening of the Netherlands American Visitor Center. • Commemoration of the 80th D-Day at Normandy American Cemetery. • Partnering with DPAA to honor U.S. service members of the Vietnam War at our Honolulu Memorial in Hawaii. Read the full document: https://lnkd.in/gJZK8Zax For a recap of all ABMC 2024 news and events, visit https://lnkd.in/gAXk8pdX.
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ABMC Chairman U.S. Army Gen. (Ret.) Michael X. Garrett, ABMC Commissioner U.S. Navy Rear Admiral (Ret.) Michael E. Smith and ABMC Secretary Charles K. Djou attended public and private events, respectively, at Manila American Cemetery, Naval Monument at Gibraltar and Cambridge American Cemetery to commemorate Veterans Day. Continue reading: https://lnkd.in/eGixk98B
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ABMC Secretary Charles Djou, U.S. Governor Philip D. Murphy and U.S. Ambassador to the U.K. Jane Hartley honored the service members buried and memorialized at Cambridge American Cemtery during today’s Veterans Day ceremony. This Veterans Day, ABMC is commemorating Veterans Day at 22 of its sites across the globe. Thank you to all our partners for honoring our veterans, past and present, and supporting our Veterans Day ceremonies. Who are you honoring this Veterans Day? 📸 Veterans Day ceremony at Cambridge American Cemetery, England, United Kingdom, November 11, 2024.
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The real reason why we commemorate Veterans Day. “Veterans Day in the United States is often times a time for parades and for celebration, but the reason we celebrate Veterans Day is because every individual who signs up to serve in the United States military understands that, unlike any other job, if absolutely necessary, they will make the ultimate sacrifice. These crosses are a reflection of what that sacrifice ultimately means.” – ABMC Charles Djou #VeteransDay2024
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Who are you honoring this Veterans Day? Our staff will be hosting ceremonies across the globe to pay tribute to the men and women are buried and memorialized at our sites, and to those who served with and after them. All ceremonies are listed on our website. Join us to honor our veterans’ legacy and history. Learn more : https://lnkd.in/ekM2Q_76 #VeteransDay #VeteransDay2024 #OurPromise #TheirLegacy #WeRemember #veterans #military Photo credit: U.S. Embassy Luxembourg
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Welcoming family members and next-of-kin is always a unique and memorable moment at ABMC. The cemetery staff at North Africa American Cemetery had the honor of receiving Jim Edwards, nephew of Merchant Seaman Stuart D. Edwards who is interred in plot H, row 9, grave 6, at this World War II American military cemetery. The couple found their visit to be particularly meaningful as they paid their respects for the first time and conveyed their sincere gratitude for the exceptional care given to the cemetery. Today, and every day, we remember Merchant Seaman Stuart D. Edwards's service and sacrifice. More information on our services: https://lnkd.in/eCMWcj5B
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This November, ABMC will commemorate Veterans Day across the world to pay tribute to the men and women buried and memorialized at its sites. The full program is now available on our website: ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/eQf3eqJk #VeteransDay #VeteransDay2024 #OurPromise #TheirLegacy #WeRemember #veterans #military
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