Honored to Serve

This story explores how the Wall came to be built, tracing its initial controversy to its hallowed status today.

Every month April to October, volunteers clean the Vietnam Memorial wall.

Visit special ceremonies at the U.S. Navy Memorial on Pennsylvania Ave. and the U.S. Air Force Memorial near the Pentagon.

From boxer Joe Louis to sailors on the USS Monitor, a look at some of the notable Americans buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

A look at the Tomb of the Unknowns, from the first interment in 1921 to "the Sentinel's Creed."

The Women in Military Service for America Memorial, at the ceremonial entrance to Arlington National Cemetery, was dedicated in 1997.

Arlington National Cemetery is both a tourist attraction and our nation's most hallowed ground.

Trace the history of Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery from 1868 to the Presidential wreath-laying ceremony today.

“Warrior Canine Connection” depicts the training and pairing of these “ultimate service dogs” with returning troops facing post-deployment challenges.

Master Sergeant Jari Villanueva, who has played "Taps" at countless military funerals, explains the honor and duty he upholds.

Rare footage shows President Kennedy's last visit to Arlington National Cemetery, less than two weeks before his assassination in 1963.

Each December, thousands of volunteers come to Arlington National Cemetery for "Wreaths Across America."