Today Arlington National Cemetery celebrated National Wreath Day. Despite the current visitor restrictions, soldiers ensured that not a single grave at Arlington National Cemetery was without a wreath. Over the past week, before the grounds opened, soldiers laid wreaths on every grave at the cemetery, in the tradition of Morrill Worcester, so many years before. According to Wreaths Across America’s website: “Morrill Worcester, owner of Worcester Wreath Company of Harrington, Maine, was a 12 year old paper boy for the Bangor Daily News when he won a trip to Washington D.C. His first trip to our nation’s capital was one he would never forget, and Arlington National Cemetery made an especially indelible impression on him. This experience followed him throughout his life and successful career, reminding him that his good fortune was due, in large part, to the values of this nation and the veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. “In 1992, Worcester Wreath found themselves with a surplus of wreaths nearing the end of the holiday season. Remembering his boyhood experience at Arlington, Worcester realized he had an opportunity to honor our country’s veterans. With the aid of Maine Senator Olympia Snowe, arrangements were made for the wreaths to be placed at Arlington in one of the older sections of the cemetery that had been receiving fewer visitors with each passing year.” As this tradition grew over 15 years, word spread. Wreaths Across America was formed in 2007 as a non-profit organization, allowing those interested to contribute not just time but money. According to Wreaths Across America’s website: “In 2014, Wreaths Across America and its national network of volunteers laid over 700,000 memorial wreaths at 1,000 locations in the United States and beyond, including ceremonies at the Pearl Harbor Memorial, as well as Bunker Hill, Valley Forge and the sites of the September 11 tragedies. This was accomplished with help from 2,047 sponsorship groups, corporate contributions, and donations of trucking, shipping, and thousands of helping hands.” Learn more at WreathsAcrossAmerica.org.

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Continue ReadingToday Arlington National Cemetery celebrated National Wreath Day. Despite the current visitor restrictions, soldiers ensured that not a single grave at Arlington National Cemetery was without a wreath. Over the past week, before the grounds opened, soldiers laid wreaths on every grave at the cemetery, in the tradition of Morrill Worcester, so many years before. According to Wreaths Across America’s website: “Morrill Worcester, owner of Worcester Wreath Company of Harrington, Maine, was a 12 year old paper boy for the Bangor Daily News when he won a trip to Washington D.C. His first trip to our nation’s capital was one he would never forget, and Arlington National Cemetery made an especially indelible impression on him. This experience followed him throughout his life and successful career, reminding him that his good fortune was due, in large part, to the values of this nation and the veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. “In 1992, Worcester Wreath found themselves with a surplus of wreaths nearing the end of the holiday season. Remembering his boyhood experience at Arlington, Worcester realized he had an opportunity to honor our country’s veterans. With the aid of Maine Senator Olympia Snowe, arrangements were made for the wreaths to be placed at Arlington in one of the older sections of the cemetery that had been receiving fewer visitors with each passing year.” As this tradition grew over 15 years, word spread. Wreaths Across America was formed in 2007 as a non-profit organization, allowing those interested to contribute not just time but money. According to Wreaths Across America’s website: “In 2014, Wreaths Across America and its national network of volunteers laid over 700,000 memorial wreaths at 1,000 locations in the United States and beyond, including ceremonies at the Pearl Harbor Memorial, as well as Bunker Hill, Valley Forge and the sites of the September 11 tragedies. This was accomplished with help from 2,047 sponsorship groups, corporate contributions, and donations of trucking, shipping, and thousands of helping hands.” Learn more at WreathsAcrossAmerica.org.

Today Arlington National Cemetery celebrated National Wreath Day. Despite the current visitor restrictions, soldiers ensured that not a single grave at Arlington National Cemetery was without a wreath. Over the past week, before the grounds opened, soldiers laid wreaths on every grave at the cemetery, in the tradition of Morrill Worcester, so many years before. According to Wreaths Across America’s website: “Morrill Worcester, owner of Worcester Wreath Company of Harrington, Maine, was a 12 year old paper boy for the Bangor Daily News when he won a trip to Washington D.C. His first trip to our nation’s capital was one he would never forget, and Arlington National Cemetery made an especially indelible impression on him. This experience followed him throughout his life and successful career, reminding him that his good fortune was due, in large part, to the values of this nation and the veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. “In 1992, Worcester Wreath found themselves with a surplus of wreaths nearing the end of the holiday season. Remembering his boyhood experience at Arlington, Worcester realized he had an opportunity to honor our country’s veterans. With the aid of Maine Senator Olympia Snowe, arrangements were made for the wreaths to be placed at Arlington in one of the older sections of the cemetery that had been receiving fewer visitors with each passing year.” As this tradition grew over 15 years, word spread. Wreaths Across America was formed in 2007 as a non-profit organization, allowing those interested to contribute not just time but money. According to Wreaths Across America’s website: “In 2014, Wreaths Across America and its national network of volunteers laid over 700,000 memorial wreaths at 1,000 locations in the United States and beyond, including ceremonies at the Pearl Harbor Memorial, as well as Bunker Hill, Valley Forge and the sites of the September 11 tragedies. This was accomplished with help from 2,047 sponsorship groups, corporate contributions, and donations of trucking, shipping, and thousands of helping hands.” Learn more at WreathsAcrossAmerica.org.

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Continue ReadingToday Arlington National Cemetery celebrated National Wreath Day. Despite the current visitor restrictions, soldiers ensured that not a single grave at Arlington National Cemetery was without a wreath. Over the past week, before the grounds opened, soldiers laid wreaths on every grave at the cemetery, in the tradition of Morrill Worcester, so many years before. According to Wreaths Across America’s website: “Morrill Worcester, owner of Worcester Wreath Company of Harrington, Maine, was a 12 year old paper boy for the Bangor Daily News when he won a trip to Washington D.C. His first trip to our nation’s capital was one he would never forget, and Arlington National Cemetery made an especially indelible impression on him. This experience followed him throughout his life and successful career, reminding him that his good fortune was due, in large part, to the values of this nation and the veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. “In 1992, Worcester Wreath found themselves with a surplus of wreaths nearing the end of the holiday season. Remembering his boyhood experience at Arlington, Worcester realized he had an opportunity to honor our country’s veterans. With the aid of Maine Senator Olympia Snowe, arrangements were made for the wreaths to be placed at Arlington in one of the older sections of the cemetery that had been receiving fewer visitors with each passing year.” As this tradition grew over 15 years, word spread. Wreaths Across America was formed in 2007 as a non-profit organization, allowing those interested to contribute not just time but money. According to Wreaths Across America’s website: “In 2014, Wreaths Across America and its national network of volunteers laid over 700,000 memorial wreaths at 1,000 locations in the United States and beyond, including ceremonies at the Pearl Harbor Memorial, as well as Bunker Hill, Valley Forge and the sites of the September 11 tragedies. This was accomplished with help from 2,047 sponsorship groups, corporate contributions, and donations of trucking, shipping, and thousands of helping hands.” Learn more at WreathsAcrossAmerica.org.

Day is done… Gone the sun From the lake… From the hills… From the sky. All is well… Safely rest God is nigh. Fading light…. Dims the sight And a star…. Gems the sky…. Gleaming bright From afar…. Drawing nigh Falls the night. ~ Taps by Major General Daniel Butterfield

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Continue ReadingDay is done… Gone the sun From the lake… From the hills… From the sky. All is well… Safely rest God is nigh. Fading light…. Dims the sight And a star…. Gems the sky…. Gleaming bright From afar…. Drawing nigh Falls the night. ~ Taps by Major General Daniel Butterfield

Day is done… Gone the sun From the lake… From the hills… From the sky. All is well… Safely rest God is nigh. Fading light…. Dims the sight And a star…. Gems the sky…. Gleaming bright From afar…. Drawing nigh Falls the night. ~ Taps by Major General Daniel Butterfield

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Continue ReadingDay is done… Gone the sun From the lake… From the hills… From the sky. All is well… Safely rest God is nigh. Fading light…. Dims the sight And a star…. Gems the sky…. Gleaming bright From afar…. Drawing nigh Falls the night. ~ Taps by Major General Daniel Butterfield

Arlington Media was honored to capture the arrival of American Airlines flight 1966 at Washington Reagan National Airport early this afternoon. This flight was carrying the remains of the late Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins of Opelika, Alabama. In the words of his foundation, “Bennie Adkins served this country for more than twenty years in the United States Army, the majority of his time spent in Special Forces (Green Berets). He was deployed to Vietnam three times, and during his second deployment was involved in heroic efforts which eventually led to the awarding of the Medal of Honor in 2014. After his retirement at the rank of Command Sergeant Major he continued his education, eventually obtaining his Bachelor’s degree and two Master’s degrees from Troy University. He then established his own accounting firm and operated for 22 years until retirement. It is this legacy of service, sacrifice, and commitment that we look to continue by offering educational assistance through scholarships to Special Forces soldiers.” CSM Adkins left a legacy of honor and sacrifice. One we are humbled to capture through our work.

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Continue ReadingArlington Media was honored to capture the arrival of American Airlines flight 1966 at Washington Reagan National Airport early this afternoon. This flight was carrying the remains of the late Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins of Opelika, Alabama. In the words of his foundation, “Bennie Adkins served this country for more than twenty years in the United States Army, the majority of his time spent in Special Forces (Green Berets). He was deployed to Vietnam three times, and during his second deployment was involved in heroic efforts which eventually led to the awarding of the Medal of Honor in 2014. After his retirement at the rank of Command Sergeant Major he continued his education, eventually obtaining his Bachelor’s degree and two Master’s degrees from Troy University. He then established his own accounting firm and operated for 22 years until retirement. It is this legacy of service, sacrifice, and commitment that we look to continue by offering educational assistance through scholarships to Special Forces soldiers.” CSM Adkins left a legacy of honor and sacrifice. One we are humbled to capture through our work.

Arlington Media was honored to capture the arrival of American Airlines flight 1966 at Washington Reagan National Airport early this afternoon. This flight was carrying the remains of the late Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins of Opelika, Alabama. In the words of his foundation, “Bennie Adkins served this country for more than twenty years in the United States Army, the majority of his time spent in Special Forces (Green Berets). He was deployed to Vietnam three times, and during his second deployment was involved in heroic efforts which eventually led to the awarding of the Medal of Honor in 2014. After his retirement at the rank of Command Sergeant Major he continued his education, eventually obtaining his Bachelor’s degree and two Master’s degrees from Troy University. He then established his own accounting firm and operated for 22 years until retirement. It is this legacy of service, sacrifice, and commitment that we look to continue by offering educational assistance through scholarships to Special Forces soldiers.” CSM Adkins left a legacy of honor and sacrifice. One we are humbled to capture through our work.

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Continue ReadingArlington Media was honored to capture the arrival of American Airlines flight 1966 at Washington Reagan National Airport early this afternoon. This flight was carrying the remains of the late Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie G. Adkins of Opelika, Alabama. In the words of his foundation, “Bennie Adkins served this country for more than twenty years in the United States Army, the majority of his time spent in Special Forces (Green Berets). He was deployed to Vietnam three times, and during his second deployment was involved in heroic efforts which eventually led to the awarding of the Medal of Honor in 2014. After his retirement at the rank of Command Sergeant Major he continued his education, eventually obtaining his Bachelor’s degree and two Master’s degrees from Troy University. He then established his own accounting firm and operated for 22 years until retirement. It is this legacy of service, sacrifice, and commitment that we look to continue by offering educational assistance through scholarships to Special Forces soldiers.” CSM Adkins left a legacy of honor and sacrifice. One we are humbled to capture through our work.

The Washington Post did a story this week about COVIDs impact on funerals, including those at Arlington. Arlington Media covered this service and four other services that day for families and with this family’s permission we were allowed to share our footage with the post.

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Continue ReadingThe Washington Post did a story this week about COVIDs impact on funerals, including those at Arlington. Arlington Media covered this service and four other services that day for families and with this family’s permission we were allowed to share our footage with the post.

The Washington Post did a story this week about COVIDs impact on funerals, including those at Arlington. Arlington Media covered this service and four other services that day for families and with this family’s permission we were allowed to share our footage with the post.

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Continue ReadingThe Washington Post did a story this week about COVIDs impact on funerals, including those at Arlington. Arlington Media covered this service and four other services that day for families and with this family’s permission we were allowed to share our footage with the post.

The US Army Caisson Team leads a full honors Marine Corps service through the Millennium Section in Arlington National Cemetery. Many notable Marines are buried on these hallowed grounds. Among them include Medal of Honor recipient John Basilone. During World War II, John Basilone was awarded the Medal of Honor for extraordinary heroism in combat at Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, in October 1942. According to his Medal of Honor citation, he “at great risk of his life and in the face of continued enemy attack, battled his way through hostile lines with urgently needed shells for his gunners, thereby contributing in large measure to the virtual annihilation of a Japanese regiment.” Basilone returned home to a hero’s welcome, including a parade featured in “Life” magazine. But he requested to return to combat, stating that he was just “a plain soldier” who belonged with his unit. On February 19, 1945, Basilone was killed in action leading an assault off the beaches of Iwo Jima. He was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross, the only enlisted Marine to be honored with both the Navy Cross and the Medal of Honor. He is buried in Section 12, Grave 384 at @arlingtonnatl

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Continue ReadingThe US Army Caisson Team leads a full honors Marine Corps service through the Millennium Section in Arlington National Cemetery. Many notable Marines are buried on these hallowed grounds. Among them include Medal of Honor recipient John Basilone. During World War II, John Basilone was awarded the Medal of Honor for extraordinary heroism in combat at Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, in October 1942. According to his Medal of Honor citation, he “at great risk of his life and in the face of continued enemy attack, battled his way through hostile lines with urgently needed shells for his gunners, thereby contributing in large measure to the virtual annihilation of a Japanese regiment.” Basilone returned home to a hero’s welcome, including a parade featured in “Life” magazine. But he requested to return to combat, stating that he was just “a plain soldier” who belonged with his unit. On February 19, 1945, Basilone was killed in action leading an assault off the beaches of Iwo Jima. He was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross, the only enlisted Marine to be honored with both the Navy Cross and the Medal of Honor. He is buried in Section 12, Grave 384 at @arlingtonnatl

The US Army Caisson Team leads a full honors Marine Corps service through the Millennium Section in Arlington National Cemetery. Many notable Marines are buried on these hallowed grounds. Among them include Medal of Honor recipient John Basilone. During World War II, John Basilone was awarded the Medal of Honor for extraordinary heroism in combat at Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, in October 1942. According to his Medal of Honor citation, he “at great risk of his life and in the face of continued enemy attack, battled his way through hostile lines with urgently needed shells for his gunners, thereby contributing in large measure to the virtual annihilation of a Japanese regiment.” Basilone returned home to a hero’s welcome, including a parade featured in “Life” magazine. But he requested to return to combat, stating that he was just “a plain soldier” who belonged with his unit. On February 19, 1945, Basilone was killed in action leading an assault off the beaches of Iwo Jima. He was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross, the only enlisted Marine to be honored with both the Navy Cross and the Medal of Honor. He is buried in Section 12, Grave 384 at @arlingtonnatl

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Continue ReadingThe US Army Caisson Team leads a full honors Marine Corps service through the Millennium Section in Arlington National Cemetery. Many notable Marines are buried on these hallowed grounds. Among them include Medal of Honor recipient John Basilone. During World War II, John Basilone was awarded the Medal of Honor for extraordinary heroism in combat at Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, in October 1942. According to his Medal of Honor citation, he “at great risk of his life and in the face of continued enemy attack, battled his way through hostile lines with urgently needed shells for his gunners, thereby contributing in large measure to the virtual annihilation of a Japanese regiment.” Basilone returned home to a hero’s welcome, including a parade featured in “Life” magazine. But he requested to return to combat, stating that he was just “a plain soldier” who belonged with his unit. On February 19, 1945, Basilone was killed in action leading an assault off the beaches of Iwo Jima. He was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross, the only enlisted Marine to be honored with both the Navy Cross and the Medal of Honor. He is buried in Section 12, Grave 384 at @arlingtonnatl