Military funerals in New York: Ceremonies to bid final farewells decline as generation of World War II, Korean War vets dwindles

New York's reserve forces, which provide military funeral services for service members, are seeing a generational shift in ...

Horse-drawn Army caissons to roll again for funerals at Arlington National Cemetery

Beginning the week of June 2, soldiers, their horses and the caisson will carry caskets for two funerals a day and a maximum ...
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Riding off into the sunset: Army ending 5 ceremonial horse units

The Army is putting to pasture five ceremonial horse units that bring the service’s cavalry history from the Old West to life for communities across the country. Service officials said the move will ...
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A final goodbye: Veterans remembered on Memorial Day, funeral with military honors

Volleys of gunfire. The sounding of taps. The folding of the American flag. These three moments are part of a final farewell for those who served their country. They are accolades reserved for ...

Duty Calls: National Guard teams conduct 6,166 military funeral honors

New York Army National Guard Sgt. Justin Kehati, a member of the honor guard since 2022, has noticed a decline in the number ...

New York National Guard teams conducted 6,166 military funeral honors in 2025

New York National Guard Soldiers and Airmen provided military funeral honors at 6,166 graveside services in 2025. The 69 ...
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New York National Guard Conducts 6,166 Military Funerals

LATHAM, N.Y. – New York National Guard Soldiers and Airmen provided military funeral honors at 6,166 graveside services in 2025. The 69 Soldiers of the New York Army National Guard Honor Guard ...
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Fort Lee Funeral Honors Team Demonstrate Flag Folding to Youth

FORT LEE, Va. — Soldiers from the U.S. Army Fort Lee Casualty Assistance Funeral Honors Team visited Prince George North Elementary School’s Champion Champ Summer Camp July 3 to teach students how to ...