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Soldier receives funeral in Bloomington 81 years after going missing in Italy
A World War II soldier whose remains had been left unidentified for 81 years was finally brought home. The procession and ...
Air Force colonel finally laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery as family triumphs over paperwork challenge
A decorated Air Force veteran of 27 years, Colonel Tara Lunardi’s burial followed months of legal struggles over what her family calls a "paperwork technicality." ...
Army to Resume Use of Horse-Drawn Caissons for Arlington Funerals Two Years After Horse Deaths
After a two-year hiatus, horse-drawn caissons will once again be an option at Arlington National Cemetery. The pause came ...
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William J. Gaydos Jr. William J. Gaydos Jr. died at home on March 25, 2025. He was 66. Born in Kearny, he had lived in North ...
Army to begin limited use of horse-drawn caissons for Arlington National Cemetery funerals
The Army will begin limited use of horse-drawn caissons for funerals at Arlington National Cemetery the week of June 2.
Horse-drawn caissons to return to Arlington Memorial Cemetery after 2-year pause
Arlington National Cemetery will reintroduce caisson horses to some military funerals in June, after a two-year pause to ...
Army to resume horse-drawn caissons for funerals at Arlington Cemetery
The Army said Tuesday that it was partially resuming its horse-drawn caisson program for funerals in Arlington National ...
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 ...