Should the Army make an exception for being buried at Arlington National Cemetery?

2015-05-30T19:24:18-04:00

Most active duty or retired military members of military service are eligible for in-ground interment at Arlington. Members of the reserves or National Guard are not eligible unless they have been on active duty.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made May 30 at 2015 10:25 PM

2015-05-30T22:25:32-04:00

No, IMHO, it should be left as is. More on the topic:

http://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Home/Benefit_Library/Federal_Benefits_Page/Arlington_National_Cemetery.html?serv=149

There are plenty of beautiful local cemeteries that we are still eligible for burial in:

http://www.cem.va.gov/burial_benefits/eligible.asp

Eligibility - National Cemetery Administration

The VA National Cemetery Administration honors the military service of our Nation's Veterans. We provide a dignified burial and lasting memorial for Veterans and their eligible family members and we maintain our Veterans' cemeteries as national shrines.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made May 31 at 2015 8:17 AM

2015-05-31T08:17:00-04:00

No, Arlington has limited space. There are numerous Veterans cemetaries around the nation, infact each state has at least one. If burial in Arlington is a desire then the requirement should be met, in this case service in the Active Duty component.