National Cemetery Administration
NCA News Releases (Archive)
Archive Start Date: 12/2020
2020
VA Dedicates Morovis National Cemetery in Puerto Rico - On December 12, 2020 the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) dedicated a new 247-acre national cemetery in Morovis, Puerto Rico. This is the sixth VA national cemetery to be dedicated in 2020, and the 153rd VA National Cemetery overall. (12/12/2020)
VA Commemorates Addition of Western New York National Cemetery - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today dedicated a new 269-acre national cemetery in Corfu, New York, 20 miles east of Buffalo — to provide for the first time — a nearby VA burial option for an estimated 77,100 Veterans and their eligible family members. (11/30/2020)
VA Launches "Find A Veteran, Post A Tribute" November Campaign - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration will launch a "Find A Veteran, Post A Tribute" campaign throughout November 2020 to increase awareness of the Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM). (10/29/2020)
NCA Awards Contract to Texas A&M University - The National Cemetery Administration (NCA) has awarded a contract to Texas A&M University (TAMU) as part of NCA's Veterans Legacy Program (VLP) to engage students in the development of an immersive and interactive digitized national cemetery experience. (10/13/2020)
VA Dedicates Cheyenne National Cemetery in Wyoming - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today dedicated a new national cemetery in Laramie County, Wyoming. VA Secretary Robert Wilkie unveiled the dedication plaque for Cheyenne National Cemetery, the first national cemetery in the state. (10/08/2020)
Hawaii Receives $5,063,660 Grant for the Expansion of Kauai Veterans Cemetery - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) announced today that it has awarded the state of Hawaii a grant in the amount of $5,063,660 for the expansion of Kauai Veterans Cemetery in Hanapepe, Hawaii. (09/29/2020)
Maryland Receives $7,865,950 Grant for the Expansion of Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) announced today that it has awarded the state of Maryland a grant in the amount of $7,865,950 for the expansion of Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery in Cheltenham, Maryland. (09/29/2020)
Hawaii Receives $1,069,155 Grant for the Expansion of Maui Veterans Cemetery - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) announced today that it has awarded the state of Hawaii a grant in the amount of $1,069,155 for the expansion of Maui Veterans Cemetery in Makawao, Hawaii. (09/29/2020)
VA Breaks Ground on American Indian Veterans Memorial at Riverside National Cemetery - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Robert Wilkie today broke ground on the first American Indian Veterans Memorial at a VA national cemetery. This is VA's first major monument honoring American Indian, Alaska Native and Pacific Islander Veterans. (09/25/2020)
VA Completes Transfer of U.S. Army Cemeteries as Part of Government Reform and Reorganization Effort - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today completed the consolidation of various Amy post cemeteries, an action first outlined in the department's June 2018 Delivering Government Solutions in the 21st Century: Reform Plan and Reorganization Recommendations. (09/25/2020)
Texas Receives $1,316,263 Grant for the Expansion of Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) announced today that it has awarded the state of Texas a grant in the amount of $1,316,263 for the expansion of Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene in Abilene, Texas. (09/22/2020)
Ft. Devens Army Post Cemetery Transferred to VA - The VA's National Cemetery Administration (NCA) today took over operation of the Army cemetery at Ft. Devens in Devens, Massachusetts. (09/18/2020)
Metlakatla Indian Community Receives $2,074,980 Grant for Expansion of Metlakatla Cemetery in Alaska - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) announced today that it has awarded the Metlakatla Indian Community a grant in the amount of $2,074,980 for the expansion of Metlakatla Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Metlakatla, Alaska. (09/16/2020)
Texas Receives $1,520,470 Grant for the Expansion of Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) announced today that it has awarded the State of Texas a grant in the amount of $1,520,470 for the expansion of Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission, Texas. (09/14/2020)
Oklahoma Receives $7,355,463 Grant for the Establishment of a State Veterans Cemetery - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) announced today that it has awarded the state of Oklahoma a grant in the amount of $7,355,463 for the establishment of a State Veterans Cemetery in Ardmore, Oklahoma. (09/14/2020)
Three Army Cemeteries Transferred to VA - The VA's National Cemetery Administration (NCA) today took over operation of three Army cemeteries located in Washington, Oregon and California. (09/11/2020)
VA Dedicates Acadia National Cemetery in Maine - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today dedicated a new national cemetery in rural Jonesboro, Maine. VA Secretary Robert Wilkie unveiled the dedication plaque for Acadia National Cemetery, the first national cemetery in the state to be open to new interments in nearly 60 years. (08/29/2020)
NCA Announces Groundbreaking for American Indian Veterans Memorial at Riverside National Cemetery - VA Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs Randy Reeves, the head of the National Cemetery Administration (NCA), today signed a memorandum of agreement with the Riverside National Cemetery Support Committee formally accepting the donation of the American Indian Veterans Memorial at Riverside National Cemetery. (08/26/2020)
Virginia State Receives $5,231,654 Grant for the Expansion of Virginia Veterans Cemetery - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) announced today that it has awarded the state of Virginia a grant in the amount of $5,231,654 for the expansion of Virginia Veterans Cemetery Amelia. (08/25/2020)
Utah State Receives $4,270,620 Grant for the Expansion of Utah Veterans Cemetery - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) announced today that it has awarded the state of Utah a grant in the amount of $4,270,620 for the expansion of Utah Veterans Cemetery Bluffdale. (08/18/2020)
Rhode Island Receives $1,054,325 Grant for the Expansion of Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) announced today that it has awarded the state of Rhode Island a grant in the amount of $1,054,325 for the expansion of Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Exeter. (08/17/2020)
Mississippi Receives Grant for the Expansion of Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Newton - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) announced today that it has awarded the state of Mississippi a grant in the amount of $3,628,930 for the expansion of the Mississippi Veterans Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Newton. (08/17/2020)
VA Dedicates Northwoods National Cemetery in Wisconsin - In a brief ceremony today, VA Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs Randy Reeves dedicated a new national cemetery in rural Harshaw, Wisconsin. (08/14/2020)
VA Dedicates Snake River Canyon National Cemetery in Idaho - In a brief ceremony today, VA Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs Randy Reeves dedicated a new national cemetery in rural Buhl, Idaho. It is the first national cemetery in the state. (08/12/2020)
Missouri Receives $1,063,647 Grant for the Expansion of Missouri Veterans Cemetery at Bloomfield - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) announced today that it has awarded Missouri a grant in the amount of $1,063,647 for the expansion of Missouri Veterans Cemetery at Bloomfield in Bloomfield, Missouri. (07/27/2020)
Iowa Receives $1,205,724 Grant for the Expansion of Iowa Veterans Cemetery - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) announced today that it has awarded Iowa a grant in the amount of $1,205,724 for the expansion of Iowa State Veterans Cemetery in Adel, Iowa. (07/22/2020)
Washington State Receives Grant for Expansion of Washington State Veterans Cemetery at Medical Lake - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration announced today that it has awarded the State of Washington a grant in the amount of $3,457,719 for the expansion of Washington State Veterans Cemetery at Medical Lake in Medical Lake, Washington. (07/16/2020)
VA National Cemeteries Resume Committal and Memorial Services Halted by the COVID-19 Pandemic - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) national cemeteries will resume committal services starting June 9 in all but two VA national cemeteries. VA national cemeteries will contact families who were unable to hold a committal service due to the COVID-19 pandemic to arrange memorial services for their loved ones beginning in July. (06/05/2020)
Boy Scouts of America & NCA Join Together to Ensure Every Fallen Hero is Remembered on Memorial Day - The Boy Scouts of America and National Cemetery Administration Join Together to Ensure Every Fallen Hero is Remembered this Memorial Day with a Special Tribute and Salute -- Scouts across the country will build on the tradition of honoring our nation's fallen heroes this Memorial Day by posting public tributes to our veterans, giving special attention to those who have not yet received customary funeral honors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (05/19/2020)
VA National Cemeteries Remain Open for Interment; Will Adjust Operations in Response to COVID-19 - All Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemeteries are open and will continue to provide interments for Veterans and eligible individuals. Effective March 23, 2020, as a matter of public health and safety, committal services and the rendering of military funeral honors will not be conducted until further notice at VA national cemeteries. Immediate family members (limited to no more than 10 individuals) of the deceased may witness the interment if requested. (03/20/2020)
Vancouver Barracks Post Cemetery transferred to VA - The VA's National Cemetery Administration (NCA) will operate and maintain the post cemetery in Vancouver, Washington, beginning today. (03/06/2020)
VA Receives Land Donation to Expand Salisbury National Cemetery - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) National Cemetery Administration announced today that it has acquired 30.3 acres of land donated by the Rowan County YMCA to expand Salisbury National Cemetery in Salisbury, North Carolina. (01/24/2020)
2019
Fort Sheridan Post Cemetery transferred to VA - Beginning today, the VA's National Cemetery Administration (NCA) will operate and maintain the post cemetery at Ft. Sheridan, Illinois. (12/13/2019)
VA Dedicates New Columbarium at Los Angeles National Cemetery - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) dedicated a new columbarium October 5 that will double the capacity of Los Angeles National Cemetery in California. (10/07/2019)
VA Names New National Cemetery In Maine - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced the name Acadia National Cemetery for the new national cemetery in Jonesboro, Maine. (10/02/2019)
VA Acquires Land to Expand Fort Logan National Cemetery - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) National Cemetery Administration announced today that it has acquired 49.42 acres of land for future expansion of Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colorado. (10/01/2019)
Texas Receives Grant for the Expansion of the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) announced today that it has awarded Texas a grant in the amount of $1,966,125 for the expansion of the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi, Texas. (08/26/2019)
Texas Receives Grant for the Improvement of Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) announced today that it has awarded Texas a grant in the amount of $1,103,725 for the improvement of the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene in Abilene, Texas. (08/22/2019)
Maine Receives Grant for the Expansion of Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) announced today that it has awarded Maine a grant in the amount of $2,035,202 for the expansion of Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery in Springvale, Maine. (08/15/2019)
South Carolina Receives Grant for Expansion & Improvement for M.J. "Dolly" Cooper Veterans Cemetery - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) announced today that it has awarded South Carolina a grant in the amount of $635,250 for the expansion and improvement of the M.J. "Dolly" Cooper Veterans Cemetery in Anderson, South Carolina. (08/15/2019)
Delaware Receives Grant for Expansion of Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) announced today that it has awarded Delaware a grant in the amount of $1,050,223 for the expansion of the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery-Millsboro in Millsboro, Delaware. (08/15/2019)
South Dakota Receives Grant for the Establishment of South Dakota State Veterans Cemetery - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) announced today that it has awarded South Dakota a grant in the amount of $6,904,794 for the establishment of South Dakota State Veterans Cemetery in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. (08/15/2019)
Idaho Receives Grant for the Establishment of Southeast Idaho Veterans Cemetery - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) announced today that it has awarded Idaho a grant in the amount of $7,371,817 for the establishment of Southeast Idaho Veterans Cemetery in Blackfoot, Idaho. (08/15/2019)
Indiana Receives Grant for Improvement of the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) announced today that it has awarded Indiana a grant in the amount of $443,242 for the improvement of the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Madison, Indiana. (08/06/2019)
VA Names Northwoods and Snake River Canyon National Cemeteries - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today the naming of two new cemeteries currently under construction: Northwoods National Cemetery in Harshaw, Wisconsin, and Snake River Canyon National Cemetery in Buhl, Idaho. (07/17/2019)
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Receives Grant for Expansion of CNMI Veterans Cemetery - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) announced today that it has awarded the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands a grant in the amount of $3,394,008 for the expansion and improvement of the CNMI Veterans Cemetery, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands. (07/16/2019)
VA Acquires Land to Expand Camp Butler National Cemetery - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) National Cemetery Administration announced today that it has acquired 9.58 acres of land for future expansion of Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois. (06/05/2019)
VA Acquires Land to Expand Florence National Cemetery - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) National Cemetery Administration announced today that it has acquired 13.35 acres of land from the City of Florence, S.C., to expand Florence National Cemetery. (05/15/2019)
VA Acquires Land to Expand Black Hills National Cemetery - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration announced today that it has acquired 181.32 acres of land near Sturgis, S.D., for the purposes of expanding Black Hills National Cemetery. (04/11/2019)
Louisiana Receives Grant for Expansion of the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration announced today that it has awarded Louisiana a grant in the amount of $981,225 for the expansion of the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, Slidell, Louisiana. (04/09/2019)
2018
VA Names New Cemetery In Fargo, North Dakota - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced the name Fargo National Cemetery for the new national cemetery planned for construction in Fargo, North Dakota. (11/07/2018)
2017
Veterans Legacy Film Screening - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) and San Francisco State University's Veteran Documentary Corps will showcase the untold stories of Veterans buried in California's Golden Gate and San Francisco National Cemeteries. These short-form films will be screened at the Marines Memorial Theater in downtown San Francisco, Nov., 16 at 7 p.m. (11/09/2017)
VA Seeks Land Exchange at Crown Hill Cemetery - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) today announced it signed a memorandum of understanding with Crown Hill Cemetery (CHC) to pursue the exchange of a 14.75 wooded lot VA currently owns for an adjacent parcel of comparable size owned by CHC. (05/05/2017)
VA Now Providing Online Daily Burial Schedules For Its National Cemeteries - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today a new online Daily Burial Schedule (DBS) for all VA national cemeteries, which will allow families and loved ones to retrieve time and location information for those being interred, via its National Cemetery Administration (NCA) website. (03/23/2017)
VA's National Cemeteries Lead Nation in Satisfaction Survey - For the sixth consecutive time, the Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration (NCA) was ranked first in customer satisfaction among the nation's top corporations and federal agencies in an independent survey conducted by the CFI Group utilizing the science of the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). (02/03/2017)
2016
VA National Cemeteries Now Offering Pre-Need Eligibility Determinations - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced it now provides eligibility determinations for interment in a VA national cemetery prior to the time of need. Through the Pre-Need Determination of Eligibility Program, upon request, individuals can learn if they are eligible for burial or memorialization in a VA national cemetery. (12/08/2016)
World War II in the Pacific Teacher Institute Now Accepting Applications - American forces in the Pacific during World War II faced challenges never before experienced by the U.S. military. From the sheer geographic expanse of the theater of operations to the reliance on naval strength, this piece of the war is critical to understanding how the conflict shaped our history. To bring this into the classroom, applications are being accepted now through September 2, 2016 for the 2016-2017 Understanding Sacrifice: World War II in the Pacific Teacher Institute program. (07/01/2016)
100th VA Grant-Funded Veterans Cemetery Dedicated - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced the opening of the 100th VA grant funded Veterans cemetery. An $8.9 million grant from the VA funded the new Arizona Veterans' Memorial Cemetery in Marana, Arizona. The cemetery is the 100th Veterans cemetery funded with a VA grant awarded to a State or Tribal organization. (04/07/2016)
VA Opens Cape Canaveral National Cemetery for First Burials - The Cape Canaveral National Cemetery opened for first interments of casketed or cremated remains of eligible Veterans, spouses or dependents, Wednesday, January 13, 2016. The cemetery hosted a private committal service for the family and friends of 12 deceased Veterans who received military honors on Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. (01/13/2016)
2015
VA Dedicates New Cape Canaveral National Cemetery - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) held a dedication ceremony today in Scottsmoor, Florida for the new Cape Canaveral National Cemetery. (11/20/2015)
VA Opens Tallahassee National Cemetery - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced the opening of the 133rd national cemetery with ceremonial first burials taking place Oct. 16, 2015 at the Tallahassee National Cemetery. (10/16/2015)
VA Purchases Land for a New Rural National Cemetery - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced that it purchased six acres of land located in Cassian, Wisconsin, to establish a new rural national cemetery, also referred to as a National Veterans Burial Ground. (10/06/2015)
VA Purchases Land in Indianapolis for a New Columbarium-Only National Cemetery - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced that it purchased 14.75 acres of land located in the Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis, to establish a columbarium-only national cemetery. (09/24/2015)
VA To Establish Columbarium-Only Cemetery on Campus of St. Albans Community Living Center - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today that it is planning to build a new columbarium-only cemetery on the campus of the VA St. Albans Community Living Center in Jamaica, NY. (03/25/2015)
2014
VA Names New National Cemetery in Nebraska - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) selected the name Omaha National Cemetery for the national cemetery that VA will construct in the Omaha region. (09/05/2014)
VA Provides Guidance to Same-Sex Married Couples Seeking Benefits - After close consultation with the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is providing guidance to same-sex married couples on the benefits and services to which they are entitled under current laws and regulations. (06/20/2014)
VA Makes Land Purchase for New National Cemetery in Western New York - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has purchased land in New York for a new national cemetery in the Buffalo-Rochester area of Western New York. (05/30/2014)
VA Receives Donation for New Yellowstone National Cemetery - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) received a donation of property in Yellowstone County, Montana, for the new Yellowstone National Cemetery. (05/26/2014)
