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National Cemetery Administration

 

Saluting Branches 2026

Who & What

Saluting Branches* is a national day of service where tree care professionals volunteer their time and skills to care for trees and landscapes at national cemeteries, honoring our nation's Veterans by improving the appearance and safety of cemeteries, which are symbols of our nation's history and service.

Volunteers are encouraged to post photos or tributes on VA's Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM).

When & Where

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at all participating cemeteries.

Start times are between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. (local time). End times are between 2:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. (local time). Some locations may have a different start time. Please refer to instructions from your Site Leader.

Sign Up

Volunteers are asked to sign up in advance with Saluting Branches. Donations are not required to participate.

Saluting Branches: Volunteers gather at a national cemetery to honor Veterans.Saluting Branches event organizers coordinate with cemetery staff and volunteer tree care professionals.

Cemeteries are listed alphabetically by state/territory.

Participating Cemeteries and Registration Links
Alabama
Mobile National Cemetery
Alaska
Fort Richardson National Cemetery
Arkansas
Fayetteville National Cemetery
Little Rock National Cemetery
California
Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery
Golden Gate National Cemetery
Los Angeles National Cemetery
Riverside National Cemetery
Colorado
Fort Logan National Cemetery
Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado1
Delaware
Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery - New Castle County1
Florida
Florida National Cemetery
Tallahassee National Cemetery
Georgia
Georgia National Cemetery
Hawaii
East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery - 21
Illinois
Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
Camp Butler National Cemetery
Fort Sheridan National Cemetery
Rock Island National Cemetery
Indiana
Marion National Cemetery
Kansas
Leavenworth National Cemetery
Kentucky
Zachary Taylor National Cemetery
Louisiana
Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery1
Maine
Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery1
Maryland
Baltimore National Cemetery
Massachusetts
Massachusetts National Cemetery
Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Agawam1
Michigan
Fort Custer National Cemetery
Minnesota
Fort Snelling National Cemetery
Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Duluth1
Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Little Falls1
Mississippi
Biloxi National Cemetery
Missouri
Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
Missouri State Veterans Cemetery - Springfield1
Nebraska
Fort McPherson National Cemetery
Nevada
Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery1
New Hampshire
New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery1
New Jersey
Brigadier General William C. Doyle Cemetery1
New Mexico
Santa Fe National Cemetery
New York
Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery
North Carolina
Raleigh National Cemetery
Salisbury National Cemetery
Ohio
Dayton National Cemetery
Woodland Cemetery Soldiers' Lot
Oklahoma
Fort Gibson National Cemetery
Oregon
Eagle Point National Cemetery
Willamette National Cemetery
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico National Cemetery
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery1
South Carolina
Beaufort National Cemetery
South Dakota
Black Hills National Cemetery
Tennessee
Mountain Home National Cemetery
Texas
Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen1
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
Vermont
Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery1
Virginia
National Memorial Cemetery at Quantico
Washington
Tahoma National Cemetery
West Virginia
West Virginia National Cemetery
Wisconsin
Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery1
External links:
1 VA grant-funded state cemetery.

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