On Aug. 4, 2025, Lt. Gen. Patrick Hughes received Full Military Honors with Escort in a solemn farewell ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. From combat medic in Vietnam to Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, this ceremony marked the conclusion of a lifetime of service to the nation and the intelligence community. (U.S. Army Video by Daryl Vaca / Arlington National Cemetery) | Arlington National Cemetery

Created for the centennial of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington’s Welcome Center exhibit tells the story of the cemetery's history through the lens of the Tomb. Dr. Allison S. Finkelstein, Senior Historian at Arlington National Cemetery, will introduce you to the exhibit and show you how Arlington's development impacted the Tomb's origins, while also uncovering how the Tomb shaped the history of the cemetery itself. To learn about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and access resources abo