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Controversial Arlington Cemetery pic sparks outrage

Nov. 21: Lindsay Stone, 30, posted a photo on Facebook last month showing her flipping off the tomb of the unknown soldier at Arlington Cemetery. She has since been placed on leave at her job, while her father is speaking out, saying, Lindsay Stone, 30, posted a photo on Facebook last month showing her flipping off the tomb of the unknown soldier at Arlington Cemetery. She has since been placed on leave at her job, while her father is speaking out, saying, "It's not what this family is about." NBC's Natalie Morales reports. (TODAY)

Fallen Marine honored at Arlington

Dec. 27: With full military honors, Marine Staff Sgt. Vincent J. Bell was buried at Arlington National Cemetery. The 28 year old, from Detroit, Michigan,  died November 30th in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. His mother and father, Pamela Alexander and James Bell, III and his widow Karen Bell, were presented flags by Sgt. Maj. Eric Stockton.   (Nightly News)With full military honors, Marine Staff Sgt. Vincent J. Bell was buried at Arlington National Cemetery. The 28 year old, from Detroit, Michigan,  died November 30th in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. His mother and father, Pamela Alexander and James Bell, III and his widow Karen Bell, were presented flags by Sgt. Maj. Eric Stockton.   (Nightly News)

12 laid to rest in Arlington

Aug. 4: The remains of 12 U.S. airmen who fought in World War II were laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery 68 years after their mission ended with a crash landing in the Pacific Ocean.  (Nightly News)The remains of 12 U.S. airmen who fought in World War II were laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery 68 years after their mission ended with a crash landing in the Pacific Ocean. (Nightly News)

Volunteers clean up Arlington Cemetery

July 25: Hundreds of volunteers turned out at Arlington National Cemetery to help spruce up the final resting place of the nation's veterans. NBC's Brian Williams reports.  (Nightly News)Hundreds of volunteers turned out at Arlington National Cemetery to help spruce up the final resting place of the nation's veterans. NBC's Brian Williams reports. (Nightly News)

Arlington 'Flags In' tribute begins

May 26: A look at traditional Memorial Day weekend ceremony that's been carried out every year since 1948 by the Army's 3rd U.S. Infantry. NBC's Brian Williams reports.  (Nightly News)A look at traditional Memorial Day weekend ceremony that's been carried out every year since 1948 by the Army's 3rd U.S. Infantry. NBC's Brian Williams reports. (Nightly News)

WWII airmen laid to rest in Arlington

March 24: At Arlington National Cemetery today, the remains of eleven World War Two airmen were laid to rest, 67 years after the men were listed as missing in action. NBC's Brian Williams reports.  (Nightly News)At Arlington National Cemetery today, the remains of eleven World War Two airmen were laid to rest, 67 years after the men were listed as missing in action. NBC's Brian Williams reports. (Nightly News)

Brothers in arms laid to rest at Arlington

Oct. 4: Two best friends--one Marine, one Navy Seal--became heroes in two different wars after graduating from the Naval Academy; now they are side-by-side for eternity. NBC's Jim Miklaszewski reports.  (Nightly News)Two best friends--one Marine, one Navy Seal--became heroes in two different wars after graduating from the Naval Academy; now they are side-by-side for eternity. NBC's Jim Miklaszewski reports. (Nightly News)

Medal of Honor hero Vernon Baker buried at Arlington

Sept. 25: Vernon Baker, a black veteran who belatedly received the Medal of Honor for his role in World War II, was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery Friday. NBC's Brian Williams reports.  (Nightly News)Vernon Baker, a black veteran who belatedly received the Medal of Honor for his role in World War II, was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery Friday. NBC's Brian Williams reports. (Nightly News)

Three Marines laid to rest in Arlington cemetery

Aug. 31: Three families buried three sons, all Marines, in Arlington cemetery Tuesday. Three men, none older than 26 years old, were killed this month in Afghanistan.  (Nightly News)Three families buried three sons, all Marines, in Arlington cemetery Tuesday. Three men, none older than 26 years old, were killed this month in Afghanistan. (Nightly News)

'Catastrophic incompetence' at Arlington

July 29: Congressional hearings reveal a long history of problems at Arlington National Cemetery, including a possible 6,600 flawed burials. NBC's Leanne Gregg reports. Congressional hearings reveal a long history of problems at Arlington National Cemetery, including a possible 6,600 flawed burials. NBC's Leanne Gregg reports. 

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