Arlington National Cemerty and DC at night.

Arlington National Cemetery, the most famous cemetery in the country, is the final resting place for many of our nation's greatest heroes, including more than 300,00 veterans of every American conflict, from the Revolutionary War to Iraq and Afghanistan.

The Tomb of the Unknowns is a burial vault containing the remains of three unidentified service members, one each from World War I, World War II and the Korean War.  Each Unknown has been awarded the "Medal of Honor".  The unknown for the Vietnam War was identified and his remains were interred and then re-interred near his home.

The tomb is guarded continuously by the 3rd U S Infantry, the oldest active duty infantry in the Army. The Changing of the Guard is a MUST experience if you are ever here!  Andy was in tears !

Change of the Guard

On average, 28 burials occur each weekday, for a total of nearly 6,900 each year.  Flags at Arlington National Cemetery are flown at half-staff from 30 minutes prior to the first funeral until 30 minutes past the last funeral.

We heard, well I did,  Taps being played and the 21 gun salute far in the distance.

President John F. Kennedy and the eternal flame

We took the tour but didn't real use it after the second drop off point.  It is fairly easy and doesn't take that much effort.  It was a waste of time and money.   I asked, because I am told to every time I spend money, if they give a military discount.  Nope !  I find it very interesting that everywhere, but Washington DC, they give military discounts.  Hummm !!



We decided to take a segway tour, at night, of Washington DC. So Glad we did ! It was a blast! Thank you blogger friend!   It is one thing to see it during the day but at night it sure looks so much different.  I am not suggesting not to see it during the day. I highly recommend both !  The Segway's were an excellent way to see the city.  Some suggest doing it first (day or night) so you can then decide what you want to go back to see.  We were glad we saw the city then opted for the night tour.

The tour started at 7:15pm and ended about 9:30 pm.  They are so easy and fun.  Afterwards we hung around the area and had a little fufu snack and drinks. Andy's favorite !  We didn't get back on base until after 11:30 pm. Yes, Andy was still awake but not for long.  lol

So here we are in front of the White House

Can't remember what building this is...looked cool at night though !

The World War II memorial was amazing during the day but spectacular at night.

Otto and Floyd this is for you. ..WWII Memorial

WWII Memorial fountain at night.

Washington Monument still covered in scaffolding lol