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To support Miramar National Cemetery by advising on specific memorial projects, raising funds to construct those projects, and sponsoring commemorative ceremonies to mark significant patriotic events.

10/16/2026

It's never too early to get started with sponsoring wreaths for National Wreaths Across America Day. It is a nationwide day to remember our military men and women at all national cemeteries. It is taking place on Saturday, December 19, 2026.

REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom. This year's theme is "Remember Me."

Here's a fact: In December 2025, there were over 19,00 military veterans and family members interred at Miramar National Cemetery and 3,452 were without a wreath. As of today, there are more than 31,000 gravesites at MNC, and only 715 wreaths have been sponsored.

Help is needed for sponsorship of wreaths. Each wreath costs $17. To learn more about sponsoring a wreath, placing one for your loved one, or volunteering on National WAA Day, please go to: https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/159507/Overview/?relatedId=14747

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09/18/2026

On this POW/MIA Recognition Day, we will never forget more than 500,00 American Prisoners of War who have been captured since the Revolutionary War.

We also remember that there are still more than 81,600 Americans who remain missing from WWII, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, and the Gulf Wars/other conflicts (The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency).

If you are looking to pay respects to our American POW and MIA, then please visit the POW Liberation Memorial at Miramar National Cemetery (inside the front entrance).

The statue depicts local U.S. Navy Korean War veteran Tom Crosby. Tom was just 10 years old when he and his family were taken prisoner in 1943 at the Santo Tomas Internment Camp in the Philippines. He was held prisoner until the Army’s 1st Calvary liberated the camp in February 1945, just before Japan’s “KILL ALL” order could be carried out.

The Liberation Memorial was commemorated on National POW Day in 2011. Tom’s grandson was the model for the emaciated soldier breaking free of the barbed wire and darkness and into the Sunshine of Freedom”

Tom joined the U.S. Navy and served during the Korean War. He also located his WWII U.S. Army Liberator, Lou Berger, and they remained friends until Lou’s passing. Lou is interred at MNC.

President Carter’s proclamation from 1979 to establish this Nationally recognized day still holds true today: “All Americans should recognize the special debt we owe our fellow citizens who, as prisoners during wartime, sacrificed their freedom so that we might enjoy the blessings of peace and liberty.” 🇺🇸

National Cemetery Administration (NCA) U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

09/16/2026

Calling all Veterans!

The VA San Diego Healthcare System is hosting a PACT Act Outreach event:
When: Sat. Sep 19, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. PT
Where: Kearny Mesa VA Clinic
Main Lobby
8875 Aero Drive
San Diego, CA
Cost: Free

The PACT Act expands VA healthcare and benefits for toxic exposures including burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. You may be eligible for expanded VA healthcare if you were exposed.

We will be offering toxic exposure screenings, healthcare enrollment, and VA benefits claims assistance.

We'll also be hosting information tables staffed by representatives from the VA San Diego Healthcare System, the National Cemetery Administration, the Vet Centers, Veterans Service Organizations.

Don't wait! Come find out if you are eligible and get the care you have earned and deserve.

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09/14/2026

Hot off the Press!

Veterans Day Ceremony - A Salute to U.S. Special Operations 🇺🇸

Please join us on Wednesday. Nov. 11, 2026 at 4 p.m. at the Miramar National Cemetery Memorial Amphitheater. The ceremony is open to the public and free to attend.

Keynote speaker is CAPT Brian Cunningham, U.S. Navy, (Ret.)

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09/12/2026

25 years ago today - We Will NEVER Forget. 🇺🇸

09/02/2026

Department of Veterans Affairs national cemeteries will host a day of service and remembrance to honor victims of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Patriot Day is to honor victims of the 9/11 attacks.

This year’s events take place on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 10:00 am (local time) at more than 140 VA and state Veteran cemeteries and will include opportunities for community volunteers to clean headstones and participate in other cemetery beautification activities.

Forty-seven Veterans and dependents who died because of the terrorist attacks on 9/11 are buried or memorialized in VA national cemeteries, mostly at the Calverton and Long Island National Cemeteries in New York. More than 16,000 Global War on Terror Veterans have been interred in VA national cemeteries nationwide.

VA’s National Cemetery Administration this year is collaborating with the nonprofit organization Carry The Load to host events across the nation that allow volunteers to observe Patriot Day.

Those wishing to participate in VA cemeteries’ National Day of Service and Remembrance can register by going to: https://carrytheload.org/patriot-day/registration/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Cleaning supplies and other materials will be provided and there is no cost to participate. Please share with your networks to help at Miramar National Cemetery.

National Cemetery Administration (NCA) U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Wreaths Across America Miramar National Cemetery

08/18/2026

Want to volunteer at Miramar National Cemetery on Saturday Sept. 12th for the 2026 National Day of Service and Remembrance? 🇺🇸

Carry The Load organizes volunteer events at National Cemeteries to provide Americans with active ways to honor those who have served our country. This event is to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Patriot Day also honors the countless first responders and service members who answered the call - honoring their sacrifice through action.

The event includes a brief ceremony and instructions to volunteers on headstone cleaning and beautification. This is a great service opportunity for employee engagement, youth groups, and individuals.

To register for this event, go to: https://carrytheload.org/patriot-day/

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National Cemetery Administration (NCA) U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

08/05/2026

Today we wish the United States Coast Guard a very Happy Birthday!

It was this day, 236 years ago, that Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton founded the branch of the military we now call, the U.S. Coast Guard. 🇺🇸

Semper Paratus!

07/22/2026

Did you catch Miramar National Cemetery Admin Officer Fabian Estrada on K**I News?

He talked to Good Morning San Diego Anchor Paul Rudy about this Saturday's event at MNC.

Here's the video:
https://shorturl.at/zW6Rh

And here's the details for the event! We hope you can make it out there!

07/14/2026

Looking to get information or assistance in enrolling in VA health care, applying for disability compensation as well as checking the status of a claim or appeal, or accessing counseling and other earned Veterans benefits?

Then come on out to Miramar National Cemetery on Saturday, July 25th from 10 am to 1 pm for the Veterans Resource Fair. In addition to cemetery staff, representatives from the San Diego VA Regional Veterans Benefit Office, San Diego Veterans Health Care, and the San Diego Vet Center will be on cemetery grounds to assist.

No RSVP or appointment needed. For questions, please call (858) 658-7360 during normal business hours, or email: [email protected].

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National Cemetery Administration (NCA) U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Address

6906 Miramar Road, Suite C-142
San Diego, CA
92121

Website

https://miramarcemetery.org/

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