Bodies of Viet MIA remains arrive from Hickam
Bodies of the Vietnam War MIAs were flown to Travis AFB in a brief ceremony. Coffins were loaded into hearses amid a police escort, with the remains then to be moved to a military mortuary before family return. Identifications were confirmed March 13 for seven officers including Lt Col Elwyn Capling and Maj Stephen Diamond.
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Brice C. Ducat
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Arlington National Cemetery expands burials for disabled veterans and families
Army Secretary Clifford Alexander announced a broad expansion of Arlington burial eligibility. Disabled veterans, Medal of Honor recipients, Distinguished Service Cross winners, and dependents may now be buried there as the cemetery plans 100000 more grave sites. The site will reopen on April 15 to permit former service members discharged due to disability and other designated award recipients.
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