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ABMC has temporarily closed NOAC Visitor Center

Published August 12, 2021

ARLINGTON, Va. (Aug. 12, 2021) – Effective immediately, and until further notice, the American Battle Monuments Commission has regretfully closed the Normandy American Cemetery (NOAC) Visitor Center (VC) to the public. 

Due to direction from French authorities regarding the “Pass Sanitaire,” ABMC is no longer able to safely and responsibly manage the flow of visitors to the VC. 

Please note, the Normandy American Cemetery grounds remain open to the public. As the COVID situation in France develops, and local authorities issue new direction, we will continue to communicate changes on our website at: abmc.gov/operational-status and through our social media channels @usabmc.

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The American Battle Monuments Commission operates and maintains 26 cemeteries and 31 federal memorials, monuments and commemorative plaques in 17 countries throughout the world, including the United States. 

Since March 4, 1923, the ABMC’s sacred mission remains to honor the service, achievements, and sacrifice of more than 200,000 U.S. service members buried and memorialized at our sites. 

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