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ABMC Operating Status in Event of Government Shutdown

Published September 30, 2025

ABMC sites will remain open to the public during the government shutdown.

ABMC Operations Plan in Absence of Appropriations 

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About ABMC

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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