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Press release  

American Battle Monuments Commission launches major restoration project at Pointe du Hoc Ranger Monument 
Site remains open, services available during construction 

Arlington, Virginia (Feb. 17, 2026) — The American Battle Monuments Commission hosted a groundbreaking ceremony at Pointe du Hoc Ranger Monument today to mark the start of a projected18-month preservation effort, outlining the scope of work and its expected timeline during a briefing with members of the press. 

The project includes the renovation of the parking lot, the welcome plaza, the visitor center, and the Memorial plaza that will become the heart of the site. The redesign of this historic site aimed at modernizing existing paths to ensure visitor safety in the face of erosion and preserving Pointe du Hoc for future generations. 

“It is our great honor at the American Battle Monuments Commission to be in a position to protect the history represented at this site through preservation efforts like the one we are kicking off today,” said ABMC Chairman Michael X. Garrett. “We cannot stop the forces of nature, but we can take steps today that will ensure the site remains safe and accessible for future generations of visitors”.  

During the renovation project, there will be no fixed location for interpretive tours. Guides will be roving around the site to help visitors and tell the story of the site.  

ABMC anticipates the construction will be complete in mid-2027. ABMC visitors will be kept informed as the work progresses through ABMC website and its social media channels. 

The American Battle Monuments Commission’s mission is to honor the service of the U.S. armed forces by creating and maintaining memorial sites, offering commemorative services, and facilitating the education of their legacy to future generations. 

For more information on American Battle Monuments Commission, please visit our website abmc.gov or our social media platforms: Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. 

Press contact: 

Hélène Chaulin   

Phone: +33 (0)1 40 75 27 55  

Email: chaulinh@abmc.gov  

About American Battle Monuments Commission: 

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. The three memorials in the United States are: the Honolulu Memorial located within the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu; the West Coast Memorial located within the Presidio National Park in San Francisco; and the East Coast Memorial located within the Battery in New York City. 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. For more information about the ABMC, visit abmc.gov.  

ABMC footage available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/usabmc/. 

Credit: American Battle Monuments Commission.