American Battle Monuments Commission to commemorate Veterans Day at 18 of its sites

The American Battle Monuments Commission will host Veterans Day ceremonies at 18 of its sites throughout the world Nov. 7-11, inviting the American and local public to join in honoring U.S. service members throughout the nation’s history.

On Nov. 11, 2026, Commissioner John Freeman will attend ceremonies at Lafayette Escadrille Memorial Cemetery at 9:30 a.m. CET and at Suresnes American Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. CET in France. ABMC will also welcome its U.S. partners and supporters as well as the local authorities and community to its ceremonies.

These solemn observances will include wreath layings and the presence of U.S. and local representatives. The ceremonies are open to the public.

More than 200,000 service men and women are buried or memorialized at ABMC sites. Their service is honored at ABMC’s monuments and memorials worldwide.

Details on specific Veterans Day events can be found here.

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. It was founded in 1923 following World War I, and its 26 cemeteries and 31 monuments honor the service men and women who fought and perished during World War I, World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, as well as some who fought during the Mexican American War.

The American Battle Monuments Commission sites are a constant reminder of Gen. John J. Pershing’s promise that, “time will not dim the glory of their deeds.”