Not long ago, a student wrote to us about a soldier she had researched for our Essay Contest. She said that before the project, he was just a name carved in marble. By the end, she felt she knew him. That is what ABMF is about.
We have a rare chance to make sure the next generation knows the people behind the names. Our resources reach classrooms across the country, and the American military cemeteries we support remind the world that America does not forget its fallen.
Right now, every gift to ABMF is matched at 25%. If you have been thinking about supporting this work, now is the time, because your gift will go further than ever:
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Thank you, as always, for caring about this mission and the American service members we remember and honor.
Happy 140th Dedication Day, Lady Liberty
On October 28, 1886, President Grover Cleveland dedicated the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor. This gift to America from France is an enduring symbol of our important alliance.
Thanks to Leonard Levie for this moving tribute. Watch the full video here: youtu.be/pA3-i5ono1M?si=meEg…
A huge thank you to our sponsors of the 2026 ABMF Golf Classic, Ducommun Incorporated, OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners, InterState Commercial Real Estate, Inc., James Rosener, and @diffeyewear.
Your support helps us to continue our mission in preserving the stories of our veterans and ensuring their legacy lives on for generations to come.
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Before the @NFL took the field in Paris, some of its leaders and legends took time to remember. 🇺🇸
Pro Football Hall of Famer Mel Blount, former NFL player @Mathieu_Era, New Orleans @Saints owner Gayle Benson, Pittsburgh @Steelers President Art Rooney II, and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell visited Suresnes American Cemetery to honor the Americans commemorated there.
A meaningful moment of remembrance connecting generations through service and sacrifice. 🙏
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On October 24, 1918, one year after Italy's crushing defeat at Caporetto, Italian forces launched a major offensive against the Austro-Hungarian Army along the Piave River. Fighting alongside British, French, and Czechoslovak troops, they broke the enemy lines near Vittorio Veneto.
The Austro-Hungarian Army collapsed, and on November 3 Austria-Hungary signed an armistice ending the fighting on the Italian front. One week later, the Great War was over.
Americans were there too. The U.S. 332nd Infantry Regiment joined the final push, pursuing retreating forces across the Tagliamento River in the war's last days.
We remember all who fought on the Italian front, far from home.
On the night of October 23, 1942, British and Commonwealth forces under General Bernard Montgomery opened a massive artillery barrage against German and Italian positions in the Egyptian desert. After nearly two weeks of grinding combat, Field Marshal Erwin Rommel's army broke and began a long retreat west.
El Alamein was a turning point in North Africa. It ended the Axis threat to Egypt and the Suez Canal and gave the Allies one of their first decisive land victories of the war.
Americans played a part. U.S. Army Air Forces bombers and fighters supported the offensive, and American-built Sherman tanks saw their first combat in British hands. Days later, on November 8, U.S. forces landed in Morocco and Algeria in Operation Torch, beginning America's own fight in North Africa.
Today, the North Africa American Cemetery in Tunisia honors the Americans who gave their lives in that campaign.
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Today we remember WWII U.S. Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. Carroll N. Abrahamson, buried at Sicily-Rome American Cemetery.
Abrahamson fought with 97th Bomber Squadron, 47th Bomber Group (Light).
He was awarded the Air Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters and the Purple Heart Medal.
Sicily-Rome American Cemetery holds the remains of nearly 8,000 of our war dead, most of whom died in the liberation of Sicily, in the landings in the Salerno Area and the heavy fighting northward, in the landings at Anzio Beach and expansion of the beachhead, and in air and naval support in the regions.
We remember their service and sacrifice.
Discover Sicily-Rome American Cemetery in 360: virtual360.abmc.gov/florence
Congratulations to ABMF Volunteer of the Month, Mr. Bryan Schell!
Few people embody the spirit of transatlantic friendship quite like Bryan Schell. An American who has made Paris his home, Bryan has built a career and a life at the crossroads of two nations whose bond was forged 250 years ago.
Bryan spent the first decade of his career in U.S. banking before transitioning to real estate advisory services in France, where he spent five years helping clients navigate one of the world’s most storied property markets. He then worked as a consultant in sustainable finance, and today he offers international business consulting services.
But it is his role as Commander of American Legion Paris Post 1 that speaks most powerfully to who Bryan is. Paris Post 1 was founded in 1919 by American soldiers still on European soil in the aftermath of World War I. It is the oldest American Legion post outside the United States, born at a moment when up to two million U.S. servicemen were waiting for a ship home.
Some never made it back. Some chose to stay. From that profound chapter in history, an institution was born. As its leader since 2019, Bryan has dedicated himself to keeping its flame alive.
That same commitment to honoring the American story in Europe extends to his work with ABMF. Bryan is a tireless supporter, representative and volunteer for ABMF events and programs in France.
“As an American living in France and Commander of American Legion Paris Post 1,” notes Bryan, “I believe we have a profound responsibility to honor the courage, service and sacrifice of those who came before us. Volunteering with ABMF is particularly meaningful to me because remembrance is not simply about preserving history; it is about ensuring that future generations understand the price of freedom and the enduring friendship between the United States and France. The Americans who gave their lives on French soil left us a legacy that must never be forgotten. It is both a privilege and a duty to help preserve their stories, honor their sacrifice and strengthen the bonds between our two nations.”
Thanks to a generous donor, every gift to ABMF's 250 for 250 campaign will be matched by 25% through December 31.
Whether you give $25 or $250, your support goes further, honoring the more than 219,000 Americans interred or memorialized at ABMC sites around the world and teaching young people the true cost of freedom.
Together, we can reach $250,000 for America's 250th.
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The Honolulu Memorial honors nearly 29,000 Americans missing or buried at sea from World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Two Courts of the Missing, added in 1980, bear the names of 2,504 Americans missing from the Vietnam War.
Each name represents a life, a family, and a story that deserves to be remembered.
The memorial's grand staircase leads visitors past the Courts of the Missing toward a chapel overlooking the cemetery. In 2012, two new pavilions were added, including mosaic battle maps illustrating military operations during the Vietnam War.
Among the thousands of names, visitors may notice small bronze rosettes. These mark service members whose remains have since been recovered and identified. Their names remain permanently inscribed, preserving their place in our nation's history.
ABMF works to ensure the sacrifices of these fallen heroes are understood by future generations.
We Remember & Honor: Then, Now, Forever.
In Vietnam, American soldiers faced an enemy they often couldn't see. Hidden throughout jungles, rice paddies, and village trails were booby traps: concealed pits lined with sharpened bamboo stakes, tripwires rigged to grenades, and explosives buried along well-worn paths. Some were even built from unexploded American bombs and shells.
Booby traps and mines are estimated to have caused about 11% of U.S. deaths and 17% of wounds in the war. For the men on patrol, the danger was relentless. Every trail, every doorway, every step demanded total focus, day after day.
The courage it took to keep walking, knowing what might lie beneath the next footfall, is something we should never forget.
Today we remember and honor those who served in Vietnam, and those who never came home. They are honored at the @usabmc Honolulu Memorial 🇺🇸
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Preserving history means ensuring the next generation has the opportunity to experience it, understand it, and carry its lessons forward.
Through the ABMF Fellows Program, young people have the opportunity to connect with the stories of American service members and deepen their understanding of the sacrifices made in service to our nation.
We are grateful to the @Daniels_Fund for supporting this important educational initiative and helping ABMF inspire the next generation of remembrance.
Thank you, Daniels Fund, for investing in young people and supporting ABMF's mission to Remember & Honor: Then, Now, Forever.
A day on the course. A lasting impact.
Join us on Monday, October 19, at Galloway National Golf Club in New Jersey for the 2026 ABMF Golf Classic!
The Golf Classic is an opportunity to enjoy a day of golf and camaraderie while supporting the American Battle Monuments Foundation's mission to honor the American men and women who served and sacrificed for our freedom.
Your participation helps preserve their stories and ensure their legacy lives on for generations to come.
Spots are limited! 2026 ABMF Golf Classic, Reserve your spot: abmf.org/golf-classic/
Today, we celebrate 251 years of the United States Navy and honor the generations of sailors who have served our nation since October 13, 1775.
Across American military cemeteries and memorials overseas, the legacy of Navy service members who made the ultimate sacrifice lives on. Their stories remind us that behind every name is a life dedicated to something greater than oneself.
At the American Battle Monuments Foundation, we are committed to preserving these stories through remembrance and education, ensuring future generations understand the sacrifices made in service to our country.
On the Navy's birthday, we remember those who never returned home and honor all who have answered the call to serve.
We Remember & Honor: Then, Now, Forever.
@USNavy
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Three things about Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery ⤵️
1️⃣ It is the largest American military cemetery in Europe, with over 14,000 graves, and nearly 1,000 memorialized on the Wall of the Missing.
2️⃣ In 1921, a ceremony took place in Chalons-sur-Marne where one unidentified service member was selected, out of four. He was repatriated and is now the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, while the other three were reburied next to each other at Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery.
3️⃣ It is one of two ABMC cemeteries to have a robot that engraves headstones. Each year, about 350 headstones are engraved and dispatched to other cemeteries.
💬 Have you ever visited? Do you know other interesting facts about this WWI cemetery?
🌐 Visit Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery virtually: virtual360.abmc.gov/meuse-ar…
John Adams hoped young Americans would look up to the monuments of the fallen and to the living examples around them. That’s the idea behind our Past is Prologue Essay Contest: students research the people behind the memorials and carry their stories forward.
Visit ABMF at Booth 319 at AUSA!
We're proud to join the Association of the United States Army (@AUSAorg ) at the 2026 AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition, October 12–14 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
This year's theme, "America's Army: The Foundation of the Joint Force," is a fitting reminder of the generations of soldiers who built that foundation, including the more than 219,000 Americans who rest in or are memorialized at American military cemeteries and memorials overseas.
We look forward to connecting with the soldiers, families and leaders who carry that legacy forward today. See you in D.C.!
#AUSA2026 #WeRemember #RememberAndHonor
October is National Estate Planning Awareness Month, an opportunity to reflect on the legacy we leave behind.
Through planned giving, you can help the American Battle Monuments Foundation continue its mission to remember and honor the American men and women who served and sacrificed for our freedom.
Your legacy gift can help preserve their stories and ensure future generations never take living in freedom for granted.
Visit our website to learn more about planned giving and including ABMF in your estate plans by completing our Planned Giving Response Form: abmf.dm.networkforgood.com/f…
