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Elia laid to rest at Fort Sam Houston cemetery
October 5, 2023 — Retired U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Charles Elia, the 15th Chief of the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps, was laid to rest on Sept. 27, 2023, at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery... MORE

Soldier handing a folded flag to a woman.

Sergeant Major of the Army Leon Van Autreve remembered on the 247th birthday of the U.S. Army
June 16, 2022 — June 14, 2022, marked 247 years that the U.S. Army has defended the nation. Throughout the service, commands and units are recognizing this prestigious birthday with numerous events. The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence marked the day by recognizing the late Sergeant Major of the Army Leon Van Autreve at a wreath-laying ceremony at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas... MORE

Fort Sam Houston Memorial Services Detachment members receive Air Force Commander’s Public Service Award
April 19, 2022 — Fifty members of the Fort Sam Houston Memorial Services Detachment were awarded the Department of Air Force Commander’s Public Service Award April 18. The detachment is an all-volunteer group of more than 100 U.S. military veterans who provide military honors to eligible veterans and service retirees at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. ... MORE

Interpretative marker for Houston Riot graves unveiled at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
February 23, 2022 — After 105 years, Soldiers of the 24th Infantry Regiment, who were involved in the Houston Riot of 1917, were recognized with an interpretative marker during an unveiling ceremony held at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas, Feb. 22, 2022... MORE

U.S. Army North Caisson Platoon works hard to train, care for their horses
July 22, 2021 — The mission of the U.S. Army North Caisson Platoon at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is to honor fallen members of the military with funeral honors at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery and the surrounding area, which includes approximately 58 counties of Texas... MORE

Caroline Stryjewski, an equine trainer for the U.S. Army North Caisson Platoon

Fort Sam Houston Memorial Services Detachment reaches major milestone
March 19, 2021 — During a span of nearly 30 years, the Fort Sam Houston Memorial Services Detachment has provided full military honors at funeral services for thousands of deceased veterans and their families. The detachment reached a significant milestone March 15 at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery when it set the mark of providing honors at 40,000 funerals. ... MORE

Members of the Fort Sam Houston Memorial Services Detachment proceed to a funeral service at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio March 15. This was the detachment’s 40,000th service at the cemetery. A small ceremony was held after the funeral to commemorate the detachment’s milestone.

Veterans Day ceremony honors the price of freedom
November 11, 2019 — Hundreds of veterans, military members, family and patriots turned out for a celebration of America’s veterans at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11... MORE

Members of the Douglas MacArthur High School Army Junior ROTC present the colors at the start of the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11.

Remains of World War II service members laid to rest at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
November 8, 2019 — More than 70 years after they died fighting for their country, the remains of two World War II service members were laid to rest during separate services at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in early November... MORE

More than 70 years after they died fighting for their country, the remains of two World War II service members were laid to rest during separate services at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in early November. Funeral services were held for 2nd Lt. Toney Gochnauer Nov. 4 and 2nd Lt. Ernest Matthews Jr. Nov. 5.

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Caisson Team dedicates horse in Sergeant Major of the Army's name
June 25, 2019 — Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is home to one of only two caisson teams in the Army, which perform a valuable role conducting military funerals at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery every year. The team recently added a new member, a horse which was formally named in a ceremony June 17... MORE

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey and members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and U.S. Army North's caisson team stands with Dailey, the newest member of the ARNORTH's caisson team, during a horse dedication at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston June 17. Caisson horses with ARNORTH have been named in honor of retired Sergeants Major of the Army and Medal of Honor recipients from Fifth Army in World War II.

Veterans, families turn out for San Antonio stop of ‘The Wall That Heals’
March 1, 2019 — On a cool, rainy morning at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery Feb. 28, dozens of Vietnam War-era veterans, their families and many others turned out to pay tribute to those who never came home. The Daughters of the American Revolution’s Alamo Chapter hosted “The Wall That Heals,” a traveling representation of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, at the cemetery Feb. 28 through March 3. ... MORE

A veteran searches for the name of a friend at "The Wall That Heals" display Feb. 28 at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Dozens of Vietnam War-era veterans, their families and many others turned out to pay tribute to those who never came home. The Daughters of the American Revolution’s Alamo Chapter hosted “The Wall That Heals,” a traveling representation of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, at the cemetery Feb. 28 through March 3.

Newest member of the Fort Sam Houston Caisson makes his debut
February 21, 2019 — On a cool and wet February morning at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, the newest member of the Fort Sam Houston Caisson team prepared to make his first appearance with the Military Funeral Honors Platoon... MORE

Chandler, the Fort Sam Caisson Platoon’s newest “Cap” horse, stands during the Feb. 5, 2019 funeral for retired Brig. Gen. Joseph D. Schott . Staff Sgt. Joshua Rightenour, a member of the Caisson platoon, holds his reins. Rightenour said participating in military funerals is a “very humbling experience.” He added “everyone we do these services for served honorably. It’s just one little thing we can give back to them.”

‘The Wall That Heals’ makes San Antonio stop Feb. 28-March 3
February 13, 2019 — The Daughters of the American Revolution’s Alamo Chapter hosts “The Wall That Heals,” a traveling representation of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery Feb. 28 through March 3. The cemetery is located at 1520 Harry Wurzbach Road, near the Wurzbach Entry Control Point at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Like the original memorial, “The Wall That Heals” is erected in a chevron shape and visitors can do name rubbings of individual service member's names. The replica is constructed of Avonite, a synthetic granite, and its 140 numbered panels are supported by an aluminum frame. Machine engraving of the more than 58,000 names along with modern LED lighting provide readability day and night.

Hundreds gather to salute fallen military members at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
May 29, 2018 — Despite the sweltering heat of a late May Texas day, hundreds of people packed the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery May 28 for a Memorial Day remembrance ceremony to honor those who sacrificed their lives in service of their country... MORE

Members of the Southside High School Junior Air Force ROTC Honor Guard present the colors as local military leaders salute during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery amphitheater May 28.

Green Beret missing for 47 years laid to rest at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
May 14, 2018 — The family of Army Maj. Donald G. Carr got some long-awaited closure as the remains of the Green Beret were laid to rest at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery May 11... MORE

Members of the Fort Sam Houston Honor Guard carry the casket of Army Maj. Donald G. Carr into the Gift Chapel at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston May 11. The Special Forces officer was lost while on a forward air controller mission July 6, 1971. Carr's remains were found in 2014 and verified in 2016. He was buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with full honors.

Veterans gather to commemorate 50th anniversary of Vietnam War
March 28, 2018 — Their hair is grayer and their gait is not as spry as it used to be, but there was no slowing down the pride Vietnam War veterans showed during the 50th Anniversary of the Commemoration of the Vietnam War at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery March 27... MORE

A Vietnam veteran pays his respects during the posting of the colors by the Fort Sam Houston Memorial Services Detachment at the beginning of the ceremony for the 50th Anniversary of the Commemoration of the Vietnam War at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery March 27.

Army’s first Hispanic four-star general laid to rest
November 15, 2017 — Military funeral honors services for retired Army General Richard E. Cavazos took place Nov. 14 at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. Cavazos died on Oct. 29 after a long illness. He was 88. Cavazos, who served more than 33 years, became the Army’s first Hispanic four-star general... MORE

The casket of retired Gen. Richard E. Cavazos, the U.S. Army's first Hispanic four-star general, is transported by the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Caisson Section during his internment ceremony Nov. 14 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas. In 1976 Mexican-American Cavazos made military history by becoming the first Hispanic to attain the rank of brigadier general in the United States Army. Less than 20 years later, the native Texan would again make history by being appointed the Army's first Hispanic four-star general. He had been retired since 1984 and died Oct. 29 after a long illness at 88.

Cyberspace squadron celebrates 100 years
September 13, 2017 — The 91st Cyberspace Operations Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland spent the week of Aug. 21-26 celebrating its 100th anniversary with a week of festivities designed to both honor its heritage and its cyber Airmen who accomplish the mission daily... MORE

Technical Sgt. Blake Butzer shows a group of family members through the 91st Cyberspace Operations Squadron spaces during an Open House Aug. 25 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, in support of the 91st COS Centennial. During this event family and friends were treated to snacks, a mission briefing, and a tour of the unit. (Courtesy photo)

Remains of Korean War POW finally make it home 66 years later
July 13, 2017 — Sixty-six years after he was reported missing in action and died while serving in the Korean War, Army Cpl. Frank Sandoval was laid to rest in his hometown of San Antonio July 11 with military honors at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery... MORE

Oscar Cortez (left), a former Korean War POW who served in the same unit with Army Cpl. Frank Sandoval, presents a framed photo of the unit he and Sandoval served in while they were in action to Sandoval’s sons, Frank Jr. and Alejandro, July 11. Cortez, 85, said the photo was taken three to four days before their unit was captured.

Rain doesn’t dampen spirit of Memorial Day ceremony at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
June 7, 2017 — Hundreds of San Antonians gathered at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery May 29 to pay tribute to the men and women who gave their lives fighting for America's freedom. The annual observance featured the presentation of the colors of each branch of the military in addition to speeches by dignitaries, which included Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas... MORE

Hundreds of San Antonians gathered at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery May 29 to pay tribute to the men and women who gave their lives fighting for America's freedom.

Nursery Road closes for VA overpass construction
May 26, 2017 — At Joint Base-San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Nursery Road, north from Williams Way, is closed June 2 through Aug. 28 for construction of an overpass over San Antonio Boulevard... MORE