[GreyFriar]

Generally,

Having been to several burials at Arlington National Cemetery with in the last few years, I can assure you that there is NO restriction as rank as you stated “it’s mostly restricted to officers.” The primary restriction for in ground burials, as opposed to putting created remains in the columbarium, is to have served in combat zones during wars.

Here are the eligibility rules for ANC from its own website: https://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/Funerals/Scheduling-a-Funeral/Establishing-Eligibility

Thus I, after 20 years of active duty, without having received any of the medals listed, can only have my cremated remains “buried” in the columbarium and cannot be buried “in the ground” at ANC. I can still be buried ‘in the ground’ at any other existing National Cemetery.

V/r, Grey Friar

[Georgia Girl 2]

My BIL is buried in Arlington. He got the caisson and a flyover.

[generally]

Thanks for the explanation.

God bless, and thank you for your service.

[zot]

Thanks for the explanation.