Biloxi National Cemetery

05/14/2025

The Memorial Day flag pickup date/time has been confirmed. The date is May 31st at 9:00am. We appreciate any assistance the community can provide. Thank you in advance for continuing to honor and support our Veterans!!!

05/03/2025

I have had a few people ask about putting out the flags on our Veterans graves for Memorial Day. Thank you for your support! Flags will be placed on Saturday, May 24th starting at 9:00 am. The pickup date/time is yet to be determined. We truly appreciate your volunteering and again, your support of our Veterans!!!

05/31/2024

Volunteers Needed! Saturday, June 1st at 9:00am, Biloxi National is seeking volunteers to help removed and prepare the Memorial Day flags for storage. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow! Thank you!

05/22/2024

Memorial Day Events at Biloxi National Cemetery are as follows:

The flags will be placed Saturday, May 25, 2024 beginning at 9:00am.

The Memorial Day service will be Monday, May 27, 2024 at 9:00am.

The flag pick-up will be accomplished Saturday, June1, 2024, also beginning at 9:00am.

Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you!

02/16/2024

11/07/2023

This event is being arranged with Riemann Funeral Homes. Please direct any questions to them at 228-539-9800. We look forward to seeing everyone!

Good Morning!

We hope you all are looking forward to this years event and wanted to say THANK YOU to those that have already signed up to help prep the wreaths on Thursday (11/30) & Friday (12/1).

If you have a group that would like to help unload & prep the 30k wreaths needed for the Saturday ceremony please send us a message & we will get you more info.

Have a nice week everyone!

09/20/2023

09/20/2023

The National Cemetery Administration’s 50th Anniversary Ceremony at Quantico National Cemetery will be livestreamed.

The ceremony will include remarks from VA senior leaders, the playing of taps, and performances by the 3rd U.S. Infantry traditionally known as “the Old Guard,” the U.S. Navy Drill Team, and the Quantico Marine Band.

Date: Thursday, September 21, 2023

Time: 11 a.m. Eastern Time

Link:

50th Anniversary of the National Cemetery Administration with VA.

09/15/2023

The National Cemetery Administration (NCA) has an exciting opportunity for an energetic leader to serve as NCA’s Executive Director, Pacific District.

The Executive Director of the Pacific District is a SES position located in Oakland, California and serves as chief executive over an integrated network of National Cemeteries spanning a broad geographic area of 9 states (AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, NM, NV, OR, WA) and 359 employees who provide burial and memorial services to a population of more than 3,430,000 Veterans and their eligible dependents.

The Executive Director reports to the Executive Director, Cemetery Operations, and leads a district-based management team organized for the purpose of providing memorial benefits in the national cemetery facilities in a way that achieves maximum effectiveness and is in accordance with NCA administrative and operational policies and practices.

The Executive Director serves as a systems manager, utilizing specialized technical skills, creativity, and innovation to ensure VA/NCA employees and all physical assets provide Veterans and their families with high-quality, compassionate, and efficient memorial benefits and services.

The duty station is located at the Pacific District Office in picturesque Oakland, California. Oakland is a unique bayfront city that has it all – great weather, happy people, adventure, culture, art, fashion, sports, recreation, music and education! It is ranked as one of the most happiest places to live in the U.S and boasts 261 sunny days each year.

Check out the link to the job announcement below if you are looking to join an organization known for its unparalleled customer service and dedication to the mission.

Link to Position in USAJobs

The announcement opened 09/13/2023 and closes on 09/27/2023. Please share this opportunity with any interested parties.

To learn more about NCA, visit: www.cem.va.gov

08/08/2023

50th Anniversary VAnguard special edition link....
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