Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Founding of the U.S. Air Force Arlington Committee
By Devry Becker Jones, August 17, 2019
1. Founding of the U.S. Air Force Arlington Committee Marker
the founding of the
U S A F Arlington Committee
by
General and Mrs.
Hoyt S. Vandenberg, Sr.
1948
Erected 1983 by U.S. Air Force Officers' Wives Club.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Military. In addition, it is included in the National Cemeteries series list.
Location. 38° 52.982′ N, 77° 4.22′ W. Marker is in Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, in Arlington County. Marker is on Custis Walk just east of Sheridan Drive, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30 Sherman Drive, Fort Myer VA 22211, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. America the Beautiful Memorial Grove (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Honoring the Women Who Served (about 300 feet away); World War II Killed in Action Memorial (about 600 feet away); Mary Randolph (about 700 feet away); Women in Military Service for America Memorial (about 700 feet away); Amphibious Scouts and Raiders World War II (about 800 feet away); The 82nd Airborne Division Association (about 800 feet away); 199th Light Infantry Brigade (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arlington National Cemetery.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 17, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 16 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on August 17, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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