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National Cemetery Administration

 

Saluting Branches 2025

Who & What

Saluting Branches* is a national day of service where tree care professionals volunteer their time and skills to care for trees and landscapes at national cemeteries, honoring our nation's Veterans by improving the appearance and safety of cemeteries, which are symbols of our nation's history and service.

Volunteers are encouraged to post photos or tributes on VA's Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM).

When & Where

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at all participating locations except for Western Montana State Veterans Cemetery - Missoula, which will be held on Friday, September 19, 2025.

Start times are between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. (local time). End times are between 2:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. (local time). Some locations may have a different start time. Please refer to instructions from your Site Leader.

Sign Up

Volunteers are asked to sign up in advance with Saluting Branches. Donations are not required to participate.

Saluting Branches: Volunteers gather at a national cemetery to honor Veterans.Saluting Branches event organizers coordinate with cemetery staff and volunteer tree care professionals.

Participating Locations

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Delaware

Florida

Georgia

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Maryland

Massachusetts

Mexico (San Rafael)

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New Mexico

New York

North Carolina

Ohio

Oklahoma

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Puerto Rico

Rhode Island

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming


External links:
1 VA grant-funded state cemetery.
2 VA Medical Center.
3 National Park Service national cemetery / historical park.
4 Commemorative military cemetery.
5 Private cemetery.
6 Memorial site.
7 Veterans Service Organization (VSO).


* External Link Disclaimer: This link will open in a new tab and take you outside of the Department of Veterans Affairs website. VA does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of the linked websites.
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