The American Legion Calls for Action to Preserve the Memory of Fallen Chaplains

INDIANAPOLIS (October 2025) — The American Legion is urging all members and supporters to take action to ensure that the memory of America’s fallen Chaplains is honored and preserved at Arlington National Cemetery.

Due to unclear legislation, Arlington National Cemetery officials have delayed long-overdue updates to the Chaplains Memorial, which pays tribute to the brave men and women of faith who gave their lives ministering to others in times of war and peace.

A Legislative Fix: Section 1092 of the FY2026 NDAA

The American Legion supports the inclusion of Section 1092 of the House version of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), titled “Updates and Preservation of Memorials to Chaplains at Arlington National Cemetery.”

This section would change the language in previous amendments from “may” to “shall”, ensuring that actions previously authorized to update and preserve the memorial are carried out without further delay.

Honoring 84 Chaplains Still Awaiting Recognition

The proposed updates would add the names of 84 Chaplains who served and sacrificed from the Korean War through Iraq and Afghanistan, whose names have yet to be inscribed on the memorial. For too long, these Chaplains’ courage and devotion have gone unrecognized — Section 1092 would finally correct that oversight.

How You Can Help

The American Legion is asking all members and supporters to contact their two U.S. Senators and House Representative and urge them to support Representative Keating’s amendment and include Section 1092 in the final NDAA bill.

Your voice can help ensure that the legacy of these Chaplains is preserved for generations to come.

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