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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.

Welcome to the United States Naval Academy Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On Saturday January 13,2024, 09:00 we will pick the veterans wreaths up from the USNA cemetery. If you would like to help in this please email Carol Turman at rhturman@comcast.net.

Directions: If you would like to help and have DOD ID card please feel free to drive on and find a non-reserved parking spot. If no DOD ID card you will need to park in town and walk on through gates showing gaurd your drivers license.

' Dress in comfortable and warm clothes and shoes

Helpful items to bring: work gloves, rake or broom to load the wreaths on to make it a bit easier to gather and place in truck or receptacle. 

Process does not take more than 1-2 hrs. 

Thank you.


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In Memory Of
by Joseph Smith II for Joseph Smith, Navy, Captain, Served From 1953 to Current, Passed On 10/26/28, Honored by United States Naval Academy Cemetery

Capt. & Mrs. JC Smith USB Class of 1953

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Location Information

MDUSNA - United States Naval Academy Cemetery
United States Naval Academy Cemetery
291 Wood Road
Annapolis, MD 21402, United States

2,900
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1,382

December 13, 2024 at 08:30 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony)

Carol Turman

Directions to Cemetery

Navigation systems do an adequate job finding the cemetery. When you arrive, please follow the people and signs to the site of the ceremony itself.

Parking Instructions

Parking is limited and you will need to park in town and walk on. please carry drivers license to gain excess to the academy grounds through the gate. If you have Military ID you may drive on, As long as the parking spot is not marked "reserved" fill free to park. If you have any questions please contact me at 443-336-6541 (carol)

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at the United States Naval Academy. Please do not forget to register to volunteer! That way you will get all updates about the cemetery itself.

Here are some things to remember about the ceremony:

  • Everyone of all ages and backgrounds is welcome.
  • Please help ensure that all participants get the opportunity to place a wreath.
  • Please follow the location coordinators instructions on where to place wreaths, as well as "how" they should be placed.

  • We especially appreciate volunteers willing to help clean-up. Please check in with the location coordinator if you are interested in helping with the clean-up.
  • Parking is limited and only those with a DOD ID will be able to access the "yard" by car. If walking on please have drivers license with you to show gate guard upon entry. 

The most important thing to remember is to have a wonderful experience participating in the ceremony and thank you so much for help Wreaths achieve our mission to remember, honor and teach.

Local Groups Supporting Us

MD0011 - United States Naval Academy Cemetery

Welcome to United States Naval Academy Cemetery! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support USNA Cemetery and to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us for the wreath laying ceremony planned for United States Naval Academy on Friday December 01, 2023 at 09:00. Thank you so much!

Booz Allen Hamilton

Welcome to Booz Allen Hamilton! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Arlington National Cemetery and to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day. Thank you so much!

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