WASHINGTON – Starting Jan. 17, Veterans in acute suicidal crisis will be able to go to any VA or non-VA health care facility for emergency health care at no cost…
Flag Folding Workshop Well Received
The Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association conducted a 1st ever workshop for handling and folding the United States of America Flag on Thursday afternoon, July 21, 2022 at the…
Tuesday Squad Member Honored by “We Salute You”
NewsChannel 13 salutes US Marine Corps Sergeant John Hunter of Lansingburgh. "We Salute You" is a weekly program that highlights a local veteran. John Hunter is a member of the…
Flag Folding Tips
Flag folding is a core service the HGA performs during military funeral honors. The service is regularly performed by the active duty honor guard. However, there are occasions on a…
New York State Women Veterans Memorial
About the Memorial The New York State Women Veterans Memorial honors women in military service over the past two hundred years. The memorial is on Madison Avenue near the New…
The Last Fighter Pilot
WW II "Last Fighter Pilot" Capt. Jerry Yellin on War and Survival Captain Jerry Yellin (whose story is told in the new book THE LAST FIGHTER PILOT) was a P-51…
Honor Guard performs in Folds of Honor Ceremony
On July 26, 2021, members of the Saratoga National Cemetery Color Guard and Honor Guard performed a Flag Folding ceremony to benefit the Folds of Honor nonprofit organization. The Folded…
Flag Folding Team Formation
Vice Commander Don Boone has created a one page document detailing the need for a formal Flag Folding Team for participation during special events. Details can be DOWNLOADED HERE
Albany Stratton Medical Center Update
Situation Update As of Friday, June 18, 2021 10:17 AM EDT The Albany VA Medical Center and Community Based Outpatient Clinics are operational with limited services. If you are experiencing…
Medal of Honor Recipients
There are (3) recipients of the Medal of Honor interred here at the Saratoga National Cemetery. We will profile each of them and honor their sacrifice through their service. Peter…