Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Complex

05/04/2026

📢Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery is Hiring 2 Temporary Cemetery Caretakers. Please select the link below for full details and to apply.

This position is located at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois.

04/22/2026

Please see below for the details regarding flag placement and removal events at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

04/21/2026

Please join us on Memorial Day for our 27th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony. Details are listed in the flyer below, please feel free to give us a call at (815) 423-9958 if you have any questions. More details on flag placement and removal will be posted soon, so be sure to check back for that information.

04/20/2026

Please see below for details regarding the Memorial Day Ceremony and flag placement/removal at Fort Sheridan National Cemetery.

04/17/2026

📢Wood National Cemetery is hiring!

Position: Cemetery Caretaker Leader
Pay Grade (WL-8): $32.50 - $37.92 per hour
Appointment Type: Permanent
Location: Milwaukee, WI

For more information and to apply, select the link below:

This position is located at the Wood National Cemetery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The primary purpose of this job is to serve as a Work Leader for all field activities at Wood National Cemetery, Fort Sheridan National Cemetery, and all soldier lots and may be required to assist at Abraham Lincoln Nati...

04/07/2026

Come out to the Illinois Veterans Benefits and Resource Fair on April 13th, 2026 at the University of Chicago David Rubenstein Forum. ALNC will be present providing information and answering your questions. There will be so many fantastic resources for Veterans at this event!

For more information on the event and the register, visit this link: https://discover.va.gov/transition-events/event/fy26_chicago/

04/03/2026

Visitors to Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery have the option of sharing their feedback online through our Visitor Experience Survey. Your responses will help us improve. Visit https://bit.ly/3oRTLQN to share your feedback.

04/02/2026

Reminder for all that from April 1 - September 30, artificial flowers will not be permitted on gravesites. Please ensure only fresh cut flower are being placed on your loved ones gravesites. Please review our floral policy below for more details. If you have any questions, please give us a call at 815-423-9958, and one of our staff members will be happy to assist you.

03/27/2026

Today, we bid a heartfelt farewell to our esteemed Cemetery Director, Quincy M. McCall. Her dedication, compassion, and leadership have left a lasting impact on the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Complex. As she embarks on a new chapter, we thank her for her years of service and wish her continued success. Quincy, you will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege to work alongside you. Safe travels and best wishes on your new journey!

03/27/2026

📢 WOOD NATIONAL CEMETERY IS HIRING!

Open & Closing Dates: 3/27/2026 - 4/06/2026
Position: Engineering Equipment Operator
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Appointment Type: Permanent
Salary: $29.54-$34.44 per hour

Please click the link below to review the position and apply

This position is located at the Wood National Cemetery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

03/17/2026

🎉🌟 Celebrating 25 Years of Dedication! 🌟🎉
Join us in honoring one of our Cemetery Administration Specialists, Victor Velarde. Over two decades, Victor has shown unwavering commitment and compassion in serving our veterans and their families. Thank you for your invaluable contributions and service! 🇺🇸