It takes 1,300 soldiers about three hours to place a flag at each grave, some of which date back to 1864 and the American Civil War. Some of the gravestones indicate that service members fought in multiple wars.
This is the first time Sergeant Ricardo Rodriguez has taken part in the Flags-In ceremony.
“I feel very privileged to be out here and render our honors to our fallen comrades,” said Rodriguez.
The soldiers carry dozens of flags in their backpacks. They place one about 30 centimeters in front of each headstone, using a shoe to help measure the distance.
Sergeant Ann Ogonowski is a fifth generation soldier. "It’s a pride and honor. This is the finest thing, I believe, that you can do honorably as a soldier in this unit.”
Specialist Taylor Davis, who has taken part for several years, is awestruck by the size of the cemetery.
“The sheer number of men and women who are buried there and the feeling of inspiration. It’s really a very unique feeling,” said Taylor.
And for those whose loved ones are buried in Arlington National Cemetery, it gives them a special feeling too.
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