Defense The American Battle Monuments Commission Honors Them All Recoil Staff May 28, 2013 Join the Conversation The American Battle Monuments Commission was established in 1923 by the United States Congress to care for the graves of over 125,000 American war dead in addition to nearly 100,000 individuals commemorated on the Tablets of the Missing. The Commission manages 25 memorials, monuments nad markers and oversees 24 overseas military cemeteries. Most are built to commemorate the service and sacrifice of those who fought in the two World Wars. Today the ABMC held Memorial Day ceremonies around the world, at cemeteries in England, France, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, the Philippines, Panama and Mexico. Visit the ABMC on Facebook for more images from their Memorial Day ceremonies. On Facebook here. Notice: We Found Ammo In Stock: (Check our Current Deals page for more ammo deals - including bulk ammo) 5.56 NATO 55gr FMJ 150ct $129.99 Optics Planet9mm 124gr FMJ 1000ct $639.99 Palmetto State Armory 12ga Slugs 2.75" 200ct $259.99 Palmetto State Armory5.56 75gr FMJBT 200ct $198.99 Creedmoor SportsGet 5% off all Creedmoor brand ammo with code CREEDMOOR5 Disclosure: These links are affiliate links. Caribou Media Group earns a commission from qualifying purchases. Thank you! Explore RECOILweb:New Aimpoint MagnifiersTake cover? Shooting at - and through - vehiclesGear Head Works One Bolt Action PistolThe Legendary M1A - Springfield Armory
