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Official page for Calverton National Cemetery in Calverton, NY. The cemetery is situated on 1,045 acres on the eastern end of Long Island.

Calverton National Cemetery is one of the largest and most active national cemeteries administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA). The cemetery accommodates casketed and cremated decedents, with 5,000-6,000 interments conducted each year. There are approximately 300,000 Veterans and family members interred in Calverton National Cemetery’s sacred grounds. Calverton National Cemetery was dedicated in 1978, with a tract of land transferred from the U.S. Naval Weapons Industrial Reserve Plant, and has completed a series of expansions and renovations to improve service to Veterans and their families and meet the burial needs of the tri-state area. Across the hallowed grounds of Calverton National Cemetery, hundreds of thousands of Veterans rest and countless untold acts of service, sacrifice and courage are honored every day. It is our privilege to be part of the cemetery’s living history and to maintain this shrine to our Nation’s heroes. Calverton National Cemetery is open daily from sunrise to sunset for visitation of cemetery grounds. The administration office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. for assistance in person or at 631-727-5410. Specific gravesites can be found using automated gravesite locators. A Nationwide Gravesite Locator for national cemeteries is also available at www.gravelocator.cem.va.gov. Visitors to specific gravesites may park along the curb adjacent to the section they are visiting. Public restrooms are located across from the administration building and on the way from the committal shelters to the exit. Visitors attending committal services are to report to the committal dispatch booth by following the signs and blue line which marks the road. Your procession will be assigned a committal shelter or told where to stage until one is available. Roadway parking is available near the committal shelter during services. We do not take lightly the privilege of maintaining the final resting place for our nation’s heroes and their eligible family members. When the time comes, we will ensure that committal services and interment processes are handled with dignity and respect, and will care for the gravesites of your loved ones in perpetuity. We pledge to honor the memory and legacy of each and every Veteran and to provide excellent service to families and visitors. Please visit NCA’s Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM). This online site honors more than 4.3 million Veterans interred in VA National Cemeteries and VA grant-funded tribal, state, and territory Veteran cemeteries. You may write a tribute to or post a photo of a loved one on VLM at www.vlm.cem.va.gov.

10/30/2026

Please join us at the Calverton National Cemetery assembly area on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. for a Veterans Day Ceremony to honor all who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for their courage, service, and sacrifice for our country.

The Veterans Legacy Memorial online site honors more than 10 million Veterans interred in VA national cemeteries, VA grant-funded tribal, state/territory Veteran cemeteries and in private cemeteries. You may write a tribute to or post a photo of a loved one on VLM at https://www.va.gov/remember.

10/29/2026

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Plan Today, Honor Forever. Eligible Veterans have earned VA burial and memorial benefits for themselves and their spouses. Find out how to receive these benefits: https://www.cem.va.gov/veterans-and-families

10/29/2026

Today we recognize and pay tribute to Major Jeffrey Ray Calero for his sacrifice while serving during Operation Enduring Freedom. October 29, 2007, Jeffrey was killed from wounds sustained when an IED detonated while he was on dismounted patrol serving with ODA 2132 of Company C, 1st Battalion, 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne).

Calero, born in Puerto Rico and raised in Queens Village, N.Y. graduated from Saint Francis Preparatory High School in Queens, N.Y. where he excelled in football. Upon graduation he received a partial scholarship to attend Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y. He voluntarily enrolled in ROTC and upon graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1995 was commissioned as an Infantry 2LT. in the U.S. Army. In 2001 he earned the coveted “Green Beret.”

As a civilian, Calero worked in New York City as a Mechanical Engineer. He was working towards earning his Professional Engineering License to open his own firm. He deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Summer 2007 as a member of the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force – Afghanistan. This was his second deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

He was laid to rest at Calverton National Cemetery in section 20, gravesite 2011. You can leave a tribute to Major Calero by visiting his page on the Veterans Legacy Memorial site at: https://www.vlm.cem.va.gov/JEFFREYRAYCALERO/D3581C9

10/28/2026

Many thanks to the patriotic 10th grade students from Northport High School who visited Calverton National Cemetery today to clean headstones as an act of service paying tribute to our Nation’s Veterans. Well done!

10/28/2026

Today we recognize and pay tribute to Specialist Segun Frederick Akintade for his sacrifice while serving during Operation Iraqi Freedom. October 28, 2004, Segun was killed when his unit was attacked by enemy forces using an IED and small-arms fire in Abd Allah, Iraq.
Spc Akintade was a student of New York City College of Technology in Brooklyn. After achieving an associate degree, he continued to pursue a bachelor’s degree in computer science.

Akintade had come to America in 1997. He took a job at Bear Stearns. In order to help fund his education, and because of pride in his country, he joined the New York Army National Guard. Shortly before September 11, 2001, at Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn, Segun Akintade raised his right hand and swore in, enlisting into an infantry company based in Manhattan. In the spring of 2003, Akintade took another oath, that of a US citizen. A few months later, in July, he learned that he would be deploying to Iraq in early 2004 with the 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry Regiment, New York, N.Y. He was mobilized to active duty in October of 2003 and deployed to Iraq on March 12, 2004.

He was laid to rest at Calverton National Cemetery in section 67, gravesite 3707. You can leave a tribute to Spc Akintade by visiting his page on the Veterans Legacy Memorial site at: https://www.vlm.cem.va.gov/SEGUNFREDERICKAKINTADE/EF2D27B

10/27/2026

Happy Navy Day! Today, we proudly salute the men and women of the United States Navy, past and present, who have dedicated their lives to protecting our nation and securing our seas. From the depths of the oceans to the skies above, the Navy has remained steadfast in its mission to ensure peace, stability, and freedom across the globe.
At Calverton National Cemetery, we honor the Sailors who rest here and the countless others who have served with courage and distinction. Their legacy continues to inspire us every day.
Join us in celebrating Navy Day and paying tribute to the incredible service and sacrifice of the U.S. Navy. Semper Fortis—Always Courageous.

10/27/2026

Today we recognize and pay tribute to Lance Corporal Jared J. Kremm for his sacrifice while serving during Operation Iraqi Freedom. October 27, 2005, at the age of 25, Jared was killed by an indirect fire explosion in Saqlawiyah, Iraq. Kremm, of Hauppauge, enlisted in the Marines after 9/11 and was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C..

He was laid to rest at Calverton National Cemetery in section 12, gravesite 5721. You can leave a tribute to Lcpl Kremm by visiting his page on the Veterans Legacy Memorial site at: https://www.vlm.cem.va.gov/JAREDJKREMM/079CFE8

10/27/2026

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Plan Today, Honor Forever. Are you a Veteran or spouse thinking about burial in a VA national cemetery? The online application is simple and easy. www.cem.va.gov/veterans-and-families.

10/26/2026

Today we recognize and pay tribute to Staff Sergeant Keith R. Bishop for his sacrifice while serving during Operation Iraqi Freedom. October 26, 2009, at the age of 28, Keith died of wounds suffered when the MH-47 helicopter he was aboard crashed in Darreh-ye Bum, Afghanistan during a combat mission.

Bishop, a native of Medford, N.Y., enlisted into the U.S. Army in April 2003 as an Infantryman. He was assigned to 1st Bn., 506th Infantry Regiment, Camp Grieves, Korea. He later served with 1st Bn., 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division before deciding to pursue the goal of becoming a Special Forces Soldier in 2007 by attending the Special Forces Selection and Assessment. He completed the Special Forces Qualification Course October 2008 and earned the coveted “Green Beret” as a Special Forces weapons sergeant. He was then assigned to 3rd Bn., 7th SFG (A). He deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom July 2009 as a member of the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force –Afghanistan. This was his second deployment in support of the War on Terror.

He was laid to rest at Calverton National Cemetery on November 9, 2009, in Section 67, gravesite 3765. You can leave a tribute to Ssgt Bishop by visiting his page on the Veterans Legacy Memorial site at: https://www.vlm.cem.va.gov/KEITHRBISHOP/5EB425F

10/26/2026

Today, on the Day of the Deployed, we honor the brave men and women serving overseas, away from their families and loved ones, in defense of our nation. These selfless servicemembers embody dedication, sacrifice, and resilience as they protect our freedoms and uphold the values of our country.
At Calverton National Cemetery, we remember those who served abroad and gave the ultimate sacrifice, ensuring their legacy endures. We are forever grateful for the courage and commitment of our deployed troops, who put themselves in harm's way for the safety of others.
Join us in thanking and supporting all those currently deployed and their families for their ongoing sacrifices.

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210 Princeton Boulevard
Calverton, NY
11933

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+16317275410

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