Disgrace at Arlington

The Washington Post:

Army investigators at Arlington National Cemetery have found more than 100 unmarked graves, scores of grave sites with headstones that are not recorded on cemetery maps, and at least four burial urns that had been unearthed and dumped in an area where excess grave dirt is kept.

From Army Secretary John McHugh’s press conference announcing disciplinary action for Arlington officials and redress for the dysfunction:

I’m unable to explain the past, but I can promise this about the future.  The United States Army will take every step necessary to fully ensure that every challenge, every need at Arlington is clearly understood and effectively addressed.  We will initiate those steps necessary to best correct yesterday’s oversight and meet tomorrow’s requirement.  We owe no less to our departed heroes, no less to the loved ones of this nation who, when the call was sounded, stepped forward to serve, answered with love and dedication.  For them, for their loved ones and for this nation, the better tomorrows for Arlington National Cemetery begin today.