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BAKERSFIELD NATIONAL CEMETERY DEDICATED
December 07, 2008
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release:

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) held a dedication ceremony today in Arvin, Calif., for the new Bakersfield National Cemetery.

"To build a national shrine for the veterans in this rapidly growing region of the Golden State is a top priority," said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. James B. Peake. "With this new cemetery, we are keeping our commitmen . . .

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