- Honorably discharged veterans.
- Spouses and eligible minor children of service members or veterans who are buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
- Recipients of the Medal of Honor.
- Former prisoners of war who were held for at least 30 days.
- Civilians who were involved in operations associated with the military, such as those killed while providing support to the military in a foreign conflict.
- Some distinguished former government officials, such as former presidents, vice presidents, cabinet secretaries, and members of Congress.
- Others approved by the Secretary of the Army.