In 2025, Eppley and the ABMC developed a new online training for tour guides who bring groups to the ABMC sites. ABMC Commemorative Sites for Commercial Guides offers an introduction to ABMC, explains the events leading to the creation of America’s overseas cemeteries and monuments, describes how individuals are commemorated, and identifies resources for guides. This course joins The First World War and the United States on IU-Eppley Expand platform.
Approximately 3 million visitors explore ABMC’s 57 sites across 17 countries, and many visit as part of a formal tour. The new course offers an electronic badge for guides that verifies their successful completion. Tours led by knowledgeable and respectful guides help the ABMC support its mission and preserve its sites. The course is free and open to anyone wanting to learn about the ABMC’s history, commemorative programs, sites, and what to expect when visiting.