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  • The battle of Belleau Wood

    May 30, 2012

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    It was during WWI that the U.S. Marines put a their “stamp” on history. The battle of Belleau Wood, France was a costly one for the Marines. SGT Abigail Waldrop takes us to hallowed grounds for the Marine Corps with this story.

  • Memorial Day in Florence

    May 28, 2012

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    EUCOM Chief of Staff Maj Gen Mark Barrett discusses the importance of remembering Memorial Day with our European allies after the ceremony at Florence American Cemetery May 28, 2012.

  • Bag Pipes at Somme American Cemetery

    May 28, 2012

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    American Soldiers served in the Somme sector of the frontlines in France during World War I, alongside British, Canadian, Australian, Belgian and French forces. The Somme American Military Cemetery, near Bony, France, is the final resting place for more than 1,800 U.S. Soldiers. On May 27, 2012, troops from U.S. European Command, to include keynote speak Rear Admiral John Messerschmidt, U.S. Army Soldiers from the 5th Signal Theater Strategic Command and the Shape International Band, took part in a Memorial Day ceremony.

  • A cemetery in Margraten

    May 22, 2012

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    When a service member dies overseas it’s tradition to bring the body back to the home front. But, during WWII that wasn’t always an option. Many troops are laid to rest in American cemeteries throughout Europe. SGT Joshua Blair tells us how service members are cared for here at the American cemetery in Margraten, Natherlands.

  • The Henri-Chapelle Cemetery

    May 22, 2012

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    Several American service members have paid the ultimate sacrifice...many being laid to rest in American cemeteries throughout Europe. A1C Benjamin Landon tells us about one cemetery that remembers these fallen heroes.

  • Cemetery in Belgium

    December 15, 2009

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    A cemetery in Belgium is the final resting place for some 7,000 U.S. service members who died during WWII. Army Sgt. Michael Cox explains why a group of non-commissioned officers stationed there are visiting the gravesites.

  • Veterans Day in Madingley

    November 17, 2009

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    The Madingley American Cemetery, located in the United Kingdom, just outside of the city of Cambridge is the final resting place for more than 3,800 American Service men and women who died in World War II.