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George Shenkle, World War II veteran and former U.S. Army Soldier with the Easy Company, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, reacts as U.S. Army Soldiers parachute over the historic La Fiere drop zone near Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015, to commemorate the 71st Anniversary of D-Day. More than 380 U.S. service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical units participated in the 71st Anniversary air drop as part of Joint Task Force D-Day 71. The task force, based in Sainte Mere Eglise, France, is supporting local events across Normandy, from June 2-8, 2015, to commemorate the selfless actions by all the Allies on D-Day that continue to resonate 71 years later. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Brian Bahret)

Photo | 71st Anniversary of D-Day

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George Shenkle, World War II veteran and former U.S. Army Soldier with the Easy Company, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, reacts as U.S. Army Soldiers parachute over the historic La Fiere drop zone near Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015, to commemorate the 71st Anniversary of D-Day. More than 380 U.S. service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical units participated in the 71st Anniversary air drop as part of Joint Task Force D-Day 71. The task force, based in Sainte Mere Eglise, France, is supporting local events across Normandy, from June 2-8, 2015, to commemorate the selfless actions by all the Allies on D-Day that continue to resonate 71 years later. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Brian Bahret)
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Lt. Col. William Hooker, Jr. (retired) explains to Rear Admiral John G. Messerschmidt, United States European Command, how his father William Hooker, Sr. was killed during fighting in WWII.

Article | U.S. European Command honors fallen service members on Memorial Day

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HENRI CHAPELLE, Belgium – Hundreds of people gathered May 25 at Henri Chapelle American Cemetery, where amid the rolling hills of Belgium’s countryside is the final resting place of 7,992 U.S. troops who died in World War II.
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Article | Warriors, both modern and aging, commemorate D-Day landings

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When Eugene Cook jumped into Normandy during the predawn hours of June 6, 1944, he landed several miles from his intended drop zone.
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Video | The battle of Belleau Wood

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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.
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Video | Memorial Day in Florence

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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.
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Video | Bag Pipes at Somme American Cemetery

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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.
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NETTUNO, Italy (May 28, 2012) - Chief Operations Specialist Jose Ramiro bows for a moment of silence during the Memorial Day ceremony at Sicily-Rome American Cemetery. During the ceremony, multinational veterans, service members, students and families gathered to honor and pay tribute to the fallen warriors who gave their lives during the liberation of Italy in 1943.

Article | Memorial Day Commemoration Held at Sicily-Rome Cemetery and Memorial

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Service members from Italy and the United States came together for a Memorial Day ceremony at the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery and Memorial in Nettuno, Italy, May 28.
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NETTUNO, Italy (May 28, 2012) - Italian Carabinieri and service members from U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, present the colors during a Memorial Day ceremony at the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery in Nettuno. During the ceremony, veterans, service members, students and families gathered to honor and pay tribute to the fallen warriors who gave their lives during the liberation of Italy in 1943.

Photo | Italian Carabinieri and service members from U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, present the colors during a Memorial Day ceremony at the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery in Nettuno.

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NETTUNO, Italy (May 28, 2012) - Italian Carabinieri and service members from U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, present the colors during a Memorial Day ceremony at the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery in Nettuno. During the ceremony, veterans, service members, students and families gathered to honor and pay tribute to the fallen warriors who gave their lives during the liberation of Italy in 1943.
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NETTUNO, Italy (May 28, 2012) - Chief Operations Specialist Jose Ramiro bows for a moment of silence during the Memorial Day ceremony at Sicily-Rome American Cemetery. During the ceremony, multinational veterans, service members, students and families gathered to honor and pay tribute to the fallen warriors who gave their lives during the liberation of Italy in 1943.

Photo | Chief Operations Specialist Jose Ramiro bows for a moment of silence during the Memorial Day ceremony at Sicily-Rome American Cemetery.

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NETTUNO, Italy (May 28, 2012) - Chief Operations Specialist Jose Ramiro bows for a moment of silence during the Memorial Day ceremony at Sicily-Rome American Cemetery. During the ceremony, multinational veterans, service members, students and families gathered to honor and pay tribute to the fallen warriors who gave their lives during the liberation of Italy in 1943.
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Soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team based in Vicenza, Italy, stand in formation next to Italian troops during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Florence American Cemetery May 28, 2012.

Photo | Soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team based in Vicenza, Italy, stand in formation.

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Soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team based in Vicenza, Italy, stand in formation next to Italian troops during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Florence American Cemetery May 28, 2012.
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A combined U.S. and Italian color guard presents the colors during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Florence American Cemetery May 28, 2012.

Photo | A combined U.S. and Italian color guard presents the colors during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Florence American Cemetery May 28, 2012.

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A combined U.S. and Italian color guard presents the colors during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Florence American Cemetery May 28, 2012.
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Members of the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band play during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Florence American Cemetery May 28, 2012.

Photo | Members of the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band play during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Florence American Cemetery May 28, 2012.

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Members of the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band play during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Florence American Cemetery May 28, 2012.
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EUCOM Chief of Staff Maj Gen Mark Barrett delivers a speech in front of the Tablets of the Missing during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Florence American Cemetery May 28, 2012.

Photo | EUCOM Chief of Staff Maj Gen Mark Barrett delivers a speech in front of the Tablets of the Missing during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Florence American Cemetery May 28, 2012.

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EUCOM Chief of Staff Maj Gen Mark Barrett delivers a speech in front of the Tablets of the Missing during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Florence American Cemetery May 28, 2012.
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EUCOM Chief of Staff Maj Gen Mark Barrett and Italian Air Force Maj Gen Pietro Valente salute after the laying of the wreaths during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Florence American Cemetery May 28, 2012.

Photo | EUCOM Chief of Staff Maj Gen Mark Barrett and Italian Air Force Maj Gen Pietro Valente salute after the laying of the wreaths.

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EUCOM Chief of Staff Maj Gen Mark Barrett and Italian Air Force Maj Gen Pietro Valente salute after the laying of the wreaths during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Florence American Cemetery May 28, 2012.
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EUCOM Chief of Staff Maj Gen Mark Barrett meets with World War II re-enactors after the Memorial Day ceremony at the Florence American Cemetery May 28, 2012.

Photo | EUCOM Chief of Staff Maj Gen Mark Barrett meets with World War II re-enactors after the Memorial Day ceremony at the Florence American Cemetery May 28, 2012.

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EUCOM Chief of Staff Maj Gen Mark Barrett meets with World War II re-enactors after the Memorial Day ceremony at the Florence American Cemetery May 28, 2012.
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DRAGUIGNAN, France (May 27, 2012) – French army soldiers (left) and U.S. Navy Sailors (right) assigned to Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, parade their countries colors during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Rhone American Cemetery and Memorial in Draguignan. Guests, including American and Allied service members, attended the ceremony in honor of the fallen heroes who gave their lives during the liberation of southern France in 1944.

Article | Sailors From U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Pay Tribute to Heroes of WWII in France

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The Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategy, Resources, and Plans, at U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa visited the Rhone American Cemetery and Memorial in Draguignan, France, to pay tribute to fallen service members during a Memorial Day ceremony, May 27.
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U.S. Air Forces in Europe Airmen participated in the annual Memorial Day events at the World War I St. Mihiel American Cemetery and Memorial here May 27, 2012. The 40.5-acres cemetery contains the graves of 4,153 of our military dead, according to the cemetery's website. The majority of these died in the offensive that resulted in the reduction of the St. Mihiel salient that threatened Paris.

Photo | USAFE Airmen participated in the annual Memorial Day events at the World War I St. Mihiel American Cemetery.

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U.S. Air Forces in Europe Airmen participated in the annual Memorial Day events at the World War I St. Mihiel American Cemetery and Memorial here May 27, 2012. The 40.5-acres cemetery contains the graves of 4,153 of our military dead, according to the cemetery's website. The majority of these died in the offensive that resulted in the reduction of the St. Mihiel salient that threatened Paris.
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A squad from French Air Force's Air Base 133 "Henri Jeandet" march through St. Mihiel American Cemetery to take their position near the memorial. U.S. Air Forces in Europe Airmen and other locals participated in the annual Memorial Day Ceremony May 27, 2012 at the World War I cemetery about 23 miles southwest of Metz, France. The 40.5-acre cemetery contains the graves of 4,153 of U.S. military dead, according to the cemetery's website. The majority of these died in the September 1918 offensive that resulted in the reduction of the St. Mihiel salient that threatened Paris. The St. Mihiel is the third largest of the eight World War I American military cemetery memorials in Europe.

Photo | A squad from French Air Force's Air Base 133 "Henri Jeandet" march through St. Mihiel American Cemetery to take their position near the memorial.

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A squad from French Air Force's Air Base 133 "Henri Jeandet" march through St. Mihiel American Cemetery to take their position near the memorial. U.S. Air Forces in Europe Airmen and other locals participated in the annual Memorial Day Ceremony May 27, 2012 at the World War I cemetery about 23 miles southwest of Metz, France. The 40.5-acre cemetery contains the graves of 4,153 of U.S. military dead, according to the cemetery's website. The majority of these died in the September 1918 offensive that resulted in the reduction of the St. Mihiel salient that threatened Paris. The St. Mihiel is the third largest of the eight World War I American military cemetery memorials in Europe.
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Staff Sgt. Laura Kluga, U.S. Air Forces Band in Europe, plays "Taps" at the Memorial Day event at the St. Mihiel American Cemetery May 27, 2012. The 40.5-acre World War I cemetery, about 24 miles southwest of Metz, France, contains the graves of 4,153 of U.S. military dead. It is the third largest of the eight World War I American military cemetery memorials in Europe.

Photo | Staff Sgt. Laura Kluga, U.S. Air Forces Band in Europe, plays "Taps" at the Memorial Day event at the St. Mihiel American Cemetery.

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Staff Sgt. Laura Kluga, U.S. Air Forces Band in Europe, plays "Taps" at the Memorial Day event at the St. Mihiel American Cemetery May 27, 2012. The 40.5-acre World War I cemetery, about 24 miles southwest of Metz, France, contains the graves of 4,153 of U.S. military dead. It is the third largest of the eight World War I American military cemetery memorials in Europe.
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F-15E Strike Eagles from the 494th Fighter Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, fly in formation over the annual Memorial Day event at the St. Mihiel American Cemetery May 27, 2012. U.S. Air Forces in Europe Airmen and other locals participated in the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the 40.5-acre World War I cemetery, about 24 miles southwest of Metz, France. The cemetery contains the graves of 4,153 of U.S. military dead. It is the third largest of the eight World War I American military cemetery memorials in Europe.

Photo | F-15E Strike Eagles from the 494th Fighter Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, fly in formation over the annual Memorial Day event.

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F-15E Strike Eagles from the 494th Fighter Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, fly in formation over the annual Memorial Day event at the St. Mihiel American Cemetery May 27, 2012. U.S. Air Forces in Europe Airmen and other locals participated in the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the 40.5-acre World War I cemetery, about 24 miles southwest of Metz, France. The cemetery contains the graves of 4,153 of U.S. military dead. It is the third largest of the eight World War I American military cemetery memorials in Europe.
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On 14 acres of French countryside are 1,794 white marble crosses and 43 Stars of David, marking the graves of U.S. Soldiers who died in World War I battles. 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.

Photo | On 14 acres of French countryside are 1,794 white marble crosses and 43 Stars of David, marking the graves of U.S. Soldiers who died in World War I battles.

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On 14 acres of French countryside are 1,794 white marble crosses and 43 Stars of David, marking the graves of U.S. Soldiers who died in World War I battles. 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.
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A French cadet assists Rear Admiral John Messerschmidt, U.S. European Command, in laying a wreath at the Somme American Cemetery in Bony, France. 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.

Photo | A French cadet assists Rear Admiral John Messerschmidt, U.S. European Command, in laying a wreath at the Somme American Cemetery in Bony, France.

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A French cadet assists Rear Admiral John Messerschmidt, U.S. European Command, in laying a wreath at the Somme American Cemetery in Bony, France. 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.
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French veterans carried their organizational colors during the ceremonies. 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.

Photo | French veterans carried their organizational colors during the ceremonies.

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French veterans carried their organizational colors during the ceremonies. 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.
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Pipers played “Amazing Grace” and other somber tunes before and after the Memorial Day events at the Somme American Cemetery. 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.

Photo | Pipers played “Amazing Grace” and other somber tunes before and after the Memorial Day events at the Somme American Cemetery.

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Pipers played “Amazing Grace” and other somber tunes before and after the Memorial Day events at the Somme American Cemetery. 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.
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A joint honor guard from the Stuttgart, Germany-based U.S. European Command presented the colors during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Somme American Cemetery in Bony, France on May 27, 2012. 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.

Photo | A joint honor guard from the Stuttgart, Germany-based U.S. European Command presented the colors during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Somme American Cemetery in Bony, France on May 27, 2012.

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A joint honor guard from the Stuttgart, Germany-based U.S. European Command presented the colors during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Somme American Cemetery in Bony, France on May 27, 2012. 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.
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A joint honor guard from the Stuttgart, Germany-based U.S. European Command presented the colors during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Somme American Cemetery in Bony, France on May 27, 2012. 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.

Photo | A joint honor guard from the Stuttgart, Germany-based U.S. European Command presented the colors during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Somme American Cemetery in Bony, France on May 27, 2012.

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A joint honor guard from the Stuttgart, Germany-based U.S. European Command presented the colors during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Somme American Cemetery in Bony, France on May 27, 2012. 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.
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Petty Officer 2nd Class Morgan Francisco, 25, of Miami, Fla., serves on the joint U.S. European Command honor guard. 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.

Photo | Petty Officer 2nd Class Morgan Francisco, 25, of Miami, Fla., serves on the joint U.S. European Command honor guard.

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Petty Officer 2nd Class Morgan Francisco, 25, of Miami, Fla., serves on the joint U.S. European Command honor guard. 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.
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French women dressed as U.S. nurses from World War I. At least two women, who served with medical units, are buried at the Somme American Cemetery. 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.

Photo | French women dressed as U.S. nurses from World War I. At least two women, who served with medical units, are buried at the Somme American Cemetery.

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French women dressed as U.S. nurses from World War I. At least two women, who served with medical units, are buried at the Somme American Cemetery. 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.
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French troops from 1st Firing Battery, 40th French Artillery Regiment, Suippes, present arms. 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.

Photo | French troops from 1st Firing Battery, 40th French Artillery Regiment, Suippes, present arms.

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French troops from 1st Firing Battery, 40th French Artillery Regiment, Suippes, present arms. 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.
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James Campbell, a Vietnam veteran from Randolph, Mass., who represented the 28th Infantry Regiment Association, said a prayer for the fallen. He later found two American troops from his hometown, buried at the Somme American Cemetery.

Photo | James Campbell, a Vietnam veteran from Randolph, Mass., said a prayer for the fallen. He later found two American troops from his hometown, buried at the Somme American Cemetery.

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James Campbell, a Vietnam veteran from Randolph, Mass., who represented the 28th Infantry Regiment Association, said a prayer for the fallen. He later found two American troops from his hometown, buried at the Somme American Cemetery.
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Several French history enthusiasts donned uniforms from both World War I and World War II. 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.

Photo | Several French history enthusiasts donned uniforms from both World War I and World War II.

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Several French history enthusiasts donned uniforms from both World War I and World War II. 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.
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Several French history enthusiasts donned uniforms from both World War I and World War II. 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.

Photo | Several French history enthusiasts donned uniforms from both World War I and World War II.

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Several French history enthusiasts donned uniforms from both World War I and World War II. 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.
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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.

Photo | The Somme American Military Cemetery, near Bony, France, is the final resting place for more than 1,800 U.S. Soldiers.

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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.
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DRAGUIGNAN, France (May 27, 2012) – French army soldiers (left) and U.S. Navy Sailors (right) assigned to Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, parade their countries colors during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Rhone American Cemetery and Memorial in Draguignan. Guests, including American and Allied service members, attended the ceremony in honor of the fallen heroes who gave their lives during the liberation of southern France in 1944.

Photo | French army soldiers and U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa parade their countries colors during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Rhone American Cemetery.

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DRAGUIGNAN, France (May 27, 2012) – French army soldiers (left) and U.S. Navy Sailors (right) assigned to Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, parade their countries colors during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Rhone American Cemetery and Memorial in Draguignan. Guests, including American and Allied service members, attended the ceremony in honor of the fallen heroes who gave their lives during the liberation of southern France in 1944.
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Video | A cemetery in Margraten

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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.
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Video | The Henri-Chapelle Cemetery

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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.
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NETTUNO, Italy (May 30, 2011) - Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander of U.S. 6th Fleet, salutes during the presentation of the American and Italian national anthems. Harris travelled to the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery and Memorial to participate in a Memorial Day ceremony as the guest speaker. The cemetery is the final resting place of 7,861 service members and the Wall of the Missing memorial notates the names of 3,095 service members.

Article | Naval Forces Europe, Africa Commander pays tribute to Heroes of WWII

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Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa paid tribute to those who served in World War II at Rhone American National Cemetery in Draguignan, France, as part of a Memorial Day ceremony, May 29.
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Video | Cemetery in Belgium

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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.
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Video | Veterans Day in Madingley

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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.
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Blog Post | Americans and British Gather Together to Pay Homage to American Veterans

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Did you know there are over 23 million United States veterans still living today and more than 25 million who are no longer with us? Did you know more the 621,000 Americans gave their lives in battle?
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