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US, French gather for Memorial Day ceremony

US, French gather for Memorial Day ceremony

Photos by Staff Sgt. Sharida Jackson

         

June 2, 2016 ×

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American, French citizens pay homage to WWI soldiers at Saint-Mihiel

American, French citizens pay homage to WWI soldiers at Saint-Mihiel

Story and photo by Capt. Chase P. McFarland
U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa

Honor, dedication, selfless service, personal courage, friendship: Today’s military men and women embody these values, instilled onto them by the tradition and sacrifice by those who came before.

June 2, 2016 ×

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US, French honor fallen at cemetery in France

by Staff Sgt. Sharida Jackson
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

ST. AVOLD, France — On a day where many are often relaxing, shopping or enjoying barbecues, more than 1,500 people gathered at Lorraine American Cemetery and Memorial to observe a Memorial Day ceremony May 29 in St. Avold, France.

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Maj. Gen. John R. O’Connor and Command Sgt. Maj. Rodney J. Rhoades, the commanding general and senior enlisted adviser of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, render a salute honoring Soldiers of the 21st TSC who have given their lives in the service of their nation during a Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony May 21 on Panzer Kaserne.

21st TSC remembers fallen heroes

Story and photo by Brandon Beach 21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

Soldiers from the 21st Theater Sustainment Command paid tribute to America’s fallen heroes during multiple Memorial Day events May 21 throughout the KMC.

May 28, 2015 ×

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French military veterans attend a Memorial Day ceremony at St. Mihiel American Cemetery May 24 in Thiaucourt, France. The ceremony was one of many held throughout Europe during Memorial Day weekend to honor the sacrifices of fallen service members.

US, French commemorate fallen heroes

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Tryphena Mayhugh 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Memorial Day is a special day set aside each year to honor and remember the sacrifices of more than one million Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen who gave the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.

May 28, 2015 ×

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Air Force leaders issue Memorial Day message

Courtesy of Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

WASHINGTON — Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III send the following Memorial Day message to the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force and their families:

May 21, 2015 ×

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A Security Forces Airman teaches a child hands-on self-defense during a display held in honor of National Police Week.

KMC honors National Police Week

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Tryphena Mayhugh 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

In 1962, in honor of fallen law enforcement members, President Kennedy declared May 15 as National Peace Officer Memorial Day and the week in which that day falls on, as National Police Week.

May 21, 2015 ×

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Cub Scouts plant flags during a memorial service at the Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial May 26.

Scouts, family honor fallen service members

Photos by Tech. Sgt. Robert Webb

       

May 29, 2014 ×

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Taylor Lynn Myatt points to a welcome home sign she made for her father, Sgt. Carl T. Myatt, movement control NCO assigned to the 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 1177th Movement Control Team, 7th Civil Support Command, during a redeployment ceremony Monday at the Kaiserslautern Community Activity Center on Daenner Kaserne. The 1177th MCT returned after a nine-month deployment to Afghanistan.

1177th MCT redeploys after nine months in Afghanistan

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander A. Burnett
21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs

Memorial Day is a time for Americans to remember service members who gave their lives for their country. For the family members of one U.S. Army Reserve unit, this Memorial Day held an additional military meaning.

May 29, 2014 ×

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Photo by Staff Sgt. Warren W. Wright Jr.Maj. Gen. John R. O’Connor and Command Sgt. Maj. Rodney J. Rhoades, commanding general and senior enlisted adviser of the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, render a salute honoring Soldiers of the 21st TSC who have given their lives in the service of their nation during a Memorial Day wreath laying ceremony May 22 on Panzer Kaserne.

21st TSC remembers fallen heroes during Memorial Day ceremony

May 29, 2014 ×