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Bryan Osborne, 86th Airlift Wing Equal Opportunity director and member of the Ramstein military motorcycle club, gazes upon the rows of graves of deceased war veterans Nov. 11 at the Lorraine American Cemetery in St. Avold, France. Veterans Day is observed annually on Nov. 11 and commemorates military veterans who currently serve or have served the U.S. armed forces, including those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. According to the Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs, since World War I approximately 624,000 U.S. service members have been killed in action, battling in wars and conflicts. The Lorraine American Cemetery contains the buried remains of over 10,000 of them. It is the largest burial site of U.S. service members in Europe.

Remembering our fallen heroes

Photos by Airman 1st Class Lane T. Plummer

Bryan Osborne, 86th Airlift Wing Equal Opportunity director and member of the Ramstein military motorcycle club, gazes upon the rows of graves of deceased war veterans Nov. 11 at the Lorraine American Cemetery in St. Avold, France.

November 17, 2016 ×

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Honoring our best on Veterans Day

Honoring our best on Veterans Day

by Brig. Gen. Richard G. Moore, Jr. Commander, 86th Airlift Wing

On this Veterans Day, please join me in thanking and honoring every Airman, Soldier, Sailor and Marine who has served our great nation.

November 10, 2016 ×

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Soldiers from the 21st Special Troops Battalion fire a cannon during a Veterans Day observance and retreat ceremony Nov. 10 on Panzer Kaserne. The 21st Theater Sustainment Command held the ceremony to honor all who have served or are serving in defense of the U.S. and it's allies.

21st TSC observes Veterans Day

Photo by Greg Jones

Soldiers from the 21st Special Troops Battalion fire a cannon during a Veterans Day observance and retreat ceremony Nov. 10 on Panzer Kaserne.

November 19, 2015 ×

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Master Sgt. David Dell, a member of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band, plays the trumpet during a Veterans Day event Nov. 11 at the Luxembourg American Military Cemetery in Luxembourg. The event hosted special guests and speakers in an effort to commemorate and honor members of the United States armed forces.

Veterans Day in Luxembourg

Photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Kimball

Master Sgt. David Dell, a member of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band, plays the trumpet during a Veterans Day event Nov. 11 at the Luxembourg American Military Cemetery in Luxembourg.

November 19, 2015 ×

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Attendees of a Veterans Day ceremony stand during the posting of the Colors Nov. 11 in Luxembourg.

Ramstein Airmen honor those who’ve served

Story and photos by Senior Airman Damon Kasberg
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

From the entrance to the cemetery, the headstones of all 5,076 fallen service members couldn’t be seen on the cold, foggy morning Nov. 11 during a Veterans Day ceremony at the Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial, Luxembourg, but those honoring them were clear as day.

November 14, 2013 ×

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Sandra NaglackWhat military branch did you serve in?: U.S. Air ForceWhen did you serve?: 1996-2001Were you in any conflicts?: Kosovo peacekeeping missionWhat is your current occupation?: Sixth grade social studies teacher at Ramstein Middle SchoolWhat did you learn from your experience in the military?: “I learned teamwork and discipline. The military opened my eyes to the many differences of the world, which helped me to better understand how very alike and different we all are.”

KMC members serving then, serving now

History of Veterans Day Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, was originally set as a U.S. legal holiday to honor the end of World War I, which officially took place Nov. 11, 1918. In legislation that was passed in 1938, Nov. 11 was “dedicated to the cause of world […]

November 7, 2013 ×