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80th anniversary of D-Day in photos, Pages 6-7
Army pays tribute to veterans during D-Day 80, Pages 10-11
Soldier achieves Olympic spot in steeplechase, Page 15
USAFE hosts basic fighter maneuver exercise at RAB, Pages 16-17
June 14, 2024 | Volume 48, Number 23
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Commemorating heroism, honoring fallen service members on D-Day 80
Three Douglas C-47 Skytrain aircraft fly in formation during the 80th anniversary flight for D-Day over coastal towns in Normandy, France, June 6. On June 6, 1944, strength of alliance, dedicated resolve and a multi-national, multi-domain operation won the day. Overall, the successful Allied landings created the basis for Europe’s future stability, as well as the reality that international collaboration could ultimately overcome totalitarianism. Photo by Senior Airman Jordan Lazaro
See D-DAY 80, Page 3
Germany’s National Parks: Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park The Wadden Sea is one of Germany’s hidden gems, which makes Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park a gem within a gem. Located on the North Sea coast of the German state of Lower Saxony, the park includes the incredible East Frisian islands, with their beautiful sand dunes, unique salt marshes, and mudflats. See NATIONAL PARK, Page 30
“Inside Out 2” is the fea tured movie of the we ek, Wadden Sea National Park near Dorum
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Photo by TBI_cbo.scharf/Shutterstock.com
by MilitaryInGermany.com