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Commemorating D-Day 78 — A salute to sacrifice
A C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron out of Ramstein Air Base, flies past Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy, France, June 2. 37 AS has a lineage that stems from squadrons that participated in the invasion of France by dropping troops and carrying gliders over Normandy in order to secure towns and bridges before the rest of the Allied Forces could storm the beaches during World War II. Photo by Capt. Matt Bilbrey
by Senior Airman Thomas Karol 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Three C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 86th Airlift Wing participated in the
78th Annual D-Day commemoration in Normandy, France, June 6. The 37th Airlift Squadron participated in multiple ceremonies and flyovers in remembrance of their predecessors who dropped
paratroopers over Normandy during Operation Overlord 78 years ago. “For me, it is incredibly important to be here,” said U.S. Air Force Maj. Justin Pedone,
Detachment Commander for the 78th Commemoration of D-Day. “My great cousin was a C-47 Skytrain pilot and he dropped the first paratroopers over Northern France. To come out here and
experience the heritage of my family is really special.” D-Day ceremonies brought together those from nations who See D-DAY, Page 2
Camp in a Castle Story and photos by Kat Nickola contributing writer for MilitaryInGermany.com
“I see it!” my son yells. He adjusts his backpack. It is full, with his sleeping bag, mat, and See CASTLE, Page 24
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