National Day of Mourning

German soldiers stand at parade rest during a ceremony for Volkstrauertag, or German National Day of Mourning, Nov. 11, 2010, at Bitburg, Germany. German and American servicemembers as well as firefighters, police and government officials from the local area participated in the ceremony to remember victims of war and tyranny. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wilson)

Photo essay: Airmen participate in German national ceremony

Published Nov. 18, 2010
By Staff Sgt. Benjamin Wilson
52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs

BITBURG, Germany (AFNS) -- Americans from nearby Spangdahlem Air Base and German military representatives participated in a ceremony to remember victims of war and tyranny during the German National Day of Mourning here Nov. 11. It is observed two Sundays before the first Sunday of Advent.

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National Day of Mourning

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