Story by Airman 1st Class Kristof Rixmann | 86th Airlift Wing | 06.09.2019
Sainte-Mère-Église, France -- The Joint Task Force Normandy conducted a commemorative airborne drop to honor the historic airborne operation conducted by Allied forces on June 6, 1944, just outside of Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 9, 2019....
Story by Airman 1st Class Kristof Rixmann | 86th Airlift Wing | 06.08.2019
COIGNY, France -- U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, spoke during a ceremony honoring the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the 358th Fighter Group in Coigny, France, June 8, 2019....
Story by Senior Airman Devin Rumbaugh | 86th Airlift Wing | 06.06.2019
The lineage of the 37th Airlift Squadron, 61st AS, 62nd AS, and 96th AS trace back to Troop Carrier Squadrons that were directly involved with the Invasion of Normandy on June 4, 1944. The four AS’ are part of the fleet of C-130s participating in the commemoration events being held for the 75th Anniversary of D-Day....
Story by Airman 1st Class Kristof Rixmann | 86th Airlift Wing | 06.04.2019
PICAUVILLE, FRANCE -- Ten United States Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa service members paid respects as they attended a ceremony held to commemorate all service members that served on D-Day, June 6, 1944, at the U.S. Air Force monument in Picauville, France, June 4....
Story by Will Ravenstein | 1st Infantry Division | 05.13.2019
Helmets were issued to American Soldiers in 1917 and have been worn since whenever in the field or during conflict. The M1 Helmet was designed to give the U.S. Army a distinct look and became and essential part of survival....
