Video by Senior Airman Alexis Sandoval and Staff Sgt. Sha Mar Smith | AFN Benelux | 09.01.2024
The city of Mons celebrated the annual "Tanks in Town" parade to celebrate the liberation of Mons in 1944 with a procession of WWII tanks and military vehicles from August 30th to September 1st. Tanks and period vehicles from Belgium and across Europe were driven around the town of Mons, ending in the Grand Place for a large final showcase and dedication to the sacrifice of Americans during......
Video by Staff Sgt. Christopher Duckworth and Airman 1st Class Katharine Winchell | AFN Benelux | 06.14.2020
U.S. Army Col. Sean Kuester, U.S. Army Garrison Benelux Commander and U.S. Army Pvt. Arlen Jensen, 650th Military Intelligence Group intelligence analyst celebrate the U.S. Army's 245th birthday at the Mons Memorial Museum in Mons, Belgium. USAG Benelux combines U.S. Army traditions like cake cutting ceremonies with outreach to their local communities to enhance partnership building. (U.S. Air......
Video by Staff Sgt. Draeke Layman | AFN Benelux | 09.07.2019
B-Roll taken during the annual event “Tanks In Mons” in Mons, Belgium. This year marked the 75th anniversary of Belgium’s liberation after World War II. Numerous period vehicles including WWII- era tanks, jeeps, and amphibious machines are put on display for public viewing during this multi-day event....
Video by Staff Sgt. Draeke Layman | AFN Benelux | 09.07.2019
Tanks In Mons is an annual event that commemorates the liberation of Belgium after World War II. This year marked the 75th anniversary. Tanks and period vehicles from Belgium and across Europe were driven around the town of Mons, ending in the Grand Place for a large final showcase and dedication to the sacrifice of Americans during the Second World War. Members of USAG Benelux and the SHAPE......
Video by Staff Sgt. Draeke Layman | AFN Benelux | 08.28.2019
A video showcasing the return of M4A1 W Sherman tank, "In The Mood" to downtown Mons, Belgium before the 75th anniversary celebration of the town's liberation during WWII. This tank was also used as a display during the annual "Tanks in Mons" event that coincides with Mon's liberation date....
Video by Senior Airman Candin Muniz | AFN Benelux | 06.28.2019
Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe's (SHAPE) American Independence Day celebration, June 28 2019.
Video by Pfc. Jacob Hester-Heard | 382nd Public Affairs Detachment | 09.02.2018
Soldiers with Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment "Stallions," 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, participated in the annual "Tanks in Mons" parade through Mons, Belgium, Sep. 2, 2018. The Soldiers made history as the first U.S. crew to parade through Mons, Belgium, since the town's liberation by the 3rd Armored Division in 1944....
Video by Staff Sgt. Bernardo Fuller | AFN Superstation Sembach | 08.29.2015
Belgian citizens recently celebrated the liberation of the city of Mons by the U.S. 3rd Armored Division during World War II with a festival called “Tanks in Town”. Also available in high definition....
