U.S. and French service members gather at the Eighth Air Force Memorial Site near La Fière Bridge, France, June 4, 2026, to honor the service and sacrifice of Eighth Air Force Airmen during World War II. The ceremony commemorated the legacy of the Eighth Air Force, which grew into the largest air armada in history and played a critical role in the Allied victory in Europe. Eighty-two years later, the valor and sacrifice of those airmen continue to inspire, and their legacy lives on through today’s enduring Alliance and shared commitment to peace, security and freedom. (U.S Air National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Emme Drummond)
