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A U.S. Air Force Honor Guard participated in the ceremony at Luxembourg American Cemetery to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. Image courtesy of the U.S. Air Force.
Luxembourg American Cemetery hosted a ceremony to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at 10:30 a.m.
Fourteen World War II veterans were the guests of honor for this ceremony.
Ceremony participants included:
Fourteen World War II veterans were the guests of honor for this ceremony.
Ceremony participants included:
- Luxembourg Grand Duke: Grand Duke Henri
- Luxembourg Prime Minister: Xavier Bettel
- Commander U.S Army Europe: Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges
- Commander U.S Air Force Europe And Africa: Gen. Frank Gorenc
- Representatives of the World War II Museum New Orleans
- Luxembourg Boy Scouts
- Technical School of Bonnevoie – Luxembourg
Support from U.S. Army Europe included a Color Guard, an Honor Platoon, and a Firing Detail. The Marine Security Detachment from the U.S. Embassy in Luxembourg also provided support. Support from the Luxembourg Army included a Color Guard, Honor Platoon, and Army Band.
Attendance is free and open to the public.