Local firefighters participated in the ceremony.

Rhone American Cemetery hosted a Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. Attendance was free and open to the public.

A man delivers remarks from a podium.

Clark Veterans Cemetery hosted its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Attendance was free and open to the public.

A man in uniform plays the bugle amidst the Walls of the Missing.

Manila American Cemetery hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on November 11, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Attendance was free and open to the public.

Three large floral wreaths on stands in front of the crypt.

Mexico City National Cemetery hosted its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on November 10, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.

 

Men and women in uniform carry floral wreaths.

Service members from the 501st Combat Support Wing at RAF Alconbury supported the 2017 Veterans Day Ceremony at Cambridge American Cemetery. The theme of “youth” pervaded the ceremony to include remarks from Deputy Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire Sir Keith Pearson and Lt. Gen.

Men and women in motorcycle gear stand behind large floral wreaths after the ceremony.

Sicily-Rome American Cemetery hosted a small Veterans Day Ceremony on November 10, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.

JROTC participants stand in uniform with flags

Netherlands American Cemetery hosted its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on November 10, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Students and ROTC from AFNorth High School organized the ceremony.

A Marine Color Guard marches out at the end of the ceremony.

North Africa American Cemetery hosted its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on November 10, 2017 at 9:00 a.m.

Historic photo shows soldier preparing wooden crosses.

After World War II, nations built cemeteries to bury their war dead. Every country approached this differently. With millions of people killed during the conflict, nations had to bury massive numbers of war dead while also building new cemeteries in foreign lands.