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Remembering D-Day; 76 years later

June 11, 2020
A U.S. Air Force Airman views French beaches from the ramp of a C130J Super Hercules aircraft ramp on June 6. Seventy-six years ago, Allied Forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, as part of D-Day to liberate the country from German occupation. To commemorate the anniversary of D-Day, eight C-130J aircraft from the 37th Airlift Squadron based at Ramstein Air Base performed low-level formations over several locations in France. Photo by Staff Sgt. Kirsten Brandes
C-130J Super Hercules aircraft fly through French airspace June 6. To commemorate the 76th anniversary of D-Day, eight C-130J aircraft from the 37th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, performed low-level formations over several different locations in France. D-Day remains a historic reminder of how the dedicated resolve of allies with a common purpose and shared vision can build proven partnerships that endure. Photo by Staff Sgt. Kirsten Brandes
C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, fly through French airspace June 6. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Jocelyn A. Ford
U.S. Air Force Capt. Kyle Foley, 37th Airlift Squadron pilot, flies a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft on June 6. The 37th AS lineage traces back to the 37th Troop Carrier Squadron, which flew C-47s during the invasion of Normandy, France, June 6, 1944. Photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker
A U.S. Air Force Airman gazes at French coastlines June 6. Seventy-six years ago, Allied Forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, to liberate the country from German occupation. Photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, right, speaks with Airmen at Ramstein Air Base, June 6. Photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Gonzales
C-130J Super Hercules aircraft prepare for takeoff at Ramstein Air Base, June 6. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Jocelyn A. Ford
U.S. Air Force Airmen watch as C-130J Super Hercules aircraft fly along the French coastline during D-day commemorations June 6. The sacrifices of Allied Forces 76 years ago have been remembered every year since June 6, 1944. As part of this year’s commemoration, eight C-130J aircraft from the 37th Airlift Squadron performed low-level formations over multiple locations in France. Photo by Staff Sgt. Jourdan Barrons
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Gregory Kantz, 37th Airlift Squadron commander, prepares for takeoff at Ramstein Air Base, June 6. Photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor D. Slater
U.S. Air Force Captains Kyle Foley, left, and Dmytro Pichkur, 37th Airlift Squadron pilots, fly a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft on June 6 to commemorate the 76th anniversary of D-Day. D-Day was the largest multinational amphibious landing and operational military airdrop in history. This year, eight C-130J aircraft from the 37th Airlift Squadron performed low-level formations over several locations in France. Photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker
U.S. Air Force Airmen gaze across the countryside from a C130J Super Hercules aircraft ramp on June 6. Seventy-six years ago, Allied Forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, as part of the largest multinational amphibious landing and operational military airdrop in history. Photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Gonzales
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