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Charles Norman Shay (left), combat veteran, and retired U.S. Air Force Master Sgt., speaks with members of the German Army in Picauville, France, June 4, 2022. Shay was assigned to an assault battalion in the first wave of attack on June 6, 1944, and received a Silver Star for his acts of valor on the battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Jacoby)

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Two C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from the 37th Airlift Squadron out of Ramstein Air Base, Germany, perform a flyover at the C-47 Memorial Garden Ceremony in Picauville, France, June 4, 2022. The C-47 Memorial Garden features a slate-covered area in the shape of a C-47, as well as tulip trees planted to represent each of the 20 American soldiers who lost their lives on June 6, 1944. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Jacoby)

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U.S. Army Gen. Christopher Cavoli, Europe and Africa commanding general, speaks to attendees of the C-47 Memorial Garden Ceremony in Picauville, France, June 4, 2022. The site was created to honor the sacrifice of 20 young American soldiers who gave their lives on June 6, 1944. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Jacoby)

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A ceremony was held at the C-47 Memorial Garden in Picauville, France, June 4, 2022. The 439th Troop Carrier Group C-47 transport aircraft crashed in the early hours of June 6, 1944 after being hit by German anti-aircraft fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Jacoby)

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C-47 Memorial Garden Ceremony

Published June 4, 2022
By Airman 1st Class Lauren Jacoby
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

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