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Military members of severe nations pause for a moment of silence during a German National Day of Mourning ceremony at Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, Nov. 19, 2023. Members of more than 20 NATO nations attended the ceremony to honor service members and civilians who have lost their lives in war and violent oppression, while showing signs of friendship and healing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Sampson)

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Members of the French Armed Forces carry a wreath during the National Day of Mourning ceremony in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, Nov. 19, 2023. This ceremony centers on the importance of remembrance, forgiveness and peace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Sampson)

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Ralf Hechler, Ramstein-Miesenbach mayor, delivers a speech during a German National Mourning Day ceremony in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, Nov. 19, 2023. Hechler’s speech was not only to mourn the victims of war, but to also remind the audience of the importance of remembrance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Sampson)

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Members of the Ramstein Air Base Honor Guard prepare to lay a wreath during Ramstein-Miesenbach’s National Day of Mourning ceremony, in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, Nov. 19, 2023. The ceremony was held during the National Day of Mourning, a German holiday where citizens mourn victims of war, and included NATO armed forces members, local officials and members of the Kaiserslautern Military Community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Sampson)

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A wreath is displayed during a ceremony commemorating the National Day of Mourning in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, Nov. 19, 2023. The National Day of Mourning is a German holiday held on the 33rd Sunday of the year to honor those of all nations who have died due to war or of violent oppression . (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Sampson)

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NATO members gather for German National Day of Mourning

Published Nov. 22, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Olivia Sampson
86 Airlift Wing Public Affairs

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- Military members of severe nations pause for a moment of silence during a German National Day of Mourning ceremony at Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany, Nov. 19, 2023. Members of more than 20 NATO nations attended the ceremony to honor service members and civilians who have lost their lives in war and violent oppression, while showing signs of friendship and healing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Sampson)

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