Spangdahlem supports National Mourning Day with wreath

Col. Jason Bailey, center left, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, Chief Master Sgt. Alvin Holland, left, 52nd FW acting command chief, Staff Sgt. Sukhwi Yoo, center right, 52nd FW honor guard, Tech. Sgt. Ryan Hines, right, 52nd FW honor guard noncommissioned officer in charge, and German citizens pause during a German National Day of Mourning observance at Kolmeshöhe Military Cemetery in Bitburg, Germany, Nov. 19, 2017. The day, known as Volkstrauertag in German, observes the human cost of war and was established following the conclusion of the First World War. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Snyder)

Col. Jason Bailey, front, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, Chief Master Sgt. Alvin Holland, back, 52nd FW acting command chief, render a salute after laying down the wreath during a German National Day of Mourning observance at Kolmeshöhe Military Cemetery in Bitburg, Germany, Nov. 19, 2017. The day, known as Volkstrauertag in German, observes the human cost of war and was established following the conclusion of the First World War. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Snyder)

Spangdahlem Airmen prepare to lay a wreath during a German National Day of Mourning observance ceremony at Kolmeshöhe Military Cemetery in Bitburg, Germany, Nov. 19, 2017. This day is for mourning the victims of the two world wars, those who lost their lives during current operations, and ones still missing in action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Snyder)