TODAY MARKS THE 70 TH ANNIVERSARY OF US AIR FORCES IN EUROPE

USPA NEWS - Today marks the 70th anniversary of U.S. Air Forces in Europe ! Its is the memory of whose got involved in 70 years of partnership and counting. US President Obama honoured the 70th anniversary of V-E Day on may 8th.

We are sad to see the A-10s leave, but we will always remember the good times. Take a stroll down memory lane with us and count down our favorite times.“ - Defense Department------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As the nation marks the 70th anniversary of the victory in Europe, the Defense Department honours those who fought in Europe, and those who sacrificed all in freedom's name. "We will be forever grateful for what these remarkable men and women did, for the selfless grace they showed in one of our darkest hours. But as we mark this 70th anniversary, let's not simply commemorate history. Let's rededicate ourselves to the freedoms for which they fought."US Air Forces-Defense Department

OBAMA HONOURED THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF V-E DAY -------------------------------------------------------------------- On may 8th, the President honoured the 70th anniversary of V-E Day. On this occasion, USA commemorates the Allied victory in Europe during World War II. It is a day to pay tribute to the men and women who decades ago served and sacrificed for the cause of freedom. This was the generation that, by ending the war, literally saved the world, laying a foundation for peace. The President asked that in addition to commemorating this important anniversary, we honour the men and women in uniform who currently serve our country, and recommit ourselves to the values we share with our allies in Europe and beyond: freedom, security, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law around the world. “Today, we pay tribute to all who served.  They were patriots, like my grandfather who served in Patton´s Army“”soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines, coast guard, merchant marines“”and the women of the WACs and the WAVES and every branch.  They risked their lives, and gave their lives so that we, the people the world over, could live free.  They were women who stepped up in unprecedented numbers, manning the home front, and“”like my grandmother“”building bombers on assembly lines. This was the generation that literally saved the world“”that ended the war and laid a foundation for peace. This was the generation that traded in their uniforms for a college education so they could marry their sweethearts, buy homes, raise children and build the strongest middle class the world has ever known.“ Said President Obama. He concluded “Let´s stand united with our allies, in Europe and beyond, on behalf of our common values“”freedom, security, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law around the world“”and against bigotry and hatred in all their forms so that we give meaning to that pledge: “Never forget.  Never again.“ White House, Defence Department, US Army, US Air Forces.