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Aviano AB honors "Dark Eyes" in Andraž

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. David Lyons, 15th Air Force commander, speaks at a memorial ceremony in Andraž, Slovenia, April 26, 2025. Lyons spoke on the importance of honoring the past and thanked the Slovenian people for joining with U.S. military personnel and families in honoring the crew of the U.S. B-17 bomber, “Dark Eyes,” who made the ultimate sacrifice for their nation 81 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB honors "Dark Eyes" in Andraž

Slovenian Minister of Defense Mr. Borut Sajovic speaks at a memorial ceremony in Andraž, Slovenia, April 26, 2025. This ceremony honored the sacrifice of U.S. B-17 bomber, “Dark Eyes,” that was shot down over Slovenia 81 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB honors "Dark Eyes" in Andraž

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. David Lyons, 15th Air Force commander, salutes a memorial wreath during a memorial ceremony in Andraž, Slovenia, April 26, 2025. The ceremony was held in honor of the U.S. B-17 bomber, “Dark Eyes,” that was downed over Slovenia during World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB honors Memorial Day 2025

A formation of U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcons from Aviano Air Base fly over the Florence American Cemetery during the 2025 Memorial Day ceremony in Florence, Italy, May 26, 2025. The ceremony included words of remembrance from the official party, a wreath-laying ceremony, the raising of the American flag from half-mast and a fly-over from F-16 Fighting Falcons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB honors Memorial Day 2025

The Color Guard retires the colors during the 2025 Memorial Day ceremony held at the Florence American Cemetery in Florence, Italy, May 26, 2025. Memorial Day, originating during the Civil War, honors all U.S. military members who died in service to the nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB honors Memorial Day 2025

A group photo of U.S. military participants in the 2025 Memorial Day ceremony held at the Florence American Cemetery in Florence, Italy, May 26, 2025. Members from multiple branches stationed at bases across all of Italy came together to participate in the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB honors Memorial Day 2025

The official party arrives for the 2025 Memorial Day ceremony held at the Florence American Cemetery in Florence, Italy, May 26, 2025. The ceremony included words of remembrance from the official party, a wreath-laying ceremony, the raising of the American flag from half-mast and a fly-over from F-16 Fighting Falcons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB honors Memorial Day 2025

U.S. military members salute during the official presentation of the colors for the 2025 Memorial Day ceremony held at the Florence American Cemetery in Florence, Italy, May 26, 2025. Members from multiple branches stationed at bases across all of Italy came together to participate in the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB honors Memorial Day 2025

Attendees render honors during the official presentation of the colors for the 2025 Memorial Day ceremony held at the Florence American Cemetery in Florence, Italy, May 26, 2025. Attendees came together from both the United States and across Europe to honor the fallen and gave their lives in service of both their nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB honors Memorial Day 2025

U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Jeffrey T. Anderson, Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet Task Force SIX and Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO commander, speaks during the 2025 Memorial Day ceremony held at the Florence American Cemetery in Florence, Italy, May 26, 2025. Anderson recounted the history of one of the fallen interred at Florence American Cemetery and thanked international partners for partaking in Memorial Day alongside the U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB honors Memorial Day 2025

Italian army Lt. Gen. Giovanni Gagliano, head of the Visual Information Department of Cyber Informatics and Telecommunications, Defense General Staff, speaks during the 2025 Memorial Day ceremony held at the Florence American Cemetery at Florence, Italy, May 26, 2025. Gagliano was one of many speakers who professed their respect and gratitude for the fallen buried at Florence American Cemetery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB honors Memorial Day 2025

Attendees from both the U.S. and Italian militaries perform a wreath-laying ceremony during the 2025 Memorial Day ceremony held at the Florence American Cemetery in Florence, Italy, May 26, 2025. Wreaths honoring the fallen were displayed and saluted during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB honors Memorial Day 2025

U.S. military members salute a memorial wreath during the 2025 Memorial Day ceremony held at the Florence American Cemetery in Florence, Italy, May 26, 2025. Wreaths honoring the fallen were displayed and saluted during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB honors Memorial Day 2025

A row of memorial wreaths are displayed during the 2025 Memorial Day ceremony held at the Florence American Cemetery in Florence, Italy, May 26, 2025. Memorial Day, originating during the Civil War, honors all U.S. military members who died in service to the nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB honors Memorial Day 2025

Memorial wreaths and the official colors are presented during the 2025 Memorial Day ceremony held at the Florence American Cemetery in Florence, Italy, May 26, 2025. Attendees came together from both the U.S. and across Europe to honor the fallen and remember those who gave their lives in service of both their nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB honors Memorial Day 2025

U.S. Airmen from the Aviano Air Base Honor Guard perform a three-gun salute during the 2025 Memorial Day ceremony held at the Florence American Cemetery in Florence, Italy, May 26, 2025. The three-gun salute was immediately followed by thirty seconds of silence in honor of the fallen and the playing of Taps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB honors Memorial Day 2025

Members of U.S. and Italian military services as well as veteran organizations render honors during the playing of Taps during the 2025 Memorial Day ceremony held at the Florence American Cemetery in Florence, Italy, May 26, 2025. Attendees came together from both the U.S. and across Europe to honor the fallen and remember those who gave their lives in service of both their nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB honors Memorial Day 2025

A U.S. Marine plays Taps during the 2025 Memorial Day ceremony held at the Florence American Cemetery in Florence, Italy, May 26, 2025. Taps is the final call of the day and indicates lights out and marks “quiet time” on a military base, but it is also used during funerals and memorial ceremonies to honor the fallen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB honors Memorial Day 2025

Italian Chaplain Don Pietro Folino Gallo blesses memorial wreaths during a wreath-laying ceremony during the 2025 Memorial Day ceremony held at the Florence American Cemetery in Florence, Italy, May 26, 2025. Wreaths honoring the fallen were displayed and saluted during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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Aviano AB honors Memorial Day 2025

The U.S. flag is raised to full mast during the 2025 Memorial Day ceremony held at the Florence American Cemetery in Florence, Italy, May 26, 2025. The Florence American Cemetery houses the headstones of 4,392 Americans fallen in the line of duty, and remembers the names of an additional 1,409 Missing In Action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Douglas Lorance)

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