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    Florida native, Airman supports 70th Anniversary of D-Day

    70th Anniversary of D-Day in Normandy

    Photo By Master Sgt. Sara Keller | Tech. Sgt. Burt Traynor, broadcast journalist with the Regional Media Center, American...... read more read more

    NORMANDY, MANCHE, FRANCE

    06.04.2014

    Story by Staff Sgt. Sara Keller 

    86th Airlift Wing

    SAINTE-MÈRE-ÉGLISE, France - Hundreds of U.S. service members from around the world have been invited by the French government to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of D-Day. Events are scheduled for June 3-8.

    Tech. Sgt. Burt Traynor is in Normandy to cover the unique stories of those involved with the 70th Anniversary of D-Day.

    “My favorite part of being here is the great presence of the community and, to be able to experience the atmosphere with the reenactors and the reenactment camps,” said Traynor.

    The Niceville, Florida native has servied in the U.S. Air Force for 12 years and is currently stationed at the Regional Media Center, American Forces Network Europe in Sembach, Germany.

    “It’s been an honor to be part of this special anniversary,” said Traynor. “It’s been truly an experience to see the overwhelming support and respect from the French towards veterans and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice 70 years ago.”

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    Date Taken: 06.04.2014
    Date Posted: 06.04.2014 10:55
    Story ID: 132055
    Location: NORMANDY, MANCHE, FR
    Hometown: NICEVILLE, FLORIDA, US

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    Downloads: 1

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