60TH ANNIVERSARY OF WORLD WAR II CELEBRATED

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07-01-2005
7/1/2005 - WASHINGTON -- In honor of World War II veterans marking their
60th Anniversary, the World War II Airpower Committee hosted a commemoration
ceremony at Arlington Cemetery June 30. The Air Force chief of staff honored
airpower contributions to World War II during the ceremony by placing a
wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns. "It's my pleasure to be here to recognize
the veterans we honor through this ceremony," said Gen. John P. Jumper.
"Back in 1941, there was no Air Force. And today we recognize all the contributions
of the men and ...

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