Netherlands American Cemetery observed Dodenherdenking, the Dutch version of Memorial Day. Throughout the Netherlands, the remembrance begins with two minutes of silence. At the cemetery this was then be followed by “Taps” and the playing of the U.S. and Dutch national anthems.
The Veterans Day Ceremony at Cambridge American Cemetery in England included participation from Royal Air Force Air Commodore Steve Shell, and Lt. Gen. Noel T. Jones.
The Veterans Day Ceremony at Flanders Field American Cemetery in Belgium honored the sacrifices of the more than 400 individuals that are buried or memorialized at this site.
The Veterans Day Ceremony at Luxembourg American Cemetery included the posting of colors, an invocation, guest remarks, and more.
The Veterans Day Ceremony at Manila American Cemetery included the posting of colors, the playing of the national anthems, and more.
The Veterans Day Ceremony at Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery in France included sounding of the eleventh hour on the eleventh day by the carillon, reading of the Presidential Veterans Day Proclamation, and more.
The ceremony included a wreath-laying, a guest speaker and participation from the AF North International School Air Force JROTC and a children's choir.
The Veterans Day activities at Oise-Aisne American Cemetery in France included two ceremonies, La Flamme de la Mémoire Ceremony, and a Veterans Day Ceremony.
The Veterans Day Ceremony at Rhone American Cemetery included a wreath-laying, and guest remarks.