Normandy, France recently inaugurated the first monument dedicated to the 8th Air Force, featuring four life-sized bronze sculptures transported from Boise, Idaho, thanks to American Airlines Cargo. This event, commemorating the 81st anniversary of D-Day, honored significant WWII figures: Staff Sgt Maynard Smith, Col. Robert Rosenthal, Gen. James Doolittle, and Col. Donald Blakeslee. The initiative underscores American Airlines’ commitment to military support, having previously assisted veterans in attending D-Day anniversaries. The airline continues to prioritize logistical and symbolic acts of remembrance for military communities.

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