Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany

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• May 24, 2019

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• May 23, 2019

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• May 22, 2019

  5 Outdoor Activities That Pay Tribute to the Fallen on Memorial Day

  As the first long weekend of the summer, Memorial Day is often filled with barbecues and outdoor activities, but it's also a somber holiday intended to reflect on our nation's fallen heroes. Here are 5 things you can do to honor the fallen while still enjoying the outdoors.