Lt. Col. Don Schofield, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band
Lt. Col. Don Schofield, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band commander, meets with children at a school in Pranjani, Serbia, Nov. 17, 2016 where they played a concert for a commemoration of Operation Halyard. The U.S... More
The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band brings autographed
The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band brings autographed baseballs to hand out to students at a school in Pranjani, Serbia, Nov. 17, 2016. The band played a concert in honor of Operation Halyard, which took place ... More
The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band plays the Serbian
The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band plays the Serbian national anthem at the Operation Halyard memorial in Pranjani, Serbia, Nov. 17, 2016. The U.S. State Department, U.S. Air Force, Royal Air Force and Serbian... More
United States Air Force Maj. Gen. Kirk Smith, commander
United States Air Force Maj. Gen. Kirk Smith, commander of U.S. Special Operations Command Europe, addresses the crowd during a ceremony commemorating the 75th anniversary of Operation Halyard at Galovica field... More
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic (front right) and
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic (front right) and U.S. Ambassador to Serbia Kyle Scott (front left), prepare to address Serbian media following a memorial ceremony honoring the 75th anniversary of Operation ... More
United States Air Force Maj. Gen. Kirk Smith (front
United States Air Force Maj. Gen. Kirk Smith (front right), commander of U.S. Special Operations Command Europe, and U.S. Ambassador to Serbia Kyle Scott (front left), participate in a wreath-laying ceremony to... More
A crowd of approximately 2,000 Serbians, distinguished
A crowd of approximately 2,000 Serbians, distinguished visitors and surviving family members celebrate the 75th anniversary of Operation Halyard at a memorial ceremony held at Galovica field, Pranjani, Serbia o... More
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic lays the first wreath
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic lays the first wreath during a ceremony commemorating the 75th anniversary of Operation Halyard held at Galovica field, Pranjani, Serbia on September 15, 2019. Operation Halya... More
United States Ambassador to Serbia Kyle Scott addresses
United States Ambassador to Serbia Kyle Scott addresses Serbian citizens, distinguished visitors and surviving family members of American Airmen shot down over Serbia in World War II during the commemoration of... More
A local man displays a picture of the doctor who treated
A local man displays a picture of the doctor who treated the wounded Airmen in Pranjani, Serbia, Nov. 17, 2016 when they were shot down in WWII. The U.S. State Department, U.S. Air Force, Royal Air Force and Se... More
United States Air Force Maj. Gen. Kirk Smith (right),
United States Air Force Maj. Gen. Kirk Smith (right), commander of U.S. Special Operations Command Europe, and U.S. Ambassador to Serbia Kyle Scott (left), participate in a wreath-laying ceremony to commemorate... More
Wreaths laid by U.S. and Serbian leaders adorn the
Wreaths laid by U.S. and Serbian leaders adorn the monument to Operation Halyard after the 75th anniversary ceremony at Galovica field, Pranjani, Serbia on September 15, 2019. The Serbian and American intellige... More
Americans, Brits and Serbians visit a hospital in Pranjani,
Americans, Brits and Serbians visit a hospital in Pranjani, Serbia, Nov. 17, 2016, that was used to treat wounded Airmen during Operation Halyard. The U.S. State Department, U.S. Air Force, Royal Air Force and ... More
Kyle Scott, U.S. Ambassador to Serbia, speaks to an
Kyle Scott, U.S. Ambassador to Serbia, speaks to an audience of local Serbians at the Operation Halyard memorial in Pranjani, Serbia, Nov. 17, 2016. The U.S. State Department, U.S. Air Force, Royal Air Force a... More
Brig. Gen. Randy Huston, 3rd Air Force mobilization
Brig. Gen. Randy Huston, 3rd Air Force mobilization assistant, speaks to his Serbian Armed Forces counterpart at the Operation Halyard memorial in Pranjani, Serbia, Nov. 17, 2016. The U.S. State Department, U.... More
Staff Sgt. Jill Diem sings for students at a school
Staff Sgt. Jill Diem sings for students at a school in Pranjani, Serbia, Nov. 17, 2016. The U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band played a concert in honor of Operation Halyard, which took place in the same town. The ... More
United States Air Force Maj. Gen. Kirk Smith, commander
United States Air Force Maj. Gen. Kirk Smith, commander of U.S. Special Operations Command Europe, and U.S. Ambassador to Serbia Kyle Scott shake hands during a commemoration ceremony honoring the 75th annivers... More
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic addresses the crowd
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic addresses the crowd during a commemoration ceremony honoring the 75th anniversary of Operation Halyard held at Galovica field, Pranjani, Serbia on September 15, 2019. Operatio... More
The first color photograph taken in Serbia was of the
The first color photograph taken in Serbia was of the Operation Halyard rescue mission, and the photo adorns the wall of an historic building in Pranjani, Serbia, Nov. 17, 2016. A ceremony was held in the town... More
A Serbian man, who was a child when his family cared
A Serbian man, who was a child when his family cared for down WWII Airmen, attends a commemoration event at the Operation Halyard memorial in Pranjani, Serbia, Nov. 17, 2016. The U.S. State Department, U.S. Ai... More
United States Air Force Maj. Gen. Kirk Smith, commander
United States Air Force Maj. Gen. Kirk Smith, commander of U.S. Special Operations Command Europe, and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic shake hands during a commemoration ceremony honoring the 75th anniversar... More
Serbian soldiers stand guard at the Operation Halyard
Serbian soldiers stand guard at the Operation Halyard memorial in Pranjani, Serbia, Nov. 17, 2016. The U.S. State Department, U.S. Air Force, Royal Air Force and Serbian Armed Forces were in attendance to comm... More
Brig. Gen. Randy Huston, 3rd Air Force mobilization
Brig. Gen. Randy Huston, 3rd Air Force mobilization assistant, listens to a speech by the U.S. Ambassador to Serbia at the Operation Halyard memorial in Pranjani, Serbia, Nov. 17, 2016. The U.S. State Departme... More
Brig. Gen. Randy Huston, 3rd Air Force mobilization
Brig. Gen. Randy Huston, 3rd Air Force mobilization assistant, speaks to an audience of local Serbians at the Operation Halyard memorial in Pranjani, Serbia, Nov. 17, 2016. The U.S. State Department, U.S. Air ... More
United States Air Force Maj. Gen. Kirk Smith (right),
United States Air Force Maj. Gen. Kirk Smith (right), commander of U.S. Special Operations Command Europe, and U.S. Ambassador to Serbia Kyle Scott (left), participate in a wreath-laying ceremony to commemorate... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michele Harris, U.S. Air
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michele Harris, U.S. Air Forces in Europe band vocalist, sings with local children in Pranjani, Serbia, Sept. 16, 2017. The USAFE jazz band performed at the 73rd anniversary of the Ha... More
The monument to commemorate Operation Halyard at Galovica
The monument to commemorate Operation Halyard at Galovica field in Pranjani, Serbia on September 15, 2019 prior to a wreath-laying ceremony. The Serbian and American intelligence communities erected the monumen... More
Kyle Scott, U.S Ambassador to Serbia (right), Lt. Col.
Kyle Scott, U.S Ambassador to Serbia (right), Lt. Col. Todd Andrewsen (center), and Brig. Gen. Randy Huston (left) preset a wreath at the Operation Halyard memorial in Pranjani, Serbia, Nov. 17, 2016. The U.S. ... More
Brig. Gen. Randy Huston, 3rd Air Force mobilization
Brig. Gen. Randy Huston, 3rd Air Force mobilization assistant, speaks to an audience of Serbians at the Operation Halyard memorial in Pranjani, Serbia, Nov. 17, 2016. The U.S. State Department, U.S. Air Force,... More
A Serbian man, who was a child when his family cared
A Serbian man, who was a child when his family cared for downed WWII Airmen, recounts the day in 1944 when the Airmen were shot down behind enemy lines at the Operation Halyard memorial in Pranjani, Serbia, Nov... More
The U.S. and Serbian flags are displayed together at
The U.S. and Serbian flags are displayed together at an historic marker, detailing a part of Operation Halyard at a ranch in Pranjani, Serbia, Nov. 17, 2016. The U.S. State Department, U.S. Air Force, Royal Ai... More
United States Air Force Maj. Gen. Kirk Smith (right),
United States Air Force Maj. Gen. Kirk Smith (right), commander of U.S. Special Operations Command Europe, and U.S. Ambassador to Serbia Kyle Scott (left), participate in a wreath-laying ceremony to commemorate... More
A Serbian man, who was a child when his family cared
A Serbian man, who was a child when his family cared for down WWII Airmen, listens to a speech during a commemoration event at the Operation Halyard memorial in Pranjani, Serbia, Nov. 17, 2016. The U.S. State ... More
The Operation Halyard memorial is located in the field
The Operation Halyard memorial is located in the field where downed Allied Airmen were rescued from behind enemy lines in Pranjani, Serbia. A wreath laying and commemoration ceremony took place Nov. 17, 2016. T... More
Staff Sgt. Nathan Heald, saxophonist, plays for students
Staff Sgt. Nathan Heald, saxophonist, plays for students at a school in Pranjani, Serbia, Nov. 17, 2016. The band played a concert in honor of Operation Halyard, which took place in the same town. The U.S. Stat... More
A student uses her smartphone to record the U.S. Air
A student uses her smartphone to record the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band play at a school in Pranjani, Serbia, Nov. 17, 2016. The band played a concert in honor of Operation Halyard, which took place in the s... More