Military pilgrimage to Lourdes

Multi-national wounded warriors pay their respects during the War Memorial ceremony at the Place Peyramale during the International Military Pilgrimage. The Pilgrimage originated in Lourdes, France, in 1944 when several multi-national military units came together to share a Mass in the Rosary Basilica. This marks the 53rd year of this event that has grown to more than 34 nations participating. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chief Master Sgt. David W. Richards)

Military pilgrimage to Lourdes

The Honor Guard from Ramstein Air Base marches in the procession of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction during the International Military Pilgrimage. The Pilgrimage originated in Lourdes, France, in 1944 when several multi-national military units came together to share a Mass in the Rosary Basilica. This marks the 53rd year of this event that has grown to more than 34 nations participating. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chief Master Sgt. David W. Richards)

Military pilgrimage to Lourdes

The Honor Guard from Ramstein Air Base stands tall as Bishop Neal Buckon, the auxiliary bishop for the Military Archdiocese gives a reading during the morning mass at the Grotto during the International Military Pilgrimage. The Pilgrimage originated in Lourdes, France, in 1944 when several multi-national military units came together to share a Mass in the Rosary Basilica. This marks the 53rd year of this event that has grown to more than 34 nations participating. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chief Master Sgt. David W. Richards)

Actor Angelina Jolie Visits Wounded Warriors

Actor Angelina Jolie meets with wounded warriors as they prepare to travel back to the U.S. for the first time since their injuries during a visit to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 13, 2011. Jolie took time to meet with the military members as a part of her United Service Organizations tour in an effort to boost their morale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Caleb Pierce)

Aladdin's Lamp

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands -- After months of coordination, computers once used in various NATO offices found their way to a school in Afghanistan. Dubbed Aladdin's Lamp, a multi-national crew from the Heavy Airlift Wing transported more than 24 computers and 130 flat screen monitors from Eindhoven, The Netherlands, to Kandahar. From there, the equipment made its way to a final destination in Kabul and were donated to SOZO, a non-profit charity organization. The computers are now in a SOZO School, where teachers are educating more than 150 students. (Courtesy photo)

Aladdin's Lamp

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands -- An unidentified flightline worker points out the final destination for computers heading to Kabul. After months of coordination, computers once used in various NATO offices found their way to a school in Afghanistan. Dubbed Aladdin's Lamp, a multi-national crew from the Heavy Airlift Wing transported more than 24 computers and 130 flat screen monitors from Eindhoven, The Netherlands, to Kandahar. From there, the equipment made its way to a final destination in Kabul and were donated to SOZO, a non-profit charity organization. The computers are now in a SOZO School, where teachers are educating more than 150 students. (Courtesy photo)

Aladdin's Lamp

KABUL, Afghanistan -- Unidentified SOZO School teachers and students learn to use a computer. After months of coordination, computers once used in various NATO offices found their way to a school in Afghanistan. Dubbed Aladdin's Lamp, a multi-national crew from the Heavy Airlift Wing transported more than 24 computers and 130 flat screen monitors from Eindhoven, The Netherlands, to Kandahar. From there, the equipment made its way to a final destination in Kabul and were donated to SOZO, a non-profit charity organization. The computers are now in a SOZO school, where teachers educating more than 150 students. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kevin Williams)

Aladdin's Lamp

KABUL, Afghanistan -- Members of SOZO, a non-profit charity organization, cut a ribbon to symbolize the opening of computers to their students. After months of coordination, computers once used in various NATO offices found their way to a school in Afghanistan. Dubbed Aladdin's Lamp, a multi-national crew from the Heavy Airlift Wing transported more than 24 computers and 130 flat screen monitors from Eindhoven, The Netherlands, to Kandahar. From there, the equipment made its way to a final destination in Kabul and were donated to SOZO, a non-profit charity organization. The computers are now in a SOZO School, where teachers are educating more than 150 students. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kevin Williams)

Aladdin's Lamp

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands -- Computer equipment is loaded on to a Heavy Airlift Wing C-17. After months of coordination, computers once used in various NATO offices found their way to a school in Afghanistan. Dubbed Aladdin's Lamp, a multi-national crew from the HAW transported more than 24 computers and 130 flat screen monitors from Eindhoven, The Netherlands, to Kandahar. From there, the equipment made its way to a final destination in Kabul and were donated to SOZO, a non-profit charity organization. The computers are now in a SOZO School, where teachers are educating more than 150 students. (Courtesy photo)

Normandy Camporee

NORMANDY, France -- Maj. Gen. Jack Egginton, U.S. Air Forces in Europe director of operations, speaks with Zachary Shumaker, from Cub Scout Pack 97, Ansbach, Germany. Zachary explains to General Egginton that he just earned his Bear rank. General Egginton is the council president of the Boy Scouts of America Transatlantic Council and emceed the ceremony at the American Cemetery at Colleville sur Mer as part of the Boy Scouts' triennial Normandy Camporee. More than 3,000 people attended the event April 15-17, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lt. Col. Pamela A.Q. Cook)

Normandy Camporee

NORMANDY, France -- New Eagle Scout Victor Simpson from Troop 401 in London, and Maj. Gen. Jack Egginton, U.S. Air Forces in Europe director of operations, sing "America the Beautiful" at the American Cemetery at Colleville sur Mer April 17, 2011. More than 3,000 Boy Scouts gathered in Normandy for the Boy Scouts of America Transatlantic Council’s triennial Normandy Camporee April 15-17 and concluded the campout with a ceremony honoring those buried at the cemetery overlooking Omaha Beach. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lt. Col. Pamela A.Q. Cook)

Normandy Camporee

NORMANDY, France -- Members of Five Star Brass, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band, entertain attendees at the Boy Scouts of America Transatlantic Council's triennial Normandy Camporee. More than 3,000 people attended the event April 15-17. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lt. Col. Pamela A.Q. Cook)