Veterans return 70 years later

European civilians reenacting the Battle of the Bulge stand in formation next to a memorial monument at St. Vith, Belgium, Dec. 14, 2014. St. Vith dedicated the monument to the U.S. Army 106th Infantry Division men who lost their lives in the battle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Kitterman/Released)

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Veterans return 70 years later

Two Battle of the Bulge reenactors lay a wreath at the U.S. Army 106th Infantry Division monument during a memorial ceremony at St. Vith, Belgium, Dec. 14, 2014. Multiple organizations presented wreaths during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Kitterman/Released)

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Veterans return 70 years later

Spangdahlem honor guard members post the colors during a Battle of the Bulge memorial ceremony at Vielsalm, Belgium, Dec. 14, 2014. The ceremony was one of three throughout the day honoring the veterans of the battle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Kitterman/Released)

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Veterans return 70 years later

Spangdahlem honor guard members and Battle of the Bulge reenactors stand next to the U.S. Army 106th Infantry Division monument during a memorial ceremony at St. Vith, Belgium, Dec. 14, 2014. The ceremony consisted of a presentation of multiple wreaths, an invocation and speeches from the veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Kitterman/Released)

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Veterans return 70 years later

U.S. Army veterans sit together during a Battle of the Bulge memorial ceremony at St. Vith, Belgium, Dec. 14, 2014. More than a dozen veterans attended the ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of the battle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Kitterman/Released)

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Veterans return 70 years later

U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Capt.) Sean Randall, 52nd Fighter Wing chaplain, speaks during a Battle of the Bulge memorial ceremony at Vielsalm, Belgium, Dec. 14, 2014. Randall delivered the invocation for two out of the three events throughout the day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Kitterman/Released)

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Veterans return 70 years later

Fred Gordon, a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel and Battle of the Bulge veteran, listens to the U.S. national anthem during a Battle of the Bulge memorial ceremony at Vielsalm, Belgium, Dec. 14, 2014. Gordon was awarded a Presidential Unit Citation and Bronze Star Medal for his efforts in the war. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Kitterman/Released)

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Veterans return 70 years later

Published Dec. 19, 2014