BASTOGNE, Belgium - Soldiers and civilians from various nations march in a parade to honor those who fought and died during the Battle of the Bulge, fought from December 16, 1944, to January 25, 1945, during the annual international march Dec. 10, 20...
BASTOGNE, Belgium -- Soldiers from 66th Transportation Company, 18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 16th Sustainment Brigade, Kaiserslautern, Germany march to honor those who fought and died during the Battle of the Bulge, fought from December...
BASTOGNE, Belgium -- Spc. Victor Rodrigues, left, and Pfc. Paul Sernaque, both from 66th Transportation Company, 18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 16th Sustainment Brigade, Kaiserslautern, Germany, study the map to ensure they are walking th...
BASTOGNE, Belgium -- Reenactors ride along the route in a military vehicle while participants march to honor those who fought and died during the Battle of the Bulge, fought from December 16, 1944, to January 25, 1945, during the annual international...
BASTOGNE, Belgium - Soldiers and civilians from various nations march in a parade to honor those who fought and died during the Battle of the Bulge, fought from December 16, 1944, to January 25, 1945, during the annual international march Dec. 10, 20...
BASTOGNE, Belgium -- Participants fuel up at one of the check-points during the annual international march Dec. 10, 2016 that commemorates the Battle of the Bulge, fought from December 16, 1944, to January 25, 1945. The march is a solemn tribute to t...
BASTOGNE, Belgium -- Sgt. Dustin VanFleet of the 66th Transportation Company, 18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 16th Sustainment Brigade, Kaiserslautern, Germany waits to begin the march to honor those who fought and died during the Battle o...
BASTOGNE, Belgium --An international march in a solemn tribute to the thousands of Soldiers that lost their lives during the Battle of the Bulge took place here Dec. 10.
The Battle of the Bulge was fought from December 16, 1944, to January 25, 1945.
"A lot of soldiers and civilians aren't completely aware of what The Battle of the Bulge is, so I loved using the time it took to march the route to explain the history and significance behind the battle," said Sgt. Marcos Castillo, a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear specialist, 66th Transportation Company.
Bastogne holds the march annually. Participants can choose to march seven, 13, or 20 kilometers. Volunteers in full battle rattle are staged along the way as if it was WWII again. They positioned themselves in trenches and vehicles so marchers can ask historical questions. Volunteers also grill bratwurst and prepare beverages for the stopping points along the way.
Once finished, marchers receive a completion certificate.
"It was a special experience learning what the struggles the soldiers faced were and seeing how everything was set up, and how they had to live," said Pfc. Res Silik, supply specialist, 66th Transportation Company.
To learn more about the march contact Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation at 0631-34064117.
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