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COLD WAR INDEX The Defense of Western Europe

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Below: In 1991, final 3AD salute to Margraten Cemetery

Photo by Harley Swenson, 3AD WWII Veteran

3AD Color Guard and rifle squad march at the conclusion of the 1991 Memorial Day ceremony at the American WWII Cemetery at Margraten, The Netherlands. Unknown at the time, this would be the last participation by the 3AD in the annual event at the cemetery, ending a 34-year tradition, as Spearhead would be retired in Germany in January, 1992.

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Below:
Rare scenes of Spearhead's deactivation ceremony
at Ft. Knox, Kentucky - October 17, 1992

Photos by Harley Swenson, 3AD WWII Veteran
(Co. B, 32nd Armored Regiment)

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Complete info about the Division's retirement.

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