Vice Adm. Kurt W. Tidd, the commander of U.S. Southern

Vice Adm. Kurt W. Tidd, the commander of U.S. Southern Command, welcomes American World War II veterans aboard the USS Bataan during the Legion of Honor Ceremony in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., May 7, 2016. During the ceremony the Consulate General of France, Philippe Létrilliart, awarded nine American veterans with the Legion of Honor Medal for their heroic actions during the invasion of Normandy. The purpose of the event was to remember how important it is to pay tribute to the veterans who served so valiantly and also to highlight the long-standing friendship between the United States and France. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michelle Reif/Released.)