On June 3, 2015, the town of Carentan, France, hosted
On June 3, 2015, the town of Carentan, France, hosted service members of the Joint Task Force D-Day 71. The day included a tour of the town hall and historic sites such as the Angoville Au Plain church where tw... More
Pvt. Alma Cardenas (left), artillery cannon crew member
Pvt. Alma Cardenas (left), artillery cannon crew member with Bravo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, alongside a Virginia National Guard soldier with the 1... More
Pointe du Hoc is a 100-foot cliff overlooking the English
Pointe du Hoc is a 100-foot cliff overlooking the English Channel on the coast of Normandy, located between Utah and Omaha Beach. It was a German observation point fortified with concrete casements and gun pit... More
Valerie Blandin, the Mayor of Gourbesville gives a
Valerie Blandin, the Mayor of Gourbesville gives a speech June 5, 2015, during a ceremony at the Crossroads Memorial site in the Normandy region of France in Gourbesville. U.S. Army Soldiers from the 82nd Airbo... More
UNION III, Iraq – The outgoing 1st Infantry Division
UNION III, Iraq – The outgoing 1st Infantry Division commanding general, Maj. Gen. Joseph Martin and Command Sgt. Maj. Joseph Cornelison position themselves to case the 1st ID colors, Union III, Iraq, July 12, ... More
A group of U.S. Army paratroopers, assigned to Special
A group of U.S. Army paratroopers, assigned to Special Operations Command Europe, stand in formation while a French Bagpiper plays during a ceremony honoring the paratroopers that liberated the village in Negre... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force commander, salutes during a World War II commemoration June 4, 2015, in Picauville, France. Picauville hosted the memorial commemoration to honor the sacri... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. James Smith, assigned to the 1st
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. James Smith, assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), places a wreath at the memorial site of 1st Lt. Thomas Meehan III during a ceremo... More
Sgt. Austin Berner, a combat camera photographer with
Sgt. Austin Berner, a combat camera photographer with the 982nd Combat Camera, documents the Joint Task Force D-Day 71 staff ride at Pointe du Hoc. Pointe du Hoc is a 100-foot cliff overlooking the English Chan... More
"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company
"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company of men in the world into France. We'll give the bastards hell. Strangely, I'm not particularly scared. But in my heart is a terrific longing to hold you in my ... More
Spc. Carmen Cuestas, a Soldier with the 29th Infantry
Spc. Carmen Cuestas, a Soldier with the 29th Infantry Division, participates in a ceremony honoring World War II veterans held at the Franco-American memorial in Graignes, France, June 5, 2017. The ceremony com... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Timothy J. Nungester (center),
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Timothy J. Nungester (center), senior noncommissioned officer for the Air Assault Course, Army National Guard Warrior Training Center, gives potential students a safety brief before the... More
Ammunition cans full of 7.62mm rounds for the M2A3
Ammunition cans full of 7.62mm rounds for the M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle's M240C machine gun sit at the ammo point of the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team's Table VI qualifications at the Udairi Range Complex... More
A 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division
A 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank crew waits its turn to occupy the battle position and engage targets during the night fire portion of the brigade's Table VI ... More
Allied service members gather at the Pointe Du Hoc
Allied service members gather at the Pointe Du Hoc Ranger memorial to pay respect to U.S. Army Rangers who served during World War II June 5, 2015, Normandy, France. More than 380 service members from Europe an... More
U.S. and German military service members attend a World
U.S. and German military service members attend a World War II commemoration June 4, 2015, in Picauville, France, to honor the memory of U.S Airmen and Soldiers who died when their aircraft crashed in the town ... More
Masseur Marcel Jean, the French mayor of Chef Du Pont,
Masseur Marcel Jean, the French mayor of Chef Du Pont, speaks during a ceremony honoring the 82nd Airborne Division for their sacrifice during World War II at Chef Du Pont, Normandy, France, June 4, 2015. Over ... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Chad Thompson and Capt. Lindsey
U.S. Air Force Capt. Chad Thompson and Capt. Lindsey Kinsinger, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, fly a C-130J aircraft over the terrain of Normandy, France; June 3, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of t... More
A 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division
A 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle shoots at targets during the brigade's Table VI qualfications at the Udairi Range Complex March 27. The brigade tank and Bra... More
Army Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Kramer, left, deputy commander,
Army Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Kramer, left, deputy commander, 29th Infantry Division, Maryland National Guard, and Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel, chief, National Guard Bureau, listen to a briefing during a Thanksgivi... More
The French mayor of Hemevez shakes the hands of French
The French mayor of Hemevez shakes the hands of French veterans during a ceremony honoring paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division at Hemevez, Normandy, France, June 4, 2015. Over 380 service members from Eu... More
Lt. Gen. Michael Garrett, the commanding general of
Lt. Gen. Michael Garrett, the commanding general of U.S. Army Central, officially welcomes the 29th Infantry Division during a ceremony Dec. 19, 2016 at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. The 29th Infantry Division is organ... More
A U.S. Army paratrooper descends onto Iron Mike Drop
A U.S. Army paratrooper descends onto Iron Mike Drop Zone near the village of Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical units are p... More
U.S. Army Maj. Jason Wayne and Maj. Rusty Topf, assigned
U.S. Army Maj. Jason Wayne and Maj. Rusty Topf, assigned to 4th Brigade, 25th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, salute after laying a wreath during a ceremony honoring the 82nd Airborne Division at Hemevez, Normand... More
Georgle Kline, U.S. Army 2nd Ranger Battalion D-Day
Georgle Kline, U.S. Army 2nd Ranger Battalion D-Day veteran salutes during "Taps" at the Pointe Du Hoc Ranger Monument to pay respect to U.S. Army Rangers who served during World War II June 5, 2015, Normandy, ... More
A formation of U.S Army Soldiers and a World War II
A formation of U.S Army Soldiers and a World War II reenactor dressed in a vintage WWII combat uniform salute as the U.S. national anthem plays during a WWII commemoration ceremony at Sainte Laurent sur Mer, Fr... More
Maj. Matthew Piosa, with 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger
Maj. Matthew Piosa, with 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, pauses to take a picture of a bunker at Pointe Du Hoc. Pointe du Hoc is a 100-foot cliff overlooking the English Channel on the coast of Normandy, l... More
The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Soldiers
The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment. They were to be dropped near Amfreville, France, but ended up 18 miles southeast, in a town called Gr... More
The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Soldiers
The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment. They were to be dropped near Amfreville, France, but ended up 18 miles southeast, in a town called Gr... More
The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Soldiers
The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment. They were to be dropped near Amfreville, France, but ended up 18 miles southeast, in a town called Gr... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Leits and Staff Sgt
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Leits and Staff Sgt James Gaston, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, watches as the pilots back up a C-130J aircraft at the Cherboug Airport, Normandy, France; June 3, 2015. ... More
A U.S. Army Green Beret conducts a High Altitude, Low
A U.S. Army Green Beret conducts a High Altitude, Low Opening Airborne Jump over Iron Mike Drop Zone near the village of Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe ... More
A group of paratroopers, assigned to the 173rd Airborne
A group of paratroopers, assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade, salute during a ceremony honoring the 82nd Airborne Division at Chef Du Pont, Normandy, France, June 4, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europ... More
Members of the 82nd Airborne Division Color Guard and
Members of the 82nd Airborne Division Color Guard and Chorus participated in a ceremony inside the Saint Mere Eglise Church made famous by the Paratrooper hanging off the church steeple ever year during the D-D... More
Re-enactors pose for pictures in front of World War
Re-enactors pose for pictures in front of World War II era vehicles at Angoville Au Plain. On June 3, 2015, the town of Carentan, France, hosted service members of the Joint Task Force D-Day 71. The day include... More
"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company
"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company of men in the world into France. We'll give the bastards hell. Strangely, I'm not particularly scared. But in my heart is a terrific longing to hold you in my ... More
A group of U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to the 82nd
A group of U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, present the colors as members of the color guard for a ceremony at Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 4, 2015. Over 380 service mem... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Chad Thompson, Capt. Lindsey Kinsinger,
U.S. Air Force Capt. Chad Thompson, Capt. Lindsey Kinsinger, and Staff Sgt. James Leits, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, fly a C-130J aircraft over the terrain of Normandy, France; June 3, 2015. This is ... More
Wreaths and flowers are lay in front of the 82nd Airborne
Wreaths and flowers are lay in front of the 82nd Airborne Monument honoring seven paratroopers that were executed by the Nazis during World War II after a ceremony at Hemevez, Normandy, France, June 4, 2015. Ov... More
A group of paratroopers, assigned to the 173rd Airborne
A group of paratroopers, assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade, march down a road in front of French citizens after a Airborne jump near the village of Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015. Over ... More
Col. Robert E. Lee Magee and Command Sgt. Maj. Michael
Col. Robert E. Lee Magee and Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Williamson, the senior leaders of 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, present a letter and flag from U.S. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas on D... More
Soldiers from the Virginia National Guard's Fort
Soldiers from the Virginia National Guard's Fort Belvoir-based 29th Infantry Division take part in a departure ceremony. Sept. 12, on Fort Belvoir's Long Parade Field. A group of approximately 30 Virginia Natio... More
"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company
"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company of men in the world into France. We'll give the bastards hell. Strangely, I'm not particularly scared. But in my heart is a terrific longing to hold you in my ... More
Col. E. Scott Smith, commander of the 116th Infantry
Col. E. Scott Smith, commander of the 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Virginia National Guard, participates in a ceremony honoring World War II veterans held at the Franco-American memorial in Graignes, Fr... More
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Timothy Pennartz, 1st Sgt. of the
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Timothy Pennartz, 1st Sgt. of the DeGlopper Air Assault School, 18th Airborne Corps, folds an American Flag during a ceremony with French and American civilians honoring Medal of Honor winner... More
The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Soldiers
The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment. They were to be dropped near Amfreville, France, but ended up 18 miles southeast, in a town called Gr... More
Two U.S. Army paratroopers descends onto Iron Mike
Two U.S. Army paratroopers descends onto Iron Mike Drop Zone near the village of Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical units ar... More
A group of U.S. Army paratroopers, assigned to 4th
A group of U.S. Army paratroopers, assigned to 4th Brigade, 25th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, march in the colors as members of the color guard into a ceremony at Hemevez, Normandy, France, June 4, 2015. Over ... More
U.S. Army Soldiers parachute over the historic La Fiere
U.S. Army Soldiers parachute over the historic La Fiere drop zone near Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015, to commemorate the 71st Anniversary of D-Day. More than 380 U.S. service members from E... More
Soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force D-Day 71 walk
Soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force D-Day 71 walk along the shore of Omaha Beach. Taking Omaha Beach was the responsibility of the U.S. 1st Army, 5th Corps, with sea transport provided by the U.S. Navy and el... More
Paratroopers with Charlie Battery, 2nd Battalion, 319th
Paratroopers with Charlie Battery, 2nd Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division alongside Soldiers with the Virginia National Guard, 1st Battalion, 111th Field Artillery Regime... More
A U.S. Army Spc. Aaron Hensley, 426th Civil Affairs
A U.S. Army Spc. Aaron Hensley, 426th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne), presents arms during a World War II commemoration ceremony in Montebourg, France, June 4, 2015. The U.S. Army helped liberate Montebourg... More
Soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force D-Day 71 walk
Soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force D-Day 71 walk along the shore of Omaha Beach. Taking Omaha Beach was the responsibility of the U.S. 1st Army, 5th Corps, with sea transport provided by the U.S. Navy and el... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Gaston, assigned to
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Gaston, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, watches as the pilots start the engines of a C-130J aircraft at the Cherboug Airport, Normandy, France; June 3, 2015. This is the 7... More
Two U.S. Army Green Berets conduct a High Altitude,
Two U.S. Army Green Berets conduct a High Altitude, Low Opening Airborne Jump over Iron Mike Drop Zone near the village of Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europ... More
The Statue of Iron Mike looks over the drop zone that
The Statue of Iron Mike looks over the drop zone that paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division jumped on during World War II near La Fierr Bridge, Normandy, France; June 3, 2015. Over 380 service members fro... More
A French military re-enactor dressed as U.S. Army Soldiers
A French military re-enactor dressed as U.S. Army Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) hoists the flag during a ceremony at the Currahee Memorial in Normandy, France, June 3, 2015. Over 380 s... More
The color guard prepares their formation for the 29th
The color guard prepares their formation for the 29th Infantry Division transfer-of-authority ceremony Dec. 19, 2016 at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. The 29th Infantry Division is organized to provide oversight to some... More
A team of multinational special operations forces searches
A team of multinational special operations forces searches an oil tanker in the Persian Gulf for "terrorists" suspected of hijacking the vessel during a training exercise in Kuwait. Soldiers from Company B, 3r... More
Members of the 82nd Airborne Division, German Soldiers
Members of the 82nd Airborne Division, German Soldiers and the Mayor of Chef Du-Pont, France participated in a ceremony in honor of Capt. Rex Combs, a 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment Paratroope... More
U.S. Army paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade,
U.S. Army paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade, based out of Vicenza, Italy and Grafenwohr, Germany, prepare to render honors during a ceremony at the La Cambe German War Cemetery in the Normandy region... More
The French Mayor of Amfreville and a French civilian
The French Mayor of Amfreville and a French civilian place a wreath at a monument during a ceremony honoring the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division at Amfreville, Normandy, France; June 5... More
U.S. Army Spc. Pedro Orozco, a chemical, biological,
U.S. Army Spc. Pedro Orozco, a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear specialist, with the 355th Chemical Company, navigates a weave obstacle during day zero of U.S. Army Central’s first Air Assault Cou... More
Maj. Gen. Blake Ortner, the commanding general of the
Maj. Gen. Blake Ortner, the commanding general of the 29th Infantry Division, delivers his remarks during the 29th Infantry Division transfer of authority ceremony Dec. 19, 2016 at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. The 29t... More
The French mayor of Hemevez and members of his family
The French mayor of Hemevez and members of his family lay a wreath at a 82nd Airborne Memorial during a ceremony at Hemevez, Normandy, France, June 4, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D... More
Pallets full of M865 Kinetic Energy training rounds
Pallets full of M865 Kinetic Energy training rounds for the M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank's M256 smoothbore gun sit at the ammo point of the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division's Table VI quali... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, speaks during a memorial ceremony at the Picauville 9th Air Force monument June 4, 2015, Normandy, France. More... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jim Shaw, U.S. Embassy Paris defense
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jim Shaw, U.S. Embassy Paris defense attaché officer and a French local national lay a wreath down during a ceremony at the La Cambe German War Cemetery in the Normandy region of France, June... More
U.S. Servicemembers race to the start of the ‘Tough
U.S. Servicemembers race to the start of the ‘Tough One’ obstacle during day zero of U.S. Army Central’s first Air Assault Course, April 4, 2017, at Camp Buehring, Kuwait. The ‘Tough One’ obstacle includes rope... More
Staff Sgt. Jared Elzea, section chief with Charlie
Staff Sgt. Jared Elzea, section chief with Charlie Battery, 2nd Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, explains the occupation drill of an M777A2 weapons system to soldiers ... More
"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company
"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company of men in the world into France. We'll give the bastards hell. Strangely, I'm not particularly scared. But in my heart is a terrific longing to hold you in my ... More
Few women are buried at the Normandy American Cemetery
Few women are buried at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial; here is the headstone for one of the few, Pfc. Mary H. Bankston, who served with the Women's Army Corps. Service members of Joint Task Force ... More
29th ID Soldiers find hidden treasures within ranks during Normandy ob...
Soldiers from the 29th Infantry Division pose for a picture with their French host family prior to a local home-cooked meal May 31, 2017, in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France. These dinners happen every year to kickof... More
Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel, chief, National Guard
Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel, chief, National Guard Bureau, talks with Army Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Kramer, deputy commander, 29th Infantry Division, Maryland National Guard, during a Thanksgiving visit to service ... More
Staff Sgt. Andy Anderson, platoon sergeant assigned
Staff Sgt. Andy Anderson, platoon sergeant assigned to Company B, 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, fires back to the approaching special operations for... More
A team of multinational special operations forces approaches
A team of multinational special operations forces approaches a pair of buildings occupied by "terrorists" during a training exercise in Kuwait. Soldiers from Company B, 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd ... More
A team of multinational special operations forces leads
A team of multinational special operations forces leads the opposing force away. Soldiers from Company B, 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armord Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division played the opp... More
The statue of Maj. Dick Winters of Easy Company, 506th
The statue of Maj. Dick Winters of Easy Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, stands as reminder of the sacrifice of the Greatest Generation near Utah Beach, Normandy, France, Jun... More
Messeur Marcel Jean, the French mayor of Chef Du Pont,
Messeur Marcel Jean, the French mayor of Chef Du Pont, speaks during a ceremony honoring the 82nd Airborne Division for their sacrifice during World War II at Chef Du Pont, Normandy, France, June 4, 2015. Over ... More
French locals and U.S. Soldiers from the Fort Bragg
French locals and U.S. Soldiers from the Fort Bragg Air Assault School, N.C., fold an U.S. flag during a memorial ceremony for Pfc. Charles DeGlopper, a paratrooper who died on D-Day during World War II on June... More
"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company
"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company of men in the world into France. We'll give the bastards hell. Strangely, I'm not particularly scared. But in my heart is a terrific longing to hold you in my ... More
A group of U.S. Army paratroopers, assigned to the
A group of U.S. Army paratroopers, assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, German, Dutch, and French paratroopers stands in formation during a ceremony honoring the paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division th... More
Sgt. Patrick Kelly, 310th Psychological Operations
Sgt. Patrick Kelly, 310th Psychological Operations Company, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), speaks with a local woman at Angoville Au Plain about why Americans still vis... More
A group of French citizens march down the road during
A group of French citizens march down the road during a ceremony honoring the paratroopers that liberated the village in Negreville, Normandy, France; June 6, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and aff... More
A group of paratroopers, assigned to the 82nd Airborne
A group of paratroopers, assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, present the Colors as members of the Color Guard during a ceremony honoring Medal of Honor winner Pfc. Charles N. DeGlopper for his actions on D-... More
"The battle belonged that morning to the thin, wet
"The battle belonged that morning to the thin, wet line of khaki that dragged itself ashore on the channel coast of France." Service members of Joint Task Force D-Day 71 visited historic D-Day sites June 2, 201... More
A group of U.S. Army, German and French paratroopers
A group of U.S. Army, German and French paratroopers walk off Iron Mike Drop Zone near the village of Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Da... More
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Timothy Pennartz, 1st Sgt. of the
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Timothy Pennartz, 1st Sgt. of the DeGlopper Air Assault School, 18th Airborne Corps, salutes after folding an American Flag during a ceremony with French and American civilians honoring Medal... More
A group of U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to the 101st
A group of U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to the 101st Airborne Division, present the colors as members of the color guard for a ceremony as French school children sing songs at Chef Du Pont, Normandy, France, Ju... More
Allied service members and locals of Normandy gather
Allied service members and locals of Normandy gather at Omaha Beach National Guard monument to pay respect to veterans who served during World War II June 5, 2015, Normandy, France. More than 380 service member... More
U.S. Servicemembers sprint to the finish line of a
U.S. Servicemembers sprint to the finish line of a two-mile run during day zero of the Air Assault Course, during U.S. Army Central’s first Air Assault Course, April 4, 2017, at Camp Buehring, Kuwait. The Air A... More
The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Soldiers
The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment. They were to be dropped near Amfreville, France, but ended up 18 miles southeast, in a town called Gr... More
A priest gives a benediction at the Picauville 9th
A priest gives a benediction at the Picauville 9th Air Force monument June 4, 2015, Normandy, France. More than 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical units are participating in the 71s... More
A U.S. Air Force C-130J, assigned to the 37th Airlift
A U.S. Air Force C-130J, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, flies over the coast of Normandy to practice their maneuvers in Northern France; June 3, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of the D-Day invasion ... More
World War II Veterans Richard Yates and Ernie Lamson
World War II Veterans Richard Yates and Ernie Lamson embraces one another as fellow paratroopers before a ceremony at Amfreville, Normandy, France; June 5, 2015. Over 380 servicemembers from Europe and affiliat... More
Col. E. Scott Smith, commander of the 116th Infantry
Col. E. Scott Smith, commander of the 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Virginia National Guard, participates in a ceremony honoring World War II veterans held at the Franco-American memorial in Graignes, Fr... More
Members of the 82nd Airborne Division, German Soldiers
Members of the 82nd Airborne Division, German Soldiers and the Mayor of Chef Du-Pont, France participated in a ceremony in honor of Capt. Rex Combs, a 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment Paratroope... More
German soldiers parachute over the historic La Fiere
German soldiers parachute over the historic La Fiere drop zone near Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015, to commemorate the 71st Anniversary of D-Day. More than 380 U.S. service members from Euro... More
French locals and U.S. Soldiers from the Fort Bragg
French locals and U.S. Soldiers from the Fort Bragg Air Assault School, N.C., fold an U.S. flag during a memorial ceremony for Pfc. Charles DeGlopper, a paratrooper who died on D-Day during World War II on June... More
A 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division
A 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank crew scans for targets during the brigade's Table VI qualifications at the Udairi Range Complex March 29. The brigade tank an... More