A group of U.S. military veterans and their families
A group of U.S. military veterans and their families stand in front of the World War II memorial while a group of French school children sing them at the American Cemetery, Omaha Beach, Normandy, France; June 2... 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
Paratroopers from 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team
Paratroopers from 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, currently deployed to Kosovo, hosted the Hemevez ceremony and acted as... More
Maj. Jason Wayne, the forward operations officer, with
Maj. Jason Wayne, the forward operations officer, with the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, speaks to the crowd at the Hemevez ceremony June 4, Hemevez, France. The ceremony ... More
German barbe wire sits on top of the cliffs of Point
German barbe wire sits on top of the cliffs of Point Du Hoc that was apart of the Nazis defenses that now sits as a reminder of the battle on Point Du Hoc, Normandy, France; June 2, 2015. This is the 71st Anniv... 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
U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. James Anderson, assigned to the
U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. James Anderson, assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment, pays his respects to a fallen Solider at the American Cemetery, Omaha Beach, Normandy, France; June 2, 2015.This is the 71st Anniversary... More
A tribute carved in stone and dedicated to the U.S.
A tribute carved in stone and dedicated to the U.S. Army Rangers who captured Point Du Hoc rests on top of the cliffs they climbed at Point Du Hoc, Normandy, France; June 2, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary o... More
A group of U.S. military veterans and their families
A group of U.S. military veterans and their families stand in front of the World War II memorial while a group of French school children sing them at the American Cemetery, Omaha Beach, Normandy, France; June 2... 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
U.S. military service members are represented by white
U.S. military service members are represented by white headstones for the men that lost their lives during World War II at the American Cemetery, Normandy, France; June 2, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of ... More
U.S. Military service members are represented by white
U.S. Military service members are represented by white headstones for the men that lost their lives during World War II at the American Cemetery, Normandy, France; June 2, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of ... 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
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
Paratroopers from 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team
Paratroopers from 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, currently deployed to Kosovo, hosted the Hemevez ceremony and acted as... 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 group of U.S. Army Rangers, assigned to the 2nd Ranger
A group of U.S. Army Rangers, assigned to the 2nd Ranger Regiment, stand in front of a Dog Sector and talk about the battle that took place there at Omaha Beach, Normandy, France; June 2, 2015. This is the 71st... More
What is left of old Nazis defenses on top of Point
What is left of old Nazis defenses on top of Point Du Hoc that now sit a rememberence of the battle that was fought there on Point Du Hoc, Normandy, France; June 2, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of the D-D... 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
U.S. Military service members are represented by white
U.S. Military service members are represented by white headstones for the men that lost their lives during World War II at the American Cemetery, Normandy, France; June 2, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of ... More
U.S. Army Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division
U.S. Army Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) salute the flag during a ceremony at the Currahee Memorial site in Normandy, France, June 3, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and affi... 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 Point Du Hoc to practice their maneuvers in Normandy, France; June 3, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Norma... More
A U.S. veteran of Foreign Wars salutes the World War
A U.S. veteran of Foreign Wars salutes the World War II memorial while the American national anthem plays at the American Cemetery, Omaha Beach, Normandy, France; June 2, 2015.This is the 71st Anniversary of th... More
Paratroopers from 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team
Paratroopers from 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, currently deployed to Kosovo, hosted the Hemevez ceremony and acted as... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Aaron Dawson and Spc. Richard La Compte,
U.S. Army Sgt. Aaron Dawson and Spc. Richard La Compte, assigned to Echo Company, 1st Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, stand in front of the Army Ranger memorial after being promoted at Point Du Ho... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. James Anderson, assigned to the
U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. James Anderson, assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment, pays his respects to a fallen Soldier at the American Cemetery, Omaha Beach, Normandy, France; June 2, 2015.This is the 71st Anniversary... 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
A statue of a U.S. Army Soldier that honors the men
A statue of a U.S. Army Soldier that honors the men of the 29th Infantry Division, 116 Infantry Regimental Combat Team who died on Omaha Beach, Normandy, France; June 2, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of th... More
U.S. Military service members are represented by white
U.S. Military service members are represented by white headstones for the men that lost their lives during World War II at the American Cemetery, Normandy, France; June 2, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of ... More
U.S. military service members are represented by white
U.S. military service members are represented by white headstones for the men that lost their lives during World War II at the American Cemetery, Normandy, France; June 2, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of ... More
A World War II re-enactor, representing the 82nd Airborne
A World War II re-enactor, representing the 82nd Airborne Division, pays his respects to a fallen Solider at the American Cemetery, Omaha Beach, Normandy, France; June 2, 2015.This is the 71st Anniversary of th... More
A memorial that looks over the drop zone that honors
A memorial that looks over the drop zone that honors paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division and 101st Airborne Division on their actions during World War II near La Fierr Bridge, Normandy, France; June 3, ... 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, flys over the coast of Normandy to practice their manuauers in Northern France; June 3, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of the D-Day invasion o... More
U.S. Army Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division
U.S. Army Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), pose with Guy Lepretre, center, and Jean Pierre, center right, the builders of the memorial during a ceremony at the Currahee Memorial site in ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Aaron Dawson and Spc. Richard La Compte,
U.S. Army Sgt. Aaron Dawson and Spc. Richard La Compte, assigned to Echo Company, 1st Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, are being promoted at the Army Ranger memorial at Point Du Hoc, Normandy Franc... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. T Ottinger, assigned to the 346th
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. T Ottinger, assigned to the 346th Psychological Company (Airborne), pays his respects to a fallen Solider at the American Cemetary, Omaha Beach, Normandy, France; June 2, 2015.This is the 7... 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 group of U.S. Army Rangers, assigned to the 2nd Ranger
A group of U.S. Army Rangers, assigned to the 2nd Ranger Battalion, fold the American Flag in front of the memorial at Point Du Hoc, Normandy, France; June 2, 2015. The 2nd Ranger Battalion was the unit who too... More
Three U.S. Air Force C-130Js, assigned to the 37th
Three U.S. Air Force C-130Js, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, flies in formation over the terrain of Normandy to practice their maneuvers in Northern France; June 3, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. T Ottinger, assigned to the 346th
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. T Ottinger, assigned to the 346th Psychological Company (Airborne), pays his respects to a fallen Solider at the American Cemetary, Omaha Beach, Normandy, France; June 2, 2015.This is the 7... More
U.S. Military service members are represented by white
U.S. Military service members are represented by white headstones for the men that lost their lives during World War II at the American Cemetery, Normandy, France; June 2, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of ... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Josh Adams, assigned to Headquarters,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Josh Adams, assigned to Headquarters, Headquarters Company, United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) pays his respects to a fallen Solider at the Ame... More
Three U.S. Air Force C-130J aircraft, assigned to the
Three U.S. Air Force C-130J aircraft, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, taxi in formation to the runway at the Cherboug Airport, Normandy, France; June 3, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of the D-Day in... More
French military re-enactors dressed as U.S. Army Soldiers
French military re-enactors dressed as U.S. Army Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) prepare to post the colors during a ceremony at the Currahee Memorial in the Normandy region June 3, 2015... More
Three U.S. Air Force C-130Js, assigned to the 37th
Three U.S. Air Force C-130Js, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, flies in formation over the terrain of Normandy to practice their maneuvers in Northern France; June 3, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of... More
Paratroopers with the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team
Paratroopers with the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division jumped out of a World War II-era C-47 in Hemevez, France June 4. The jump was to pay homage to seven fallen paratroopers... 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 toward the coast of Normandy to practice their maneuvers in Northern France; June 3, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of the D-Day invasio... 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, raises the ramp of a C-130J aircraft at the Cherboug Airport, Normandy, France; June 3, 2015. This is the... More
A group of U.S. military veterans and their families
A group of U.S. military veterans and their families stand in front of the World War II memorial while a historian talks about World War II history at the American Cemetery, Omaha Beach, Normandy, France; June ... More
German barbe wire sits on top of the cliffs of Point
German barbe wire sits on top of the cliffs of Point Du Hoc that was apart of the Nazis defenses that now sits as a reminder of the battle of Point Du Hoc, Normandy, France; June 2, 2015. This is the 71st Anniv... 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 terrain of Normandy to practice their maneuvers in Northern France; June 3, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of the D-Day invasio... More
A group of civilians visit the remains of the battle
A group of civilians visit the remains of the battle of Point Du Hoc as a U.S. Air Force C-130J, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, flies overhead at Point Du Hoc, Normandy, France; June 3, 2015. This is th... More
The commemorative patch of Operation Neptune worn by
The commemorative patch of Operation Neptune worn by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Gaston, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, watches as the pilot start the engines on a C-130J at the Cherboug Airport, No... 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
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 group of U.S. Army Rangers, assigned to the 2nd Ranger
A group of U.S. Army Rangers, assigned to the 2nd Ranger Battalion, hold the American Flag in front of the memorial at Point Du Hoc, Normandy, France; June 2, 2015. The 2nd Ranger Battalion was the unit who too... More
A child dressed in WWII era clothing waits for the
A child dressed in WWII era clothing waits for the paratroopers to jump near Hemevez, France, June 4 into the Hemevez ceremony. The ceremony was to pay homage to seven fallen paratroopers from the U.S. Army’s 5... More
The opening of a Nazis observation bunker that looks
The opening of a Nazis observation bunker that looks out into the English Channel that now sits as a remembrance on top of Point Du Hoc, Normandy, France; June 2, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of the D-Day... 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 Mont Saint Michel Monastery to practice their maneuvers in Northern France; June 3, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of the D-Day inv... More
Retired Col. Keith Nightingale, a historian, that is
Retired Col. Keith Nightingale, a historian, that is providing a World War II historical tour to U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Echo Company, 1st Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment at the American Cem... 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
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Josh Adams, assigned to Headquarters,
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Josh Adams, assigned to Headquarters, Headquarters Company, United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) pays his respects to a fallen Solider at the Ame... More
A group of U.S. Army Rangers, assigned to the 2nd Ranger
A group of U.S. Army Rangers, assigned to the 2nd Ranger Regiment, stand in front of a German bunker and talk about the battle that took place there at Omaha Beach, Normandy, France; June 2, 2015. This is the 7... More
A tribute carved in stone and dedicated to the U.S.
A tribute carved in stone and dedicated to the U.S. Army Rangers who captured Point Du Hoc rests on top of the cliffs they climbed at Point Du Hoc, Normandy, France; June 2, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary o... More
A Nazis machine gun position sits on top of Point Du
A Nazis machine gun position sits on top of Point Du Hoc now sits a rememberence of the battle that was fought on Point Du Hoc, Normady, France; June 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of the D-Day invasion of ... 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 toward the coast of Normandy to practice their maneuvers in Northern France; June 3, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of the D-Day invasio... More
The patch of the 37th Airlift Squadron worn by U.S.
The patch of the 37th Airlift Squadron worn by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Gaston, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, watches as the pilot start the engines on a C-130J at the Cherboug Airport, Normandy... More
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Kyle Roscoe, assigned to Special
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Kyle Roscoe, assigned to Special Operation Command Europe, pays his respects to a fallen Solider at the American Cemetery, Omaha Beach, Normandy, France; June 2, 2015. This is the 71st Ann... More
A group of U.S. military veterans and their families
A group of U.S. military veterans and their families stand in front of the World War II memorial while the American national anthem at the American Cemetery, Omaha Beach, Normandy, France; June 2, 2015.This is ... 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, prepares to fly a mission over Normandy, France; June 3, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Normandy remembering the men ... 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
Three U.S. Air Force C-130Js, assigned to the 37th
Three U.S. Air Force C-130Js, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, flies toward the coast of Normandy to practice their maneuvers in Northern France; June 3, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of the D-Day in... More
Maj. Rusty Topf, executive officer for the 4th Infantry
Maj. Rusty Topf, executive officer for the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division elements currently deployed to Kosovo and Maj. Jason Wayne, the forward operations officer for 4/25... 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
A tribute carved in stone and dedicated to the U.S.
A tribute carved in stone and dedicated to the U.S. Army Rangers who captured Point Du Hoc rests on top of the cliffs they climbed at Point Du Hoc, Normandy, France; June 2, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary o... More
A statue of a U.S. Army Soldier that honors the men
A statue of a U.S. Army Soldier that honors the men of the 29th Infantry Division, 116 Infantry Regimental Combat Team who died on Omaha Beach, Normandy, France; June 2, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of th... More
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Kyle Roscoe, assigned to Special
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Kyle Roscoe, assigned to Special Operation Command Europe, pays his respects to a fallen Solider at the American Cemetery, Omaha Beach, Normandy, France; June 2, 2015. This is the 71st Ann... More
Two U.S. Air Force C-130Js, assigned to the 37th Airlift
Two U.S. Air Force C-130Js, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, flys over the terrain of Normandy to practice their manuauers in Northern France; June 3, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of the D-Day invas... More
Paratroopers from 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team
Paratroopers from 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, currently deployed to Kosovo, posed with veterans that were dressed up... More
A group of U.S. Army Rangers, assigned to the 5th Ranger
A group of U.S. Army Rangers, assigned to the 5th Ranger Training Battalion, stand in front of the memorial at Point Du Hoc, Normandy, France; June 2, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of the D-Day invasion of... 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 American Cemetery near Omaha Beach to practice their manuauers in Normandy, France; June 3, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of t... More