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
171202-F-GF466-1204 SHAPE, Belgium (Dec. 2, 2017) United
171202-F-GF466-1204 SHAPE, Belgium (Dec. 2, 2017) United States Armed Forces Basketball head coach Army Captain Carl Little poses for a photo with the first place trophy during the closing ceremonies of the 201... More
Nearly 100 Soldiers and family members attend the Armed
Nearly 100 Soldiers and family members attend the Armed Forces Network Bavaria's 3rd Annual Rock N' Bowl Challenge at the Rose Barracks Bowling Center, Vilseck, Germany, Feb. 22, 2019. The event was broadcast ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Justin "Jmac" McClarran, assigned to
U.S. Army Sgt. Justin "Jmac" McClarran, assigned to Armed Forces Network Bavaria, checks broadcasting equipment at the AFN Bavaria's 3rd Annual Rock N' Bowl Challenge at the Rose Barracks Bowling Center, Vilsec... 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
200206-N-WW166-0062 MANAMA, Bahrain (Feb. 6, 2020)
200206-N-WW166-0062 MANAMA, Bahrain (Feb. 6, 2020) Runners participating in the annual Morale, Welfare and Recreation Bahrain Color Run get ready for the event to begin at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain. ... 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
U.S. Army Soldier, Spc. Tommy Kennedy, 1442nd Firefighters,
U.S. Army Soldier, Spc. Tommy Kennedy, 1442nd Firefighters, stationed at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, batter for the U.S. Army volunteer baseball team, hits a single during the the third annual Jackie... 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
Captain Matthew Stuhr, Headquarters Headquarters Detachment,
Captain Matthew Stuhr, Headquarters Headquarters Detachment, 115th Military Police Battalion company commander, and a native of Columbus, Ohio, kicks a soccer ball toward a goal in a match against partnered sol... More
Marines and sailors with Marine Wing Support Squadron
Marines and sailors with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 place sections of a landing pad into position Aug. 28 at Ie Shima training facility. The new landing pads help broaden the training opportunities III Ma... 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
An Afghan National Army soldier creates a hole in a
An Afghan National Army soldier creates a hole in a piece of secondary high explosive during a training exercise at the demolition range on Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Laghman province, Nov. 5, 2013 The dem... 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 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
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 1st Lt. Patrick Ting, left, platoon leader
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Patrick Ting, left, platoon leader with the 663rd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, native of Orlando, Fla., takes a photo with Afghan National Army soldiers and a civilian contractor after... 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
Klemen Groselj (second from left), State Secretary
Klemen Groselj (second from left), State Secretary at the Slovenian Ministry of Defense, receives a tour of 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment's Astral Knight 19 exercise site from Maj. Steven J.... More
U.S. Army Soldier, Chaplain’s Assistant Spc. Phillip
U.S. Army Soldier, Chaplain’s Assistant Spc. Phillip Sherouse, 108th Chaplain Detachment, stationed at Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania, catches a throw to first base to end the inning at the third annual ... 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
200206-N-WW166-0312 MANAMA, Bahrain (Feb. 6, 2020)
200206-N-WW166-0312 MANAMA, Bahrain (Feb. 6, 2020) A participant runs through a red cloud of dye during the annual Morale, Welfare and Recreation Bahrain Color Run at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain. The e... 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
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
Armed Forces Network combat correspondent Marine Sgt.
Armed Forces Network combat correspondent Marine Sgt. James D. Shea captures construction of new U.S. Army staging area, Aug. 12. The 880-acre area, soon to be named Camp John Pratt after fallen Chief Warrant O... More
An Afghan National Army soldier assists his fellow
An Afghan National Army soldier assists his fellow classmate with the proper technique for cutting time fuses during the Explosive Hazard Reduction Course at the demolition range on Forward Operating Base Gambe... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Jonathan Hoekzema, 201st Afghan National
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Jonathan Hoekzema, 201st Afghan National Army Corps Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Advisor, 663rd EOD Company, native of Fort Carson, Colo., is interviewed at the demolition range on Forwar... 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
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
Nearly 100 Soldiers and family members attend the Armed
Nearly 100 Soldiers and family members attend the Armed Forces Network Bavaria's 3rd Annual Rock N' Bowl Challenge at the Rose Barracks Bowling Center, Vilseck, Germany, Feb. 22, 2019. The event was broadcast ... 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
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
Klemen Groselj (center), State Secretary at the Slovenian
Klemen Groselj (center), State Secretary at the Slovenian Ministry of Defense, receives a tour of 174th Air Defense Artillery Brigade’s Astral Knight 19 exercise site from Lt. Col. James McCandless (right), dep... More
200206-N-WW166-0130 MANAMA, Bahrain (Feb. 6, 2020)
200206-N-WW166-0130 MANAMA, Bahrain (Feb. 6, 2020) Service members, civilians, and family members begin the annual Morale, Welfare and Recreation Bahrain Color Run at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain. The e... 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
A family attends the Armed Forces Network Bavaria's
A family attends the Armed Forces Network Bavaria's 3rd Annual Rock N' Bowl Challenge at the Rose Barracks Bowling Center, Vilseck, Germany, Feb. 22, 2019. The event was broadcast live on the AFN Bavaria netwo... 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
200206-N-WW166-0098 MANAMA, Bahrain (Feb. 6, 2020)
200206-N-WW166-0098 MANAMA, Bahrain (Feb. 6, 2020) Military children dance and warm up prior to the start of the annual Morale, Welfare and Recreation Bahrain Color Run at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain. ... 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
171201-F-GF466-1069 SHAPE, Belgium (Dec. 1, 2017) United
171201-F-GF466-1069 SHAPE, Belgium (Dec. 1, 2017) United States Armed Forces Basketball team member Shaqueel Tabb attempts a layup during game 13 of the 2017 SHAPE International Basketball Tournament. The annua... More
171202-F-GF466-1077 SHAPE, Belgium (Dec. 2, 2017) Supreme
171202-F-GF466-1077 SHAPE, Belgium (Dec. 2, 2017) Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) Basketball Team members Ozzy Ozbourne and Anthony Crawford smile from the bench as they support their teammate... More
LOS ANGELES (Feb. 9, 2020) Harvey Keitel gives a shoutout
LOS ANGELES (Feb. 9, 2020) Harvey Keitel gives a shoutout to the troops on the American Forces Network at the Oscars red carpet. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dary Patten/Released)
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
Soldiers from the 2nd Platoon, 497th Engineer Company,
Soldiers from the 2nd Platoon, 497th Engineer Company, currently assigned to Task Force Hurricane, continue to use heavy equipment to level and compact ground on an 880-acre plot that will eventually hold futur... 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
A competitor launches a bowling ball during the Armed
A competitor launches a bowling ball during the Armed Forces Network Bavaria 3rd Annual Rock N' Bowl Challenge at the Rose Barracks Bowling Center, Vilseck, Germany, Feb. 22, 2019. The event was broadcast live... 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
Master Cpl. Marko Simonic, a soldier with the Slovenian
Master Cpl. Marko Simonic, a soldier with the Slovenian Light Air Defense Artillery, scans the horizon for aircraft during a simulated battle drill as part of Astral Knight 19 near Postojna, Slovenia, June 4, 2... 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
Soldiers from the 2nd Platoon, 497th Engineer Company,
Soldiers from the 2nd Platoon, 497th Engineer Company, currently assigned to Task Force Hurricane, use dozers and scrapers to prepare a stable foundation on which to build future U.S. Army retrograde point, Cam... More
Soldiers from 115th Military Police Battalion, a Maryland
Soldiers from 115th Military Police Battalion, a Maryland National Guard unit attached to 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division, and soldiers from Bosnia-Herzegovina, stand at attention during the National Anthem a... More
U.S. aoldiers with 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain
U.S. aoldiers with 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, stage a convoy outside the demolition range on Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Laghman province, Nov. 5, 2013. The demolition range is the Afg... 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
Soldiers from 115th Military Police Battalion, Maryland
Soldiers from 115th Military Police Battalion, Maryland National Guard, attached to the 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division, play a soccer match against their partnered soldiers from Bosnia and Herzegovina at Kan... More
LOS ANGELES (Feb. 9, 2020) Kelly Marie Tran approaches
LOS ANGELES (Feb. 9, 2020) Kelly Marie Tran approaches reporters at the Oscars red carpet to give a shout out to servicemembers. Shou touts are often shared with servicemembers assigned across the globe to boos... 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
171201-F-GF466-1073 SHAPE, Belgium (Dec. 1, 2017) United
171201-F-GF466-1073 SHAPE, Belgium (Dec. 1, 2017) United States Armed Forces Basketball team member Shaqueel Tabb works his way past United Kingdom Armed Forces team player Daniel Cole during game 13 of the 201... 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
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
Tune in to AFN Kaiserslautern at 105.1
An Airman tunes into 105.1 FM, the future frequency for Armed Forces Network Kaiserslautern, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 9, 2017. The change is projected to take place at approximately 11 a.m., Jan 18, ... More
200204-N-WW166-0080 MANAMA, Bahrain (Feb. 4, 2020)
200204-N-WW166-0080 MANAMA, Bahrain (Feb. 4, 2020) Lt. j.g. Justin Fishman, a member of Commander, Task Group 56.3, assists “extraordinist” Craig Karges, during his live magic show at Naval Support Activity (NS... 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