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Todays peace and tranquility of Utah Beach belies the Pandemonium of June 6, 1944, when more than 3,000 US Soldiers died taking the beach 60 years ago. The American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, containing the graves of more than 9,000 Soldiers, overlooks Omaha Beach

Todays peace and tranquility of Utah Beach belies the Pandemonium of J...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Colleville Sur Mer State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Steven Czyz, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

A member of the Army's 82nd Airborne Division Fort Bragg, North Carolina, parachutes to the ground at Charleston Air Force Base after jumping from a C-17 Globemaster III, 15th Airlift Squadron Charleston AFB, South Carolina. The jump is part of the 82nd Airborne Division Associations annual convention in downtown Charleston Aug. 8-12. 300 members of the 82nd exited the C-17s in six passes. "The jump is the keystone event," said Captain Terrance McGraw, USA, event coordinator and commander, Headquarters Company, 82nd Airborne Division Support Command, and Fort Bragg, North Carolina, "It is part nostalgia and here is how we do it today. We have the utmost respect for the World War II...

A member of the Army's 82nd Airborne Division Fort Bragg, North Caroli...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A member of the Army's 82nd Airborne Division Fort Bragg, North Carolina, parachutes to the ground at Charleston Air Force Base ... More

Todays peace and tranquility of Utah Beach belies the Pandemonium of June 6, 1944, when more than 3,000 US Soldiers died taking the beach 60 years ago. The American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, containing the graves of more than 9,000 Soldiers, overlooks Omaha Beach

Todays peace and tranquility of Utah Beach belies the Pandemonium of J...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Colleville Sur Mer State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Steven Czyz, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

An aerial view showing the Normandy American Cemetery located in Normandy, France, with a portion of the coastline designated OMAHA BEACH during World War II (WW II). visible in the background

An aerial view showing the Normandy American Cemetery located in Norma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Normandy American Cemetery State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Colette M. Horton, USAF Release Status: Released to... More

US Army (USA) Soldiers, 1ST Battalion (BN), 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR), Fort Benning, Georgia (GA), check each anothers parachutes before loading onto four US Air Force (USAF) C-17A Globemaster III cargo aircraft as part of a 16 aircraft paratroop drop during the 60th Anniversary of the D-Day Normandy invasion during World War II (WWII)

US Army (USA) Soldiers, 1ST Battalion (BN), 507th Parachute Infantry R...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cherbourg State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Wayne Clark, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

A US Air Force (USAF) MH-53M Pave Low IV helicopter assigned to the 21st Special Operations Squadron (SOS), flies along a portion of the coastline of the Normandy Province in France. During World War II (WW II) this area was designated OMAHA BEACH and it was one of five invasion beachheads used by Allied forces on D-Day

A US Air Force (USAF) MH-53M Pave Low IV helicopter assigned to the 21...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Andrew E. Lynch, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

DD-623 USS Nelson Torpedo Damage

DD-623 USS Nelson Torpedo Damage

This photograph shows the battle damage to the DD-623 USS Nelson after being torpedoed in the stern. The ship was repaired by Boston Navy Yard and returned to fleet in November 1944. Administrative History of t... More

Photograph of Royal British Marines during Final Amphibious Maneuvers on the North African Coast

Photograph of Royal British Marines during Final Amphibious Maneuvers ...

Original caption: The Coast Guard Lands the British Marines- Down the ramps, through the surf and up the beach dash Royal British Marines form U.S. Coast Guard-manned landing craft during final amphibious maneu... More

Photograph of American Infantrymen Racing across an Open Field to Reach a German Pillbox

Photograph of American Infantrymen Racing across an Open Field to Reac...

Original caption: American Infantrymen race across an open field to reach a German pillbox, on the of the German Siegfried line defenses, Eisenboen, Germany, 10/9/44 (28th Infantry Division) Photographs of Amer... More

Photograph of Signs Left behind by U.S. Troops Occupying the Belgian Town of Malmedy before it was Retaken by Germans

Photograph of Signs Left behind by U.S. Troops Occupying the Belgian T...

Original caption: These signs were left behind by U.S. Troops occupying the Belgian town of Malmedy before it was retaken by Germans in the counteroffensive. 12/28/44 Photographs of American Military Activities

Photograph of American Infantrymen Entering the Town of St. Hubert, Belgium

Photograph of American Infantrymen Entering the Town of St. Hubert, Be...

Original caption: St. Hubert, Belgium-American infantryman of the 87th Div. enter the town of St. Hubert right after the Germans fled the town. 1945. Photographs of American Military Activities

Photograph of a Burning Home Near Lmore, Belgium

Photograph of a Burning Home Near Lmore, Belgium

Original caption: This burning home near Lmore, Belgium, drew a heavy barrage of enemy shellfire which wounded a Signal Corps photographer. 1/16/45. Photographs of American Military Activities

Photograph of Damage Done in Houffalize, Belgium

Photograph of Damage Done in Houffalize, Belgium

Original caption: A view of the damage done in Houffalize, Belgium, by shelling. The town was retaken from the Germans by the 2nd Armored Division. FUSA, 1/18/45 Photographs of American Military Activities

Artwork: "Wreckage of a British Glider - Normandy" Artist: Schroeder-Brandstadt

Artwork: "Wreckage of a British Glider - Normandy" Artist: Schroeder-B...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan arrive for a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

President and Mrs. Ronald Reagan arrive for a ceremony commemorating t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Point Du Hoc Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 Vincent R. Kitts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Senator Strom Thurmond, Republican-South Carolina, speaks at Arbor Day tree planting ceremonies at the Pentagon.  Behind Thurmond are Secretary of the Army John O. Marsh Jr. and Army CHIEF of STAFF General (GEN) John A. Wickham Jr.  During the ceremony Thurmond, a D-Day veteran, praised the Soldiers who participated in the Normandy invasion.  He also helped plant an oak tree at the lower Mall entrance to the building and poured cups of sand from the beaches of Normandy into the soil around the trees

Senator Strom Thurmond, Republican-South Carolina, speaks at Arbor Day...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robert D. Ward Release Status: Released to Public ... More

A member of the 82nd Airborne Division greets retired General (GEN) James A. Van Fleet upon his arrival for a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A member of the 82nd Airborne Division greets retired General (GEN) Ja...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Mere-Eglise Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 Vincent R. Kitts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

A color guard carrying the Belgian and American flags participates in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Patton Memorial on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A color guard carrying the Belgian and American flags participates in ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bastogne Country: Belgium (BEL) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 Ronald J. Cavalier Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

Secretary of the Army John O. Marsh speaks during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Madision Memorial on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

Secretary of the Army John O. Marsh speaks during a wreath-laying cere...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bastogne Country: Belgium (BEL) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 Ronald J. Cavalier Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

A member of the 82nd Airborne Division and a British paratrooper jump from a tethered balloon in preparation for a jump into Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A member of the 82nd Airborne Division and a British paratrooper jump ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

President Ronald Reagan and President Francois Mitterrand of France attend a wreath-laying ceremony at the American cemetery at Omaha Beach. The ceremony is part of the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

President Ronald Reagan and President Francois Mitterrand of France at...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 Ronald J. Cavalier Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A paratrooper jumps from a platform suspended under a balloon. Members of the 82nd Airborne Division and British paratroopers are using the balloon while practicing for a jump into Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A paratrooper jumps from a platform suspended under a balloon. Members...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Jon E. Long Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

Secretary of the Army John O. Marsh and other distinguished guests attend a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-Day, the invasion of Europe

Secretary of the Army John O. Marsh and other distinguished guests att...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Point Du Hoc Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 Vincent R. Kitts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

Senator and Mrs. Strom Thurmond, Republican, South Carolina, Strom Thurmond Jr. and Mrs. Omar Bradley pose for a photograph during a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

Senator and Mrs. Strom Thurmond, Republican, South Carolina, Strom Thu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Mere-Eglise Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

A Belgian military band marches in a parade commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-Day, the invasion of Europe

A Belgian military band marches in a parade commemorating the 40th ann...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bastogne Country: Belgium (BEL) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 Ronald J. Cavalier Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

Spectators listen to an address during a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-Day, the invasion of Europe

Spectators listen to an address during a ceremony commemorating the 40...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Point Du Hoc Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Vincent R. Kitts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

A member of the 82nd Airborne Division participates in a re-enactment of a World War II parachute jump on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A member of the 82nd Airborne Division participates in a re-enactment ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Mere-Eglise Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 Vincent R. Kitts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

A balloon used to raise a parachute jump platform is prepared for a practice session by members of the 82nd Airborne Division and British paratroopers. The Soldiers are practicing for a jump into Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A balloon used to raise a parachute jump platform is prepared for a pr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SPC Jon E. Long Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

Soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division listen to an account of a World War II battle during the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

Soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division listen to an account of a World...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Saint Mere-Eglise Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

A World War II memorial honoring those who gave their lives during D-day, the invasion of Europe

A World War II memorial honoring those who gave their lives during D-d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Point Du Hoc Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

A member of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, U.S. Army, participates in the re-enactment of a cliff climb made by members of the same unit on D-day, World War II. The re-enactment is part of a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A member of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, U.S. Army, participates in the r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Point Du Hoc Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPEC. 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digita... More

A member of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, U.S. Army, participates in the re-enactmemt of a cliff climb made by members of the same unit on D-Day, World War II. The re-enactment is part of a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A member of the 2nd Ranger Battalion, U.S. Army, participates in the r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Point Du Hoc Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

An 82nd Airborne Division paratrooper makes a practice jump from a tethered balloon.  He is preparing for a jump into Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

An 82nd Airborne Division paratrooper makes a practice jump from a tet...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 4 Jon E. Long Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

A member of the 82nd Airborne Division explains his parachute equipment to a British paratrooper prior to boarding an aircraft for the re-enactmemt of an air drop into Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

A member of the 82nd Airborne Division explains his parachute equipmen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 4 Jon E. Long Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

82nd Airborne Division paratroopers listen to instructions on how to make a practice jump from a platform suspended from a tethered balloon. They are preparing for a jump into Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

82nd Airborne Division paratroopers listen to instructions on how to m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 4 Jon E. Long Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

82nd Airborne Division paratroopers listen to a British paratrooper as he explains how to put on the equipment they will use to make a practice jump from a tethered balloon. They are preparing for a jump into Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

82nd Airborne Division paratroopers listen to a British paratrooper as...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 4 Jon E. Long Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

82nd Airborne Division paratroopers jump from an aircraft while participating in the re-enactmemt of an air drop into Sainte-Mere-Eglise on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

82nd Airborne Division paratroopers jump from an aircraft while partic...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 4 Jon E. Long Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

82nd Airborne Division and British paratroopers board a C-130E Hercules aircraft for the re-enactment of an air drop into Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

82nd Airborne Division and British paratroopers board a C-130E Hercule...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 George Izer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

Crew members and guests aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) render honors as the colors are presented during a celebration marking the 45th anniversary of the Allied invasion of France

Crew members and guests aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier US...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Paul Savelli Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

Saddled in camouflage, LT. GEN. Shelton, United States Army, prepare to jump with his troops in France during Operation Overlord '94. The 2nd Airlift Squadron (ALS) Pope AFB, North Carolina, 37th Airlift Squadron (ALS) Rhein-Main AB, Germany and the 41st Airlift Squadron (ALS) Pope AFB, North Carolina deployed to RAF Alconbury, England to airlift to airlift the 82nd and 101st Airborne troops into France to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Operation Overlord '94

Saddled in camouflage, LT. GEN. Shelton, United States Army, prepare t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: OVERLORD '94 Base: Alconburg Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Russ Pollanen Release ... More

Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC) loaded with Abrams M1A1 Main Battle Tank (MBT), approaches the beach secured by Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV-7A1) during the D-Day assault for Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC) loaded with Abrams M1A1 Main Battle...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Cam... More

Marines from the 1ST Landing Support Batallion (LSB) (identified by red patch) work their way down Red Beach on D-day during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. The Marine in background is armed with the 5.56mm M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) light machine gun, while his aid gunner (foreground) carries extra SAW ammo over his flack vest and around his helmet. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Marines from the 1ST Landing Support Batallion (LSB) (identified by re...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

The hospital ship USNS MERCY (T AH 19) prepares to receive injured soldiers on D-day during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

The hospital ship USNS MERCY (T AH 19) prepares to receive injured sol...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Usns Mercy (T-AH 19) Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Major Command Shown: USNS MERCY Scene Camera ... More

Marines drive an Arams M1A1 Main Battle Tank (MBT) to the beach on D-Day during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. The two Air Intake Towers on the left and Exhaust Plenum and Exhaust Tower on the rear of the M1A1 allows the tank to move through high water. KERNEL BLITZ, largely taking place off the coast of Southern California and Camp Pendleton, is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Marines drive an Arams M1A1 Main Battle Tank (MBT) to the beach on D-D...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

Marine Amphibian Assault Vehicles (AAV's) make their way down Red Beach on D-day during exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Marine Amphibian Assault Vehicles (AAV's) make their way down Red Beac...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

Marines from the 1ST Medical Landing Support Battalion (LSB) move in towards Red Beach on D-Day during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. LSB personnel can be identified by the red patch. KERNEL BLITZ is designed to enhance the training of Sailors and Marines in the complexities of brigade-size amphibious assault operations

Marines from the 1ST Medical Landing Support Battalion (LSB) move in t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene... More

Staff Sgt. John Winn and Staff Sgt. Patricia Winn,

Staff Sgt. John Winn and Staff Sgt. Patricia Winn,

Staff Sgt. John Winn and Staff Sgt. Patricia Winn, visit Normandy near Colleville-sur-Mer, France at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial. The visit was part of a presidental invitation and tour in honor... More

Army Lt. Gen. James C. McConville, U.S. Army deputy

Army Lt. Gen. James C. McConville, U.S. Army deputy

Army Lt. Gen. James C. McConville, U.S. Army deputy chief of staff, G-1, listens to a question during the third installment of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Moral Leadership Luncheon series July 7 at Memoria... More

AMFREVILLE, France - A memorial ceremony for the 507th

AMFREVILLE, France - A memorial ceremony for the 507th

AMFREVILLE, France - A memorial ceremony for the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division was conducted June 4 as part of the 72nd D-Day commemorations. The Paratrooper in the statue represents... More

190605-N-ME396-031 GROTON, Conn. (June 5, 2019) Historic

190605-N-ME396-031 GROTON, Conn. (June 5, 2019) Historic

190605-N-ME396-031 GROTON, Conn. (June 5, 2019) Historic Ship Nautilus (SSN 571) Officer-in-Charge Lt. Cmdr. Brad Boyd speaks at a ceremony to commemorate the 77th anniversary of the Battle of Midway and the 75... More

U.S. Army paratroopers joined paratroopers from several

U.S. Army paratroopers joined paratroopers from several

U.S. Army paratroopers joined paratroopers from several nations during a paradrop as part of the commemoration of the D-Day invasion of June 6, 1944, during World War II. Aircraft from the U.S. Air Force's 86th... More

A group of paratroopers, assigned to the 173rd Airborne

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

Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa members during

Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa members during

Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa members during a 5K run in remembrance of D-Day June 6, 2014, on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. More than 300 deployed service members gathered in recognition for the 70th an... More

Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera, commanding general, Regional

Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera, commanding general, Regional

Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera, commanding general, Regional Command (South) and 4th Infantry Division, speaks to service members and civilians in front of the RC(S) headquarters June 6, 2014. The speech was part o... More

Cadets aboard the Coast Guard Tall Ship Eagle (WIX

Cadets aboard the Coast Guard Tall Ship Eagle (WIX

Cadets aboard the Coast Guard Tall Ship Eagle (WIX 327) hold a wreath made up for a D-Day commemoration ceremony held on the ship while en route to France June 4, 2019. The Eagle and crew sailed through the Eng... More

A group of Soldiers, Airmen and foreign paratroopers,

A group of Soldiers, Airmen and foreign paratroopers,

A group of Soldiers, Airmen and foreign paratroopers, including Soldier from 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 5th Quartermaster Detachment, receive a briefing at the back of a C-130 Hercules in Cherebourg, Fr... More

British soldiers with The Parachute Regiment's 4th

British soldiers with The Parachute Regiment's 4th

British soldiers with The Parachute Regiment's 4th Battalion from London, England, talk with a British D-Day veteran during a visit to the Normandy American Cemetery, May 31. Task Force 68, which is made up of ... More

German Soldiers from Luftlandebrigade 1 live in field

German Soldiers from Luftlandebrigade 1 live in field

German Soldiers from Luftlandebrigade 1 live in field tents at the Normandy Commemoration in Picauville, France, June 1, 2016. Soldiers from the German Luftlandebrigade 1 (LLB1) participate in the 72nd D-Day La... More

German, French and U.S. Paratroopers prepare to conduct

German, French and U.S. Paratroopers prepare to conduct

German, French and U.S. Paratroopers prepare to conduct airborne operations from a C-160 Transall during the 72nd Anniversary of D-Day, Iron Mike Dropzone, Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, June 5, 2016. The Jump was... More

The Honor Guard prepares to present the colors at a

The Honor Guard prepares to present the colors at a

The Honor Guard prepares to present the colors at a ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of D-Day and Operation Overlord, at the National World War II Memorial, Washington, D.C., June 6, 2019. (DoD photo by Li... More

190815-N-AS200-115 SAINT-RAPHAËL; France (Aug. 15;

190815-N-AS200-115 SAINT-RAPHAËL; France (Aug. 15;

190815-N-AS200-115 SAINT-RAPHAËL; France (Aug. 15; 2019) Cmdr. Chris Lepore; assistant U.S. Naval Attaché to France; participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at a monument en hommage aux soldats du débarquement... More

From left, retired U.S. Army Sgt. Ernie Lamson, Royal

From left, retired U.S. Army Sgt. Ernie Lamson, Royal

From left, retired U.S. Army Sgt. Ernie Lamson, Royal Navy Petty Officer Harry Eddy and “Bevin Boy” Dennis Hill watch a slideshow presentation about the Allied Forces’ combat missions and the weapons used durin... More

French Re-enactors encamped in field tents re-enact

French Re-enactors encamped in field tents re-enact

French Re-enactors encamped in field tents re-enact World War II in Picauville, France, June 1, 2016. Soldiers from the German Luftlandebrigade 1 (LLB1) participate in the 72nd D-Day Landing Anniversary in No... 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

"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

Airman 1st Class Tristan Geray, left, 37th Airlift

Airman 1st Class Tristan Geray, left, 37th Airlift

Airman 1st Class Tristan Geray, left, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, points out the grave of an unknown soldier to Capt. Jeff Broffman, 37th AS pilot, after a ceremony to honor World War II veterans as part ... More

World War II veterans gather at the National World

World War II veterans gather at the National World

World War II veterans gather at the National World War II Memorial to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day and Operation Overlord, Washington, D.C., June 6, 2019. (DoD photo by Lisa Ferdinando)

A Douglas C-47 Skytrain, known as Whiskey 7, flies

A Douglas C-47 Skytrain, known as Whiskey 7, flies

A Douglas C-47 Skytrain, known as Whiskey 7, flies alongside a C-130J Super Hercules from the 37th Airlift Squadron over Germany, May 30, 2014. The C-47 came to Ramstein for a week to participate in base activi... More

SPC Rodriguez of the US Army Europe Band and Chorus

SPC Rodriguez of the US Army Europe Band and Chorus

SPC Rodriguez of the US Army Europe Band and Chorus performs during the 75th D-Day Anniversary remembrance activities, May 29, 2019. (Photo by US Army, SGT Francisco Aisporna, released).

Paratroopers jump onto the Iron Mike drop zone here,

Paratroopers jump onto the Iron Mike drop zone here,

Paratroopers jump onto the Iron Mike drop zone here, June 8, 2014. More than 600 U.S., German, Dutch and French service members jumped to honor the paratroopers that jumped into Normandy on D-Day. The event was... More

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kerry Mills (right), a flight

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kerry Mills (right), a flight

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kerry Mills (right), a flight engineer assigned to the 180th Airlift Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, talks to a World War II veteran of an allied nation June 3, 2014, in Norman... More

Maj. Gen. Phillip M. Churn, the assistant to the chairman

Maj. Gen. Phillip M. Churn, the assistant to the chairman

Maj. Gen. Phillip M. Churn, the assistant to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, U.S. Army Reserve matters, and Walter Pruiksma embrace after Churn presented Pruiksma with the Order of the Marechaussee i... More

The C-47 known as "That's All Brother" arrived at the

The C-47 known as "That's All Brother" arrived at the

The C-47 known as "That's All Brother" arrived at the 117th Air Refueling Wing, Sumpter Smith ANGB, Birmingham, Alabama April 9, 2019. That's All Brother was the lead plane that dropped the first paratroopers ... More

The American Cemetary as seen by paratroopers of the

The American Cemetary as seen by paratroopers of the

The American Cemetary as seen by paratroopers of the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), June 6, 2011. These paratroopers are members of Task Force Normandy, which is a mult... More

U.S. Army and German paratroopers conduct sustained

U.S. Army and German paratroopers conduct sustained

U.S. Army and German paratroopers conduct sustained airborne training before airborne operations from a mock C-160 Transall during the 72nd Anniversary of D-Day, Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, June 4, 2016. The Ju... More

Paratroopers from the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and

Paratroopers from the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and

Paratroopers from the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) perform parachute training with he British Royal Air Force at RAF Brize Norton, England, May 28. These paratroopers ... More

Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,

Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,

Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France conduct airborne operations over the La Fiere drop zone.

170514-N-XJ502-169 FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. (May

170514-N-XJ502-169 FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. (May

170514-N-XJ502-169 FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. (May 14, 2017) - Seabees, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4, clear and level simulated damage to an airstrip during airfield damage repair t... More

U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Timothy Pennartz, 1st Sgt. of the

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

World War II re-enactors parade into the town square

World War II re-enactors parade into the town square

World War II re-enactors parade into the town square to meet with US Military WWII Veterans, Carentan, France 02 June 2018. Some re-enactors travelled from across Europe to show their support for the Veterans,... More

The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Soldiers

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

Soldiers from the German Luftlandebrigade 1(LLB1)

Soldiers from the German Luftlandebrigade 1(LLB1)

Soldiers from the German Luftlandebrigade 1(LLB1) participate in a joint ceremony with U.S. Soldiers to commemorate the 72nd Anniversary of D-Day at the 90th Infantry Division Monument in Picauville, France on ... More

Members of the Round Canopy Parachuting Team, and

Members of the Round Canopy Parachuting Team, and

Members of the Round Canopy Parachuting Team, and paratroopers from the Luftlandebrigade 1 conduct pre jump training in Fresville, France, June 2, 2016. The Round Canopy Parachuting Team performs World War Two ... More

French D-Day Re-enactors honor the annual Normandy

French D-Day Re-enactors honor the annual Normandy

French D-Day Re-enactors honor the annual Normandy D-Day Commemoration by supporting all of the events throughout the week in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France 2016. The mission of a Re-enactor is to help educate the ... More

190606-N-WO404-624
NORMANDY, France (June 6, 2019)

190606-N-WO404-624 NORMANDY, France (June 6, 2019)

190606-N-WO404-624 NORMANDY, France (June 6, 2019) U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Fleet Master Chief Derrick Walters delivers remarks during a United States Navy Memorial and Frogmen Association of Utah Beach ... More

French D-Day Re-enactors honor the annual Normandy

French D-Day Re-enactors honor the annual Normandy

French D-Day Re-enactors honor the annual Normandy D-Day Commemoration by supporting all of the events throughout the week in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France 2016. The mission of a Re-enactor is to help educate the ... More

Two U.S. Army paratroopers descends onto Iron Mike

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 U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Gary Robinson of the 478th Civil

A U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Gary Robinson of the 478th Civil

A U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Gary Robinson of the 478th Civil Affairs Battalion has his equipment checked by a jumpmaster in preparation of an airborne operation at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., June 6, 2015. The ... More

U.S., French and Italian service members participate

U.S., French and Italian service members participate

U.S., French and Italian service members participate in static-line and free fall jumps on June 6, 2017, commemorating World War II's Allied invasion of Normandy, termed "D-Day", near Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. ... More

U.S. Army, Austrian, and German Soldiers visit Pointe

U.S. Army, Austrian, and German Soldiers visit Pointe

U.S. Army, Austrian, and German Soldiers visit Pointe du Hoc, France, June 1, 2016. The World War II Pointe du Hoc Ranger Monument is located on a cliff eight miles west of Normandy American Cemetery, which ove... More

French D-Day Re-enactors honor the annual Normandy

French D-Day Re-enactors honor the annual Normandy

French D-Day Re-enactors honor the annual Normandy D-Day Commemoration by supporting all of the events throughout the week in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France 2016. The mission of a Re-enactor is to help educate the ... More

U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force paratroopers march through

U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force paratroopers march through

U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force paratroopers march through crowds of cheering onlookers to the Iron Mike paratrooper memorial near the Normandy village of Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 8, 2014. Nearly 1,000 pa... More

U.S. Army, Austrian, and German Soldiers visit

U.S. Army, Austrian, and German Soldiers visit

U.S. Army, Austrian, and German Soldiers visit Arromanches-les-Bains, France, June 1, 2016. During the Invasion of Normandy immediately after D-Day, the Allies established an artificial temporary harbour in Ar... More

Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,

Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,

Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct airborne operations over the La Fiere drop zone.

US Army (USA) members of Charlie 1/27th FA, Babenhausen Kaserne, Germany, perform a 21-gun salute with 75mm howitzers during the US-sponsored ceremony at Utah Beach to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the D-Day landings

US Army (USA) members of Charlie 1/27th FA, Babenhausen Kaserne, Germa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utah Beach State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Marie Cassetty, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

US Marine Brigadier General Frances Wilson (Left), Commander, 3rd Force Service Support Group, Okinawa, Japan, talks with two fellow Marines from Okinawa, Japan, while observing the D-Day Mobile Fuel Distribution System (DMFDS) concept demonstration at Gogu Beach, Korea, in support of FOAL EAGLE 2000. FOAL EAGLE is the largest Joint and Combined field training drill conducted annually in South Korea, running from October 25th to November 3rd. About 25,000 U.S. troops (Not shown) will take part in the drill, including active duty, Reserve and National Guard troops from bases in the United States and elsewhere in the Pacific. The exercise demonstrates U.S. and South Korean military cooperation

US Marine Brigadier General Frances Wilson (Left), Commander, 3rd Forc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE 2000 Base: Gogu Beach Country: Republic Of Korea (ROK) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James E. Lotz, USAF Release St... More

Republic of Korea (ROK) Major General Sang Gi Bae, Commanding General, 1ST ROK Marine Core Division, Pohang, Korea, looks at a jar of JP-5 fuel while observing the D-Day Mobile Fuel Distribution System concept demonstration at Gogu beach, Korea, in support of FOAL EAGLE 2000. Foal Eagle is the largest Joint and Combined field training drill conducted annually in South Korea, running from Oct. 25th to Nov. 3rd. About 25,000 US troops will take part in the drill, including active duty, Reserve and National Guard troops from bases in the United States and elsewhere in the Pacific. The exercise demonstrates US and South Korean military cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd LT. Daniel E...

Republic of Korea (ROK) Major General Sang Gi Bae, Commanding General,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Republic of Korea (ROK) Major General Sang Gi Bae, Commanding General, 1st ROK Marine Core Division, Pohang, Korea, looks at a ... More

The D-Day Mobile Fuel Distribution System is demonstrated to United States Marine Corpsmen at Dogu Beach near Pohang, South Korea, as a system designed to provide a means to transport fuel from sea to shore, during FOAL EAGLE 2000

The D-Day Mobile Fuel Distribution System is demonstrated to United St...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FOAL EAGLE 2000 Base: Dogu Beach Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 David C. Mercil, USN Release St... More

US Army (USA) Honor Guard members US Army (USA) SPECIALIST Fourth Class (SPC) Monica Alvarado (left), Ammo Bearer, USA SPC Jarrod Ryan, Loader, and USA STAFF Sergeant (SSG) Lee Price (right), Gun Commander, 529th Military Police Company (MP CO), Heidelberg, Germany (DEU), fire a 105mm howitzer during practice for the 60th Anniversary D-Day ceremony at Omaha Beach in Normandy, France (FRA)

US Army (USA) Honor Guard members US Army (USA) SPECIALIST Fourth Clas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Omaha Beach State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Marie Cassetty, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

One of the four US Air Force (USAF) F-15E Strike Eagles, 494th Fighter Squadron (FS), 48th Fighter Wing (FW), Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom (UK) begins to break away for the Missing Man formation flyover Utah Beach. The formation is part of the 60th Anniversary of the D-Day Allied invasion of Europe in WW II (WWII) at the landing site memorial near St Marie du Mont, France (FRA)

One of the four US Air Force (USAF) F-15E Strike Eagles, 494th Fighter...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utah Beach State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Marie Cassetty, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

D-Day veteran US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) (Ret) Wayne Chase, 15th Troop Carrier Squadron (TCS), pauses to reflect at the grave of an unknown Soldier in Normandy American Cemetery OMAHA Beach. France (FRA), after a D-Day ceremony. This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the Normandy invasion during World War II (WWII)

D-Day veteran US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) (Ret) Wayne...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: American Cemetery, Omaha Beach State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Wayne Clark, USAF Release Status: Released to P... More

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