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Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from

Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from

Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from U.S., Germany, France, Holland, and United Kingdom, re-enacted the D-Day airborne operation on the La Fiere fields near Ste. Mere Eglise, France, to commemor... More

Vintage photo of World War II veteran Walter W. Heline

Vintage photo of World War II veteran Walter W. Heline

Vintage photo of World War II veteran Walter W. Heline next to a contemporary photo of him during a reception in honor of World War II veterans, in advance of a Twilight Tattoo ceremony, June 6, 2012 at Joint B... More

An U.S. Army World War II veteran from the 101st Airborne

An U.S. Army World War II veteran from the 101st Airborne

An U.S. Army World War II veteran from the 101st Airborne Division watches a ceremony that was held to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Carentan, France, June 4, 2012. Paratroopers from t... More

U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units

U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units

U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 6, 2012. Paratroopers from the Allied nations gather in Normandy each ... More

Staff Sgt. Timothy Nellessen participates in Operation

Staff Sgt. Timothy Nellessen participates in Operation

Staff Sgt. Timothy Nellessen participates in Operation Normandy 2012, Sainte Mere-Eglise, France.

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling speaks at a ceremony

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling speaks at a ceremony

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling speaks at a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Carentan, France, June 4, 2012. Distinguished guests from all over the world gather in Normandy e... More

A French sailor stands at attention during a ceremony

A French sailor stands at attention during a ceremony

A French sailor stands at attention during a ceremony held to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Carentan, France, June 4, 2012. Paratroopers from the Allied nations gather in Normandy each... More

A Boy Scout from the United States of America attends

A Boy Scout from the United States of America attends

A Boy Scout from the United States of America attends a ceremony held to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Ranville British Cemetery, France, Jun. 6, 2012. People from all over the world g... More

Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, commander of U.S. Army Europe,

Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, commander of U.S. Army Europe,

Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, commander of U.S. Army Europe, shares a laugh with Duane Pinkston, a World War II veteran, during the June 3 D-Day commemorations.

Task Force 68 soldiers attended a memorial ceremony

Task Force 68 soldiers attended a memorial ceremony

Task Force 68 soldiers attended a memorial ceremony for D-Day veterans in Hermanville, France, June 6. Even with pouring down rain, the soldiers paid their respects to the heroes of World War II. Task Force 68,... More

U.S. Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, glances out

U.S. Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, glances out

U.S. Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, glances out over Utah Beach, France from the site of the U.S. Navy Memorial while at a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, June 5, 2012. Di... More

A U.S. Army Ranger, 75th Ranger Regiment, stands atop

A U.S. Army Ranger, 75th Ranger Regiment, stands atop

A U.S. Army Ranger, 75th Ranger Regiment, stands atop a former Nazi bunker overlooking the English Channel at the Ranger Memorial, Pointe Du Hoc, France, June 1, 2012. Paratroopers from the Allied nations gathe... More

Cmdr. Erik Nilsson, commanding officer of Beachmaster

Cmdr. Erik Nilsson, commanding officer of Beachmaster

Cmdr. Erik Nilsson, commanding officer of Beachmaster Unit 1 presents retired Hospital Apprentice 1st Class Frank H. Walden after presenting him with a Bronze Star. Walden, from Walnut Creek, Calif., was awarde... More

U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus converses with

U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus converses with

U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus converses with a World War II veteran at a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Utah Beach, June 5, 2012. Distinguished guests from all over t... More

The U.S. Army Europe Band stands next to Dutch Paratroopers

The U.S. Army Europe Band stands next to Dutch Paratroopers

The U.S. Army Europe Band stands next to Dutch Paratroopers to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Carentan, France, Jun. 4, 2012. Paratroopers from the Allied nations gather in Normandy eac... More

Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal (lower

Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal (lower

Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal (lower right) and a crowd of more than three thousand people applaud World War II veterans at a recent Twilight Tattoo, June 6, 2012, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson ... More

U.S. Army veteran Sgt. Maj. Jack Port, speaks to U.S.

U.S. Army veteran Sgt. Maj. Jack Port, speaks to U.S.

U.S. Army veteran Sgt. Maj. Jack Port, speaks to U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units, about his experiences during the D-Day invasion, Pointe Du Hoc, France, June 1, 2012. Paratroopers from the A... More

U.S. Army veteran Sgt. Maj. Jack Port, speaks to U.S.

U.S. Army veteran Sgt. Maj. Jack Port, speaks to U.S.

U.S. Army veteran Sgt. Maj. Jack Port, speaks to U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units, about his experiences during the D-Day invasion, Pointe Du Hoc, France, June 1, 2012. Paratroopers from the A... More

World War II re-enactors pose as paratroopers in front

World War II re-enactors pose as paratroopers in front

World War II re-enactors pose as paratroopers in front of the Church of Sainte-Mère-Église while visiting to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, France, June 6, 2012. Re-enactors gather in N... More

The president of France, Francois Hollande, approaches

The president of France, Francois Hollande, approaches

The president of France, Francois Hollande, approaches attendees of a ceremony held to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Ranville British Cemetery, France, Jun. 6, 2012. Distinguished gues... More

U.S. Army Paratroopers from United States Army Civil

U.S. Army Paratroopers from United States Army Civil

U.S. Army Paratroopers from United States Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Carentan, France, Jun. 4, 2012. Paratroopers from the Alli... More

The president of France, Francois Hollande, meets with

The president of France, Francois Hollande, meets with

The president of France, Francois Hollande, meets with attendees of a ceremony held to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Ranville British Cemetery, France, Jun. 6, 2012. Distinguished gues... More

U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units

U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units

U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units ride bumper cars at a carnival during a commemoration of the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Saint Mère Èglise, France, June 2, 2012. Paratroopers and ... More

The U.S. Army Europe Band plays during a ceremony held

The U.S. Army Europe Band plays during a ceremony held

The U.S. Army Europe Band plays during a ceremony held to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 6, 2012. U.S. Army soldiers gather in Normandy each year as a r... More

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus prepares to lay a wreath

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus prepares to lay a wreath

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus prepares to lay a wreath commemorating the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Normandy at the World War II Utah Beach American Memorial in Sainte Marie du Mont, France. Ma... More

World War II veterans salute during eight countries'

World War II veterans salute during eight countries'

World War II veterans salute during eight countries' national anthems honoring their sacrifices and their fellow soldiers' during WWII. The eight country flags represented the eight Allied nations. Task Force 6... More

U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units

U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units

U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units and British paratroopers from the 4th Parachute Regiment commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Pegasus Bridge, France, June 1, 2012. Paratroo... More

Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from

Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from

Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from U.S., Germany, France, Holland, and United Kingdom, re-enacted the D-Day airborne operation on the La Fiere fields near Ste. Mere Eglise, France to commemora... More

World War II veteran Alfred H. M. Shehab (middle left)

World War II veteran Alfred H. M. Shehab (middle left)

World War II veteran Alfred H. M. Shehab (middle left) recollecting his time spent during the war with other veterans and guests during a reception in honor of World War II veterans, in advance of a Twilight Ta... More

Keith Nightingale, retired Ranger colonel, and war

Keith Nightingale, retired Ranger colonel, and war

Keith Nightingale, retired Ranger colonel, and war historian, explains the events that happened on June 6, 1944, on Utah Beach to Task Force 68, June 2.Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from acros... More

The church of Sainte-Mère-Èglise is illuminated at

The church of Sainte-Mère-Èglise is illuminated at

The church of Sainte-Mère-Èglise is illuminated at night during preparation for upcoming festivities for Operation Normandy 2012. This year, U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units commemorate the 68... More

U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units

U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units

U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units and British paratroopers from the 4th Parachute Regiment commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Merville Battery, France, June 1, 2012. Paratr... More

A World War II veteran converses with U.S. Secretary

A World War II veteran converses with U.S. Secretary

A World War II veteran converses with U.S. Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, at a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Utah Beach, June 5, 2012. Veterans and distinguished guests ... More

Capt. Henry Lifton, 2nd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division,

Capt. Henry Lifton, 2nd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division,

Capt. Henry Lifton, 2nd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, walks of the La Fiere drop zone after jumping in honor of D-Day, June 3. Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from U.S., Germany, France, Holl... More

The president of France, Francois Hollande, meets with

The president of France, Francois Hollande, meets with

The president of France, Francois Hollande, meets with attendees of a ceremony held to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Ranville British Cemetery, France, Jun. 6, 2012. Distinguished gues... More

WWII and D-Day veteran, John Perozzi, 82nd Airborne

WWII and D-Day veteran, John Perozzi, 82nd Airborne

WWII and D-Day veteran, John Perozzi, 82nd Airborne Division, talks with active duty 82nd Abn. Div. soldiers after a ceremony that commemorated the La Fiere, Ste. Mere Eglise, WWII and D-Day events, June 3. Tas... More

U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units,

U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units,

U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units, British paratroopers from the 4th Para Regiment, and WWII re-enactors pose for a photograph to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Pointe ... More

WWII British Army veterans watch a ceremony held to

WWII British Army veterans watch a ceremony held to

WWII British Army veterans watch a ceremony held to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Ranville British Cemetery, France, Jun. 6, 2012. Paratroopers from the Allied nations gather in Norman... More

U.S. Army Paratrooper Cpl. Kristin Tobey, United States

U.S. Army Paratrooper Cpl. Kristin Tobey, United States

U.S. Army Paratrooper Cpl. Kristin Tobey, United States Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), stands at parade rest while attending a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of ... More

A U.S. Army paratrooper, who jumped into the marshes

A U.S. Army paratrooper, who jumped into the marshes

A U.S. Army paratrooper, who jumped into the marshes west of Saint Mere Eglise, June 3, shakes hands with World War II veterans who fought there during the D-Day invasion.

Brig. Gen. Alan Stolte, U.S. Army Civil Affairs &

Brig. Gen. Alan Stolte, U.S. Army Civil Affairs &

Brig. Gen. Alan Stolte, U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) deputy command general, speaks at a Chef du Pont D-Day commemorative ceremony, June 5. Task Force 68, which is made ... More

WWII veteran, Henry "Duke" Boswell, 505th Parachute

WWII veteran, Henry "Duke" Boswell, 505th Parachute

WWII veteran, Henry "Duke" Boswell, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, gives Pvt. Tom Emsley, 4th Para, The Royal Parachute Regiment, an authentic WWI clicker on the battlefield of La Fiere, June 6. Duke expla... More

Sgt. 1st Class Kyle Sessoms, 82nd Airborne Division,

Sgt. 1st Class Kyle Sessoms, 82nd Airborne Division,

Sgt. 1st Class Kyle Sessoms, 82nd Airborne Division, packs up his parachute after completing a jump onto La Fiere, France, June 3. Sessoms is part of the Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from U.S... More

Task Force 68 soldiers attended a memorial ceremony

Task Force 68 soldiers attended a memorial ceremony

Task Force 68 soldiers attended a memorial ceremony for D-Day veterans in Hermanville, France, June 6. Even with pouring down rain, the soldiers paid their respects to the heroes of WWII. Task Force 68, which i... More

Spc. Michael Whisenant participates in Operation Normandy

Spc. Michael Whisenant participates in Operation Normandy

Spc. Michael Whisenant participates in Operation Normandy 2012, Sainte Mere-Eglise, France.

The mayor speaks during a ceremony to commemorate the

The mayor speaks during a ceremony to commemorate the

The mayor speaks during a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 6, 2012. Distinguished guests from all over the world gather in Normandy each year ... More

French guests lay a wreath at the memorial dedicated

French guests lay a wreath at the memorial dedicated

French guests lay a wreath at the memorial dedicated to the Battle of Carentan during a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Carentan, France, June 4, 2012. Guests from all over t... More

Right to left: Dorothy and Ellen Levitsky unveil their

Right to left: Dorothy and Ellen Levitsky unveil their

Right to left: Dorothy and Ellen Levitsky unveil their plaque that was dedicated in their honor in Bolleville, France, June 4. Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from across the U.S. Army, Air Forc... More

World War II U.S. Army veteran Staff Sgt. Duane "Pinky"

World War II U.S. Army veteran Staff Sgt. Duane "Pinky"

World War II U.S. Army veteran Staff Sgt. Duane "Pinky" Pinkston is asked for his autograph as he recalls the events of the parachute jump into Saint Mere-Eglise on the morning of June 6, 1944 with soldiers fro... More

John Perozzi, a World War II veteran who landed in

John Perozzi, a World War II veteran who landed in

John Perozzi, a World War II veteran who landed in Normandy with the 82nd Airborne Division, salutes while the taps is played.

U.S. Army paratroopers stand in formation in the town

U.S. Army paratroopers stand in formation in the town

U.S. Army paratroopers stand in formation in the town square at Saint Mere Eglise. Several events to commemorate the D-Day landings, 68 years ago, took place this week in Normandy.

A U.S. Army paratrooper, United States Army Civil Affairs

A U.S. Army paratrooper, United States Army Civil Affairs

A U.S. Army paratrooper, United States Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command, tours the inside of a former Nazi bunker, Pointe Du Hoc, France, June 1, 2012. Paratroopers from the Allied nations,... More

A U.S. Army WWII veteran, from the 101st Airborne Division,

A U.S. Army WWII veteran, from the 101st Airborne Division,

A U.S. Army WWII veteran, from the 101st Airborne Division, watches a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Carentan, France, Jun. 4, 2012. Veterans and Paratroopers from the Allie... More

Right to left: Dorothy and Ellen Levitsky unveil their

Right to left: Dorothy and Ellen Levitsky unveil their

Right to left: Dorothy and Ellen Levitsky unveil their plaque that was dedicated in their honor in Bolleville, France, June 4. Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from across the U.S. Army, Air Forc... More

The U.S. Army Europe Band plays during a ceremony to

The U.S. Army Europe Band plays during a ceremony to

The U.S. Army Europe Band plays during a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Carentan, France, June 4, 2012. U.S. Army soldiers gather in Normandy each year as a remembrance to t... More

Staff Sgt. John Hedgepeth participates in Operation

Staff Sgt. John Hedgepeth participates in Operation

Staff Sgt. John Hedgepeth participates in Operation Normandy 2012, Sainte Mere-Eglise, France.

Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Jacobs, commanding general of the

Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Jacobs, commanding general of the

Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Jacobs, commanding general of the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), laughs with a British military official before the start of a commemorative ceremony he... More

Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from

Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from

Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from U.S., Germany, France, Holland, and United Kingdom, re-enacted the D-Day airborne operation on the La Fiere fields near Ste. Mere Eglise, France, to commemor... More

The president of France, Francois Hollande, meets with

The president of France, Francois Hollande, meets with

The president of France, Francois Hollande, meets with attendees of a ceremony held to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Ranville British Cemetery, France, Jun. 6, 2012. Distinguished gues... More

D-Day veterans salute and pay honors to the American

D-Day veterans salute and pay honors to the American

D-Day veterans salute and pay honors to the American Flag as the National Anthem is played during a memorial ceremony in honor of them in Carentan, France, June 4. Task Force 68, which is made up of paratrooper... More

Distinguished guests from the United States and France

Distinguished guests from the United States and France

Distinguished guests from the United States and France commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Carentan, France, Jun. 4, 2012. Paratroopers from the Allied nations gather in Normandy each year a... More

U.S. Army retired Col. Keith Nightingale speaks to

U.S. Army retired Col. Keith Nightingale speaks to

U.S. Army retired Col. Keith Nightingale speaks to U.S. Army Paratroopers from various airborne units, and British Paratroopers from the 4th Para Regiment, to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invas... More

World War II veteran Frederick Griswold (lower right)

World War II veteran Frederick Griswold (lower right)

World War II veteran Frederick Griswold (lower right) along with other veterans and guests listen to the Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal during a reception in honor of World War II veterans, in a... More

Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal pays

Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal pays

Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal pays homage to World War II veterans during a reception in honor of World War II veterans, in advance of a Twilight Tattoo ceremony, June 6, 2012 at Joint Base Mye... More

U.S. Army veteran Sgt. Maj. Jack Port speaks to U.S.

U.S. Army veteran Sgt. Maj. Jack Port speaks to U.S.

U.S. Army veteran Sgt. Maj. Jack Port speaks to U.S. Army Paratroopers from various airborne units about his experiences during the D-Day invasion, Pointe Du Hoc, France, Jun. 1, 2012. Paratroopers from the All... More

The U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Pyscholgical Operations

The U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Pyscholgical Operations

The U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Pyscholgical Operations Command colorguard render a salute during a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Carentan, France, June 4, 2012. Paratroope... More

The U.S. Army Europe Band renders a salute during a

The U.S. Army Europe Band renders a salute during a

The U.S. Army Europe Band renders a salute during a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Carentan, France, June 4, 2012. U.S. Army soldiers gather in Normandy each year as a remem... More

A U.S. Army Ranger, 75th Ranger Regiment, places his

A U.S. Army Ranger, 75th Ranger Regiment, places his

A U.S. Army Ranger, 75th Ranger Regiment, places his Ranger tab and scroll on the Ranger Memorial, Pointe Du Hoc, France, June 1, 2012. Paratroopers from the Allied nations gather in Normandy each year as a rem... More

The U.S. Army Europe Band plays while marching into

The U.S. Army Europe Band plays while marching into

The U.S. Army Europe Band plays while marching into town during a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Carentan, France, June 4, 2012. U.S. Army soldiers gather in Normandy each y... More

U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units

U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units

U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units and British paratroopers from the 4th Parachute Regiment, commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Merville Battery, France, June 1, 2012. Parat... More

Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal greets

Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal greets

Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal greets World War II veteran, Dr. Earnest F. Gloyna at a recent Twilight Tattoo, June 6, 2012, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. The theme of the ceremony was ... More

World War II veterans render a salute during the playing

World War II veterans render a salute during the playing

World War II veterans render a salute during the playing of taps at a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Utah Beach, June 5, 2012. World War II veterans gather in Normandy each ... More

The president of France, Francois Hollande, stands

The president of France, Francois Hollande, stands

The president of France, Francois Hollande, stands at the memorial of the Ranville British Cemetery at a ceremony held to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, France, Jun. 6, 2012. Distinguis... More

The U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations

The U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations

The U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) Color Guard commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 6, 2012. Paratroopers from the Alli... More

World War II U.S. Army veteran Staff Sgt. Duane "Pinky"

World War II U.S. Army veteran Staff Sgt. Duane "Pinky"

World War II U.S. Army veteran Staff Sgt. Duane "Pinky" Pinkston discusses the events of the parachute jump into Sainte Mere-Eglise on the morning of June 6, 1944 with soldiers from the United States Army Civil... More

U.S. Army and Air Force paratroopers from various airborne

U.S. Army and Air Force paratroopers from various airborne

U.S. Army and Air Force paratroopers from various airborne units commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 6, 2012. Paratroopers from the Allied nations gather in ... More

U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units

U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units

U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units and British paratroopers from the 4th Parachute Regiment commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Pegasus Bridge, France, June 1, 2012. Paratroo... More

Charles Rivkin, U.S. ambassador to France, meets with

Charles Rivkin, U.S. ambassador to France, meets with

Charles Rivkin, U.S. ambassador to France, meets with John Roman, a D-Day veteran, and his wife Jacqueline, during the June 3 commemorations in Normandy. Rivkin jumped into the nearby drop zone with the U.S. Ar... More

U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units

U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units

U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units ride bumper cars at a carnival during a commemoration of the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Saint Mère Èglise, France, June 2, 2012. Paratroopers and ... More

Paratroopers exchange German jump wings at La Fiere

Paratroopers exchange German jump wings at La Fiere

Paratroopers exchange German jump wings at La Fiere drop zone after completing an airborne operation commemorating the D-Day and WWII events, June 3. Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from U.S., G... More

A Rabbi says a prayer at a ceremony held to commemorate

A Rabbi says a prayer at a ceremony held to commemorate

A Rabbi says a prayer at a ceremony held to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Ranville British Cemetery, France, Jun. 6, 2012. Distinguished guests gather in Normandy each year as a rememb... More

The U.S. Army Europe Band plays during a ceremony held

The U.S. Army Europe Band plays during a ceremony held

The U.S. Army Europe Band plays during a ceremony held to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 6, 2012. U.S. Army soldiers gather in Normandy each year as a r... More

Sgt.1st Class Charles Pilkington participates in Operation

Sgt.1st Class Charles Pilkington participates in Operation

Sgt.1st Class Charles Pilkington participates in Operation Normandy 2012, Sainte Mere-Eglise, France.

A French sailor attends a ceremony that was held to

A French sailor attends a ceremony that was held to

A French sailor attends a ceremony that was held to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Carentan, France, June 4, 2012. People from all over the world gather in Normandy each year as a remem... More

U.S. Army and British paratroopers from various airborne

U.S. Army and British paratroopers from various airborne

U.S. Army and British paratroopers from various airborne units commemorate the 68th annual D-Day invasion, Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, France, May 31, 2012. While visiting the grounds Paratroopers ... More

Fred Morgan, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment and

Fred Morgan, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment and

Fred Morgan, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment and D-Day veteran who was with the 82nd Airborne Division as a medic during World War II, talks with active duty soldiers about his experiences in the war. One sto... More

Second to right to left: Dorothy and Ellen Levitsky,

Second to right to left: Dorothy and Ellen Levitsky,

Second to right to left: Dorothy and Ellen Levitsky, World War II veterans, salute during the national anthem at a plaque dedication for them, June 4. Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from across... More

D-Day veterans, Fred Morgan and Henry "Duke" Boswell,

D-Day veterans, Fred Morgan and Henry "Duke" Boswell,

D-Day veterans, Fred Morgan and Henry "Duke" Boswell, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, pose for a picture in front of the Iron Mike Statue with active duty soldiers on La Fiere battlefield, June 6. After shar... More

WWII veteran British Paras share memories while attending

WWII veteran British Paras share memories while attending

WWII veteran British Paras share memories while attending a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Ranville British Cemetery, France, Jun. 6, 2012. Veterans from the Allied nations ... More

Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Jacobs, commanding general of the

Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Jacobs, commanding general of the

Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Jacobs, commanding general of the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), presents a token of appreciation to the mayor of Bolleville, France, after a plaque ded... More

Secretary of the Army, the Honorable John McHugh, receives

Secretary of the Army, the Honorable John McHugh, receives

Secretary of the Army, the Honorable John McHugh, receives the key to the city of Carentan, France after participating in a D-Day memorial ceremony, June 4. Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from ... More

U.S. Army paratroopers beside the "Iron Mike" statue

U.S. Army paratroopers beside the "Iron Mike" statue

U.S. Army paratroopers beside the "Iron Mike" statue near the La Fière Bridge battlefield, west of Saint Mere Eglise, France.

Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from

Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from

Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from U.S., Germany, France, Holland, and United Kingdom, re-enacted the D-Day airborne operation on the La Fiere fields near Ste. Mere Eglise, France, to commemor... More

A World War II U.S. Army veteran paratrooper watches

A World War II U.S. Army veteran paratrooper watches

A World War II U.S. Army veteran paratrooper watches a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 6, 2012. World War II veterans gather in Normandy each... More

Far right, from right to left: Sisters and World War

Far right, from right to left: Sisters and World War

Far right, from right to left: Sisters and World War II veterans, Dorothy and Ellen Levitsky, are welcomed before a plaque dedeciation ceremony, June 4. Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from acro... More

Staff Sgt. Jason Thomas participates in Operation Normandy

Staff Sgt. Jason Thomas participates in Operation Normandy

Staff Sgt. Jason Thomas participates in Operation Normandy 2012, Sainte Mere-Eglise, France.

U.S. Army Paratrooper Staff Sgt. Grant Schacht, from

U.S. Army Paratrooper Staff Sgt. Grant Schacht, from

U.S. Army Paratrooper Staff Sgt. Grant Schacht, from Joint Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C., renders a salute during a ceremony held to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Ranvil... More

The president of France, Francois Hollande, meets with

The president of France, Francois Hollande, meets with

The president of France, Francois Hollande, meets with attendees of a ceremony held to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Ranville British Cemetery, France, Jun. 6, 2012. Distinguished gues... More

U.S. Army WWII veterans watch a ceremony that was held

U.S. Army WWII veterans watch a ceremony that was held

U.S. Army WWII veterans watch a ceremony that was held to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Carentan, France, Jun. 4, 2012. Paratroopers from the Allied nations gather in Normandy each yea... More

Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Jacobs, U.S. Army Civil Affiars &

Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Jacobs, U.S. Army Civil Affiars &

Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Jacobs, U.S. Army Civil Affiars & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) commanding general, shakes hands with WWII and D-Day veteran, John Perozzi, 82nd Airborne Division, after a ceremo... More

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