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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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, Carentan, France, Jun. 4, 2012. Paratroopers from the Allied nations gather in Normandy each year as a ... 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

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

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

Sgt. 1st Class. James Micko participates in Operation

Sgt. 1st Class. James Micko participates in Operation

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

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

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, 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

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

A French Foreign Legion solider displays his medals

A French Foreign Legion solider displays his medals

A French Foreign Legion solider displays his medals and awards on his uniform while attending a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Ranville British Cemetery, France, Jun. 6, 201... 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

U.S. Army Secretary John McHugh marches with the Mayor

U.S. Army Secretary John McHugh marches with the Mayor

U.S. Army Secretary John McHugh marches with the Mayor of Carentan in a ceremony held to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Carentan, France, June 4, 2012. Distinguished guests from all ove... More

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

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

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

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 retired Col. Keith Nightingale discusses

U.S. Army retired Col. Keith Nightingale discusses

U.S. Army retired Col. Keith Nightingale discusses events of the Utah beach landing as U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units, and British paratroopers from the 4th Para Regiment, commemorate the 68... 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

The president of France, Francois Hollande, arrives

The president of France, Francois Hollande, arrives

The president of France, Francois Hollande, arrives at a ceremony held to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Ranville British Cemetery, France, Jun. 6, 2012. Distinguished guests from all o... More

U.S. Army Secretary John McHugh and Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling,

U.S. Army Secretary John McHugh and Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling,

U.S. Army Secretary John McHugh and Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, commanding general of U.S. Army Europe, commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Carentan, France, Jun. 4, 2012. Distinguished guests f... More

U.S. Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, reads the

U.S. Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, reads the

U.S. Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, reads the inscriptions on the U.S. Navy Memorial at a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Utah Beach, June 5, 2012. Distinguished guests fr... More

The president of France, Francois Hollande, arrives

The president of France, Francois Hollande, arrives

The president of France, Francois Hollande, arrives at a ceremony held to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Ranville British Cemetery, France, Jun. 6, 2012. Distinguished guests from all o... More

U.S. Army Secretary John McHugh, speaks at a ceremony

U.S. Army Secretary John McHugh, speaks at a ceremony

U.S. Army Secretary John McHugh, speaks at a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Carentan, France, Jun. 4, 2012. Distinguished guests from all over the world gather in Normandy e... More

U.S. Army Secretary John McHugh departs a ceremony

U.S. Army Secretary John McHugh departs a ceremony

U.S. Army Secretary John McHugh departs a ceremony held 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... More

The U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations

The U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations

The U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command color guard march into town during a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Carentan, France, June 4, 2012. Paratroo... More

A British paratrooper from the 4th Parachute Regiment

A British paratrooper from the 4th Parachute Regiment

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

U.S. Army Secretary, John McHugh, and the Mayor of

U.S. Army Secretary, John McHugh, and the Mayor of

U.S. Army Secretary, John McHugh, and the Mayor of Carentan arrive to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Carentan, France, Jun. 4, 2012. Distinguished guests, veterans, Paratroopers, and sp... More

Staff Sgt. Davina White participates in Operation Normandy

Staff Sgt. Davina White participates in Operation Normandy

Staff Sgt. Davina White participates in Operation Normandy 2012, Sainte Mere-Eglise, France.

U.S. Army Paratrooper Sgt. 1st Class Pat Smith, United

U.S. Army Paratrooper Sgt. 1st Class Pat Smith, United

U.S. Army Paratrooper Sgt. 1st Class Pat Smith, United States Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), from Fort Bragg, N.C., stands at parade rest during a ceremony held to commemorate... 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

U.S. Army Paratroopers from various airborne units

U.S. Army Paratroopers from various airborne units

U.S. Army Paratroopers from various airborne units pose for a photograph with U.S. Army veteran, Sgt. Maj. Jack Port, Pointe Du Hoc, France, Jun. 1, 2012. Paratroopers from the Allied nations gather in Normandy... More

The view from the top of the cliffs that U.S. Army

The view from the top of the cliffs that U.S. Army

The view from the top of the cliffs that U.S. Army Rangers climbed during the WWII D-Day amphibious assault, Pointe Du Hoc, France, June 1, 2012. Paratroopers from the Allied nations gather in Normandy each yea... More

A French firefighter attends a ceremony that was held

A French firefighter attends a ceremony that was held

A French firefighter 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 ... More

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 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

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

Sgt.1st Class William Stalnaker participates in Operation

Sgt.1st Class William Stalnaker participates in Operation

Sgt.1st Class William Stalnaker participates in Operation Normandy 2012. Public domain photograph related to army, military forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sgt. 1st Class Justin Ogden (left), Sgt. 1st Class

Sgt. 1st Class Justin Ogden (left), Sgt. 1st Class

Sgt. 1st Class Justin Ogden (left), Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Hill and Staff Sgt. John Hedgepeth (right) participate in Operation Normandy 2012, Sainte Mere-Eglise, France.

The British flag is flown at half-staff as British

The British flag is flown at half-staff as British

The British flag is flown at half-staff as British Paratroopers from 4th Para Regiment, hold a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Ranville British Cemetery, France, Jun. 6, 2012... 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

French sailors commemorate the 68th anniversary of

French sailors commemorate the 68th anniversary of

French sailors commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Carentan, France, Jun. 4, 2012. Paratroopers from the Allied nations gather in Normandy each year as a remembrance to the military service ... More

U.S. Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, places a wreath

U.S. Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, places a wreath

U.S. Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, places a wreath at the U.S. Navy Memorial at a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Utah Beach, Jun. 5, 2012. Distinguished guests from all ... More

A member of the U.S. Army Europe Band plays during

A member of the U.S. Army Europe Band plays during

A member of 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... More

U.S. Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, and distinguished

U.S. Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, and distinguished

U.S. Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, and distinguished guests hold a moment of silence at a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Utah Beach, June 5, 2012. Distinguished guests f... More

The United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological

The United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological

The United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) Color Guard commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 6, 2012. Paratroopers fr... 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

U.S. Army Secretary John McHugh, speaks at a ceremony

U.S. Army Secretary John McHugh, speaks at a ceremony

U.S. Army Secretary John McHugh, speaks at a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Carentan, France, Jun. 4, 2012. Distinguished guests from all over the world gather in Normandy e... 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

WWII re-enactors tour the inside of a former Nazi bunker,

WWII re-enactors tour the inside of a former Nazi bunker,

WWII re-enactors tour the inside of a former Nazi bunker, Pointe Du Hoc, France, Jun. 1, 2012. Re-enactors from all over the world gather to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. Paratroopers ... More

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