U.S. Army Cpt. William Cline (crouching lower left
U.S. Army Cpt. William Cline (crouching lower left corner), a 1941 Clemson College graduate, poses with his unit, part of the 758th Tank Battalion, in Genoa, Italy just after the war. The 758th was the only all... More
French children let balloons soar into the sky to celebrate
French children let balloons soar into the sky to celebrate the service of the U.S. military during D-Day June 4, 2015, Normandy, France. More than 380 servicemembers from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, speaks during a memorial ceremony at the Picauville 9th Air Force monument June 4, 2015, Normandy, France. More... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jim Shaw, U.S. Embassy Paris defense
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jim Shaw, U.S. Embassy Paris defense attaché officer and a French local national lay a wreath down during a ceremony at the La Cambe German War Cemetery in the Normandy region of France, June... More
"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company
"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company of men in the world into France. We'll give the bastards hell. Strangely, I'm not particularly scared. But in my heart is a terrific longing to hold you in my ... More
Few women are buried at the Normandy American Cemetery
Few women are buried at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial; here is the headstone for one of the few, Pfc. Mary H. Bankston, who served with the Women's Army Corps. Service members of Joint Task Force ... More
The French mayor of Hemevez shakes the hands of French
The French mayor of Hemevez shakes the hands of French veterans during a ceremony honoring paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division at Hemevez, Normandy, France, June 4, 2015. Over 380 service members from Eu... More
The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Soldiers
The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment. They were to be dropped near Amfreville, France, but ended up 18 miles southeast, in a town called Gr... More
A U.S. Army paratrooper descends onto Iron Mike Drop
A U.S. Army paratrooper descends onto Iron Mike Drop Zone near the village of Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical units are p... More
U.S. Army Maj. Jason Wayne and Maj. Rusty Topf, assigned
U.S. Army Maj. Jason Wayne and Maj. Rusty Topf, assigned to 4th Brigade, 25th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, salute after laying a wreath during a ceremony honoring the 82nd Airborne Division at Hemevez, Normand... More
On June 3, 2015, the town of Carentan, France, hosted
On June 3, 2015, the town of Carentan, France, hosted service members of the Joint Task Force D-Day 71. The day included a tour of the town hall and historic sites such as the Angoville Au Plain church where tw... More
Pointe du Hoc is a 100-foot cliff overlooking the English
Pointe du Hoc is a 100-foot cliff overlooking the English Channel on the coast of Normandy, located between Utah and Omaha Beach. It was a German observation point fortified with concrete casements and gun pit... More
Queen Máxima and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands
Queen Máxima and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands walk with Maj. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, commanding general, Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Was... More
Re-enactors pose for pictures in front of World War
Re-enactors pose for pictures in front of World War II era vehicles at Angoville Au Plain. On June 3, 2015, the town of Carentan, France, hosted service members of the Joint Task Force D-Day 71. The day include... More
"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company
"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company of men in the world into France. We'll give the bastards hell. Strangely, I'm not particularly scared. But in my heart is a terrific longing to hold you in my ... More
A group of U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to the 82nd
A group of U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, present the colors as members of the color guard for a ceremony at Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 4, 2015. Over 380 service mem... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Chad Thompson, Capt. Lindsey Kinsinger,
U.S. Air Force Capt. Chad Thompson, Capt. Lindsey Kinsinger, and Staff Sgt. James Leits, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, fly a C-130J aircraft over the terrain of Normandy, France; June 3, 2015. This is ... More
Wreaths and flowers are lay in front of the 82nd Airborne
Wreaths and flowers are lay in front of the 82nd Airborne Monument honoring seven paratroopers that were executed by the Nazis during World War II after a ceremony at Hemevez, Normandy, France, June 4, 2015. Ov... More
Georgle Kline, U.S. Army 2nd Ranger Battalion D-Day
Georgle Kline, U.S. Army 2nd Ranger Battalion D-Day veteran salutes during "Taps" at the Pointe Du Hoc Ranger Monument to pay respect to U.S. Army Rangers who served during World War II June 5, 2015, Normandy, ... More
A formation of U.S Army Soldiers and a World War II
A formation of U.S Army Soldiers and a World War II reenactor dressed in a vintage WWII combat uniform salute as the U.S. national anthem plays during a WWII commemoration ceremony at Sainte Laurent sur Mer, Fr... More
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
Maj. Matthew Piosa, with 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger
Maj. Matthew Piosa, with 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, pauses to take a picture of a bunker at Pointe Du Hoc. Pointe du Hoc is a 100-foot cliff overlooking the English Channel on the coast of Normandy, l... More
The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Soldiers
The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment. They were to be dropped near Amfreville, France, but ended up 18 miles southeast, in a town called Gr... More
French locals and allied leaders attend a memorial
French locals and allied leaders attend a memorial ceremony for Pfc. Charles DeGlopper, a paratrooper who died on D-Day during World War II on June 5, 2015, Normandy, France. More than 380 service members from ... More
The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Soldiers
The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment. They were to be dropped near Amfreville, France, but ended up 18 miles southeast, in a town called Gr... More
The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Soldiers
The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment. They were to be dropped near Amfreville, France, but ended up 18 miles southeast, in a town called Gr... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Leits and Staff Sgt
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Leits and Staff Sgt James Gaston, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, watches as the pilots back up a C-130J aircraft at the Cherboug Airport, Normandy, France; June 3, 2015. ... More
A U.S. Army Green Beret conducts a High Altitude, Low
A U.S. Army Green Beret conducts a High Altitude, Low Opening Airborne Jump over Iron Mike Drop Zone near the village of Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe ... More
A group of paratroopers, assigned to the 173rd Airborne
A group of paratroopers, assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade, salute during a ceremony honoring the 82nd Airborne Division at Chef Du Pont, Normandy, France, June 4, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europ... More
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
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
"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
"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company
"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company of men in the world into France. We'll give the bastards hell. Strangely, I'm not particularly scared. But in my heart is a terrific longing to hold you in my ... More
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Timothy Pennartz, 1st Sgt. of the
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Timothy Pennartz, 1st Sgt. of the DeGlopper Air Assault School, 18th Airborne Corps, folds an American Flag during a ceremony with French and American civilians honoring Medal of Honor winner... More
The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Soldiers
The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment. They were to be dropped near Amfreville, France, but ended up 18 miles southeast, in a town called Gr... More
Two U.S. Army paratroopers descends onto Iron Mike
Two U.S. Army paratroopers descends onto Iron Mike Drop Zone near the village of Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical units ar... More
A group of U.S. Army paratroopers, assigned to 4th
A group of U.S. Army paratroopers, assigned to 4th Brigade, 25th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, march in the colors as members of the color guard into a ceremony at Hemevez, Normandy, France, June 4, 2015. Over ... More
Valerie Blandin, the Mayor of Gourbesville gives a
Valerie Blandin, the Mayor of Gourbesville gives a speech June 5, 2015, during a ceremony at the Crossroads Memorial site in the Normandy region of France in Gourbesville. U.S. Army Soldiers from the 82nd Airbo... More
U.S. Army paratrooper Sgt. Tim Carpenter, center right,
U.S. Army paratrooper Sgt. Tim Carpenter, center right, assigned to the 3rd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, hands flowers to a local national June 5, 2015, during at a ceremony at the Crossroads Memorial site ... More
Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Frankie Ramirez draws a map
Retired U.S. Army Sgt. Frankie Ramirez draws a map of Manila Bay and its four island fortresses from which he fought in the Battle of Corregidor during World War II. Ramirez, 92, was in a regiment of the Philip... More
A group of U.S. Army paratroopers, assigned to Special
A group of U.S. Army paratroopers, assigned to Special Operations Command Europe, stand in formation while a French Bagpiper plays during a ceremony honoring the paratroopers that liberated the village in Negre... More
The statue of Maj. Dick Winters of Easy Company, 506th
The statue of Maj. Dick Winters of Easy Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, stands as reminder of the sacrifice of the Greatest Generation near Utah Beach, Normandy, France, Jun... More
Messeur Marcel Jean, the French mayor of Chef Du Pont,
Messeur Marcel Jean, the French mayor of Chef Du Pont, speaks during a ceremony honoring the 82nd Airborne Division for their sacrifice during World War II at Chef Du Pont, Normandy, France, June 4, 2015. Over ... More
French locals and U.S. Soldiers from the Fort Bragg
French locals and U.S. Soldiers from the Fort Bragg Air Assault School, N.C., fold an U.S. flag during a memorial ceremony for Pfc. Charles DeGlopper, a paratrooper who died on D-Day during World War II on June... More
A group of U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to 4th Brigade,
A group of U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to 4th Brigade, 25th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), present the colors as members of the color guard for a ceremony at Hemevez, Normandy, France, June 4, 2015. ... More
"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company
"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company of men in the world into France. We'll give the bastards hell. Strangely, I'm not particularly scared. But in my heart is a terrific longing to hold you in my ... More
A group of U.S. Army paratroopers, assigned to the
A group of U.S. Army paratroopers, assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, German, Dutch, and French paratroopers stands in formation during a ceremony honoring the paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division th... More
Sgt. Patrick Kelly, 310th Psychological Operations
Sgt. Patrick Kelly, 310th Psychological Operations Company, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), speaks with a local woman at Angoville Au Plain about why Americans still vis... More
A group of French citizens march down the road during
A group of French citizens march down the road during a ceremony honoring the paratroopers that liberated the village in Negreville, Normandy, France; June 6, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and aff... More
A group of paratroopers, assigned to the 82nd Airborne
A group of paratroopers, assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, present the Colors as members of the Color Guard during a ceremony honoring Medal of Honor winner Pfc. Charles N. DeGlopper for his actions on D-... More
"The battle belonged that morning to the thin, wet
"The battle belonged that morning to the thin, wet line of khaki that dragged itself ashore on the channel coast of France." Service members of Joint Task Force D-Day 71 visited historic D-Day sites June 2, 201... More
A group of U.S. Army, German and French paratroopers
A group of U.S. Army, German and French paratroopers walk off Iron Mike Drop Zone near the village of Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Da... More
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Timothy Pennartz, 1st Sgt. of the
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Timothy Pennartz, 1st Sgt. of the DeGlopper Air Assault School, 18th Airborne Corps, salutes after folding an American Flag during a ceremony with French and American civilians honoring Medal... More
A group of U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to the 101st
A group of U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to the 101st Airborne Division, present the colors as members of the color guard for a ceremony as French school children sing songs at Chef Du Pont, Normandy, France, Ju... More
World War II-era planes fly over Washington on the
World War II-era planes fly over Washington on the anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, viewed from Arlington National Cemetery, May 8 in Arlington, Va. The aircraft are also known as “warbirds,” according to ... More
U.S. Army Soldiers parachute over the historic La Fiere
U.S. Army Soldiers parachute over the historic La Fiere drop zone near Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015, to commemorate the 71st Anniversary of D-Day. More than 380 U.S. service members from E... More
Soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force D-Day 71 walk
Soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force D-Day 71 walk along the shore of Omaha Beach. Taking Omaha Beach was the responsibility of the U.S. 1st Army, 5th Corps, with sea transport provided by the U.S. Navy and el... More
Retired Brig. Gen. Mark A. Piterski, right, Deputy
Retired Brig. Gen. Mark A. Piterski, right, Deputy Commissioner of Veterans Affairs, New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (NJDMAVA), presents the New Jersey Distinguished Service Medal to Purp... More
James “Maggie” Megallas sits in the front row of the
James “Maggie” Megallas sits in the front row of the crowd in anticipation of an Arlington National Cemetery wreath-laying ceremony performed by King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands June 1 ... More
A group of U.S. Army paratroopers jumps out of a U.S.
A group of U.S. Army paratroopers jumps out of a U.S. Air Force C-130J over Iron Mike Drop Zone near the village of Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and a... More
A U.S. Army Spc. Aaron Hensley, 426th Civil Affairs
A U.S. Army Spc. Aaron Hensley, 426th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne), presents arms during a World War II commemoration ceremony in Montebourg, France, June 4, 2015. The U.S. Army helped liberate Montebourg... More
Soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force D-Day 71 walk
Soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force D-Day 71 walk along the shore of Omaha Beach. Taking Omaha Beach was the responsibility of the U.S. 1st Army, 5th Corps, with sea transport provided by the U.S. Navy and el... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Gaston, assigned to
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Gaston, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, watches as the pilots start the engines of a C-130J aircraft at the Cherboug Airport, Normandy, France; June 3, 2015. This is the 7... More
Two U.S. Army Green Berets conduct a High Altitude,
Two U.S. Army Green Berets conduct a High Altitude, Low Opening Airborne Jump over Iron Mike Drop Zone near the village of Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europ... More
The Statue of Iron Mike looks over the drop zone that
The Statue of Iron Mike looks over the drop zone that paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division jumped on during World War II near La Fierr Bridge, Normandy, France; June 3, 2015. Over 380 service members fro... More
Queen Máxima and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands
Queen Máxima and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier June 1 at Arlington National Cemetery. The Dutch royal couple’s visit to the cemetery was to honor Ameri... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force commander, salutes during a World War II commemoration June 4, 2015, in Picauville, France. Picauville hosted the memorial commemoration to honor the sacri... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. James Smith, assigned to the 1st
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. James Smith, assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), places a wreath at the memorial site of 1st Lt. Thomas Meehan III during a ceremo... More
Sgt. Austin Berner, a combat camera photographer with
Sgt. Austin Berner, a combat camera photographer with the 982nd Combat Camera, documents the Joint Task Force D-Day 71 staff ride at Pointe du Hoc. Pointe du Hoc is a 100-foot cliff overlooking the English Chan... More
"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company
"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company of men in the world into France. We'll give the bastards hell. Strangely, I'm not particularly scared. But in my heart is a terrific longing to hold you in my ... More
A French military re-enactor dressed as U.S. Army Soldiers
A French military re-enactor dressed as U.S. Army Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) hoists the flag during a ceremony at the Currahee Memorial in Normandy, France, June 3, 2015. Over 380 s... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Charles Whittington, Jr., 29th
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Charles Whittington, Jr., 29th Infantry Division commanding general, addresses the audience during a WWII commemoration ceremony. More than 380 U.S. service members from Europe and affiliate... More
U.S. Army paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade,
U.S. Army paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade, based out of Vicenza, Italy and Grafenwohr, Germany, prepare to render honors during a ceremony at the La Cambe German War Cemetery in the Normandy region... More
The French Mayor of Amfreville and a French civilian
The French Mayor of Amfreville and a French civilian place a wreath at a monument during a ceremony honoring the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division at Amfreville, Normandy, France; June 5... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Leits and Staff Sgt
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Leits and Staff Sgt James Gaston, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, watches as the pilots back up a C-130J aircraft at the Cherboug Airport, Normandy, France; June 3, 2015. ... More
The French mayor of Hemevez and members of his family
The French mayor of Hemevez and members of his family lay a wreath at a 82nd Airborne Memorial during a ceremony at Hemevez, Normandy, France, June 4, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D... More
Allied service members gather at the Pointe Du Hoc
Allied service members gather at the Pointe Du Hoc Ranger memorial to pay respect to U.S. Army Rangers who served during World War II June 5, 2015, Normandy, France. More than 380 service members from Europe an... More
French school kids stand in line holding flowers as
French school kids stand in line holding flowers as they wait to place the flowers on the memorial during a ceremony honoring the memory of the Battle of Graignes. The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Sol... More
U.S. and German military service members attend a World
U.S. and German military service members attend a World War II commemoration June 4, 2015, in Picauville, France, to honor the memory of U.S Airmen and Soldiers who died when their aircraft crashed in the town ... More
A group of French school children wave America and
A group of French school children wave America and French Flags during a ceremony honoring the paratroopers that liberated the village in Negreville, Normandy, France; June 6, 2015. Over 380 service members fro... More
Masseur Marcel Jean, the French mayor of Chef Du Pont,
Masseur Marcel Jean, the French mayor of Chef Du Pont, speaks during a ceremony honoring the 82nd Airborne Division for their sacrifice during World War II at Chef Du Pont, Normandy, France, June 4, 2015. Over ... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Chad Thompson and Capt. Lindsey
U.S. Air Force Capt. Chad Thompson and Capt. Lindsey Kinsinger, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, fly a C-130J aircraft over the terrain of Normandy, France; June 3, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of t... More
A group of World War II veterans stand with new medals
A group of World War II veterans stand with new medals given to them from the French army during a ceremony honoring paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division that lost their lives during World War II near Iro... More
U.S. Soldiers attend a memorial ceremony for Pfc. Charles
U.S. Soldiers attend a memorial ceremony for Pfc. Charles DeGlopper, a paratrooper who died on D-Day during World War II on June 5, 2015, Normandy, France. More than 380 service members from Europe and affiliat... More
Soldiers assigned to the historic 507th Parachute Infantry
Soldiers assigned to the historic 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment pose for a picture after a ceremony. The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry Regime... More
U.S. Army veteran Sgt. 1st Class Richard Yates, center
U.S. Army veteran Sgt. 1st Class Richard Yates, center right, of the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, talks to U.S. Army paratrooper Brig. Gen. Brian Winski the 82nd Airborne Division ... More
Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor
Retired U.S. Army Col. Ben Skardon, 99, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, gets help placing a flag on Otis Morgan’s stone on Clemson University’s Scroll of Honor, Nov. 3. 2016. Morgan was a fellow Clemson a... More
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, discusses the importance of leadership in the modern Army during the third installment of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Moral Leadersh... More
U.S. Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne All-American Chorus
U.S. Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne All-American Chorus salute during a memorial ceremony for Pfc. Charles DeGlopper, a paratrooper who died on D-Day during World War II June 5, 2015, Normandy, France. More th... More
The only known photograph of retired U.S. Army Sgt.
The only known photograph of retired U.S. Army Sgt. Frankie Ramirez wearing his World War II-era uniform hangs in the office of his home in Killeen, Texas, July 12, 2014. Ramirez enlisted in the Army as a teena... More
Soldiers with the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological
Soldiers with the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) pause and listen to a presentation about the events that occured at the La Barquette Locks during Operation Overlord. On... More
A U.S. Air Force C-130J, assigned to the 37th Airlift
A U.S. Air Force C-130J, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, flies over the terrain of Normandy to practice their maneuvers in Northern France; June 3, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of the D-Day invasio... More
German paratroopers stand in formation as Soldiers
German paratroopers stand in formation as Soldiers in the U.S. Army Europe Band performs at a World War II commemoration ceremony June 4, 2015, in Picauville, France. Picauville hosted the memorial commemoratio... More
The Prisoner of War Medal belonging to retired U.S.
The Prisoner of War Medal belonging to retired U.S. Army Sgt. Frankie Ramirez hangs in a display at his home in Killeen, Texas, July 12, 2014. Ramirez, 92, was a Philippine Scout stationed at Fort Frank, a tiny... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Nicole Daley, assigned to the United
U.S. Army Sgt. Nicole Daley, assigned to the United States Army Europe Band, plays taps on her trumpet a ceremony honoring the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, during a ceremony at Amf... More
A group of German paratroopers descends onto Iron Mike
A group of German 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 unit... More
On June 3, 2015, the town of Carentan, France, hosted
On June 3, 2015, the town of Carentan, France, hosted service members of the Joint Task Force D-Day 71. The day included a tour of the town hall and historic sites such as the Angoville Au Plain church where tw... More
Allied service members and Normandy locals gather to
Allied service members and Normandy locals gather to commemorate U.S. Army veterans who died on D-Day during World War II on June 5, 2015, Normandy, France. More than 380 service members from Europe and affilia... More
Pointe du Hoc is a 100-foot cliff overlooking the English
Pointe du Hoc is a 100-foot cliff overlooking the English Channel on the coast of Normandy, located between Utah and Omaha Beach. It was a German observation point fortified with concrete casements and gun pits... More
Normandy locals light lanterns on Utah Beach to commemorate
Normandy locals light lanterns on Utah Beach to commemorate fallen veterans who died there on D-Day during World War II on June 5, 2015, Normandy, France. More than 380 service members from Europe and affiliat... More