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
German Army Staff Sgt. Jonathan Lucke, a native of
German Army Staff Sgt. Jonathan Lucke, a native of Stuttgart, assigned to 5th Company, Jager Battalion 292, sits in his camouflaged Wiesel A2 track vehicle and observes the surrounding area for enemy threats du... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Garrett Solomon, an infantryman assigned
U.S. Army Pfc. Garrett Solomon, an infantryman assigned to Dog Company, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) and native of Bellevue, Wash., adjusts sa... More
United States Army Capt. Bryan E. Adams, commander
United States Army Capt. Bryan E. Adams, commander of Team Eagle, Task Force 2-7 Infantry, center, radios his position to higher headquarters during the second day of multinational training at the Great Lithuan... More
A UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter operated by B Company,
A UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter operated by B Company, 43rd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 3rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division flies overhead during a Lithuanian led, bilateral reconnaissance mission that... 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
Crowds make their way to the aerial demonstration viewing
Crowds make their way to the aerial demonstration viewing area at Le Bourget Airport, France, during the Paris Air Show, June 23, 2017. The Paris Air Show offers the U.S. a unique opportunity to showcase their ... More
Saber Strike 2015 drops by Kaunas International Airport
United States Army 2nd Lt. Maribel Brown, right, an intelligence officer assigned to 1st Battalion Airborne, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, briefs Deputy Commanding General (Manpower and Reser... 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
A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force engages
A U.S. Marine with Black Sea Rotational Force engages opposing forces June 12, 2015, during Exercise Saber Strike at the Pabrade Training Area, Lithuania. The training is part of a larger exercise being condu... More
An AH-64 Apache from Ansbach, Germany, is on display
An AH-64 Apache from Ansbach, Germany, is on display at Le Bourget Airport, France during the Paris Air Show, June 23, 2017. The Paris Air Show offers the U.S. a unique opportunity to showcase their leadership ... 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
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Justin Warren, a
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Justin Warren, a native of Boise, Idaho, left, and Maj. Patrick Wilde, a native of Brevard, N.C., both assigned to B Company, 43rd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 3rd Cavalry Reg... More
Lithuanian Soldiers in dress uniform perform synchronized
Lithuanian Soldiers in dress uniform perform synchronized rifle drills during Statehood Day in Vilnius, Lithuania, July 6, 2015. Among those present for the celebration were the Mission Command Element, 4th Inf... 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
Lithuanian Land Forces Pvt. Povilas Juasauskas, assigned
Lithuanian Land Forces Pvt. Povilas Juasauskas, assigned to 2nd Coy, Iron Wolf Brigade, scans the battlefield with a spyglass during the second day of multinational training at the Great Lithuanian Hetman Jonus... 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
U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to Dog Company, 1st Battalion,
U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to Dog Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 4th Infantry Division, and Lithuanian Land Forces Soldiers assigned to 2nd Coy... 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. Soldiers assigned to Dog Company, 1st Battalion,
U.S. Soldiers assigned to Dog Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 4th Infantry Division, train in exiting a UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter during bilate... More
United States Marine Sgt. Steven Mashburn, a native
United States Marine Sgt. Steven Mashburn, a native of Muskogee, Okla., was the flag bearer during the opening ceremony of Saber Strike 2015 held at the General Silvestras Zlikaliskas Training Area in Pabrade, ... 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
United States Army Soldiers assigned to the 4th Infantry
United States Army Soldiers assigned to the 4th Infantry Division Mission Command Element (MCE) out of Fort Carson, Co., move to buses on the tarmac at the Vilnius International Airport in Vilnius, Lithuania, a... 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
United State Army Spc. Dylan Rodriguez, a native of
United State Army Spc. Dylan Rodriguez, a native of Deltona, Fla. assigned to Dog Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade as a health care specialist, searches a Lithuanian Land ... More
A Lithuanian Land Forces soldier assigned to 2nd Coy,
A Lithuanian Land Forces soldier assigned to 2nd Coy, Iron Wolf Brigade, retreats from his foxhole during the second day of multinational training at the Great Lithuanian Hetman Jonusas Radvila Training Regimen... More
Fédération Française de Parachutisme team lands at
Fédération Française de Parachutisme team lands at Le Bourget Airport, France, during the Paris Air Show, June 23, 2017. The Paris Air Show offers the U.S. a unique opportunity to showcase their leadership in a... More
U.S. Army and Lithuanian Land Forces Soldiers prepare
U.S. Army and Lithuanian Land Forces Soldiers prepare to raise National and NATO flags during the opening ceremony of Exercise Engineer Thunder held at the Great Lithuanian Hetman Jonusas Radvila Training Regim... More
Air show fans speak to the WC-130J weatherbird aircrew
Air show fans speak to the WC-130J weatherbird aircrew about their mission during the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Airport, France, June 19, 2015. The Paris Air Show provides a collaborative opportunity to shar... More
U.S. Army National Guardsmen assigned to A Troop, 2nd
U.S. Army National Guardsmen assigned to A Troop, 2nd 104th Cavalry Regiment, watch for enemy movement on the battlefield during multinational training with their German and Lithuanian partners at the Great Lit... More
An M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle belonging to Team Eagle,
An M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle belonging to Team Eagle, Task Force 2-7 Infantry, stands guard over the battlefield at the Great Lithuanian Hetman Jonusas Radvila Training Regiment, in Rukla, Lithuania, during a... 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
United States Army Soldiers assigned to Dog Company,
United States Army Soldiers assigned to Dog Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, pose along with Lithuanian Land Forces Sgt. Maj. Aliukonis of the National Defense Volunteer ... 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
U.S. Soldiers assigned to B Company, 43rd Assault Helicopter
U.S. Soldiers assigned to B Company, 43rd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 3rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, operating a UH-60m Black Hawk helicopter, sling load transport a U.S. Army M1101 trailer load... 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
U.S. Army Spc. Sean Jannicelli-Broda, center, assigned
U.S. Army Spc. Sean Jannicelli-Broda, center, assigned to Dog Company, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), a native of Souderton, Pa., communicates ... More
A German army Aladin unmanned aerial vehicle, launched
A German army Aladin unmanned aerial vehicle, launched by a reconnaissance team assigned to Recon Platoon, Jager Battalion 292, scans the battlefield with it’s mounted camera during the first day of multination... 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 Soldiers and Lithuanian Land Forces Soldiers
U.S Army Soldiers and Lithuanian Land Forces Soldiers stand at attention during the closing ceremony of Exercise Engineer Thunder held at the Great Lithuanian Hetman Jonusas Radvila Training Regiment, in Rukla,... 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
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
A U.S. Army UH-60M Blackhawk helicopter operated by
A U.S. Army UH-60M Blackhawk helicopter operated by B Company, 43rd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 3rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, detaches a sling loaded M1101 trailer on the landing zone during ex... 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
Crowds of industry professionals and media tour a pair
Crowds of industry professionals and media tour a pair of F-16 Fighting Falcons from Aviano Air Base, Italy, during the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Airport, France, June 16, 2015. The Paris Air Show provides a... 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
United States Army Spc. Daniel Edwards, a New Caney,
United States Army Spc. Daniel Edwards, a New Caney, Texas native assigned to Dog Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, role-playing a notional oppositional force character, i... More
German army Soldiers from a reconnaissance platoon
German army Soldiers from a reconnaissance platoon pull security for personnel being evacuated to a UH-60M Black Hawk being flown by U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to B Company, 43rd Assault Helicopter Battalion, ... More
An air show attendee photographs U.S. aircraft at Le
An air show attendee photographs U.S. aircraft at Le Bourget Airport, France, during the Paris Air Show, June 23, 2017. The Paris Air Show offers the U.S. a unique opportunity to showcase their leadership in ae... 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
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Dog Company, 1st Battalion,
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Dog Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 4th Infantry Division, carry a Lithuanian Land Forces Soldier assigned to 2nd C... 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
Lithuanian Land Forces Soldiers assigned to the Grand
Lithuanian Land Forces Soldiers assigned to the Grand Duchess Birutė Uhlan Battalion (BUB), carry a U.S. Army Soldier assigned to Dog Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Infantry Brigade Comb... 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
Paris Air Show 2015, US Air Force Photo
U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force aircraft are on display during the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Airport, France, June 17, 2015. The Paris Air Show provides a collaborative opportunity to share and strengthen the ... 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
U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to Dog Company, 1st Battalion
U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to Dog Company, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), center, and Lithuanian Land Forces Soldiers, left, listen to a brie... More
United States Army Pfc. Taylor Logan, a Mount Vernon,
United States Army Pfc. Taylor Logan, a Mount Vernon, Wash., native assigned to Dog Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, throws a simulated grenade at a target during a Lithu... More
Lithuanian Soldiers in full dress uniform stand ready
Lithuanian Soldiers in full dress uniform stand ready to hoist their national colors at the start of Statehood Day in Vilnius, Lithuania, July 6, 2015. Among those present for the celebration were the Mission C... More
United States Army Soldiers assigned to Dog Company,
United States Army Soldiers assigned to Dog Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, muscle heavy ammunition boxes to and from a Lithuanian Land Forces transport vehicle, which t... More
German army soldiers assigned to Recon Platoon, Jager
German army soldiers assigned to Recon Platoon, Jager Battalion 292, pose for a group photo after the first day of multinational training at the Great Lithuanian Hetman Jonusas Radvila Training Regiment, in Ruk... 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
A French Dassault Rafale performs for a crowd of nearly
A French Dassault Rafale performs for a crowd of nearly 100,000 people at Le Bourget Airport, France, during the Paris Air Show, June 23, 2017. The Paris Air Show offers the U.S. a unique opportunity to showcas... More
U.S. Army Spc. Darien Larson, left, a 20-year-old native
U.S. Army Spc. Darien Larson, left, a 20-year-old native of Harker Heights, Texas, and infantryman assigned to Dog Company, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team ... More
Lithuanian Land Forces paratroopers assigned to the
Lithuanian Land Forces paratroopers assigned to the King Mindaugas Hussar Battalion prepare to lift off for a jump from a UH-60M Blackhawk helicopter operated by B Company, 43rd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 3r... More
Georgle Kline, U.S. Army 2nd Ranger Battalion D-Day
Georgle Kline, U.S. Army 2nd Ranger Battalion D-Day veteran salutes during "Taps" at the Pointe Du Hoc Ranger Monument to pay respect to U.S. Army Rangers who served during World War II June 5, 2015, Normandy, ... More
A formation of U.S Army Soldiers and a World War II
A formation of U.S Army Soldiers and a World War II reenactor dressed in a vintage WWII combat uniform salute as the U.S. national anthem plays during a WWII commemoration ceremony at Sainte Laurent sur Mer, Fr... More
Maj. Matthew Piosa, with 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger
Maj. Matthew Piosa, with 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, pauses to take a picture of a bunker at Pointe Du Hoc. Pointe du Hoc is a 100-foot cliff overlooking the English Channel on the coast of Normandy, l... More
An F-16CJ Fighting Falcon from Spangdahlem Air Base,
An F-16CJ Fighting Falcon from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, is displayed at Le Bourget Airport, France during the Paris Air Show, June 23, 2017. The Paris Air Show offers the U.S. a unique opportunity to show... More
The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Soldiers
The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment. They were to be dropped near Amfreville, France, but ended up 18 miles southeast, in a town called Gr... More
The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Soldiers
The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment. They were to be dropped near Amfreville, France, but ended up 18 miles southeast, in a town called Gr... More
The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Soldiers
The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment. They were to be dropped near Amfreville, France, but ended up 18 miles southeast, in a town called Gr... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Leits and Staff Sgt
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Leits and Staff Sgt James Gaston, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, watches as the pilots back up a C-130J aircraft at the Cherboug Airport, Normandy, France; June 3, 2015. ... More
A U.S. Army Green Beret conducts a High Altitude, Low
A U.S. Army Green Beret conducts a High Altitude, Low Opening Airborne Jump over Iron Mike Drop Zone near the village of Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe ... More
A group of paratroopers, assigned to the 173rd Airborne
A group of paratroopers, assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade, salute during a ceremony honoring the 82nd Airborne Division at Chef Du Pont, Normandy, France, June 4, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europ... More
U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to Dog Company, 1st
U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to Dog Company, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, listen to Lithuanian Land Forces 1st Lt. Domas Laukaitis, center, a Birstonas native assigned to t... 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
German Army Staff Sgt. Dirk Maushake, a native of
German Army Staff Sgt. Dirk Maushake, a native of Braunschweig assigned to Recon Platoon, Jager Battalion 292, does a pre-flight check of the systems on the Aladin unmanned aerial vehicle his reconnaissance uni... More
U.S. Army Spc. Sean Jannicelli-Broda, center, assigned
U.S. Army Spc. Sean Jannicelli-Broda, center, assigned to Dog Company, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), a native of Souderton, Pa., and Lithuania... More