U.S. Army, Austrian, and German Soldiers visit Pointe
U.S. Army, Austrian, and German Soldiers visit Pointe du Hoc, France, June 1, 2016. The World War II Pointe du Hoc Ranger Monument is located on a cliff eight miles west of Normandy American Cemetery, which ove... More
Richard “Dick” Lacey, a World War II veteran covers
Richard “Dick” Lacey, a World War II veteran covers his heart as he listens to a rendition of the national anthem during a dedication ceremony at the Graignes cemetery memorial in Graignes, France, June 4. The ... More
SAINTE-MARIE-DU-MONT, France (June 6, 2018) D-Day veteran
SAINTE-MARIE-DU-MONT, France (June 6, 2018) D-Day veteran John Roman prepares to lay a wreath of remembrance during the Utah Beach Federal Monument Ceremony. This year marks the 74th anniversary of Operation Ov... More
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
President Emmanuel Macron, the President of France,
President Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, awards the French National Order of Merit to World War II veterans at the 75th D-Day Anniversary ceremony at Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in Collev... More
Sailors from the Ticonderoga-class guided missile-cruiser
Sailors from the Ticonderoga-class guided missile-cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) depart the ship following deployment. Normandy returns to Norfolk Naval Station after a regularly scheduled nine-month deployment i... More
A formation of C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the
A formation of C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron flies over the English Channel June 2, 2018. The 37th AS is a descendant unit of the 37th Troop Carrier Squadron, which dropped paratro... More
A local 8-year-old student draws a picture of U.S.
A local 8-year-old student draws a picture of U.S. Army Europe’s unit patch after the D-Day wreath-laying ceremony June 2 in Tournieres, France. This year marks the 74th anniversary of Operation Overlord, the A... More
150510-N-ZY039-010 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
150510-N-ZY039-010 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 10, 2015) – Logistics Specialist Seaman and Fire Controlman 3rd Class Jonathan Saldivar aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) check amm... More
1500705-N-ZY039-052 ARABIAN GULF (July 5, 2015) –Sailors
1500705-N-ZY039-052 ARABIAN GULF (July 5, 2015) –Sailors fire various types of flares and ammunition during a firepower demonstration aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60). Normandy is deployed... More
FORT BENNING, Ga. -- Brig. Gen. David A. Lesperance
FORT BENNING, Ga. -- Brig. Gen. David A. Lesperance delivers remarks during a ceremony held June 6 to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day. The U.S. Army at Fort Benning held the ceremony for the anniversary of D... More
150204-N-ZY039-014 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 4, 2015) -
150204-N-ZY039-014 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 4, 2015) - Hull Technician 2nd Class Christopher Wilson, from Ivor, Va., brazes a pipe for maintenance aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (C... More
RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina Army National Guard,
RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina Army National Guard, Staff Sgt. Ronda Vasquez (left), struck the bell as Sgt. Calvin Woolard (right) announced the names of 39 North Carolinians who died during the D-Day invasion... More
U.S. Army World War II and D-Day veteran, Vincent Speranza,
U.S. Army World War II and D-Day veteran, Vincent Speranza, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division paratrooper smiles mid-conversation during the D-Day 75 Commemorative Airborne Operation ou... More
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
151023-N-ZY039-038 U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
151023-N-ZY039-038 U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (October 23, 2015) – Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Emmanuel Drivas, from Norfolk, and Damage Controlman 2nd Class Michael Falconer, also from Norfolk, perform m... More
Vice Adm. Kurt W. Tidd, the commander of U.S. Southern
Vice Adm. Kurt W. Tidd, the commander of U.S. Southern Command, welcomes American World War II veterans aboard the USS Bataan during the Legion of Honor Ceremony in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., May 7, 2016. During th... More
Paratroopers of the 173rd Airborne Brigade and German
Paratroopers of the 173rd Airborne Brigade and German Army conduct pre-jump training on June 3, 2017 in Normandy, France. The airborne operation on June 4, 2017 commemorates the 73rd anniversary of D-Day, the l... More
A U.S. Navy Sailor stands in formation during a memorial
A U.S. Navy Sailor stands in formation during a memorial ceremony at the U.S. Air Force monument in Picauville, France, June 3, 2019. The ceremony honors the contributions of the 90th Infantry Division and the ... More
Cpl. Jonathan McDown, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team,
Cpl. Jonathan McDown, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division Color Guard, performs during a ceremony at the Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery and Memorial in Liège, Belgium, Sept. 17. The Henri-... More
151006-N-ZY039-096 JEBEL ALI, United Arab Emirates
151006-N-ZY039-096 JEBEL ALI, United Arab Emirates (October 06, 2015) – Sailors assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) participate in a basketball game during a community relations (COMREL)... More
A World War II Veteran rejoices during the 75th D-Day
A World War II Veteran rejoices during the 75th D-Day Anniversary ceremony at Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer, France, June 6, 2019. More than 1,300 U.S. Service Members, partnere... 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
150325-N-ZY039-014 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 25, 2015)
150325-N-ZY039-014 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 25, 2015) – Interior Communications Electrician 2nd Class Cliff Norman, from Pfafftown, Pa., aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) ... More
A U.S. Air Force Reserve 815th Airlift Squadron C-130J
A U.S. Air Force Reserve 815th Airlift Squadron C-130J aircrew completes fly-overs of historical sites in France for the D-Day commemoration, June 3, 2016. More than 380 service members from Europe and affiliat... More
A World War II veteran shares a laugh with 4th Infantry
A World War II veteran shares a laugh with 4th Infantry Division soldiers during a memorial ceremony at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer, June 2, 2019. The cemetery site contain... More
President Emmanuel Macron, the President of France,
President Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, prepares to speak at the 75th D-Day Anniversary ceremony at Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer, France, June 6, 2019. More than 1,... More
Mr. Harold Stephens, a World War II Veteran who served
Mr. Harold Stephens, a World War II Veteran who served with 246th Signal Operations Company, 1st Army, participates in a memorial ceremony in Bricquebec-enContin, France, June 1, 2019. The annual ceremony is he... More
150316-N-ZY039-029 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 16, 2015)
150316-N-ZY039-029 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 16, 2015) - Sailors assigned to the damage control fire party make haste to put out a simulated fire aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG... More
French D-Day Re-enactors honor the annual Normandy
French D-Day Re-enactors honor the annual Normandy D-Day Commemoration by supporting all of the events throughout the week in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France 2016. The mission of a Re-enactor is to help educate the ... More
A U.S. Army Ranger assigned to the elite 75th Ranger
A U.S. Army Ranger assigned to the elite 75th Ranger Regiment, rehearses his ascent of the battle worn cliff-face of Pointe du Hoc on the northwestern coast of Normandy, France, June 4, 2019. During the Americ... More
Soldiers from the German Luftlandebrigade 1(LLB1)
Soldiers from the German Luftlandebrigade 1(LLB1) participate in a joint ceremony with U.S. Soldiers to commemorate the 72nd Anniversary of D-Day at the 90th Infantry Division Monument in Picauville, France on ... More
WWII veterans view the 30th ID Old Hickory memorial
WWII veterans view the 30th ID Old Hickory memorial ceremony at Mortain, France on June 2. More than 1,300 U.S. Service Members, partnered with with 950 troops from across Europe and Canada have converged in no... More
A U.S. Army Paratrooper assigned to the 173rd Airborne
A U.S. Army Paratrooper assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade, greets World War II veterans during a memorial ceremony in Bricquebec-en-Contin, France, June 1, 2019. The annual ceremony is held to honor the li... More
Nevada Air National Guard Master Sgt. Shawn Plunket,
Nevada Air National Guard Master Sgt. Shawn Plunket, C-130 Hercules flight engineer from the Reno-based 192nd Airlift Squadron, performs a visual scan for sister aircraft during a commemorative low-level flyove... More
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 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
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct airborne operations over the La Fiere drop zone.
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct sustained airborne training for the next day's jump.
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct sustained airborne training for the next day's jump.
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct airborne operations over the La Fiere drop zone.
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct airborne operations over the La Fiere drop zone.
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct airborne operations over the La Fiere drop zone.
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
Tom Rice, U.S. Army veteran from the Army's 101st Airborne
Tom Rice, U.S. Army veteran from the Army's 101st Airborne Division, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, jumps out of a C-47, into Carentan Normandy, June 6, 2019, to recreate his D-Day parachute jump, 75 years ... More
150401-N-ZY039-002 KOPER, Slovenia (April 1, 2015)
150401-N-ZY039-002 KOPER, Slovenia (April 1, 2015) –Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) Command Master Chief Greg Carlson (left) facilitates a tour of the ship for members of the Slove... More
150817-N-ZY039-033 ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 16, 2015) – Chief
150817-N-ZY039-033 ARABIAN GULF (Aug. 16, 2015) – Chief Cryptologic Technician (Collection) Ramon Morin, from Dallas, stands watch in the Combat Information Center (CIC) aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS No... More
Col. Brian May, commander of the 403rd Operation Group,
Col. Brian May, commander of the 403rd Operation Group, gives a speech during a ceremony in Picauville, France. This ceremony commemorates the 73rd anniversary of D-Day, the largest multi-national amphibious la... More
Gen. Curtis Scaparrotti, (left), the Supreme Allied
Gen. Curtis Scaparrotti, (left), the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (NATO) and the commander of U.S. European Command, and Lt. Gen. Christophe de Saint Chamas, (right) the General Officer of Defense and Securi... 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
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
Staff Sgt. James Brawley and Sgt. Joshua Evans, paratroopers
Staff Sgt. James Brawley and Sgt. Joshua Evans, paratroopers with the 82nd Airborne Division, compare their modern uniforms with a French re-enactor dressed as a World War II era paratrooper June 2, 2011, Saint... More
NORMANDY, France (June 04, 2019) A D-Day reenactor
NORMANDY, France (June 04, 2019) A D-Day reenactor poses for a photo on Utah Beach. Utah was the most western beach between Pouppeville and La Madeleine, three miles long, assigned to the U.S. 1st Army, 7th Cor... More
A U.S. Air Force Senior Airman, 67th Special Operations
A U.S. Air Force Senior Airman, 67th Special Operations Squadron loadmaster, prepares the MC-130J Commando for flight to France for the D-Day 75 Commemorative Airborne Operation, RAF Mildenhall, England, June 7... More
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
150401-N-ZY039-019 KOPER, Slovenia (April 1, 2015)
150401-N-ZY039-019 KOPER, Slovenia (April 1, 2015) – Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) Command Master Chief Greg Carlson (left) facilitates a tour of the ship’s Combat Information Ce... More
Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division participated
Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division participated in a joint ceremony with the French and Germans to commemorate the 72nd Anniversary of D-Day by laying flowers at the foot of the Airborne Troops Monume... More
150310-N-ZY039-009 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Mar. 10, 2015) -
150310-N-ZY039-009 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Mar. 10, 2015) - Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Laron Walker, from Norfolk, Va., signals for the rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile crui... More
PORT EN BESSIN, France (June 06, 2016) Government officials
PORT EN BESSIN, France (June 06, 2016) Government officials and military service members from the U.S., France and other countries attend the 47th Royal Marine Commando Monument Ceremony June 6, honoring the sa... More
Charles Shay and other D-Day veterans observe colors
Charles Shay and other D-Day veterans observe colors during the Charles Shay Memorial in Saint Laurent sur Mer, France, June 5, 2017. This ceremony commemorates the 73rd anniversary of D-Day, the largest multi-... More
RAF MILDENHALL, England --U.S. aircrew from the 100th
RAF MILDENHALL, England --U.S. aircrew from the 100th Air Refueling Wing prepare a KC-135 Stratotanker for a flyover mission at RAF Mildenhall, England, May 26, 2019. The crew flew over a Memorial Day ceremony ... More
190814-N-HP188-0075 RICHMOND, Va. (August 14, 2019)
190814-N-HP188-0075 RICHMOND, Va. (August 14, 2019) Karl Knauer, a conservator at Collection Management Facility, Naval History and Heritage Command, applies a customized compound to halt the deterioration of a... More
Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts, WWII veteran Edward
Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts, WWII veteran Edward Morrissette, and French Consul General Guillaume Lacroix gather for a photo after the ceremony in which Morrissette received the French Legion of Honor medal... More
Staff Sgt. John Winn and Staff Sgt. Patricia Winn,
Staff Sgt. John Winn and Staff Sgt. Patricia Winn, visit Normandy near Colleville-sur-Mer, France at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial. The visit was part of a presidental invitation and tour in honor... More
The daughters of Lt. Gen. James Gavin lay a wreath
The daughters of Lt. Gen. James Gavin lay a wreath at the foot of the Alexandre Renaud Monument, a French ally to the U.S. troops on D-Day, in the once embattled city of Sainte-Mère-Église, France. More than 3... More
U.S. Army Soldiers render a salute during the playing
U.S. Army Soldiers render a salute during the playing of the American national anthem during a memorial and French Legion of Honor induction ceremony in Carentan, France, June 3, 2016. More than 380 service mem... More
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Stephen J. Townsend (right), commanding
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Stephen J. Townsend (right), commanding general of the 18th Airborne Corps, and Command Sgt. Maj. Benjamin Jones (left), 18th Airborne Corps, pose for a photo with a French child during the L... More
"That's All, Brother", a Douglas C-47 Skytrain aircraft,
"That's All, Brother", a Douglas C-47 Skytrain aircraft, stands ready to fly again on the flightline on April 11, 2019, in Birmingham, Alabama. The aircraft was saved from being scrapped when historians discove... More
Paratroopers with the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team
Paratroopers with the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division descend toward the Iron Mike Drop Zone outside of Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, June 8 after exiting from a U.S. Air Force C-130.
150328-N-ZY039-022 CORFU, Greece (March 28, 2015) –
150328-N-ZY039-022 CORFU, Greece (March 28, 2015) – Sailors spray down the anchor chain through the hawespipe on the forecastle aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60), March 28... More
150523-N-ZY039-004 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
150523-N-ZY039-004 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 23, 2015) – Damage Controlman 3rd Class John Collier studies for the Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist qualification (ESWS) aboard the guided-missile ... More
A U.S. Army soldier speaks with French media during
A U.S. Army soldier speaks with French media during a tour of the U.S. Army Europe logistics support area at Hippodrome Maurice de Folleville in Carentan, France, June 1, 2019. Logistic support areas have bee... More
German Soldiers from Luftlandebrigade 1 participate
German Soldiers from Luftlandebrigade 1 participate in a historical walk through World War II sites in Picauville, France, June 1, 2016. Soldiers from the German Luftlandebrigade 1 (LLB1) participate in the 72n... More
U.S. Army Soldiers stands in formation during a memorial
U.S. Army Soldiers stands in formation during a memorial ceremony at the U.S. Air Force monument in Picauville, France, June 3, 2019. The ceremony honors the contributions of the 90th Infantry Division and the ... More
Thousands of spectators gather to commemorate the 75th
Thousands of spectators gather to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, June 9, 2019. Seventy-five years later, the bravery and heroism by all allies during World War II cont... More
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
French D-Day Re-enactors honor the annual Normandy
French D-Day Re-enactors honor the annual Normandy D-Day Commemoration by supporting all of the events throughout the week in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France 2016. The mission of a Re-enactor is to help educate the ... More
Two U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules, assigned
Two U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, flyover a ceremony in Picauville, France, June 4, 2019. A formation of four aircraft flew over the ce... More
"That's All, Brother", a Douglas C-47 Skytrain aircraft,
"That's All, Brother", a Douglas C-47 Skytrain aircraft, stands ready to fly again on the flightline on April 11, 2019, in Birmingham, Alabama. The aircraft was saved from being scrapped when historians discove... 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. Army, Austrian, and German Soldiers visit Pointe
U.S. Army, Austrian, and German Soldiers visit Pointe du Hoc, France, June 1, 2016. The World War II Pointe du Hoc Ranger Monument is located on a cliff eight miles west of Normandy American Cemetery, which ove... More
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
A paratrooper of the 173rd Airborne Brigade executes
A paratrooper of the 173rd Airborne Brigade executes a simulated parachute landing fall (PLF) during pre-jump training on June 3, 2017 in Normandy, France. The airborne operation on June 4, 2017 commemorates t... More
Fireworks explode over the church steeple at Sainte
Fireworks explode over the church steeple at Sainte Mere Eglise, France, June 4, 2011, during a week of festivities and memorial ceremonies that commemorate the Allied invasion of France 67 years ago. People co... More
U.S. Military service members are represented by white
U.S. Military service members are represented by white headstones for the men that lost their lives during World War II at the American Cemetery, Normandy, France; June 2, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of ... 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
French D-Day Re-enactors honor the annual Normandy
French D-Day Re-enactors honor the annual Normandy D-Day Commemoration by supporting all of the events throughout the week in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France 2016. The mission of a Re-enactor is to help educate the ... More
A view of Pointe du Hoc, Normandy France, from a Nevada
A view of Pointe du Hoc, Normandy France, from a Nevada Air National Guard C-130 Hercules aircraft during a commemorative low-level flyover of the beaches of Normandy June 5, 2014. The flyover preceded a massiv... 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
Rangers assigned to the U.S. Army’s elite 75th Ranger
Rangers assigned to the U.S. Army’s elite 75th Ranger Regiment rehearse their ascent of the battle worn cliff-face of Pointe du Hoc on the northwestern coast of Normandy, France, June 4, 2019. During the Ameri... More
A view of the Omaha Beach Memorial, Normandy, France,
A view of the Omaha Beach Memorial, Normandy, France, during a commemorative low-level flyover of the historic beach head, June 5, 2014. The flyover preceded a massive airdrop of over 1,000 paratroopers as part... 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
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct airborne operations over the La Fiere drop zone.
U.S., French and Italian service members participate
U.S., French and Italian service members participate in static-line and free fall jumps on June 6, 2017, commemorating World War II's Allied invasion of Normandy, termed "D-Day", near Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. ... More
A U.S. Army Paratrooper assigned to the 173rd Airborne
A U.S. Army Paratrooper assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade gets a lesson from a World War II veteran during a memorial ceremony in Bricquebec-en-Contin, France, June 1, 2019. The annual ceremony is held to ... More
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct airborne operations over the La Fiere drop zone.
French D-Day Re-enactors honor the annual Normandy
French D-Day Re-enactors honor the annual Normandy D-Day Commemoration by supporting all of the events throughout the week in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France 2016. The mission of a Re-enactor is to help educate the ... More