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
International Patatroopers participating in the D-Day
International Patatroopers participating in the D-Day Commemoration Airborne Operation fall into Iron Mike Drop Zone outside of Saint-Mere-Eglise, France June 9, 2019. Over 900 military paratroopers and 110 civ... 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. 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
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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
Three C-130J Super Hercules, belonging to the 37th
Three C-130J Super Hercules, belonging to the 37th Airlift Squadron on Ramstein Air Base, fly in a four-ship formation with a C-17 Globemaster III trailing a mile behind over the Atlantic Ocean near Normandy, F... 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
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
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 Douglas C-47 Dakota, nicknamed “That’s All Brother”,
A Douglas C-47 Dakota, nicknamed “That’s All Brother”, flies with a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, over the English Channel, June 8, 201... 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. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, laughs with a French local as he tells a story following a ceremony held honoring the 358th Fighter Group in Coigny, France, June 8, 2019. ... 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
Ground personnel of the 358th Fighter Group prepare
Ground personnel of the 358th Fighter Group prepare to start the engine of a P-47 Thunderbolt nicknamed "Chunky". Handwritten caption on reverse: '358 FG High Haldey.' (Courtesy photo from the American Air Muse... 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
The Patrouille de France, the French Air Force aerial
The Patrouille de France, the French Air Force aerial demonstration team, conducts a flight over Iron Mike Drop Zone, outside of Saint-Mere-Eglise, France June 9, 2019. The D-Day 75 Commemorative Airborne Opera... 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
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
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
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
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. John B. Williams, United States
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. John B. Williams, United States Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa mobilization assistant to the commander, speaks at a ceremony held in honor of all airborne troops and flight ... 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
"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
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
A Douglas C-47 Dakota, nicknamed “That’s All Brother”,
A Douglas C-47 Dakota, nicknamed “That’s All Brother”, flies with a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, over the Normandy American Cemetery a... More
Two C-130J Super Hercules, belonging to the 37th Airlift
Two C-130J Super Hercules, belonging to the 37th Airlift Squadron on Ramstein Air Base, fly over Pointe-du-Hoc as part of a four-ship formation with a C-17 Globemaster III trailing a mile behind the formation i... 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 Douglas C-47 Dakota, nicknamed “That’s All Brother”,
A Douglas C-47 Dakota, nicknamed “That’s All Brother”, flies with a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, over Pointe-du-Hoc, France, June 8, 2... More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark R. August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, speaks during a ceremony honoring the 358th Fighter Group for their acts of heroism on D-Day in Coigny, France, June 8, 2019. On June 6, 19... 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
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
Allied service members and locals of Normandy gather
Allied service members and locals of Normandy gather at Omaha Beach National Guard monument to pay respect to veterans who served during World War II June 5, 2015, Normandy, France. More than 380 service member... More
A French boy, dressed in a mock WWII-era uniform displaying
A French boy, dressed in a mock WWII-era uniform displaying the American flag, Canadian flag and an illustrated pin stating “I heart our veterans,” extends his arm waiting to high five one of the many U.S. stat... 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 priest gives a benediction at the Picauville 9th
A priest gives a benediction at the Picauville 9th Air Force monument June 4, 2015, Normandy, France. More than 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical units are participating in the 71s... 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 coast of Normandy to practice their maneuvers in Northern France; June 3, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of the D-Day invasion ... More
World War II Veterans Richard Yates and Ernie Lamson
World War II Veterans Richard Yates and Ernie Lamson embraces one another as fellow paratroopers before a ceremony at Amfreville, Normandy, France; June 5, 2015. Over 380 servicemembers from Europe and affiliat... More
German soldiers parachute over the historic La Fiere
German 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 Euro... 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
French local, Louis Boyer, parachutist, gets a moment
French local, Louis Boyer, parachutist, gets a moment of shut-eye after jumping from a C-47 Skytrain and landing into the Iron Mike drop-zone outside Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 9, 2019. Boyer, 17, was the... More
A father holds his daughter during a memorial ceremony
A father holds his daughter during a memorial ceremony at the Picauville 9th Air Force monument June 4, 2015, in Normandy, France. More than 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical units... More
An eight-ship formation of U.S. Air Force C-130J Super
An eight-ship formation of U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules flies over Cherbourg-Maupertus Airport, France, June 6, 2019. The formation flew over the D-Day commemoration ceremony held at the Normandy Americ... More
The insignia of the 358th Fighter Group. (Courtesy
The insignia of the 358th Fighter Group. (Courtesy photo from the American Air Museum in Britain)
Four F-15E Strikes Eagles, assigned to the 48th Fighter
Four F-15E Strikes Eagles, assigned to the 48th Fighter Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England,conduct a fighter escort for 23 aircraft dropping personnel into Iron Mike Drop Zone, outside of Saint-Mere-... More
A group of American, German, Dutch, and French officials
A group of American, German, Dutch, and French officials carry wreaths up to a monument during a ceremony honoring the paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division that liberated the village in Sainte Mere Eglise... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Stephen Edgerton, U.S. Army Europe
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Stephen Edgerton, U.S. Army Europe Band drum major, stands at attention as the USAREUR Band performs during a World War II commemoration June 4, 2015, in Picauville, France. Picauville host... More
A Douglas C-47 Dakota, nicknamed “That’s All Brother”,
A Douglas C-47 Dakota, nicknamed “That’s All Brother”, flies with a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, over Normandy, France, June 8, 2019. ... 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
A U.S. paratrooper walks with a U.S. flag on his shoulders
A U.S. paratrooper walks with a U.S. flag on his shoulders after conducting a static-line jump into Iron Mike Drop Zone outside of Saint-Mere-Eglise, France June 9, 2019. Paratroopers conducted the largest aird... 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
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
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
A group of paratroopers, assigned to the 507th Parachute
A group of paratroopers, assigned to the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment and Special Operations Command Europe, presents the Colors during a ceremony honoring the paratroopers that liberated the village in Ne... More
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Kyle Roscoe, assigned to Special
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Kyle Roscoe, assigned to Special Operations Command Europe, pin American Jumpmaster Wings onto a French school child's sleeve after a after a ceremony honoring the paratroopers that libera... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Aaron Dawson, assigned to the 507th
U.S. Army Sgt. Aaron Dawson, assigned to the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, pins a set Amreican Rigger Wings onto a French school child's collar after a after a ceremony honoring the paratroopers that liber... More
A memorial that looks over the drop zone that honors
A memorial that looks over the drop zone that honors paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division and 101st Airborne Division on their actions during World War II near La Fierr Bridge, Normandy, France; June 3, ... More