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, flys over the coast of Normandy to practice their manuauers in Northern France; June 3, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of the D-Day invasion o... More
Re-enactors dressed in vintage World War II U.S. Army
Re-enactors dressed in vintage World War II U.S. Army uniforms, participate in a parade in Montebourg, France, June 4, 2015, en route to a World War II commemoration ceremony. U.S. forces helped liberate Monteb... More
World War II Veteran Ernie Lamson signs a book for
World War II Veteran Ernie Lamson signs a book for a French civilian before a ceremony at Amfreville, Normandy, France; June 5, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical units a... More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark August, 86th Airlift
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark August, 86th Airlift Wing commander, and Col. Joseph Wenckus, 86th Airlift Wing vice commander, pose with a U.S. military veteran dressed in a WWII-era uniform in honor of the 75t... More
U.S. Army Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division
U.S. Army Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), pose with Guy Lepretre, center, and Jean Pierre, center right, the builders of the memorial during a ceremony at the Currahee Memorial site in ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Aaron Dawson and Spc. Richard La Compte,
U.S. Army Sgt. Aaron Dawson and Spc. Richard La Compte, assigned to Echo Company, 1st Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, are being promoted at the Army Ranger memorial at Point Du Hoc, Normandy Franc... More
U.S. Army paratroopers parachute from a U.S. Air Force
U.S. Army paratroopers parachute from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules, June 7, 2015, over the historic La Fiere drop zone near Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015, to commemorate the 71st ... More
Thousands of spectators gather to see the D-Day 75
Thousands of spectators gather to see the D-Day 75 Commemorative Airborne Operation honoring the airborne operation launched on D-Day, June 6, 1944, outside Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 9, 2019. In total, o... More
Soldiers from the U.S. Army Europe Band watch as French
Soldiers from the U.S. Army Europe Band watch as French students release balloons following a memorial ceremony June 4, 2015, in Picauville, France. Picauville hosted the memorial commemoration to honor the sac... More
U.S. Army paratroopers parachute over the historic
U.S. Army paratroopers 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 fr... More
A U.S. Army Staff Jeff Neff, U.S. Army Civil Affairs
A U.S. Army Staff Jeff Neff, U.S. Army Civil Affairs Psychological Operations Command, presents the Army’s flag during a World War II commemoration ceremony in Montebourg, France, June 4, 2015. The U.S. Army he... More
A group of U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to the United
A group of U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to the United States Army Europe Band, plays their instruments during a ceremony honoring the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, during a ceremony... More
A group of German and French paratroopers jumps out
A group of German and French paratroopers jumps out of a German C-160 Aircraft on Iron Mike Drop Zone near the village of Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe... More
A military-free-fall paratrooper lands as a United
A military-free-fall paratrooper lands as a United States Air Force CV-22 Osprey, assigned to the 352nd Special Operations Wing flies above the Iron Mike Drop Zone outside of Saint-Mere-Eglise, France June 9, 2... More
A U.S. Air Force service member sits on-board a C-130J
A U.S. Air Force service member sits on-board a C-130J Super Hercules during an eight-ship flyover of the Normandy-American Cemetery and Memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer, France, June 6, 2019. 2019 signifies the ... More
A group of U.S. Army paratroopers descends onto Iron
A group of 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 u... 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. Army Staff Sgt. T Ottinger, assigned to the 346th
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. T Ottinger, assigned to the 346th Psychological Company (Airborne), pays his respects to a fallen Solider at the American Cemetary, Omaha Beach, Normandy, France; June 2, 2015.This is the 7... More
Service members of Joint Task Force D-Day 71 visited
Service members of Joint Task Force D-Day 71 visited historic D-Day sites June 2, 2015, as part of the events to commemorate the 71st anniversary, one of which was the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial. T... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. James Anderson, assigned to 2nd
U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. James Anderson, assigned to 2nd Ranger Regiment, walks off Iron Mike Drop Zone near the village of Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe an... More
A Soldier with the 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team
A Soldier with the 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) listens to a welcome speech by the mayor of Carentan, France, at the Hotel De Ville. On June 3, 2015, the town of Carentan, France, hosted servic... 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
World War II veteran George Shenkle shakes the hand
World War II veteran George Shenkle shakes the hand of a French civilian before 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 Lt. Col. Kurt Thompson, assigned to 2nd Brigade,
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Kurt Thompson, assigned to 2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, speaks during a ceremony honoring the 82nd Airborne Division at Chef Du Pont Normandy, France, June 4, 2015. Over 380 service ... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Joseph Ivanov, assigned to Inter
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Joseph Ivanov, assigned to Inter Special Training Center, gathers his parachute on Iron Mike Drop Zone near the village of Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015. Over 380 service ... More
A group of U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to the U.S.
A group of U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to the U.S. Army Europe Band, plays their instruments during a ceremony honoring the 82nd Airborne Division at Chef Du Pont Normandy, France, June 4, 2015. Over 380 servi... More
A group of U.S. Army paratroopers descends on Iron
A group of U.S. Army paratroopers descends on 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 uni... More
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. John Nicholson, commander of Allied
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. John Nicholson, commander of Allied Land Command salutes along with a French General during a ceremony honoring paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division that lost their lives during World W... More
A French officer pins a medal on a World War II veteran
A French officer pins a medal on a World War II veteran during a ceremony honoring paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division that lost their lives during World War II near Iron Mike Drop Zone near the village ... More
A German paratrooper presents a wreath at the 82nd
A German paratrooper presents a wreath at the 82nd Airborne Division memorial that honors the 82nd Airborne actions in World War II during a ceremony at Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 4, 2015. Over ... More
A group of U.S. Army Rangers, assigned to the 75th
A group of U.S. Army Rangers, assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment, German Army Soldiers, and French civilians take a group photo together before a ceremony at Amfreville, Normandy, France; June 5, 2015. Over 3... 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
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
A World War II veteran salutes during "The Star-Spangled
A World War II veteran salutes during "The Star-Spangled Banner" during a ceremony at the Picauville 9th Air Force monument June 4, 2015, in Normandy, France. More than 380 service members from Europe and affil... 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. flag waves behind a formation of service members
A U.S. flag waves behind a formation of service members during the Picauville 90th Infantry Division memorial ceremony for fallen U.S. Army veterans who died during World War II on June 5, 2015, Normandy, Franc... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Aaron Dawson and Spc. Richard La Compte,
U.S. Army Sgt. Aaron Dawson and Spc. Richard La Compte, assigned to Echo Company, 1st Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, stand in front of the Army Ranger memorial after being promoted at Point Du Ho... More
Two French locals, from their second story apartment,
Two French locals, from their second story apartment, compare photos of the crowds gathered in the village square in Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 6, 2019. To commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the v... 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
"My purpose isn't to rewrite history but to relive
"My purpose isn't to rewrite history but to relive history, to give people tidbits of what happened here. Dramatic things happened and strong friendships were formed," said re-enactor Denis Van Denrin (center)... More
French children show their appreciation June 4, 2015,
French children show their appreciation June 4, 2015, for U.S. Army Soldiers as the service members march to a World War II commemoration ceremony. The U.S. Army helped liberate Montebourg from Nazi occupation ... 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 U.S. Army Staff Sgt T Ottinger, 346th Psychological
A U.S. Army Staff Sgt T Ottinger, 346th Psychological Operations Company (Airborne), presents arms during a World War II commemoration ceremony in Montebourg, France, June 4, 2015. The U.S. Army helped liberate... More
Allied service members march down a street for fallen
Allied service members march down a street for fallen World War II veterans who died on D-Day June 5, 2015, Normandy, France. More than 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical units are ... More
A C-130J Super Hercules, belonging to the 37th Airlift
A C-130J Super Hercules, belonging to the 37th Airlift Squadron on Ramstein Air Base, bearing the Whiskey-7 marker, flies as part of a four-ship formation over the coast of Normandy, France, June 5, 2019. The 3... 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
A french school girl holds up a French Flag during
A french school girl holds up a French Flag during a ceremony honoring the paratroopers that liberated the village in Negreville, Normandy, France; June 6, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and affilia... More
"You can manufacture weapons and you can purchase
"You can manufacture weapons and you can purchase ammunition, but you can't buy valor and you can't pull heroes off an assembly line." Service members of Joint Task Force D-Day 71 visited historic D-Day sites J... More
A group of U.S. Army Rangers, assigned to the 75th
A group of U.S. Army Rangers, assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment, sit on a U.S. Army Sherman Tank at Chef Du Pont Normandy, France, June 4, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day hist... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. James Anderson, assigned to the
U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. James Anderson, assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment, pays his respects to a fallen Soldier at the American Cemetery, Omaha Beach, Normandy, France; June 2, 2015.This is the 71st Anniversary... More
A Soldier with the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological
A Soldier with the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command stops to read the names on headstones. Service members of Joint Task Force D-Day 71 visited historic D-Day sites June 2, 2015, as ... More
Representatives from America, France and Germany lay
Representatives from America, France and Germany lay wreaths at a memorial honoring the 82nd Airborne Division at Chef Du Pont Normandy, France, June 4, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and affiliated... 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, present a wreath during a ceremony honoring the 82nd Airborne Division at Hemevez, Normandy, France, J... 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, present the colors as members of the color guard during a ceremony honoring the 82nd Airborne Division at Hemevez, Norm... 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
A statue of a U.S. Army Soldier that honors the men
A statue of a U.S. Army Soldier that honors the men of the 29th Infantry Division, 116 Infantry Regimental Combat Team who died on Omaha Beach, Normandy, France; June 2, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of th... 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
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
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
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
A World War II re-enactor, representing the 82nd Airborne
A World War II re-enactor, representing the 82nd Airborne Division, pays his respects to a fallen Solider at the American Cemetery, Omaha Beach, Normandy, France; June 2, 2015.This is the 71st Anniversary of th... 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
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Brian Winski, deputy commanding
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Brian Winski, deputy commanding general of the 82nd Airborne Division, speaks to retired Pvt. Birney T. Havey, a World War II veteran, after a ceremony at Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, Fran... More
The French memorial that is dedicated to the paratroopers
The French memorial that is dedicated to the paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division that liberated the village of Sainte Mere Eglise in front of the church at Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 4, 2... 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
George Shenkle, World War II veteran and former U.S.
George Shenkle, World War II veteran and former U.S. Army Soldier with the Easy Company, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, watches as a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 37t... More
A wreath of flowers is placed on the ground before
A wreath of flowers is placed on the ground before a memorial ceremony at Omaha Beach National Guard monument to pay respect to veterans who served during World War II June 5, 2015, Normandy, France. More than ... More
Retired U.S. Army Private First Class Joseph Morettini,
Retired U.S. Army Private First Class Joseph Morettini, 82nd Airborne, 508th Regiment, Easy Company, poses for a photo during a ceremony held in honor of all airborne troops and flight crew that served on D-Day... More
World War II Veteran Richard Yates signs a book for
World War II Veteran Richard Yates signs a book for a French civilian before a ceremony at Amfreville, Normandy, France; June 5, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical units ... More
French Army Maj. Thierry Lgbull, reads the history
French Army Maj. Thierry Lgbull, reads the history of the actions that paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division made to liberate the village of Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France; June 6, 2015. Over 380 ser... More
A U.S. static-line paratrooper gives his military service
A U.S. static-line paratrooper gives his military service patches to the eager hands of French boys and girls outside of Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 9, 2019. The military service patch, a unique design emb... 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
U.S. Army Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division
U.S. Army Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) salute the flag during a ceremony at the Currahee Memorial site in Normandy, France, June 3, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and affi... More
World War II veteran Bernard Dargols addresses the
World War II veteran Bernard Dargols addresses the audience during a WWII commemoration ceremony at Sainte Laurent sur Mer, France, June 5, 2015. Dargols is a French national who served with the U.S Army and to... 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. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force commander, greets a World War II veteran during a World War II commemoration June 4, 2015, in Picauville, France. Picauville hosted the memorial commemorat... 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
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. Air Force C-130J, assigned to the 37th Airlift
A U.S. Air Force C-130J, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, flies over Point Du Hoc to practice their maneuvers in Normandy, France; June 3, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Norma... More