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A group of U.S. Army paratroopers, assigned to the

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

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 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

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

"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

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

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

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

US Air Force (USAF) members of the 352nd Special Operations Group's (SOG), 321st Special Tactics Squadron (STS), RAF (Royal Air Force) Mildenhall, United Kingdom (UK), wait to parachute into St Mere Eglise, Normandy, France (FRA), during the 60th Anniversary commemorating the D-Day invasion six decades ago

US Air Force (USAF) members of the 352nd Special Operations Group's (S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mildenhall State: Suffolk Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Franklin J. Perkins, USAF Release Status: Released t... More

US Army (USA) Honor Guard members US Army (USA) SPECIALIST Fourth Class (SPC) Monica Alvarado (left), Ammo Bearer, USA SPC Jarrod Ryan, Loader, and USA STAFF Sergeant (SSG) Lee Price (right), Gun Commander, 529th Military Police Company (MP CO), Heidelberg, Germany (DEU), fire a 105mm howitzer during practice for the 60th Anniversary D-Day ceremony at Omaha Beach in Normandy, France (FRA)

US Army (USA) Honor Guard members US Army (USA) SPECIALIST Fourth Clas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Omaha Beach State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Marie Cassetty, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

The sun rises over the Omaha Beach section of Normandy, France (FRA), as it did exactly 60 years ago during the D-Day invasions of World War II (WWII)

The sun rises over the Omaha Beach section of Normandy, France (FRA), ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Omaha Beach State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Timothy Cook, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

D-Day veterans US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) (Ret) Wayne Chase and USAF First Lieutenant (1LT) (Ret) Robert Shantz, 15th Troop Carrier Squadron (TCS), show their respects during a wreath laying ceremony at Montebourg, France (RA). This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the Normandy invasion during World War II (WWII)

D-Day veterans US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) (Ret) Wayn...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Montebourg State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Wayne Clark, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

Photograph of American Troops Marching through the Streets of a British Port Town on Their Way to the Docks in Preparation for the Normandy Invasion

Photograph of American Troops Marching through the Streets of a Britis...

Original caption: These American troops are marching through the streets of a British port town on their way to the docks where they will be loaded into landing craft for the big assault. Color Photographs of ... More

[War Wrecks Litter Normandy Beach]

[War Wrecks Litter Normandy Beach]

[War Wrecks Litter Normandy Beach] - [FRA-3061 through FRA-3063] Public domain photograph of tank, military vehicle, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Senator Strom Thurmond of South Carolina, left, Secretary of the Army John O. Marsh Jr., center, and Army CHIEF of STAFF GEN John A. Wickham Jr. pour sand from the beaches of Normandy, France, into a hole during an Arbor Day tree-planting ceremony outside the Pentagon. The tree is being dedicated to those who served in the D-Day invasion of Normandy nearly 40 years ago

Senator Strom Thurmond of South Carolina, left, Secretary of the Army ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robert D. Ward Release Status: Released to Public ... More

A port side view of the guided missile cruiser USS NORMANDY (CG-60) as the ship passes the Statue of Liberty after departing Naval Station Staten Island for the 50th anniversary commemoration of the D-Day Invasion in Europe on 6 June 1994. Nine World War Two veteran's are riding the ship over to Europe

A port side view of the guided missile cruiser USS NORMANDY (CG-60) as...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ed Bailey Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

WWII veterean Ray Wallace gives a thumbs up while attending

WWII veterean Ray Wallace gives a thumbs up while attending

WWII veterean Ray Wallace gives a thumbs up while attending a luncheon for veterans held by The Normandy institute at the Chateau de Bernaville in Normandy, France, June 4, 2019. This year was Wallace's first t... More

U.S. Army Paratroopers pose for a photo with D-Day

U.S. Army Paratroopers pose for a photo with D-Day

U.S. Army Paratroopers pose for a photo with D-Day veteran Warren Goss at a luncheon for WWII veterans held at the Chateau de Bernaville in Normandy, France, on June 4, 2019. The luncheon, held by The Normandy ... More

Re-enactors pose for pictures in front of World War

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

"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

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,

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

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

Historical re-enactors and living historians, portraying World War II era American Soldiers, depart a Landing Craft Utility (LCU 1680), assigned to Assault Craft Unit Two (ACU-2), recreating the amphibious Allied assault against German Army positions on Omaha Beach, Normandy, France, during the 6th Annual D-Day Conneaut Public Historic Battle Re-Enactment held along the Lake Erie shoreline at Conneaut, Ohio (OH). These re-enactors are participating with other American, Canadian, and European re-enactors and living historians who are recreating and simulating Allied and Axis soldiers involved in Operation Overlord, the Allied D-Day invasion of Hitlers Festung Europa (Fortress Europe) on...

Historical re-enactors and living historians, portraying World War II ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Historical re-enactors and living historians, portraying World War II era American Soldiers, depart a Landing Craft Utility (LCU... More

US Air Force (USAF) members of the 352nd Special Operations Group's (SOG), 321st Special Tactics Squadron (STS), RAF (Royal Air Force) Mildenhall, United Kingdom (UK), parachute, from a USAF C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft, into St Mere Eglise, Normandy, France (FRA), during the 60th Anniversary commemorating the D-Day invasion six decades ago

US Air Force (USAF) members of the 352nd Special Operations Group's (S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mildenhall State: Suffolk Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Franklin J. Perkins, USAF Release Status: Released t... More

US Army (USA) Soldiers, 1ST Battalion (BN), 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR), Fort Benning, Georgia (GA), re-enact the D-Day parachute drop near Amfreville, France (FRA), from a US Air Force (USAF) C-17A Globemaster III cargo aircraft. This is part of a 16 aircraft paratroop drop during the 60th Anniversary of the D-Day Normandy invasion during World War II (WWII)

US Army (USA) Soldiers, 1ST Battalion (BN), 507th Parachute Infantry R...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Amfreville State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Wayne Clark, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

[Coutances Bridge, Normandy - Before & After]

[Coutances Bridge, Normandy - Before & After]

[Coutances Bridge, Normandy - Before & After] - [FRA-5650 and FRA-5651] Public domain photograph of a bridge, arch over water, river, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Twentieth Anniversary of the Normandy Landings-June 6, 1964]

[Twentieth Anniversary of the Normandy Landings-June 6, 1964]

[Twentieth Anniversary of the Normandy Landings-June 6, 1964] - [FRA-8692 through FRA-8697]

[Coutances Bridge, Normandy - Before & After]

[Coutances Bridge, Normandy - Before & After]

[Coutances Bridge, Normandy - Before & After] - [FRA-5650 and FRA-5651] Public domain photograph of a bridge, arch over water, river, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[D-Day 10th Anniversary Celebrations in Normandy]

[D-Day 10th Anniversary Celebrations in Normandy]

[D-Day 10th Anniversary Celebrations in Normandy] - [FRA-7172 through FRA-7177]

Two M-60A1 tanks from Company B, 4th Battalion, 37th Armor, Fort Knox, Kentucky, are stuck in a muddy cornfield near Normandy Loop during Exercise EAGLE STRIKE III

Two M-60A1 tanks from Company B, 4th Battalion, 37th Armor, Fort Knox,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: EAGLE STRIKE III Base: Fort Campbell State: Kentucky (KY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC... More

GEN John A. Shaud, CHIEF Of STAFF, Supreme Headquarters, Allied Powers, Europe, speaks to the crowd assembled at the Normandy American Cemetery for an official wreath-laying ceremony held to mark the 45th anniversary of the Allied invasion of France

GEN John A. Shaud, CHIEF Of STAFF, Supreme Headquarters, Allied Powers...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Perry J. Heimer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A civilian tugboat helps push the guided missile cruiser USS NORMANDY (CG-60) clear of the pier at Naval Station Staten Island as the ship gets underway for the 50th anniversary commemoration of the June 6th D-Day Invasion in Europe

A civilian tugboat helps push the guided missile cruiser USS NORMANDY ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ed Bailey Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

World War Two veteran's and ships company wave goodbye as the guided missile cruiser USS NORMANDY (CG-60) gets underway from Naval Station Staten Island to take part in the 50th anniversary commemoration of D-Day in Europe. From left to right; ENSIGN Brett Major, Major Bill Fisher, USMC (Ret.), James DiSogra, USA AA Battery, SENIOR CHIEF Ben Iatauro, USN (Ret.) and Merchant Academy Midshipman Ryan McCormick

World War Two veteran's and ships company wave goodbye as the guided m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ed Bailey Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

Members of the deck force of the guided missile cruiser USS NORMANDY (CG-60) standby as the ship gets underway from Naval Station Staten Island for the 50th anniversary commemoration of the June 6th D-Day Invasion of Europe. In the background is the New York City skyline highlighted by the World Trade Center

Members of the deck force of the guided missile cruiser USS NORMANDY (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ed Bailey Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

A sailor hauls down the Union Jack from the bow flag staff of the guided missile cruiser USS NORMANDY (CG-60) as the ship gets underway from Naval Station Staten island en route to the 50th anniversary commemoration of the June 6th D-Day Invasion in Europe

A sailor hauls down the Union Jack from the bow flag staff of the guid...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ed Bailey Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

U.S. Army Soldiers parachute over the historic La Fiere

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

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

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.

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

Two U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules, assigned

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

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

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. Military service members are represented by white

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

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,

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

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

US Air Force (USAF) members of the 321st Special Tactics Squadron (STS), Royal Air Force (RAF) Mildenhall, United Kingdom (UK), take a morning run on Utah Beach exactly 60 years after the landings of D-Day in 1944. The 3-mile run is to honor all those who gave their lives during the Normandy Invasion

US Air Force (USAF) members of the 321st Special Tactics Squadron (STS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utah Beach State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Franklin J. Perkins, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

US Army (USA) Honor Guard members of the 529th Military Police Company (MP CO), Heidelberg, Germany (DEU), fire 105mm Howitzers during practice for the 60th Anniversary D-Day Ceremony at Omaha Beach, Normandy, France (FRA). American military members from across the US European Command (USEUCOM) are in the Normandy region of France as members of Joint Task Force (JTF) Normandy-60, supporting ceremonies commemorating the Allied D-Day Invasions of June 6, 1944

US Army (USA) Honor Guard members of the 529th Military Police Company...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Colleville Sur Mer State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Timothy Cook, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Maria Gunther, videographer with the 835th Communications Squadron (CS), Ramstein Air Base (AB), Germany (DEU), interviews US Army (USA) First Lieutenant (1LT) Brad Newnum, Battery Commander, 529th Military Police Company (MP CO), Heidelberg, DEU, prior to a practice ceremony for the 60th Anniversary D-Day ceremony at Omaha Beach in Normandy, France (FRA)

US Air Force (USAF) Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Maria Gunther, videograp...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Omaha Beach State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Marie Cassetty, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

A parade made up of US Army (USA) Airborne Rangers from Fort Bragg, North Carolina (NC), Civil Officials of Montebourg, France, and US Air Force (USAF) aircrews from Charleston Air Force Base (AFB), South Carolina (SC), march to lay a wreath at a 15th century watch tower devastated by thirteen days of fighting during World War II (WWII). This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the Normandy invasion during World War II (WWII)

A parade made up of US Army (USA) Airborne Rangers from Fort Bragg, No...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Montebourg State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Wayne Clark, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

US Army (USA) Soldiers, 1ST Battalion (BN), 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR), Fort Benning, Georgia (GA), relax before loading onto four US Air Force (USAF) C-17A Globemaster III cargo aircraft. They will be part of a 16 aircraft paratroop drop celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the D-Day Normandy invasion during World War II (WWII)

US Army (USA) Soldiers, 1ST Battalion (BN), 507th Parachute Infantry R...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cherbourg State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Wayne Clark, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

US Army (USA) Soldiers, 1ST Battalion (BN), 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR), Fort Benning, Georgia (GA), relax before loading onto four US Air Force (USAF) C-17A Globemaster III cargo aircraft. They will be part of a 16 aircraft paratroop drop celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the D-Day Normandy invasion during World War II (WWII)

US Army (USA) Soldiers, 1ST Battalion (BN), 507th Parachute Infantry R...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Cherbourg State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Wayne Clark, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

Photograph of American Troops on LCT Preparing for Normandy Invasion

Photograph of American Troops on LCT Preparing for Normandy Invasion

Original caption: View of an LCT with American troops and equipment loaded aboard awaiting the signal for the assault against the continent. Color Photographs of Signal Corps Activity

[D-Day 10th Anniversary Celebrations in Normandy]

[D-Day 10th Anniversary Celebrations in Normandy]

[D-Day 10th Anniversary Celebrations in Normandy] - [FRA-7172 through FRA-7177]

[D-Day 10th Anniversary Celebrations in Normandy]

[D-Day 10th Anniversary Celebrations in Normandy]

[D-Day 10th Anniversary Celebrations in Normandy] - [FRA-7172 through FRA-7177]

Representatives of several Air Force wings that participated in the Allied invasion of France as U.S. Army, Air Force units hold their wings' colors during wreath-laying ceremony held at the Normandy American Ceremony on the 45th anniversary of the invasion

Representatives of several Air Force wings that participated in the Al...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Perry J. Heimer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Six members of the USS NORMANDY (CG-60) chief's mess carry the flag-draped casket of retired CHIEF Electricians Mate (EMC) Edward Kucher for burial at sea shortly after the ship departed Norfolk, Va. on 18 May for England and France for various D-Day commemorations. Edward Kuchler's son, Electricians Mate First Class (EM1) Paul Kucher was in attendance as were WWII veterans and Navy midshipmen

Six members of the USS NORMANDY (CG-60) chief's mess carry the flag-dr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: CPL. David J. Ferrier Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

In the foreground TECH. SGT. Robert Mick, 37th Air Lift Squadron, Loadmaster, preflights the C-130 before the drop during Operation Overlord '94. The 2nd Airlift Squadron (ALS) Pope AFB, North Carolina, 37th Airlift Squadron (ALS) Rhein-Main AB, Germany and the 41st Airlift Squadron (ALS), Pope AFB, North Carolina deployed to RAF Alconbury, England to airlift the 82nd and the 101st Airborne troops into France to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the D-Day landings

In the foreground TECH. SGT. Robert Mick, 37th Air Lift Squadron, Load...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: OVERLORD '94 Base: Alconburg Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Russ Pollanen Release ... More

Valerie Blandin, the Mayor of Gourbesville gives a

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”,

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 tribute carved in stone and dedicated to the U.S.

A tribute carved in stone and dedicated to the U.S.

A tribute carved in stone and dedicated to the U.S. Army Rangers who captured Point Du Hoc rests on top of the cliffs they climbed at Point Du Hoc, Normandy, France; June 2, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary o... More

A group of U.S. Army paratroopers, assigned to Special

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

A group of U.S. military veterans and their families

A group of U.S. military veterans and their families

A group of U.S. military veterans and their families stand in front of the World War II memorial while a group of French school children sing them at the American Cemetery, Omaha Beach, Normandy, France; June 2... More

Photograph of Men and Equipment in Landing Craft Preparing for Normandy Invasion

Photograph of Men and Equipment in Landing Craft Preparing for Normand...

Original caption: Men and equipment are massed together in landing craft in preparation for the big assault on the European continent. England. Color Photographs of Signal Corps Activity

Photograph of American Troops Descending into Barges in a British Port Town as they Prepare for the Normandy Invasion

Photograph of American Troops Descending into Barges in a British Port...

Original caption: American troops at a British port descend into barges which will take them to troop ships from which they will launch the attack against Hitler’s Fortress Europe. Note Barrage balloons in the... More

[D-Day 10th Anniversary Celebrations in Normandy]

[D-Day 10th Anniversary Celebrations in Normandy]

[D-Day 10th Anniversary Celebrations in Normandy] - [FRA-7172 through FRA-7177]

Artwork: "Port En Bessin, Normandy" Artist: Dwight Shepler #152

Artwork: "Port En Bessin, Normandy" Artist: Dwight Shepler #152

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Civilians drive a World War II-era jeep through the streets of a town in Normandy during a week of events being held to mark the 45th anniversary of the Allied invasion of France

Civilians drive a World War II-era jeep through the streets of a town ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Perry J. Heimer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS NORMANDY (CG-60) being pushed clear of the pier at her homeport at Naval Station Staten Island by a civilian tugboat. The ship is getting underway for the 50th anniversary commemoration of the June 6th D-Day Invasion of Europe. When the ship returns state side, it will go to Norfolk, Va. for homeporting as the Staten Island Base is closing

A port bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS NORMANDY (CG-60) bei...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ed Bailey Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

A crewmember of the guided missile cruiser USS NORMANDY (CG-60) salutes the nine veteran's of the June 6th D-Day Invasion of Normandy on the fantail of the ship. The veteran's are guests on board the ship and are riding it to the 50th anniversary commemoration in Europe

A crewmember of the guided missile cruiser USS NORMANDY (CG-60) salute...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ed Bailey Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

A Douglas C-47 Dakota, nicknamed “That’s All Brother”,

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

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

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

A formation of U.S Army Soldiers and a World War II reenactor dressed in a vintage WWII combat uniform salute as the U.S. national anthem plays during a WWII commemoration ceremony at Sainte Laurent sur Mer, Fr... More

The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Soldiers

The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Soldiers

The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment. They were to be dropped near Amfreville, France, but ended up 18 miles southeast, in a town called Gr... More

Maj. Matthew Piosa, with 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger

Maj. Matthew Piosa, with 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger

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

What is left of old Nazis defenses on top of Point

What is left of old Nazis defenses on top of Point

What is left of old Nazis defenses on top of Point Du Hoc that now sit a rememberence of the battle that was fought there on Point Du Hoc, Normandy, France; June 2, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of the D-D... More

The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Soldiers

The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Soldiers

The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment. They were to be dropped near Amfreville, France, but ended up 18 miles southeast, in a town called Gr... More

French locals and allied leaders attend a memorial

French locals and allied leaders attend a memorial

French locals and allied leaders attend a memorial ceremony for Pfc. Charles DeGlopper, a paratrooper who died on D-Day during World War II on June 5, 2015, Normandy, France. More than 380 service members from ... More

The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Soldiers

The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Soldiers

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

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

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

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

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. Military service members are represented by white

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

D-Day veteran US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) (Ret) Wayne Chase, 15th Troop Carrier Squadron (TCS), pauses to reflect at the grave of an unknown Soldier in Normandy American Cemetery OMAHA Beach. France (FRA), after a D-Day ceremony. This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the Normandy invasion during World War II (WWII)

D-Day veteran US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) (Ret) Wayne...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: American Cemetery, Omaha Beach State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Wayne Clark, USAF Release Status: Released to P... More

US Army (USA) Honor Guard members US Army (USA) SPECIALIST Fourth Class (SPC) Monica Alvarado (left), Ammo Bearer, USA SPC Jarrod Ryan, Loader, and USA STAFF Sergeant (SSG) Lee Price (right), Gun Commander, 529th Military Police Company (MP CO), Heidelberg, Germany (DEU), fire a 105mm howitzer during practice for the 60th Anniversary D-Day ceremony at Omaha Beach in Normandy, France (FRA)

US Army (USA) Honor Guard members US Army (USA) SPECIALIST Fourth Clas...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Omaha Beach State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Marie Cassetty, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Photograph of Jeeps Being Driven into the Open Doors of a LCT in Preparation for the Normandy Invasion

Photograph of Jeeps Being Driven into the Open Doors of a LCT in Prepa...

Original caption: Jeeps being driven into the open doors of an LCT at a port in Britain in preparation for D-Day. Color Photographs of Signal Corps Activity

[D-Day 10th Anniversary Celebrations in Normandy]

[D-Day 10th Anniversary Celebrations in Normandy]

[D-Day 10th Anniversary Celebrations in Normandy] - [FRA-7172 through FRA-7177]

Jim Ramage, a veteran of the Normandy landing during World War II, is interviewed during his visit to the American cemetery at Omaha Beach on the 40th anniversary of D-day, the invasion of Europe

Jim Ramage, a veteran of the Normandy landing during World War II, is ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SPC 5 Ronald J. Cavalier Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

As dependent's and relatives walk from the pier, the guided missile cruiser USS NORMANDY (CG-60) gets underway from Naval Station Staten Island to take part in the 50th anniversary commemoration of D-Day in Europe on 6 June 1994

As dependent's and relatives walk from the pier, the guided missile cr...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Ed Bailey Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

A line of C-130s taxi back in after a practice run for Operation Overlord '94. The three squadrons deployed were the 2nd Airlift Squadron (ALS) Pope AFB, North Carolina, 37th Airlift Squadron (ALS) Rhein-Main AB, Germany and the 41st Airlift Squadron (ALS), Pope AFB, North Carolina. The purpose of the deployment was to airlift the 82nd and the 101st Airborne troops into France to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Operation Overlord

A line of C-130s taxi back in after a practice run for Operation Overl...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: OVERLORD '94 Base: Alconburg Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Russ Pollanen Release ... More

A far away view of the 82nd airborne troops, Fort Bragg, North Carolina preparing to board the C-130 at RAF Alconbury for a jump during Operation Overlord. The 2nd Airlift Squadron (ALS) Pope AFB, North Carolina, 37th Airlift Squadron (ALS) Rhein-Main AB, Germany and the 41st Airlift Squadron (ALS), Pope AFB, North Carolina deployed to airlift the 82nd and the 101st Airborne troops in France to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the D-Day landings

A far away view of the 82nd airborne troops, Fort Bragg, North Carolin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: OVERLORD '94 Base: Alconburg Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Russ Pollanen Release ... More

The 82nd Airborne troops, Fort Bragg, North Carolina prepare their parachutes at RAF Alconbury, England for the jump during Operation Overlord. The 2nd Airlift Squadron (ALS) Pope AFB, North Carolina, 37th Airlift Squadron (ALS) Rhein-Main AB, Germany and the 41st Airlift Squadron (ALS) Pope AFB, North Carolina deployed to airlift the 82nd and 101st Airborne troops into France to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the D-Day landings

The 82nd Airborne troops, Fort Bragg, North Carolina prepare their par...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: OVERLORD Base: Alconburg Country: England / Great Britain (ENG) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT Russ Pollanen Release Statu... More

French children let balloons soar into the sky to celebrate

French children let balloons soar into the sky to celebrate

French children let balloons soar into the sky to celebrate the service of the U.S. military during D-Day June 4, 2015, Normandy, France. More than 380 servicemembers from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical... More

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force

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

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”,

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

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

"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

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