A French color guard stands in front of a crowd at
A French color guard stands in front of a crowd at a concert during the Liberation of Paris 75th commemoration ceremony in Paris, France, Aug. 25, 2019. Paris is marking the 75th anniversary of its liberation f... More
U.S. Army Maj. Richard Barker delivers a speech thanking
U.S. Army Maj. Richard Barker delivers a speech thanking the people of Sainte-Marie-du-Mont for their kindness and appreciation during a commemorative ceremony honoring the 4th Infantry Division’s achievements ... More
U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley renders
U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley renders the oath of enlistment to 21 Soldiers during the 101st Airborne Division reenlistment ceremony in Carentan, France, June 7, 2019. More than 1,300 U.S. servic... More
Multi-national paratroopers conduct sustained airborne
Multi-national paratroopers conduct sustained airborne training in preparation for airborne operations in Sainte-Mère-Église, Normandy France, June 8, 2019. More than 1,300 U.S. service members, partnered with ... More
Civilian parachutists participates in the commemorative
Civilian parachutists participates in the commemorative airborne jump near the La Fiere Bridge and Iron Mike Monument, June 9, 2019, in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France. More than 1,300 U.S. service members, partnere... More
Members of the 82nd Airborne Division and 173rd Airborne
Members of the 82nd Airborne Division and 173rd Airborne Brigade stand in formation while awaiting assignment to a host family in the town hall of Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 4, 2019. The French families o... More
180203-N-YO638-301 EPINAL, FRANCE (Feb. 3, 2018) French
180203-N-YO638-301 EPINAL, FRANCE (Feb. 3, 2018) French reenactors of 3rd Infantry Division participated in a luminary ceremony at the Epinal American Cemetery. These reenactors are the keepers of the original ... More
U.S. military paratroopers drift towards the ground
U.S. military paratroopers drift towards the ground near the La Fiere Bridge and Iron Mike Monument during the commemorative airborne jump, June 9, 2019, in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France. More than 1,300 U.S. serv... More
A French paratrooper high fives children after participating
A French paratrooper high fives children after participating in the Commemorative Airborne drop, in Sainte Mere Eglise, France, June 9, 2019. More than 1,300 U.S. service members, partnered with 950 troops from... More
U.S. military paratroopers are welcomed by nearby spectators
U.S. military paratroopers are welcomed by nearby spectators near La Fiere Bridge and Iron Mike Monument during the 75th anniversary of D-Day, June 9, 2019, in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France. More than 1,300 U.S. ... More
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct sustained airborne training for the next day's jump.
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct sustained airborne training for the next day's jump.
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct sustained airborne training for the next day's jump.
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct airborne operations over the La Fiere drop zone.
The U.S. European Command Joint Color Guard stands
The U.S. European Command Joint Color Guard stands with a French Army color guard at a concert during the Liberation of Paris 75th commemoration ceremony in Paris, France, Aug. 25, 2019. Paris is marking the 75... More
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct sustained airborne training for the next day's jump.
180203-N-YO638-218 EPINAL, France (Feb. 3, 2018) Remembrance
180203-N-YO638-218 EPINAL, France (Feb. 3, 2018) Remembrance ceremony participants render honors during taps at Epinal American Cemetery. More than 5,000 luminaries were placed in remembrance of service members... More
U.S. President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania
U.S. President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump observe Omaha Beach after the commemoration ceremony of the 75th anniversary of D-Day at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, June 6, 2019. Th... More
A German soldier proudly displays a French and American
A German soldier proudly displays a French and American D-Day 75 commemorative patch during a 10k march throughout the D-Day battle sites of Picauville, France, June 3, 2019. More than 1,300 U.S. service member... More
U.S. President Donald J. Trump and French President
U.S. President Donald J. Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron depart the commemoration ceremony of the 75th anniversary of D-Day along with First Lady Melania Trump and French First Lady Brigitte at the N... More
European reenactors from France, Belgium, and Spain
European reenactors from France, Belgium, and Spain stand in formation during a commemoration ceremony honoring the 101st Airborne Division’s achievements on D-Day, Carentan, France, June 8, 2019. More than 1,3... More
French citizens drive a Jeep down the street during
French citizens drive a Jeep down the street during a memorial parade marking the 75th anniversary of Operation Dragoon in Theoule-Sur-Mer, France, Aug. 15, 2019. Operation Dragoon is the code name for the Alli... More
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct airborne operations over the La Fiere drop zone.
The U.S. European Command Joint Color Guard presents
The U.S. European Command Joint Color Guard presents the colors at the commemoration ceremony of the 75th anniversary of D-Day at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, June 6, 2019. The ceremony is the a... More
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct airborne operations over the La Fiere drop zone.
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct sustained airborne training for the next day's jump.
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct airborne operations over the La Fiere drop zone.
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct airborne operations over the La Fiere drop zone.
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct airborne operations over the La Fiere drop zone.
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct airborne operations over the La Fiere drop zone.
Reenactors apply camouflage before the Carentan Liberty
Reenactors apply camouflage before the Carentan Liberty March in Carentan, France, June 3, 2017. This event commemorates the 73rd anniversary of D-Day, the largest multi-national amphibious landing and operatio... More
Soldiers assigned to 82nd Airborne Division and 173rd
Soldiers assigned to 82nd Airborne Division and 173rd Airborne Brigade are welcomed by nearby spectators near La Fiere Bridge and Iron Mike Monument during the 75th anniversary of D-Day, June 9, 2019, in Sainte... More
U.S. military members and French military members render
U.S. military members and French military members render a salute during the Liberation of Paris 75th commemoration ceremony in Paris, France, Aug. 24, 2019. Paris is marking the 75th anniversary of its liberat... More
Paratroopers participate in an airborne operation in
Paratroopers participate in an airborne operation in Sainte-Mere- Eglise, France, June 4, 2017. This event commemorates the 73rd anniversary of D-Day, the largest multi-national amphibious landing and operation... More
U.S. President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania
U.S. President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump greet French President Emmanuel Macron and French First Lady Brigitte Macron at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, June 6, 2019. The ceremon... More
First Lady Melania Trump, U.S. President Donald J.
First Lady Melania Trump, U.S. President Donald J. Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, and French First Lady Brigitte Macron, observe military aircraft flyovers while overlooking Omaha beach during the com... More
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France conduct airborne operations over the La Fiere drop zone.
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct airborne operations over the La Fiere drop zone.
190603-N-TV337-1023 Jean-Pierre L’Honneur, Mayor of
190603-N-TV337-1023 Jean-Pierre L’Honneur, Mayor of Carentan, France, gives opening remarks before the start of the Remembrance Bowl 2019 in Carentan June 3, 2019. More than 1,300 U.S. service members, partnere... More
World War II veteran Tom Rice (from left) renders honors
World War II veteran Tom Rice (from left) renders honors for the playing of the national anthem along with Maj. Gen. Brian Winski, U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley, and Command Sgt. Maj. Bryan D. Ba... More
Charles Shay and other D-Day veterans observe colors
Charles Shay and other D-Day veterans observe colors during the Charles Shay Memorial in Saint Laurent sur Mer, France, June 5, 2017. This ceremony commemorates the 73rd anniversary of D-Day, the largest multi-... More
A WWII U.S. Army Paratrooper reenactor walks off the
A WWII U.S. Army Paratrooper reenactor walks off the drop zone after jumping from a vintage C-47 aircraft during the D-Day 75 commemorative airborne operation which included over 900 military and 110 civilian p... More
U.S. and French military aircraft performed multiple
U.S. and French military aircraft performed multiple flyover demonstrations during the commemoration ceremony of the 75th anniversary of D-Day at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, June 6, 2019. The c... More
One of the more than 150 U.S. World War II veterans
One of the more than 150 U.S. World War II veterans who attended the commemoration ceremony of the 75th anniversary of D-Day at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, June 6, 2019. The ceremony is the ape... More
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct airborne operations over the La Fiere drop zone.
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct airborne operations over the La Fiere drop zone.
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct airborne operations over the La Fiere drop zone.
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct airborne operations over the La Fiere drop zone.
U.S. First Lady Melania Trump places flowers at the
U.S. First Lady Melania Trump places flowers at the grave of an American service member buried at the Normandy American Cemetery, June 6, 2019. The First Lady, U.S. President Donald J. Trump, French President E... More
Military aircraft perform a flyover leaving colored
Military aircraft perform a flyover leaving colored contrails during a ceremony commemorating the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings at the Normandy American Cemetery, in Normandy, France, June 6, 2019. Th... More
Maj. Gen. Greg. A. Semmel, Air National Guard Assistant
Maj. Gen. Greg. A. Semmel, Air National Guard Assistant to the Commander, United States Air Forces in Europe/Air Forces Africa, gives a speech during a Veterans Day ceremony and ribbon cutting held at the Lafay... More
A French band plays during the Liberation of Paris
A French band plays during the Liberation of Paris 75th commemoration ceremony in Paris, France, Aug. 24, 2019. Paris is marking the 75th anniversary of its liberation from Nazi German occupation with a parade ... More
U.S. World War II veteran, Raymond Wallace, B.Co.,
U.S. World War II veteran, Raymond Wallace, B.Co., 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, attends a commemoration ceremony in honor of Capt. Rex Combs, a 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infan... More
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct sustained airborne training for the next day's jump.
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct airborne operations over the La Fiere drop zone.
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct airborne operations over the La Fiere drop zone.
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct sustained airborne training for the next day's jump.
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct airborne operations over the La Fiere drop zone.
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct airborne operations over the La Fiere drop zone.
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct airborne operations over the La Fiere drop zone.
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct airborne operations over the La Fiere drop zone.
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct airborne operations over the La Fiere drop zone.
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct airborne operations over the La Fiere drop zone.
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct airborne operations over the La Fiere drop zone.
Listening Post, D-Day75
Manning a listening post outside Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, for D-Day75. Graphite pencil on paper.
U.S. President Donald J. Trump delivers a speech at
U.S. President Donald J. Trump delivers a speech at the commemoration ceremony of the 75th anniversary of D-Day at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, June 6, 2019. The ceremony is the apex of more tha... More
French locals dance in vintage outfits to celebrate
French locals dance in vintage outfits to celebrate the liberation of their town during a commemorative ceremony honoring the 101st Airborne Division’s achievements on D-Day, Carentan, France, June 8, 2019. Mor... More
More than 100 civilian World War II reenactors perform
More than 100 civilian World War II reenactors perform static line jumps during the D-Day 75 commemorative airborne operation in La Fiere, France June 9, 2019. More than 1,300 U.S. Service Members, partnered wi... More
A French Airman showcases a Pilatus Aircraft- PC21
A French Airman showcases a Pilatus Aircraft- PC21 to an international audience at the 53rd Paris Air Show, France, June 18, 2019. Held every two years, the International Paris Air Show represents a unique oppo... More
U.S. Army Rangers assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment,
U.S. Army Rangers assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment, approach the cliffs at Pointe du Hoc, in Cricqueville en Bessin, France June 4, 2019. Rangers scale the cliff to honor the 135 men killed or wounded from ... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James J. Mingus, 82nd Airborne
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James J. Mingus, 82nd Airborne Division commanding general, U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, German Soldiers, locals, and public leaders of Chef du-Pont, France particip... More
More than 100 civilian World War II reenactors perform
More than 100 civilian World War II reenactors perform static line jumps during the D-Day 75 commemorative airborne operation in La Fiere, France June 9, 2019. More than 1,300 U.S. Service Members, partnered wi... More
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct airborne operations over the La Fiere drop zone.
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct sustained airborne training for the next day's jump.
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct sustained airborne training for the next day's jump.
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct airborne operations over the La Fiere drop zone.
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct airborne operations over the La Fiere drop zone.
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct airborne operations over the La Fiere drop zone.
U.S. Army Col. Arthur Sellers, commander 3rd Brigade
U.S. Army Col. Arthur Sellers, commander 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, officiates over the commemoration ceremony in honor of Capt. Rex Combs, a 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regime... More
Two D-Day veterans who participated in the liberation
Two D-Day veterans who participated in the liberation of France, share a laugh at the Charles Shay Memorial in Saint Laurent sur Mer, France, June 5, 2017. This ceremony commemorates the 73rd anniversary of D-D... More
Members from the French military and police force stand
Members from the French military and police force stand with members of the U.S. military at a concert during the Liberation of Paris 75th commemoration ceremony in Paris, France, Aug. 25, 2019. Paris is markin... More
A French citizen shakes hands with a U.S. Army soldier
A French citizen shakes hands with a U.S. Army soldier during the Liberation of Paris 75th commemoration ceremony in Paris, France, Aug. 24, 2019. Paris is marking the 75th anniversary of its liberation from Na... More
U.S. service members stand at attention to welcome
U.S. service members stand at attention to welcome U.S. President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump to the commemoration ceremony of the 75th anniversary of D-Day along with French President Emmanuel... More
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France conduct airborne operations over the La Fiere drop zone.
Thousands of spectators gather during the D-Day 75
Thousands of spectators gather during the D-Day 75 commemorative airborne operation which included over 900 military and 110 civilian parachutists from seven countries in La Fiere, France, June 9, 2019. More th... More
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct airborne operations over the La Fiere drop zone.
U.S. Army Soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division Color
U.S. Army Soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division Color Guard stand in formation during the annual Iron Mike Ceremony honoring the 254 U.S. Soldiers who were killed, and the 545 wounded during the battle of the ... More
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct sustained airborne training for the next day's jump.
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct sustained airborne training for the next day's jump.
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct airborne operations over the La Fiere drop zone.
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct airborne operations over the La Fiere drop zone.
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct airborne operations over the La Fiere drop zone.
William M. Matz, Jr., secretary of the American Battle
William M. Matz, Jr., secretary of the American Battle Monuments Commission, gives a during a memorial service marking the 75th anniversary of Operation Dragoon at Rhone Cemetery, Draguignan, France, Aug. 16, 2... More
190603-N-TV337-1477 U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to
190603-N-TV337-1477 U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), celebrate their victory at the Remembrance Bowl 2019 in Carentan, France on June 3, 2019. M... More
Mr. Darrin Courtney, a D-Day reenactor, observes a
Mr. Darrin Courtney, a D-Day reenactor, observes a parachute drop along Purple Heart Lane from a vintage C-47 Skytrain in Carentan, France, on June 2, 2017. Purple Heart Lane is a nickname for Highway N13 used ... More
French jumpmaster Mehdi Ghellab, demonstrates proper
French jumpmaster Mehdi Ghellab, demonstrates proper sustained airborne operations techniques for multi-national paratroopers in Sainte-Mère-Église, Normandy France, June 8, 2019. More than 1,300 U.S. service m... More
U.S. Service Members conducted free fall airborne operations
U.S. Service Members conducted free fall airborne operations during the Commemorative Airborne Operation at La Fière, France, June 9, 2019, to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Operation Overlord, the WWII Al... More
U.S. and French military aircraft performed multiple
U.S. and French military aircraft performed multiple flyover demonstrations during the commemoration ceremony of the 75th anniversary of D-Day at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, June 6, 2019. The c... More
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct airborne operations over the La Fiere drop zone.
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy,
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France, conduct sustained airborne training for the next day's jump.