Photograph of American Medics Rendering First Aid to Troops in the Ini...
Original caption: American Medics render first aid to troops in the initial landing on Utah Beach. Les Dunes de Madeleine, Northern Coast, France. In the background other members of the landing parties dig in... More
World War II U.S. Army veteran Staff Sgt. Duane "Pinky"
World War II U.S. Army veteran Staff Sgt. Duane "Pinky" Pinkston is asked for his autograph as he recalls the events of the parachute jump into Saint Mere-Eglise on the morning of June 6, 1944 with soldiers fro... More
The French mayor of Hemevez shakes the hands of French
The French mayor of Hemevez shakes the hands of French veterans during a ceremony honoring paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division at Hemevez, Normandy, France, June 4, 2015. Over 380 service members from Eu... More
Paratroopers from the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and
Paratroopers from the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) plant the guidon at Utah Beach, June 6, 2011. These paratroopers of Task Force Normandy, which is a multinational fo... More
Soldiers from the German Luftlandebrigade 1(LLB1)
Soldiers from the German Luftlandebrigade 1(LLB1) participate in a joint ceremony with U.S. Soldiers to commemorate the 72nd Anniversary of D-Day at the 90th Infantry Division Monument in Picauville, France on ... More
A U.S. Army paratrooper, United States Army Civil Affairs
A U.S. Army paratrooper, United States Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command, tours the inside of a former Nazi bunker, Pointe Du Hoc, France, June 1, 2012. Paratroopers from the Allied nations,... More
A U.S. Army paratrooper descends onto Iron Mike Drop
A U.S. Army paratrooper descends onto Iron Mike Drop Zone near the village of Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical units are p... More
Paratroopers from the U.S. Army Civil Affairs &
Paratroopers from the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) provide the color guard for ceremonies honoring those who fought and died during Operation Overlord, the D-day landing... More
U.S. Army Maj. Jason Wayne and Maj. Rusty Topf, assigned
U.S. Army Maj. Jason Wayne and Maj. Rusty Topf, assigned to 4th Brigade, 25th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, salute after laying a wreath during a ceremony honoring the 82nd Airborne Division at Hemevez, Normand... More
Sen. John Kerry salutes during a remembrance ceremony
Sen. John Kerry salutes during a remembrance ceremony at Utah Beach June 6. Kerry joined Paratroopers from the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), U.K, Germany, and France in ... More
Todays peace and tranquility of Utah Beach belies the Pandemonium of J...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Colleville Sur Mer State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Steven Czyz, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More
Todays peace and tranquility of Utah Beach belies the Pandemonium of J...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Colleville Sur Mer State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: A1C Steven Czyz, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More
A group of paratroopers, assigned to the 173rd Airborne
A group of paratroopers, assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade, march down a road in front of French citizens after a Airborne jump near the village of Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015. Over ... More
German Soldiers from Luftlandebrigade 1 live in field
German Soldiers from Luftlandebrigade 1 live in field tents at the Normandy Commemoration in Picauville, France, June 1, 2016. Soldiers from the German Luftlandebrigade 1 (LLB1) participate in the 72nd D-Day La... More
French Re-enactors encamped in field tents re-enact
French Re-enactors encamped in field tents re-enact World War II in Picauville, France, June 1, 2016. Soldiers from the German Luftlandebrigade 1 (LLB1) participate in the 72nd D-Day Landing Anniversary in No... More
"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company
"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company of men in the world into France. We'll give the bastards hell. Strangely, I'm not particularly scared. But in my heart is a terrific longing to hold you in my ... More
The American Cemetary as seen by paratroopers of the
The American Cemetary as seen by paratroopers of the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), June 6, 2011. These paratroopers are members of Task Force Normandy, which is a mult... More
U.S. Army retired Col. Keith Nightingale discusses
U.S. Army retired Col. Keith Nightingale discusses events of the Utah beach landing as U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units, and British paratroopers from the 4th Para Regiment, commemorate the 68... More
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Timothy Pennartz, 1st Sgt. of the
U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Timothy Pennartz, 1st Sgt. of the DeGlopper Air Assault School, 18th Airborne Corps, folds an American Flag during a ceremony with French and American civilians honoring Medal of Honor winner... More
The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Soldiers
The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment. They were to be dropped near Amfreville, France, but ended up 18 miles southeast, in a town called Gr... More
Soldiers from the German Luftlandebrigade 1(LLB1)
Soldiers from the German Luftlandebrigade 1(LLB1) participate in a joint ceremony with U.S. Soldiers to commemorate the 72nd Anniversary of D-Day at the 90th Infantry Division Monument in Picauville, France on ... More
A French sailor stands at attention during a ceremony
A French sailor stands at attention during a ceremony held to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Carentan, France, June 4, 2012. Paratroopers from the Allied nations gather in Normandy each... More
190606-N-WO404-624 NORMANDY, France (June 6, 2019)
190606-N-WO404-624 NORMANDY, France (June 6, 2019) U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Fleet Master Chief Derrick Walters delivers remarks during a United States Navy Memorial and Frogmen Association of Utah Beach ... More
Two U.S. Army paratroopers descends onto Iron Mike
Two U.S. Army paratroopers descends onto Iron Mike Drop Zone near the village of Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical units ar... More
A group of U.S. Army paratroopers, assigned to 4th
A group of U.S. Army paratroopers, assigned to 4th Brigade, 25th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, march in the colors as members of the color guard into a ceremony at Hemevez, Normandy, France, June 4, 2015. Over ... More
A veteran cries during a rememberance ceremony at the
A veteran cries during a rememberance ceremony at the American Cemetary in Normandy, France, June 6, 2011.
A US Army (USA) 82nd Airborne Division World War II veteran, displayin...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utah Beach State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Marie Cassetty, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More
U.S. Army Soldiers parachute over the historic La Fiere
U.S. Army Soldiers parachute over the historic La Fiere drop zone near Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015, to commemorate the 71st Anniversary of D-Day. More than 380 U.S. service members from E... More
Soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force D-Day 71 walk
Soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force D-Day 71 walk along the shore of Omaha Beach. Taking Omaha Beach was the responsibility of the U.S. 1st Army, 5th Corps, with sea transport provided by the U.S. Navy and el... More
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus prepares to lay a wreath
Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus prepares to lay a wreath commemorating the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Normandy at the World War II Utah Beach American Memorial in Sainte Marie du Mont, France. Ma... More
German Soldiers from Luftlandebrigade 1 participate
German Soldiers from Luftlandebrigade 1 participate in a historical walk through World War II sites in Picauville, France, June 1, 2016. Soldiers from the German Luftlandebrigade 1 (LLB1) participate in the 72n... More
U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units
U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units and British paratroopers from the 4th Parachute Regiment commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Pegasus Bridge, France, June 1, 2012. Paratroo... More
A U.S. Army Spc. Aaron Hensley, 426th Civil Affairs
A U.S. Army Spc. Aaron Hensley, 426th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne), presents arms during a World War II commemoration ceremony in Montebourg, France, June 4, 2015. The U.S. Army helped liberate Montebourg... More
Soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force D-Day 71 walk
Soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force D-Day 71 walk along the shore of Omaha Beach. Taking Omaha Beach was the responsibility of the U.S. 1st Army, 5th Corps, with sea transport provided by the U.S. Navy and el... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Gaston, assigned to
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Gaston, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, watches as the pilots start the engines of a C-130J aircraft at the Cherboug Airport, Normandy, France; June 3, 2015. This is the 7... More
Two U.S. Army Green Berets conduct a High Altitude,
Two U.S. Army Green Berets conduct a High Altitude, Low Opening Airborne Jump over Iron Mike Drop Zone near the village of Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europ... More
Senator John Kerry and honored guests place wreaths
Senator John Kerry and honored guests place wreaths at the foot of the American WWII memorial at Utah Beach, June 6, 2011. Kerry joined paratroopers from the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations C... More
The Statue of Iron Mike looks over the drop zone that
The Statue of Iron Mike looks over the drop zone that paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division jumped on during World War II near La Fierr Bridge, Normandy, France; June 3, 2015. Over 380 service members fro... More
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
Latin Cross marker of Brigadier General (BGEN) Theodore Roosevelt, Jr....
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
US Army (USA) SPECIALIST Fourth Class (SPC) Cory Lovejoy, Charlie 1/27...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utah Beach State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Marie Cassetty, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More
On June 3, 2015, the town of Carentan, France, hosted
On June 3, 2015, the town of Carentan, France, hosted service members of the Joint Task Force D-Day 71. The day included a tour of the town hall and historic sites such as the Angoville Au Plain church where tw... More
UTAH BEACH, France (June 04, 2016) - The U.S. Naval
UTAH BEACH, France (June 04, 2016) - The U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band plays the national anthem, June 4, during the Utah Beach Memorial Ceremony to honor the sacrifices of WWII veterans. More than 380 service ... More
Paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division and other
Paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division and other U.S. Army units stand in formation during a 74th D-Day commemoration ceremony June 6, 2018 at Utah Beach along the coast of France. Yearly, units from across... More
U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units
U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 6, 2012. Paratroopers from the Allied nations gather in Normandy each ... More
Pointe du Hoc is a 100-foot cliff overlooking the English
Pointe du Hoc is a 100-foot cliff overlooking the English Channel on the coast of Normandy, located between Utah and Omaha Beach. It was a German observation point fortified with concrete casements and gun pit... More
Lt. Col. Gerald Ostlund explores the inside of a World
Lt. Col. Gerald Ostlund explores the inside of a World War II Bunker and watches a historical video about Normandy on June 1. Ostlund is participating in a multinational task force to commemorate the 67th Anniv... More
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling speaks at a ceremony
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling speaks at a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Carentan, France, June 4, 2012. Distinguished guests from all over the world gather in Normandy e... More
Mrs. Blackledge joins paratroopers from the U.S. Army
Mrs. Blackledge joins paratroopers from the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), U.K, Germany, France, and local children in ceremonies honoring those who fought and died durin... More
190606-N-WO404-085 NORMANDY, France (June 6, 2019)
190606-N-WO404-085 NORMANDY, France (June 6, 2019) Wreaths are layed during a United States Navy Memorial and Frogmen Association of Utah Beach dedication ceremony in Normandy, France, June 6, 2019. More than 1... More
190606-N-WO404-811 NORMANDY, France (June 6, 2019)
190606-N-WO404-811 NORMANDY, France (June 6, 2019) Charles, Prince of Wales, departs the Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux in Normandy, France, after a Royal British Legion Service of Remembrance June 6, 2019. Mo... More
Maj. Gen. David N. Blackledge salutes during a remembrance
Maj. Gen. David N. Blackledge salutes during a remembrance ceremony at Utah beach in Normandy, France, June 6. Blackledge is participating with Paratroopers his command, the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychologi... More
A French military re-enactor dressed as U.S. Army Soldiers
A French military re-enactor dressed as U.S. Army Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) hoists the flag during a ceremony at the Currahee Memorial in Normandy, France, June 3, 2015. Over 380 s... More
Get in Step. MONTEBOURG, France--First Sgt. Ernest
Get in Step. MONTEBOURG, France--First Sgt. Ernest Ramirez, center, first sergeant, Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Divisi... More
U.S. Army paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade,
U.S. Army paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade, based out of Vicenza, Italy and Grafenwohr, Germany, prepare to render honors during a ceremony at the La Cambe German War Cemetery in the Normandy region... More
The French Mayor of Amfreville and a French civilian
The French Mayor of Amfreville and a French civilian place a wreath at a monument during a ceremony honoring the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division at Amfreville, Normandy, France; June 5... More
An U.S. Army World War II veteran from the 101st Airborne
An U.S. Army World War II veteran from the 101st Airborne Division watches a ceremony that was held to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Carentan, France, June 4, 2012. Paratroopers from t... More
The French mayor of Hemevez and members of his family
The French mayor of Hemevez and members of his family lay a wreath at a 82nd Airborne Memorial during a ceremony at Hemevez, Normandy, France, June 4, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D... More
German Soldiers from Luftlandebrigade 1 participate
German Soldiers from Luftlandebrigade 1 participate in an award banquet in Picauville, France, June 3, 2016. Soldiers from the German Luftlandebrigade 1 (LLB1) participate in the 72nd D-Day Landing Anniversary ... More
US Air Force (USAF) Command CHIEF MASTER Sergeant (CCMST) Vickie C. Ma...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utah Beach State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: CMSGT Richard C. Smeeth, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More
Mr. Irving Smolens, a veteran of the US Army (USA) Bravo Battery, 29th...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utah Beach State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Marie Cassetty, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More
US Army (USA) Private First Class (PFC) Benjamin Dudley, Charlie 127 F...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utah Beach State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Marie Cassetty, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More
U.S. Army and British paratroopers from various airborne
U.S. Army and British paratroopers from various airborne units visit Merville Battery in Ouistreham, France, to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion on June 1, 2012. Paratroopers from the Alli... More
U.S. Army and British paratroopers from various airborne
U.S. Army and British paratroopers from various airborne units visit Pegasus Bridge, to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion on June 1, 2012. Paratroopers from the Allied nations gather as ret... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force commander, salutes during a World War II commemoration June 4, 2015, in Picauville, France. Picauville hosted the memorial commemoration to honor the sacri... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. James Smith, assigned to the 1st
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. James Smith, assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), places a wreath at the memorial site of 1st Lt. Thomas Meehan III during a ceremo... More
World War II veteran, Sgt. Maj. Raymond Sylvester,
World War II veteran, Sgt. Maj. Raymond Sylvester, salutes with Paratroopers from the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command at the American cemetery in Normandy, France, June 6, 2011. These... More
U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus converses with
U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus converses with a World War II veteran at a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Utah Beach, June 5, 2012. Distinguished guests from all over t... More
Sgt. Austin Berner, a combat camera photographer with
Sgt. Austin Berner, a combat camera photographer with the 982nd Combat Camera, documents the Joint Task Force D-Day 71 staff ride at Pointe du Hoc. Pointe du Hoc is a 100-foot cliff overlooking the English Chan... More
"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company
"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company of men in the world into France. We'll give the bastards hell. Strangely, I'm not particularly scared. But in my heart is a terrific longing to hold you in my ... More
The U.S. Army Europe Band stands next to Dutch Paratroopers
The U.S. Army Europe Band stands next to Dutch Paratroopers to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Carentan, France, Jun. 4, 2012. Paratroopers from the Allied nations gather in Normandy eac... More
World War II veteran, Sgt. Maj. Raymond Sylvester,
World War II veteran, Sgt. Maj. Raymond Sylvester, regales Paratroopers from the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command at the American cemetery in Normandy, France, June 6, 2011. These pa... More
Maj. Gen. David N. Blackledge meets WWII Paratrooper
Maj. Gen. David N. Blackledge meets WWII Paratrooper Zane Schlemmer during a remembrance Ceremony at Utah Beach, June 6, 2011. Blackledge lead Paratroopers from the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Opera... More
U.S. Army veteran Sgt. Maj. Jack Port, speaks to U.S.
U.S. Army veteran Sgt. Maj. Jack Port, speaks to U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units, about his experiences during the D-Day invasion, Pointe Du Hoc, France, June 1, 2012. Paratroopers from the A... More
U.S. Army veteran Sgt. Maj. Jack Port, speaks to U.S.
U.S. Army veteran Sgt. Maj. Jack Port, speaks to U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units, about his experiences during the D-Day invasion, Pointe Du Hoc, France, June 1, 2012. Paratroopers from the A... More
A local French woman renders a customary goodbye to
A local French woman renders a customary goodbye to a U.S. Army Paratrooper in Carentan, France, June 3. This Paratrooper is participating in a multinational task force to commemorate the 67th Anniversary of Op... More
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
At a memorial ceremony a British veteran grieves for his comrades lost...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utah Beach State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Marie Cassetty, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More
One of the four US Air Force (USAF) F-15E Strike Eagles, 494th Fighter...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Utah Beach State: Normandy Country: France (FRA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Marie Cassetty, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More
WWII British Army veterans watch a ceremony held to
WWII British Army veterans watch a ceremony held to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Ranville British Cemetery, France, Jun. 6, 2012. Paratroopers from the Allied nations gather in Norman... More
Valerie Blandin, the Mayor of Gourbesville gives a
Valerie Blandin, the Mayor of Gourbesville gives a speech June 5, 2015, during a ceremony at the Crossroads Memorial site in the Normandy region of France in Gourbesville. U.S. Army Soldiers from the 82nd Airbo... More
U.S. Army Paratrooper Cpl. Kristin Tobey, United States
U.S. Army Paratrooper Cpl. Kristin Tobey, United States Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), stands at parade rest while attending a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of ... More
U.S. Army 2nd Ranger Battalion D-Day veteran, George
U.S. Army 2nd Ranger Battalion D-Day veteran, George Klein, salutes during the National Anthem at the Pointe du Hoc Ranger Monument commemoration ceremony, June 5, 2017 in Cricqueville en Bessin, France. Klein ... More
World War II veteran, Sgt. Maj. Raymond Sylvester,
World War II veteran, Sgt. Maj. Raymond Sylvester, regales Paratroopers from the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command at the American cemetery in Normandy, France, June 6, 2011. These pa... More
A group of U.S. Army paratroopers, assigned to Special
A group of U.S. Army paratroopers, assigned to Special Operations Command Europe, stand in formation while a French Bagpiper plays during a ceremony honoring the paratroopers that liberated the village in Negre... More
Local children help hoist the Belgian flag over Utah
Local children help hoist the Belgian flag over Utah Beach June 6. The children are participating with Paratroopers from the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), U.K, Germany, ... More
U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations
U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) paratroopers train with British Jump Masters at the Royal Airforce Brize Norton Airborne Training Center, May 28. These paratroopers are p... More
A U.S. Army WWII veteran, from the 101st Airborne Division,
A U.S. Army WWII veteran, from the 101st Airborne Division, watches a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Carentan, France, Jun. 4, 2012. Veterans and Paratroopers from the Allie... More
U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units
U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Normandy American Cemetery, France, May 31, 2012. Paratroopers from the Allied nations gather in Norman... 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
SAINTE MERE EGLISE, France- Soldiers, veterans, and
SAINTE MERE EGLISE, France- Soldiers, veterans, and civilians convened for church services at the church of Sainte-Mère-Église , the historic site of the first French town liberated in the D-Day invasion, in co... More
Messeur Marcel Jean, the French mayor of Chef Du Pont,
Messeur Marcel Jean, the French mayor of Chef Du Pont, speaks during a ceremony honoring the 82nd Airborne Division for their sacrifice during World War II at Chef Du Pont, Normandy, France, June 4, 2015. Over ... More
French Re-enactors encamped in field tents re-enact
French Re-enactors encamped in field tents re-enact World War II in Picauville, France, June 1, 2016. Soldiers from the German Luftlandebrigade 1 (LLB1) participate in the 72nd D-Day Landing Anniversary in No... More
French locals and U.S. Soldiers from the Fort Bragg
French locals and U.S. Soldiers from the Fort Bragg Air Assault School, N.C., fold an U.S. flag during a memorial ceremony for Pfc. Charles DeGlopper, a paratrooper who died on D-Day during World War II on June... More
"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company
"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company of men in the world into France. We'll give the bastards hell. Strangely, I'm not particularly scared. But in my heart is a terrific longing to hold you in my ... More
A group of U.S. Army paratroopers, assigned to the
A group of U.S. Army paratroopers, assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, German, Dutch, and French paratroopers stands in formation during a ceremony honoring the paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division th... More
German Soldiers from Luftlandebrigade 1 tour Omaha
German Soldiers from Luftlandebrigade 1 tour Omaha Beach, a major battle site of World War II in Normandy, France, June 1, 2016. Soldiers from the German Luftlandebrigade 1 (LLB1) participate in the 72nd D-Day ... More
Sgt. Patrick Kelly, 310th Psychological Operations
Sgt. Patrick Kelly, 310th Psychological Operations Company, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), speaks with a local woman at Angoville Au Plain about why Americans still vis... More
A group of French citizens march down the road during
A group of French citizens march down the road during a ceremony honoring the paratroopers that liberated the village in Negreville, Normandy, France; June 6, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and aff... More
Senator John Kerry participates a remembrance ceremony
Senator John Kerry participates a remembrance ceremony at Utah Beach, June 6, 2011. Kerry joined paratroopers from the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), U.K, Germany, and Fr... More