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The French mayor of Hemevez shakes the hands of French

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

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)

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

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

A U.S. Army paratrooper descends onto Iron Mike Drop

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 &

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

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

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

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, 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

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

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

"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

"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

The American Cemetary as seen by paratroopers of the

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 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, 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

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)

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

Two U.S. Army paratroopers descends onto Iron Mike

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

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

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, displaying his earned Distinguished Service Cross (DSC), renders a salute during the playing of the National Anthems at Utah Beach during a ceremony commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the D-Day landings

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

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

German Soldiers from Luftlandebrigade 1 participate

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

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. 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

Senator John Kerry and honored guests place wreaths

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

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

On June 3, 2015, the town of Carentan, France, hosted

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

German Soldiers from Luftlandebrigade 1 live in field

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

UTAH BEACH, France (June 04, 2016) - The U.S. Naval

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

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

Pointe du Hoc is a 100-foot cliff overlooking the English

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

Mrs. Blackledge joins paratroopers from the U.S. Army

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

Maj. Gen. David N. Blackledge salutes during a remembrance

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

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 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

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,

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

Sgt. Austin Berner, a combat camera photographer with

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

"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

World War II veteran, Sgt. Maj. Raymond Sylvester,

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

German Soldiers from Luftlandebrigade 1 tour Pointe

German Soldiers from Luftlandebrigade 1 tour Pointe

German Soldiers from Luftlandebrigade 1 tour Pointe du Hoc in Normandy, France, June 1, 2016. Soldiers from the German Luftlandebrigade 1 (LLB1) participate in the 72nd D-Day Landing Anniversary in Normandy to... More

Maj. Gen. David N. Blackledge meets WWII Paratrooper

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

Soldiers from the German Luftlandebrigade 1(LLB1)

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

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

U.S. Army paratrooper Sgt. Tim Carpenter, center right,

U.S. Army paratrooper Sgt. Tim Carpenter, center right,

U.S. Army paratrooper Sgt. Tim Carpenter, center right, assigned to the 3rd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, hands flowers to a local national June 5, 2015, during at a ceremony at the Crossroads Memorial site ... More

Maj. Gen. David N. Blackledge signs a memory book for

Maj. Gen. David N. Blackledge signs a memory book for

Maj. Gen. David N. Blackledge signs a memory book for a local woman who was a child during the liberation of France during World War II. Blackledge is leading the paratroopers of Task Force Normandy, which is a... More

World War II veteran, Sgt. Maj. Raymond Sylvester,

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

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

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

The statue of Maj. Dick Winters of Easy Company, 506th

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

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,

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

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

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

A group of U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to 4th Brigade,

A group of U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to 4th Brigade,

A group of U.S. Army Soldiers, assigned to 4th Brigade, 25th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), present the colors as members of the color guard for a ceremony at Hemevez, Normandy, France, June 4, 2015. ... More

German Soldiers from Luftlandebrigade 1 tour Pointe

German Soldiers from Luftlandebrigade 1 tour Pointe

German Soldiers from Luftlandebrigade 1 tour Pointe du Hoc in Normandy, France, June 1, 2016. Soldiers from the German Luftlandebrigade 1 (LLB1) participate in the 72nd D-Day Landing Anniversary in Normandy to... More

"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company

"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company

"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

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

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

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

German Soldiers from Luftlandebrigade 1 participate

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

Senator John Kerry participates a remembrance ceremony

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

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

Maj. Gen. David N. Blackledge participates in a remembrance

Maj. Gen. David N. Blackledge participates in a remembrance

Maj. Gen. David N. Blackledge participates in a remembrance ceremony at Utah Beach, June 6, 2011. Blackledge lead paratroopers from the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), U.K... 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

World War II veteran, Sgt. Maj. Raymond Sylvester,

World War II veteran, Sgt. Maj. Raymond Sylvester,

World War II veteran, Sgt. Maj. Raymond Sylvester, stands with paratroopers from the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command at the American cemetery in Normandy, France, June 6, 2011. Thes... More

U.S. Army Spc. Tracy McKithern recieves an award from

U.S. Army Spc. Tracy McKithern recieves an award from

U.S. Army Spc. Tracy McKithern recieves an award from the German Luftlandebrigade 1 at the Iron Mike Monument in La Fiere, France on June 3, 2016. Soldiers from the German Luftlandebrigade 1 (LLB1) participate ... More

A French military re-enactor dressed as U.S. Army Soldiers

A French military re-enactor dressed as U.S. Army Soldiers

A French military re-enactor dressed as U.S. Army Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) hoists the flag during a ceremony at the Currahee Memorial in Normandy, France, June 3, 2015. Over 380 s... More

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Charles Whittington, Jr., 29th

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Charles Whittington, Jr., 29th

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Charles Whittington, Jr., 29th Infantry Division commanding general, addresses the audience during a WWII commemoration ceremony. More than 380 U.S. service members from Europe and affiliate... More

U.S. Army paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade,

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

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

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

The French mayor of Hemevez and members of his family

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

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

Civilians watch as Paratroopers from the U.S. Army

Civilians watch as Paratroopers from the U.S. Army

Civilians watch as Paratroopers from the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) honor the fallen at the American cemetery in Normandy, France, June 6.

German Soldiers from Luftlandebrigade 1 live in field

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

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

WWII veteran, George Shankle (center), a radio operator

WWII veteran, George Shankle (center), a radio operator

WWII veteran, George Shankle (center), a radio operator with Co. E., 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, places his hand over his heart as wreaths are laid at the... 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

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

German Soldiers from Luftlandebrigade 1 tour Pointe

German Soldiers from Luftlandebrigade 1 tour Pointe

German Soldiers from Luftlandebrigade 1 tour Pointe du Hoc in Normandy, France, June 1, 2016. Soldiers from the German Luftlandebrigade 1 (LLB1) participate in the 72nd D-Day Landing Anniversary in Normandy to... 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

German Soldiers from Luftlandebrigade 1 tour Pointe

German Soldiers from Luftlandebrigade 1 tour Pointe

German Soldiers from Luftlandebrigade 1 tour Pointe du Hoc in Normandy, France, June 1, 2016. Soldiers from the German Luftlandebrigade 1 (LLB1) participate in the 72nd D-Day Landing Anniversary in Normandy to... 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

Soldiers from the German Luftlandebrigade 1(LLB1)

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

Local children help hoist the Polish flag over Utah

Local children help hoist the Polish flag over Utah

Local children help hoist the Polish 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, a... 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

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