Two U.S. Air Force C-130Js, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, flys over the terrain of Normandy to practice their manuauers in Northern France; June 3, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of the D-Day invas More
Members of the 82nd Airborne Division, German Soldiers and the Mayor of Chef Du-Pont, France participated in a ceremony in honor of Capt. Rex Combs, a 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment Paratroope More
Ellan Levitsky-Orkin and her sister, Dorothy, Delaware natives who served together as U.S. Army nurses in Normandy during World War II, talk to a U.S. Army paratrooper during a ceremony to honor their service i More
Joint Task Force Normandy conducts a commemorative airborne operation outside Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, June 9, 2019, to honor the epic airborne operation conducted by Allied forces on June 6, 1944. Seventy-f More
A group of U.S. Army Rangers, assigned to the 75th Ranger Regiment, German Army Soldiers, and French civilians take a group photo together before a ceremony at Amfreville, Normandy, France; June 5, 2015. Over 3 More
The statue of Maj. Dick Winters of Easy Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, stands as reminder of the sacrifice of the Greatest Generation near Utah Beach, Normandy, France, Jun More
Command Sgt. Maj. Frank C. Luedtke, Jr., the 82nd Airborne Division’s Fires sergeant major, gives unit patches to local children May 31 in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France.This year marks the 74th anniversary of Oper More
The church of Sainte-Mère-Èglise is illuminated at night during preparation for upcoming festivities for Operation Normandy 2012. This year, U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units commemorate the 68 More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John W. Nicholson, Jr., left, the commanding general of the 82nd Airborne Division accepts historical documents on behalf of the 82nd Airborne Division Museum from Maurice Renaud during a ce More
World War II re-enactors pose as paratroopers in front of the Church of Sainte-Mère-Église while visiting to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, France, June 6, 2012. Re-enactors gather in N More
More than 500 U.S., French, Dutch, Romanian and German paratroopers jumped out of nine U.S., French, Dutch and German C-130s and C-160s near here June 3 to pay tribute to D-Day veterans who demonstrated the sel More
A World War II reenactor waits as his fellow reenactors prepare to drive an antique Jeep from the 1940’s during celebrations of the 70th anniversary of D-Day, June 3, 2014. Thousands are expected to travel to N More
Two teams from the 101st Airborne Division held the “Remembrance Bowl” June 2 in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, to recreate a football game that never happened during WWII. This year marks the 74th anniversary of More
SSgt. Nicholas Del Villano, USAF Trumpet Player, performs Taps in Sainte-Mère-Église, Normandy, France to honor the brave heroes who participated in the landing Allied forces of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divi More
A group of paratroopers, assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, holds the colors as members of the Color Guard during a ceremony honoring the paratroopers that liberated the village in Sainte Mere Eglise, Norm More
A World War II veteran stands in an audience of more than 14,000 during a ceremony to honor World War II veterans as part of the 70th anniversary of D-Day at the American Cemetery here, June 6, 2014. The event More
U.S. Army and British paratroopers from various airborne units commemorate the 68th annual D-Day invasion, Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, France, May 31, 2012. While visiting the grounds Paratroopers More
George Shenkle, World War II veteran and former U.S. Army Soldier with the Easy Company, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, watches as a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 37t More
U.S. Air Force Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, commander, U.S. European Command and NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe, visits with World War II veterans at a paratrooper drop at Iron Mike memorial here, June 8, 20 More
A group of U.S. Army Rangers, assigned to the 2nd Ranger Battalion, hold the American Flag in front of the memorial at Point Du Hoc, Normandy, France; June 2, 2015. The 2nd Ranger Battalion was the unit who too More
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 at Chef Du Pont, Normandy, France, June 4, 2015. Over 380 service members More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Drew Leman, the 82nd Airborne Division's Jumpmaster of the Year, conducts an on-camera interview May 31 with the D-Day 74 Media Operations Center team in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France. This ye More
Soldiers from the 29th Infantry Division pose for a picture with their French host family prior to a local home-cooked meal May 31, 2017, in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France. These dinners happen every year to kickof More
U.S. Army Secretary John McHugh talks with John Perozzi and other D-Day veterans near where they fought at the La Fiere bridge.
Staff Sgt. John Hedgepeth participates in Operation Normandy 2012, Sainte Mere-Eglise, France.
Maj. Terrence Sommers participates in Operation Normandy 2012. Public domain photograph related to army, military forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Staff Sgt. Cristina Bunescu, Special Operations Command Europe, stands for a photo in Sainte-Mère-Église, Normandy, France, June 3, 2014. U.S. service members from around the world have traveled to Normandy to More
The World War II Pointe du Hoc Ranger Monument is located on a cliff 8 miles west of Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, which overlooks Omaha Beach, June 4, 2014. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Joshua E. Powell)
A U.S. Air Force C-130H Hercules aircraft from the 165th Airlift Wing, Georgia Air National Guard, flies over the church square, June 5, 2014, in Sainte Mère Eglise, France, as part of a four aircraft formation More
A U.S. Air Force C-130H Hercules aircraft from the 165th Airlift Wing, Georgia Air National Guard, flies over the church square, June 5, 2014, in Sainte Mère Église, France, as part of a four aircraft formation More
Sgt. 1st Class Sesireehana Brunton (left), a member of the 725th Brigade Support Battalion (Airborne) and Sgt. 1st Class Garret Brunton (right), a member of HQ, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th More
A U.S. Air Force C-130H Hercules aircraft from the 165th Airlift Wing, Georgia Air National Guard, flies over the U.S. Army PFC Charles DeGlopper memorial June 7, 2014, in Sainte Mère Eglise, France, to honor t More
Nevada Air National Guard Senior Airman Alanna Vick, C-130 Hercules loadmaster from the Reno-based 192nd Airlift Squadron, attaches safety harnesses to the deck of her aircraft at Royal Air Force Base Mildenhal More
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, France, conduct airborne operations over the La Fiere drop zone.
Paratroopers at the 71st D-Day Commemoration in Normandy, France conduct airborne operations over the La Fiere drop zone.
Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division stand alongside German Soldiers in the once embattled city of Sainte-Mère-Église, France to honor Alexandre Renaud, a French ally to the U.S. troops on D-Day. More More
Members of the 82nd Airborne Division Color Guard and Chorus participated in a ceremony inside the Saint Mere Eglise Church made famous by the Paratrooper hanging off the church steeple ever year during the D-D More
Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division participated in a joint ceremony with the French and Germans to commemorate the 72nd Anniversary of D-Day by laying flowers at the foot of the Airborne Troops Monume More
The 82nd Airborne Division Band performed a free concert for the people in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France on June 3, 2016, in honor of the 72nd Anniversary of D-day. More than 380 service members from Europe and a More
U.S. Army soldier gives a meal ready to eat to a German Soldier waiting for transportation after sustained airborne training before airborne operations from a mock C-160 Transall during the 72nd Anniversary of More
U.S. Army paratroopers look at a map of the Dropzone during sustained airborne training in preparation for the 72nd D-Day Landing Anniversary in Normandy to commemorate the sacrifice of Soldiers during World Wa More
Gen. John W. Nicholson Jr., commander of the Resolute Support mission and U.S. Forces- Afghanistan, and Maj. Gen. Richard D. Clarke, the 82nd Airborne Division commander, unveiled a portrait of Lt. Gen. James G More
U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band members play the American national anthem at the Liberty Banquet in Sainte Mere Eglise, France, June 4, 2016. More than 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day histori More
German, French and U.S. paratroopers prepare to conduct airborne operations from a C-160 Transall during the 72nd Anniversary of D-Day, Iron Mike Dropzone, Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, June 5, 2016. The Jump was More
Paratroopers from the U.S., France and Germany participate in a D-Day remembrance jump June 5, 2016 at Sainte Mere- Eglise, France. More than 380 service members from Europe and affliated D-Day historical units More
Paratroopers from France, Germany and the 82nd Airborne Division walk off drop zone together after 320 Paratroopers from the three countries jumped into Sainte-Mere- Eglise, France on June 5, 2016 to commemorat More
320 Paratroopers from the United States, Germany, and France conduct airborne operations into Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France on June 5, 2016 to commemorate the 72nd D-Day Landing Anniversary in Normandy. The Jump i More
The view German, French and U.S. Paratroopers see while conducting airborne operations from a C-160 Transall during the 72nd Anniversary of D-Day, Iron Mike Dropzone, Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, June 5, 2016. T More
A German jumpmaster walks to a C-160 Transall during airborne operations in support of the 72nd Anniversary of D-Day, Iron Mike Dropzone, Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, June 5, 2016. The Jump was conducted to comm More
Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division participate in a joint ceremony with French representatives and the German military to commemorate the 73rd Anniversary of D-Day by laying wreaths at the foot of the More
Col. Brian May, commander of the 403rd Operation Group, gives a speech during a ceremony in Picauville, France. This ceremony commemorates the 73rd anniversary of D-Day, the largest multi-national amphibious la More
Eugene Kliendl, a World War II veteran of the 90th Infantry Division (right), and a local French boy pose together for a photo before the 90th Infantry Division Monument commemoration ceremony June 2, 2017. Thi More
World War II veteran Ernie Lamson, 95, poses with a combat medic reenactor before the Kenneth Moore and Robert Wright memorial ceremony, June 3, 2017, in Angoville-au-Plain, France. This ceremony commemorates More
A Member of the Liberty Jump Team embraces his girlfriend on the drop zone following the airborne operation commemorating D-Day 73 at Iron Mike II Drop Zone in Normandy, France.
Gen. Curtis Scaparrotti, (left), the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (NATO) and the commander of U.S. European Command, and Lt. Gen. Christophe de Saint Chamas, (right) the General Officer of Defense and Securi More
World War II veteran, Milton 'Milt' Staley, 98, is escorted into the Utah Beach wreath-laying ceremony, June 6, 2017 at Normandy, France. This ceremony commemorates the 73rd anniversary of D-Day, the largest mu More
Master Sgt. Ryan Peltier, the project manager, and an U.S. Air Force non-commissioned officer oversee the movement of the bridge over the waterway to ensure safety and correct placement. The bridge is being pla More
Soldiers with the 75th Ranger Regiment move from the drop zone to the collection point to turn in their parachutes following an airborne drop where more than 1,100 parachutes sailed above Sainte-Mere-Eglise, Fr More
Paratroopers prepare to land during an airborne drop where more than 1,100 parachutes sailed above Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of D-Day June 9, 2019. Allied Forces began the More
Planes with the Acrobatic Flight Patrol, the French Air Force, entertain the croud between airborne drops where more than 1,100 parachutes sailed above Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, to commemorate the 75th Anniv More
A jumper with the non-military group, Liberty Jump Team, lands after jumping in the large airborne jump with more than 1,100 parachutes above Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of D More
An Airman from the 23d Civil Engineer Squadron walks through a camp, May 28, 2019, in Sainte-Mère-Église, France. The engineers provided structural support for the Commemoration of D-Day 75 by repairing and bui More
Two French World War II re-enactors work on their vintage motorcycle in preparation for the day's festivities June 2, 2019, at Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France. More than 1,300 U.S. Service Members, partnered with 9 More
United States and German military members joke with each other at a dinner hosted by French families in Sainte-Mère-Église, France, on June 4, 2019. The "family dinners" are hosted every year around the annive More
U.S. Army Chief of Staff, Gen. Mark A. Milley, speaks during the Airborne Monument ceremony that paid tribute to the heroic Allied paratroopers of the D-Day landing, June 6, 2019. More than 1,300 U.S. service m More
U.S. Army Chief of Staff, Gen. Mark A. Milley speaks with a World War II veteran during a church service in Sainte Mere Eglise, June 6, 2019. More than 1,300 U.S. service members, partnered with 950 troops from More
People gather in the village square of Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 6, 2019, to celebrate freedom and honor all service members who fought for it on D-Day, 75 years ago. To commemorate the 75th anniversary More
190606-N-TV337-2026 Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer, right, and Chief of Staff of the Army General Mark A. Milley attend mass at the Church of Sainte-Mere-Eglise, in Normandy, France, June 6, 2019. Sai More
U.S. Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, Chief of Staff of the Army, speaks at the Sainte Mère Eglise, France monument to commemorate D-Day75, June 6, 2019. More than 1,300 U.S. Service Members, partnered with 950 troops More
A U.S. Air Force Senior Airman, 67th Special Operations Squadron loadmaster, prepares the MC-130J Commando for flight to France for the D-Day 75 Commemorative Airborne Operation, RAF Mildenhall, England, June 7 More
Staff Sgt. Jose Martin with 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team directs French soldiers during pre-jump airborne training with French paratroopers in preparation for a jump commemorating the 75th anniversary of More
A U.S. Soldier assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division participates in pre-jump training in Sainte-Mère-Église, Normandy France, June 8, 2019. More than 1,300 U.S. Service Members, partnered with 950 troops from More
Paratroopers jump from a Kentucky Air National Guard C-130 Hercules over the Iron Mike drop zone in Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 9, 2019, as part of the 75th-anniversary commemoration of D-Day. The Commemor More
A French boy, dressed in a mock WWII-era uniform displaying the American flag, Canadian flag and an illustrated pin stating “I heart our veterans,” extends his arm waiting to high five one of the many U.S. stat More
Collin Shackel, a parachutist with the Liberty Jump Team walks to his turn in point after successfully completing an airborne jump above Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of D-Day More
U.S. Army Soldier Maj. Aaron Dombroski shows children the name tape from his uniform during the 75th Anniversary of D-Day commemorative Air Drop event in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, June, 9, 2019.
Manning a listening post outside Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, for D-Day75. Graphite pencil on paper.
A U.S. Air Force C-130J, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, flys over the coast of Normandy to practice their manuauers in Northern France; June 3, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of the D-Day invasion o More
Ellan Levitsky-Orkin, a Delaware native who served as a U.S. Army nurse in Normandy during World War II, listens to a U.S. Army paratrooper speak during a ceremony to honor their service in Bolleville, Normandy More
Spectators watch the aerial demonstrations at the D-Day 75 Commemorative Airborne Operation in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, June 9, 2019, which honors the epic airborne operation conducted by Allied forces on Ju More
Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Bobby Baldock, assigned to Defense Media Activity Europe/Africa, shows a child photos on his camera, May 31 in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France. This year marks the 74th annive More
U.S. Army Col. Al Boyer (left), commander of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, and Command Sgt. Maj. James Manning, 1st BCT, 101st Airborne Division, render salutes to the memorial dedicated More
World War II veteran George Shenkle talks a French civilian about his service during World War II at Chef Du Pont, Normandy, France, June 4, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day histo More
A group of U.S. Army Rangers, assigned to the 2nd Ranger Battalion, fold the American Flag in front of the memorial at Point Du Hoc, Normandy, France; June 2, 2015. The 2nd Ranger Battalion was the unit who too More
Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division, WWII veterans, Helen Patton, the granddaughter of the late Gen. George S. Patton, and local leaders pose for a group photo June 2 in Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, after More
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
World War II Veteran Richard Yates signs a book for a French civilian before a ceremony at Amfreville, Normandy, France; June 5, 2015. Over 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical units More
French Army Maj. Thierry Lgbull, reads the history of the actions that paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division made to liberate the village of Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France; June 6, 2015. Over 380 ser More
Ceremonial wreaths honoring allied airborne units who took part in Operation Overlord during June 1944 lay at the base of the Airborne Spirit Monument May 31 in Sainte-Mere- Eglise, France, in order to pay homa More
George Shenkle, World War II veteran and former Soldier with the Easy Company, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, reacts as U.S. Army Soldiers parachute on to the historic La Fiere drop More
A simulated U.S. Army paratrooper hangs from a church in Sainte-Mère-Église in Normandy, France, June 3, 2014. The morning of June 4, 1944, Allied forces conducted a massive airborne assault and amphibious land More
Command Sgt. Maj. Cameron Dinger, senior enlisted adviser for the 2nd Battalion, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment, participates in sustained airborne training June 7 on the soccer field in Sainte-Mere-E More
World War II re-enactors pose as paratroopers in front of the Church of Sainte-Mère-Église while visiting to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 6, 2012. Re- More
Paratroopers look on as others participate in the D-Day 74 commemorative airborne operation near Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, June 3, 2018. This year marks the 74th anniversary of Operation Overlord, the Allied More
A U.S. Army paratrooper, who jumped into the marshes west of Saint Mere Eglise, June 3, shakes hands with World War II veterans who fought there during the D-Day invasion.
Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Hill participates in Operation Normandy 2012, Sainte Mere-Eglise, France.