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Sgt. 1st Class Andy Yoshimura, U.S. Army Civil Affairs

Sgt. 1st Class Andy Yoshimura, U.S. Army Civil Affairs

Sgt. 1st Class Andy Yoshimura, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command, poses with World War II U.S. Army veteran Staff Sgt. Duane "Pinky" Pinkston shortly after listening to him recall the... More

U.S. Army and British paratroopers from various airborne

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 paratroopers from various airborne units

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, Merville Battery, France, June 1, 2012. Parat... More

Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, commanding general of U.S.

Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, commanding general of U.S.

Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, commanding general of U.S. Army Europe, and a WWII veteran from the Battle of Carentan stand side by side to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Carentan, France, Ju... More

U.S. Army Paratrooper Cpl. Kristin Tobey, United States

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

A Boy Scout from the United States of America attends

A Boy Scout from the United States of America attends

A Boy Scout from the United States of America attends a ceremony held to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Ranville British Cemetery, France, Jun. 6, 2012. People from all over the world g... More

U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus awaits to place

U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus awaits to place

U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus awaits to place a wreath during a memorial service at Utah Beach, France to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, June 5, 2012. Distinguished guests from a... More

The church of Sainte-Mère-Èglise is illuminated at

The church of Sainte-Mère-Èglise is illuminated at

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 retired Col. Keith Nightingale discusses

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

World War II re-enactors pose as paratroopers in front

World War II re-enactors pose as paratroopers in front

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

U.S. Army and British paratroopers from various airborne

U.S. Army and British paratroopers from various airborne

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

U.S. Marines, Sailors, Coast Guardsmen and members

U.S. Marines, Sailors, Coast Guardsmen and members

U.S. Marines, Sailors, Coast Guardsmen and members of the Solomon Island government honor the memory of U.S. and Allied personnel killed in battle during a commemoration ceremony Aug. 7, 2018 at Honiara, Guadal... More

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Steven Ferrari, the Commanding

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Steven Ferrari, the Commanding

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Steven Ferrari, the Commanding General of the 42nd Infantry Division and Task Force Spartan, presents Col. Ryan Worthan, the outgoing commander of Area Support Group Kuwait, with the Legion... More

U.S. Army and British paratroopers from various airborne

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

World War II veterans render a salute during the playing

World War II veterans render a salute during the playing

World War II veterans render a salute during the playing of taps at a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Utah Beach, June 5, 2012. World War II veterans gather in Normandy each ... More

U.S. Army and British paratroopers from various airborne

U.S. Army and British paratroopers from various airborne

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

World War II U.S. Army veteran Staff Sgt. Duane "Pinky"

World War II U.S. Army veteran Staff Sgt. Duane "Pinky"

World War II U.S. Army veteran Staff Sgt. Duane "Pinky" Pinkston discusses the events of the parachute jump into Sainte Mere-Eglise on the morning of June 6, 1944 with soldiers from the United States Army Civil... More

WWII British Army veterans watch a ceremony held to

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

World War II re-enactors pose as paratroopers in front

World War II re-enactors pose as paratroopers in front

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

U.S. Army Paratrooper Cpl. Kristin Tobey, United States

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

Local World War II re-enactors arrive for the 68th

Local World War II re-enactors arrive for the 68th

Local World War II re-enactors arrive for the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Utah Beach, June 2, 2012. Re-enactors from all over the world gather in Normandy, each year as a remembrance to the military... More

A U.S. Army WWII veteran, from the 101st Airborne Division,

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

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, Merville Battery, France, June 1, 2012. Paratr... More

U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units

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

A U.S. Marine color guard carries the colors during

A U.S. Marine color guard carries the colors during

A U.S. Marine color guard carries the colors during a commemoration ceremony Aug. 7, 2018 at Honiara, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands. U.S. Marines and Sailors with 3rd Marine Logistics Group joined U.S. Coast Gua... More

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Steven Ferrari, the Commanding

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Steven Ferrari, the Commanding

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Steven Ferrari, the Commanding General of the 42nd Infantry Division and Task Force Spartan, presents Col. Ryan Worthan, the outgoing commander of Area Support Group Kuwait, with a gift fro... More

U.S. Army Secretary, John McHugh, arrives to commemorate

U.S. Army Secretary, John McHugh, arrives to commemorate

U.S. Army Secretary, John McHugh, arrives to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Carentan, France, Jun. 4, 2012. Distinguished guests, veterans, Paratroopers, and spectators, from the Allie... More

The president of France, Francois Hollande, stands

The president of France, Francois Hollande, stands

The president of France, Francois Hollande, stands at the memorial of the Ranville British Cemetery at a ceremony held to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, France, Jun. 6, 2012. Distinguis... More

The U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations

The U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations

The U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) Color Guard commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 6, 2012. Paratroopers from the Alli... More

A British D-Day veteran shares some of his stories

A British D-Day veteran shares some of his stories

A British D-Day veteran shares some of his stories and experiences with U.S. Army paratroopers, Normandy American Cemetery, May 31, 2012. Paratroopers from the Allied nations gather in Normandy each year as a r... More

World War II U.S. Army veteran Staff Sgt. Duane "Pinky"

World War II U.S. Army veteran Staff Sgt. Duane "Pinky"

World War II U.S. Army veteran Staff Sgt. Duane "Pinky" Pinkston discusses the events of the parachute jump into Sainte Mere-Eglise on the morning of June 6, 1944 with soldiers from the United States Army Civil... More

Retired Master Sgt. Raymond Sylvester, a World War

Retired Master Sgt. Raymond Sylvester, a World War

Retired Master Sgt. Raymond Sylvester, a World War II veteran converses with U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus at a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Utah Beach, June 5, 201... More

U.S. Army and British paratroopers from various airborne

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. Army paratroopers from various airborne units

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, Merville Battery, France, June 1, 2012. Paratr... More

A French Foreign Legion solider displays his medals

A French Foreign Legion solider displays his medals

A French Foreign Legion solider displays his medals and awards on his uniform while attending a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Ranville British Cemetery, France, Jun. 6, 201... More

Brig. Gen. Keith D. Reventlow, commanding general of

Brig. Gen. Keith D. Reventlow, commanding general of

Brig. Gen. Keith D. Reventlow, commanding general of 3rd Marine Logistics Group, lays a wreath at a memorial during a ceremony Aug. 7, 2018 at Honiara, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands. U.S. Marines and Sailors wit... More

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Steven Ferrari, the Commanding

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Steven Ferrari, the Commanding

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Steven Ferrari, the Commanding General of the 42nd Infantry Division and Task Force Spartan, hands off the colors to Col. John Herrman, during a change of command ceremony in the CENTCOM are... More

A mother watches as her young son plays peacefully

A mother watches as her young son plays peacefully

A mother watches as her young son plays peacefully on Omaha Beach, where nearly 68 years ago many U.S. soldiers lost their lives in the D-Day invasion, Normandy, France, May 31, 2012. Paratroopers from the Alli... More

A British D-Day veteran shares some of his stories

A British D-Day veteran shares some of his stories

A British D-Day veteran shares some of his stories and experiences with U.S. Army paratroopers, Normandy American Cemetery, May 31, 2012. Paratroopers from the Allied nations gather in Normandy each year as a r... More

U.S. Army and Air Force paratroopers from various airborne

U.S. Army and Air Force paratroopers from various airborne

U.S. Army and Air Force 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 ... More

The British flag is flown at half-staff as British

The British flag is flown at half-staff as British

The British flag is flown at half-staff as British Paratroopers from 4th Para Regiment, hold a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Ranville British Cemetery, France, Jun. 6, 2012... More

World War II U.S. Army veteran Staff Sgt. Duane "Pinky"

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

A British paratrooper from the 4th Parachute Regiment

A British paratrooper from the 4th Parachute Regiment

A British paratrooper from the 4th Parachute Regiment and U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Merville Battery, France, Jun. 1, 2012. Parat... More

U.S. Army Secretary, John McHugh, and the Mayor of

U.S. Army Secretary, John McHugh, and the Mayor of

U.S. Army Secretary, John McHugh, and the Mayor of Carentan arrive to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Carentan, France, Jun. 4, 2012. Distinguished guests, veterans, Paratroopers, and sp... More

A World War II veteran converses with U.S. Secretary

A World War II veteran converses with U.S. Secretary

A World War II veteran converses with U.S. Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, at a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Utah Beach, June 5, 2012. Veterans and distinguished guests ... More

The president of France, Francois Hollande, approaches

The president of France, Francois Hollande, approaches

The president of France, Francois Hollande, approaches attendees of a ceremony held to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Ranville British Cemetery, France, Jun. 6, 2012. Distinguished gues... More

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Steven Ferrari, the Commanding

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Steven Ferrari, the Commanding

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Steven Ferrari, the Commanding General of the 42nd Infantry Division and Task Force Spartan, speaks during a change of command ceremony in the CENTCOM area of responsibility, July 8, 2020. C... More

U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus converses with

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

The president of France, Francois Hollande, meets with

The president of France, Francois Hollande, meets with

The president of France, Francois Hollande, meets with attendees of a ceremony held to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Ranville British Cemetery, France, Jun. 6, 2012. Distinguished gues... More

U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units

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

A United States Flag flies over the Normandy American

A United States Flag flies over the Normandy American

A United States Flag flies over the Normandy American Cemetery, May 31, 2012. Paratroopers from the Allied nations gather in Normandy each year as a remembrance to the military service members who fought in the... More

U.S. Army and British paratroopers from various airborne

U.S. Army and British paratroopers from various airborne

U.S. Army and British paratroopers from various airborne units visit Omaha Beach, to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion on June 1, 2012. Paratroopers from the Allied nations gather as retire... More

World War II U.S. Army veteran Staff Sgt. Duane "Pinky"

World War II U.S. Army veteran Staff Sgt. Duane "Pinky"

World War II U.S. Army veteran Staff Sgt. Duane "Pinky" Pinkston retrieves a picture from his pocket as he discusses the events of the parachute jump into Saint Mere-Eglise on the morning of June 6, 1944 with s... More

U.S. Army Paratroopers from United States Army Civil

U.S. Army Paratroopers from United States Army Civil

U.S. Army Paratroopers from United States Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Carentan, France, Jun. 4, 2012. Paratroopers from the Alli... More

WWII veteran British Paras share memories while attending

WWII veteran British Paras share memories while attending

WWII veteran British Paras share memories while attending a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Ranville British Cemetery, France, Jun. 6, 2012. Veterans from the Allied nations ... More

A British paratrooper from the 4th Parachute Regiment

A British paratrooper from the 4th Parachute Regiment

A British paratrooper from the 4th Parachute Regiment and U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Merville Battery, France, Jun. 1, 2012. Parat... More

U.S. Army Col. Ryan Worthan, the outgoing commander

U.S. Army Col. Ryan Worthan, the outgoing commander

U.S. Army Col. Ryan Worthan, the outgoing commander of Area Support Group Kuwait, speaks during a change of command ceremony in the CENTCOM area of responsibility, July 8, 2020. Col. John Herrman was accepting ... More

U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units

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

U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units

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

World War II U.S. Army veteran Staff Sgt. Duane "Pinky"

World War II U.S. Army veteran Staff Sgt. Duane "Pinky"

World War II U.S. Army veteran Staff Sgt. Duane "Pinky" Pinkston discusses the events of the parachute jump into Saint Mere-Eglise on the morning of June 6, 1944 with soldiers from the United States Army Civil ... More

U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus shakes hands with

U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus shakes hands with

U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus shakes hands with foreign naval officers at a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Utah Beach, June 5, 2012. Distinguished guests from all ove... More

British paratroopers from the 4th Parachute Regiment

British paratroopers from the 4th Parachute Regiment

British paratroopers from the 4th Parachute Regiment view Nazi relics while commemorating the 68th annual D-Day invasion, Merville Battery, France, June 1, 2012. Paratroopers from the Allied nations gather in N... More

A WWII veteran British Para watches a ceremony held

A WWII veteran British Para watches a ceremony held

A WWII veteran British Para watches a ceremony held to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Ranville British Cemetery, France, Jun. 6, 2012. Veterans from the Allied nations gather in Normand... More

U.S. Army Paratroopers from United States Army Civil

U.S. Army Paratroopers from United States Army Civil

U.S. Army Paratroopers from United States Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Carentan, France, Jun. 4, 2012. Paratroopers from the Alli... More

The president of France, Francois Hollande, meets with

The president of France, Francois Hollande, meets with

The president of France, Francois Hollande, meets with attendees of a ceremony held to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Ranville British Cemetery, France, Jun. 6, 2012. Distinguished gues... More

U.S. Army and British paratroopers from various airborne

U.S. Army and British paratroopers from various airborne

U.S. Army and British paratroopers from various airborne units visit Omaha Beach, to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion on June 1, 2012. Paratroopers from the Allied nations gather as Col. (... More

U.S. Army Col. John Herrman, the incoming commander

U.S. Army Col. John Herrman, the incoming commander

U.S. Army Col. John Herrman, the incoming commander of Area Support Group Kuwait, speaks during a change of command ceremony in the CENTCOM area of responsibility, July 8, 2020. Herrman was accepting the respon... More

U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units

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

U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units

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

French sailors commemorate the 68th anniversary of

French sailors commemorate the 68th anniversary of

French sailors commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Carentan, France, Jun. 4, 2012. Paratroopers from the Allied nations gather in Normandy each year as a remembrance to the military service ... More

U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units

U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units

U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units ride bumper cars at a carnival during a commemoration of the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Saint Mère Èglise, France, June 2, 2012. Paratroopers from... More

Cpl. Kristin Toby sits on Omaha Beach reflecting on

Cpl. Kristin Toby sits on Omaha Beach reflecting on

Cpl. Kristin Toby sits on Omaha Beach reflecting on the tragedy that faced U.S. soldiers nearly 68 years ago. U.S. Army and British paratroopers from various airborne units commemorate the 68th anniversary of ... More

The president of France, Francois Hollande, meets with

The president of France, Francois Hollande, meets with

The president of France, Francois Hollande, meets with attendees of a ceremony held to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Ranville British Cemetery, France, Jun. 6, 2012. Distinguished gues... More

U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units

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

U.S. Army Paratrooper Sgt. 1st Class Pat Smith, United

U.S. Army Paratrooper Sgt. 1st Class Pat Smith, United

U.S. Army Paratrooper Sgt. 1st Class Pat Smith, United States Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), from Fort Bragg, N.C., stands at parade rest during a ceremony held to commemorate... More

U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus converses with

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

The U.S. Army Europe Band stands next to Dutch Paratroopers

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

Sgt. Maj. Jack Port, a veteran of World War II, stormed

Sgt. Maj. Jack Port, a veteran of World War II, stormed

Sgt. Maj. Jack Port, a veteran of World War II, stormed Omaha Beach with the 4th Infantry Division on June 6, 1944, speaks to U.S. Army and British paratroopers from various airborne units as they visit Pointe... More

U.S. Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, and other

U.S. Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, and other

U.S. Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, and other distinguished guests walk on Utah Beach, France, at a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, June 5, 2012. Distinguished guests from... More

British paratroopers from the 4th Parachute Regiment

British paratroopers from the 4th Parachute Regiment

British paratroopers from the 4th Parachute Regiment and U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Pegasus Bridge, France, June 1, 2012. Paratroo... More

The president of France, Francois Hollande, meets with

The president of France, Francois Hollande, meets with

The president of France, Francois Hollande, meets with attendees of a ceremony held to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Ranville British Cemetery, France, Jun. 6, 2012. Distinguished gues... More

U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units

U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units

U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units ride bumper cars at a carnival during a commemoration of the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Saint Mère Èglise, France, June 2, 2012. Paratroopers and ... More

A World War II U.S. Army veteran paratrooper watches

A World War II U.S. Army veteran paratrooper watches

A World War II U.S. Army veteran paratrooper watches a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 6, 2012. World War II veterans gather in Normandy each... More

U.S. Army Paratrooper Sgt. 1st Class Sammy Echevarria,

U.S. Army Paratrooper Sgt. 1st Class Sammy Echevarria,

U.S. Army Paratrooper Sgt. 1st Class Sammy Echevarria, United States Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), stands at parade rest during a ceremony held to commemorate the 68th annive... More

Crosses mark the graves of fallen WWII U.S. Military

Crosses mark the graves of fallen WWII U.S. Military

Crosses mark the graves of fallen WWII U.S. Military service members, Normandy American Cemetery, France, May 31, 2012.

Distinguished guests from the United States and France

Distinguished guests from the United States and France

Distinguished guests from the United States and France commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Carentan, France, Jun. 4, 2012. Paratroopers from the Allied nations gather in Normandy each year a... More

U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units

U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units

U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units ride bumper cars at a carnival during a commemoration of the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Saint Mère Èglise, France, June 2, 2012. Paratroopers and ... More

British paratroopers from the 4th Parachute Regiment

British paratroopers from the 4th Parachute Regiment

British paratroopers from the 4th Parachute Regiment and U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Pegasus Bridge, France, June 1, 2012. Paratroo... More

U.S. Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, places a wreath

U.S. Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, places a wreath

U.S. Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, places a wreath at the U.S. Navy Memorial at a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Utah Beach, Jun. 5, 2012. Distinguished guests from all ... More

A member of the U.S. Army Europe Band plays during

A member of the U.S. Army Europe Band plays during

A member of the U.S. Army Europe Band plays during a ceremony held to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 6, 2012. U.S. Army soldiers gather in Normandy each... More

U.S. Army and British paratroopers from various airborne

U.S. Army and British paratroopers from various airborne

U.S. Army and British paratroopers from various airborne units visit Pointe Du Hoc, to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion on June 1, 2012. Paratroopers from the Allied nations gather as reti... More

A U.S. Army Ranger tab rests on a cross of a fellow

A U.S. Army Ranger tab rests on a cross of a fellow

A U.S. Army Ranger tab rests on a cross of a fellow Ranger, Normandy American Cemetery, France, May 31, 2012. Paratroopers from the Allied nations gather in Normandy each year as a remembrance to the military s... More

The president of France, Francois Hollande, meets with

The president of France, Francois Hollande, meets with

The president of France, Francois Hollande, meets with attendees of a ceremony held to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Ranville British Cemetery, France, Jun. 6, 2012. Distinguished gues... More

U.S. Army Paratrooper Staff Sgt. Grant Schacht, from

U.S. Army Paratrooper Staff Sgt. Grant Schacht, from

U.S. Army Paratrooper Staff Sgt. Grant Schacht, from Joint Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C., renders a salute during a ceremony held to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Ranvil... More

U.S. Army and British paratroopers from various airborne

U.S. Army and British paratroopers from various airborne

U.S. Army and British paratroopers from various airborne units visit Pointe Du Hoc, to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion on June 1, 2012. Paratroopers from the Allied nations gather as reti... More

U.S. Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, and distinguished

U.S. Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, and distinguished

U.S. Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, and distinguished guests hold a moment of silence at a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Utah Beach, June 5, 2012. Distinguished guests f... More

A member of the U.S. Army Europe Band plays during

A member of the U.S. Army Europe Band plays during

A member of the U.S. Army Europe Band plays during a ceremony held to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 6, 2012. U.S. Army soldiers gather in Normandy each... More

British paratroopers from the 4th Parachute Regiment

British paratroopers from the 4th Parachute Regiment

British paratroopers from the 4th Parachute Regiment and U.S. Army paratroopers from various airborne units commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Pegasus Bridge, France, June 1, 2012. Paratro... More

U.S. Army Col. Bjorn Anderson, with the United States

U.S. Army Col. Bjorn Anderson, with the United States

U.S. Army Col. Bjorn Anderson, with the United States Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), from Fort Bragg, N.C., briefs soldiers on their duties and responsibilities while partici... More

The president of France, Francois Hollande, arrives

The president of France, Francois Hollande, arrives

The president of France, Francois Hollande, arrives at a ceremony held to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Ranville British Cemetery, France, Jun. 6, 2012. Distinguished guests from all o... More

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