A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules prepares to
A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules prepares to drop U.S. Army Soldiers over the historic La Fiere drop zone near Sainte Mere Eglise, Normandy, France, June 7, 2015, to commemorate the 71st Anniversary of D-... More
Two U.S. Air Force C-130Js, assigned to the 37th Airlift
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
Allied service members and locals of Normandy gather
Allied service members and locals of Normandy gather at Omaha Beach National Guard monument to pay respect to veterans who served during World War II June 5, 2015, Normandy, France. More than 380 service member... More
On June 3, 2015, the town of Carentan, France, hosted
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A sandtable of the events of D-Day overlooks Omaha
A sandtable of the events of D-Day overlooks Omaha Beach. Service Members of Joint Task Force D-Day 71 visited historic D-Day sites June 2, 2015, as part of the events to commemorate the 71st anniversary, one o... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force commander, delivers a speech during a World War II commemoration June 4, 2015, in Picauville, France. Picauville hosted the memorial commemoration to hono... More
A group of paratroopers, assigned to the 82nd Airborne
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
World War II re-enactors make final preparation to
World War II re-enactors make final preparation to drive their Sherman tank to a ceremony June 4, 2015, to commemorate the U.S. Army’s efforts to liberate Montebourg, France, after the D-Day landings. More tha... More
Allied leaders salute the memorial of fallen U.S. service
Allied leaders salute the memorial of fallen U.S. service members at the Picauville 9th Air Force monument June 4, 2015, Normandy, France. More than 380 servicemembers from Europe and affiliated D-Day historica... More
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 at Chef Du Pont, Normandy, France, June 4, 2015. Over 380 service members ... More
Antoine and Alice Fernandez, dressed in vintage World
Antoine and Alice Fernandez, dressed in vintage World War II U.S. Army uniforms, attend a WWII commemoration ceremony in Sainte Laurent sur Mer, France, June 6, 2015. A formation of U.S. Army Soldiers from the ... More
A group of U.S. Army Rangers, assigned to the 75th
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
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
U.S. Soldiers attend a memorial ceremony for Pfc. Charles
U.S. Soldiers 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 Europe and affiliat... More
Soldiers assigned to the historic 507th Parachute Infantry
Soldiers assigned to the historic 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment pose for a picture after a ceremony. The worst misdrop on D-Day happened to the Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 507th Parachute Infantry Regime... More
U.S. Army veteran Sgt. 1st Class Richard Yates, center
U.S. Army veteran Sgt. 1st Class Richard Yates, center right, of the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, talks to U.S. Army paratrooper Brig. Gen. Brian Winski the 82nd Airborne Division ... 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
George Shenkle, World War II veteran and former U.S.
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
French military re-enactors dressed as U.S. Army Soldiers
French military re-enactors dressed as U.S. Army Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) prepare to post the colors during a ceremony at the Currahee Memorial in the Normandy region June 3, 2015... More
German army soldiers render honors during the playing
German army soldiers render honors during the playing of the U.S. national anthem while at the La Cambe German War Cemetery in the Normandy region of France June 5, 2015. U.S. Army paratroopers from the 173rd A... More
U.S. Army veterans Cpl. George Shenkle, center right,
U.S. Army veterans Cpl. George Shenkle, center right, of the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division and Sgt. Isaac Phillips, center left, of the 4th Infantry Division, salute the flag June 4,... More
Hospital corpsman Petty Officer 1st Class Louie Bismonte,
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Navy Lts. Jason M. Duff, right, and Ashley Clark, performing
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Soldiers from 115th Military Police Battalion, Maryland
Soldiers from 115th Military Police Battalion, Maryland National Guard, attached to the 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division, play a soccer match against their partnered soldiers from Bosnia and Herzegovina at Kan... More
Marines and sailors with Marine Wing Support Squadron
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Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers with the 201st
Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers with the 201st Corps attend a class on time fuses during a training exercise at the demolition range on Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Laghman province, Afghanistan, Nov. 5,... More
A ranking officer with the Afghan National Army briefs
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An Afghan National Army soldier demonstrates to fellow
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Tune in to AFN Kaiserslautern at 105.1
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171129-F-GF466-1060 - A group of men playing a game of basketball
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171201-F-GF466-1069 SHAPE, Belgium (Dec. 1, 2017) United
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171202-F-GF466-1141 SHAPE, Belgium (Dec. 2, 2017) Sergeant
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171202-F-GF466-1077 SHAPE, Belgium (Dec. 2, 2017) Supreme
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U.S. Army Pvt. James Alegria, assigned to Armed Forces
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190323-N-PP197-1003KWAJALEIN, Republic of the Marshall
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U.S. Army Soldiers pose for a team photo after participating
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Klemen Groselj, State Secretary at the Slovenian Ministry
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Master Cpl. Marko Simonic, a soldier with the Slovenian
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Military policemen with the 220th Military Police Company,
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Gregor Strmcnik, mayor of Ankaran, receives a tour
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200204-N-WW166-0080 MANAMA, Bahrain (Feb. 4, 2020)
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200206-N-WW166-0062 MANAMA, Bahrain (Feb. 6, 2020)
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LOS ANGELES (Feb. 9, 2020) Harvey Keitel gives a shoutout
LOS ANGELES (Feb. 9, 2020) Harvey Keitel gives a shoutout to the troops on the American Forces Network at the Oscars red carpet. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dary Patten/Released)
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
A U.S. Air Force C-130J, assigned to the 37th Airlift
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
"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company
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A U.S. Army soldier from the 101st Airborne Division
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George Shenkle, World War II veteran and former Soldier
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 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
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
World War II veteran George Shenkle talks a French
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
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
Antoine and Alice Fernandez, dressed in vintage World
Antoine and Alice Fernandez, dressed in vintage World War II U.S. Army uniforms, attend a WWII commemoration ceremony in Sainte Laurent sur Mer, France, June 6, 2015. A formation of U.S. Army Soldiers from the ... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force commander, presents a wreath during a World War II commemoration June 4, 2015, in Picauville, France. Picauville hosted the memorial commemoration to hono... More
Gravestones of fallen soldiers at the La Cambe German
Gravestones of fallen soldiers at the La Cambe German War Cemetery in the Normandy region of France, June 5, 2015. U.S. Army paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade along with more than 380 service members... 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
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 t... More
Re-enactors dressed in vintage World War II U.S. Army
Re-enactors dressed in vintage World War II U.S. Army uniforms, participate in a parade in Montebourg, France, June 4, 2015, en route to a World War II commemoration ceremony. U.S. forces helped liberate Monteb... More
A Normandy local lowers a flag during a memorial ceremony
A Normandy local lowers a flag during 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 Eu... More
French children let balloons soar into the sky to celebrate
French children let balloons soar into the sky to celebrate the service of the U.S. military during D-Day June 4, 2015, Normandy, France. More than 380 servicemembers from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical... More
A wreath of flowers is placed on the ground before
A wreath of flowers is placed on the ground before a memorial ceremony at Omaha Beach National Guard monument to pay respect to veterans who served during World War II June 5, 2015, Normandy, France. More than ... 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
World War II Veteran Richard Yates signs a book for
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
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
Hospital corpsman Petty Officer 1st Class Louie Bismonte,
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Lt. Jason M. Duff answers questions on the Shrink Rap
Lt. Jason M. Duff answers questions on the Shrink Rap radio show at the Armed Forces Network Studios on Plaza Housing April 9. The show is designed to give advice to service members and their families on Okinaw... More
Soldiers from the 2nd Platoon, 497th Engineer Company,
Soldiers from the 2nd Platoon, 497th Engineer Company, currently assigned to Task Force Hurricane, use dozers and scrapers to prepare a stable foundation on which to build future U.S. Army retrograde point, Cam... More
Soldiers from 115th Military Police Battalion, Maryland
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Service members with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172
Service members with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 place landing pads into position Aug. 28 at Ie Shima training facility. The landing areas are completed when the top layer of the area, called AM-2 pad surf... More
An Afghan National Army soldier advises his fellow
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U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Howard Barcus, commander,
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Howard Barcus, commander, vertical control assets, 149th Vertical Construction Company, a native of Lexington, Ky., pulls security duty at the demolition range on Forward Opera... More
171201-F-GF466-1071 SHAPE, Belgium (Dec. 1, 2017) United
171201-F-GF466-1071 SHAPE, Belgium (Dec. 1, 2017) United States Armed Forces Basketball team member Travis Bell pushes past United Kingdom Armed Forces team player Aaron Nielsen during game 13 of the 2017 SHAPE... More
171202-F-GF466-1081 SHAPE, Belgium (Dec. 2, 2017) Supreme
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171202-F-GF466-1204 SHAPE, Belgium (Dec. 2, 2017) United
171202-F-GF466-1204 SHAPE, Belgium (Dec. 2, 2017) United States Armed Forces Basketball head coach Army Captain Carl Little poses for a photo with the first place trophy during the closing ceremonies of the 201... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Brian Metaxotos, assigned to Armed Forces
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190323-N-PP197-1006KWAJALEIN, Republic of the Marshall
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A Romanian girl sings the American National Anthem
A Romanian girl sings the American National Anthem before the third annual Jackie Robinson Trophy baseball game between U.S. Army Soldiers and Romanian National Baseball Team at Farul Stadium, Constanta, May 11... More
Klemen Groselj (second from left), State Secretary
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Lance Cpl. Alsosa Rozman, a soldier with the Slovenian
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Cpl. Callista Prill (center), a military policeman
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Gregor Strmcnik (left), mayor of Ankaran, Slovenia,
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20102-N-TT671-1059 DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean
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200204-N-WW166-0062 MANAMA, Bahrain (Feb. 4, 2020)
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200206-N-WW166-0251 MANAMA, Bahrain (Feb. 6, 2020)
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LOS ANGELES (Feb. 9, 2020) Kelly Marie Tran approaches
LOS ANGELES (Feb. 9, 2020) Kelly Marie Tran approaches reporters at the Oscars red carpet to give a shout out to servicemembers. Shou touts are often shared with servicemembers assigned across the globe to boos... More
German soldiers parachute over the historic La Fiere
German 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 Euro... More
The West Celtic Pipes and Drum Corps from Normandy,
The West Celtic Pipes and Drum Corps from Normandy, France, pause as a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules from the 37th Airlift Squadron, approaches the historic La Fiere drop zone near Sainte Mere Eglise, No... 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
A priest gives a benediction at the Picauville 9th
A priest gives a benediction at the Picauville 9th Air Force monument June 4, 2015, Normandy, France. More than 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day historical units are participating in the 71s... More
A U.S. Air Force C-130J, assigned to the 37th Airlift
A U.S. Air Force C-130J, assigned to the 37th Airlift Squadron, flies over the coast of Normandy to practice their maneuvers in Northern France; June 3, 2015. This is the 71st Anniversary of the D-Day invasion ... More
World War II Veterans Richard Yates and Ernie Lamson
World War II Veterans Richard Yates and Ernie Lamson embraces one another as fellow paratroopers before a ceremony at Amfreville, Normandy, France; June 5, 2015. Over 380 servicemembers from Europe and affiliat... More
"It's been humbling to be here; hearing the stories,
"It's been humbling to be here; hearing the stories, seeing the sights, especially Pointe du Hoc," said Spc. Jonathan Rhodes, with 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, after he paused to look out at Omaha Beach... More
A group of U.S. Army paratroopers, assigned to the
A group of U.S. Army paratroopers, assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, stands in formation during a ceremony honoring the paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division that liberated the village in Sainte Mere... More
Flowers were placed at the Rex Combs Memorial site
Flowers were placed at the Rex Combs Memorial site in the Normandy region during a ceremony in remembrance of the D-Day landings June 4, 2015. More than 380 service members from Europe and affiliated D-Day hist... More
German army soldiers stand at attention holding a memorial
German army soldiers stand at attention holding a memorial wreath during a ceremony at the La Cambe German War cemetery in the Normandy region of France, June 5, 2015. U.S. Army paratroopers from the 173rd Airb... More
Staff Sgt. Sean Rose, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment,
Staff Sgt. Sean Rose, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, listens to a presentation about the events that occurred at La Barquette Lock. On June 3, 2015, the town of Carentan, France, hosted service members of... 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
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
U.S. Army Soldiers march through Montebourg, France,
U.S. Army Soldiers march through Montebourg, France, June 4, 2015, en route to a World War II commemoration ceremony. U.S. forces helped liberate Montebourg from Nazi occupation in June 1944. American, French a... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Charles Whittington, 29th Infantry
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Charles Whittington, 29th Infantry Division commander, and a French translator, speak at a memorial ceremony at Omaha Beach National Guard monument to pay respect to veterans who served duri... More