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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

Secretary of the Nay Ray Mabus delivers remarks during

Secretary of the Nay Ray Mabus delivers remarks during

Secretary of the Nay Ray Mabus delivers remarks during the commemoration of the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Normandy at Utah Beach in Sainte Marie du Mont, France. Mabus praised the extraordinary ... 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

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 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

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

Soldiers from Task Force 68 visit Chef du Pont and

Soldiers from Task Force 68 visit Chef du Pont and

Soldiers from Task Force 68 visit Chef du Pont and participate in a D-Day commemorative ceremony, June 5. Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from U.S., Germany, France, Holland, and United Kingdom,... More

Maj. Gen. Jeffrey A. Jacobs, commanding general U.S.

Maj. Gen. Jeffrey A. Jacobs, commanding general U.S.

Maj. Gen. Jeffrey A. Jacobs, commanding general U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), lays flowers at the base of the mass grave at the German Cemetery at La Cambe, June 2. Task... More

On June 6, Task Force 68 walked through the battle

On June 6, Task Force 68 walked through the battle

On June 6, Task Force 68 walked through the battle fields of La Fiere and learned about the heroic acts of the men who captured the bridge of La Fiere, ultimately allowing for the landings of the beaches of Nor... More

Task Force 68 soldiers attended a memorial ceremony

Task Force 68 soldiers attended a memorial ceremony

Task Force 68 soldiers attended a memorial ceremony for D-Day veterans in Hermanville, France, June 6. Even with pouring rain, the soldiers paid their respects to the heroes of World War II. Task Force 68, whic... 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

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus prepares to lay a wreath

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus prepares to lay a wreath

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus prepares to lay a wreath commemorating the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Normandy at the World War II Utah Beach American Memorial in Sainte Marie du Mont, France. Ma... More

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

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

Flowers lay at the base of the mass grave at the German

Flowers lay at the base of the mass grave at the German

Flowers lay at the base of the mass grave at the German Cemetery at La Cambe, June 2. Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from across the U.S. Army, Air Force and The Parachute Regiment's 4th Battal... More

From left to right: WWII and D-Day veterans, Tech Sgt,

From left to right: WWII and D-Day veterans, Tech Sgt,

From left to right: WWII and D-Day veterans, Tech Sgt, Milt Staley, Curtis Phillips, and Master Sgt. Raymond Sylvester salute during the National Anthem at a memorial ceremony in Picauville, France, June 1. Par... More

Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Jacobs, commanding general of the

Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Jacobs, commanding general of the

Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Jacobs, commanding general of the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), laughs with a British military official before the start of a commemorative ceremony he... More

On June 6, Task Force 68 walked through the battle

On June 6, Task Force 68 walked through the battle

On June 6, Task Force 68 walked through the battle fields of La Fiere and learned about the heroic acts of the men who captured the bridge of La Fiere, ultimately allowing for the landings of the beaches of Nor... 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

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus lays a wreath honoring

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus lays a wreath honoring

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus lays a wreath honoring sailors lost during the D-Day invasion of Normandy at the U.S. Navy memorial at Utah Beach in Sainte Marie du Mont, France. Secretary Mabus also delivered ... 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

Soldiers from Task Force 68 visit Chef du Pont and

Soldiers from Task Force 68 visit Chef du Pont and

Soldiers from Task Force 68 visit Chef du Pont and participate in a D-Day commemorative ceremony, June 5. Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from U.S., Germany, France, Holland, and United Kingdom,... More

Headstones of thousands of Germans decorate the German

Headstones of thousands of Germans decorate the German

Headstones of thousands of Germans decorate the German Cemetery at La Cambe. Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from across the U.S. Army, Air Force and The Parachute Regiment's 4th Battalion from ... More

Flowers were laid on the Picauville memorial during

Flowers were laid on the Picauville memorial during

Flowers were laid on the Picauville memorial during a ceremony held June 1. Paratroopers from Task Force 68 and The Parachute Regiment's 4th Battalion from London, England, marched into the small town of Picau... More

World War II veterans salute during eight countries'

World War II veterans salute during eight countries'

World War II veterans salute during eight countries' national anthems honoring their sacrifices and their fellow soldiers' during WWII. The eight country flags represented the eight Allied nations. Task Force 6... More

Fred Morgan, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment and

Fred Morgan, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment and

Fred Morgan, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment and D-Day veteran who was with the 82nd Airborne Division as a medic during World War II, talks with active duty soldiers about his experiences in the war. One sto... 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

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus reads the inscription

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus reads the inscription

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus reads the inscription on the U.S. Navy memorial honoring sailors lost during the D-Day invasion of Normandy at Utah Beach in Sainte Marie du Mont, France. Mabus also delivered re... 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

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

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

Brig. Gen. Alan Stolte, U.S. Army Civil Affairs &

Brig. Gen. Alan Stolte, U.S. Army Civil Affairs &

Brig. Gen. Alan Stolte, U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) deputy command general, speaks at a Chef du Pont D-Day commemorative ceremony, June 5. Task Force 68, which is made ... More

D-Day veterans, Fred Morgan and Henry "Duke" Boswell,

D-Day veterans, Fred Morgan and Henry "Duke" Boswell,

D-Day veterans, Fred Morgan and Henry "Duke" Boswell, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, pose for a picture in front of the Iron Mike Statue with active duty soldiers on La Fiere battlefield, June 6. After shar... More

Paratroopers from Task Force 68 and The Parachute Regiment's

Paratroopers from Task Force 68 and The Parachute Regiment's

Paratroopers from Task Force 68 and The Parachute Regiment's 4th Battalion from London, England, marched into the small town of Picauville, France to honor and remember those who died during the D-Day invasion... More

German soldiers march into the German Cemetery at La

German soldiers march into the German Cemetery at La

German soldiers march into the German Cemetery at La Cambe during a memorial ceremony, June 2. Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from across the U.S. Army, Air Force and The Parachute Regiment's 4... More

World War II veterans try to cover themselves as a

World War II veterans try to cover themselves as a

World War II veterans try to cover themselves as a sporatic downpour happens in the middle of a memorial ceremony in honor of them and their fellow soldiers' sacrifices during WWII. Task Force 68 Soldiers atten... 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

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

Crowds dressed in 1940's outfits watch as paratroopers

Crowds dressed in 1940's outfits watch as paratroopers

Crowds dressed in 1940's outfits watch as paratroopers from Task Force 68 and The Parachute Regiment's 4th Battalion from London, England, marched into the small town of Picauville, France to honor and remember... 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

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

Brig. Gen. Alan Stolte, U.S. Army Civil Affairs &

Brig. Gen. Alan Stolte, U.S. Army Civil Affairs &

Brig. Gen. Alan Stolte, U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) deputy command general, lays a wreath with French officials at a memorial during a Chef du Pont D-Day commemorative... More

WWII veteran, Henry "Duke" Boswell, 505th Parachute

WWII veteran, Henry "Duke" Boswell, 505th Parachute

WWII veteran, Henry "Duke" Boswell, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, gives Pvt. Tom Emsley, 4th Para, The Royal Parachute Regiment, an authentic WWI clicker on the battlefield of La Fiere, June 6. Duke expla... More

The U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations

The U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations

The U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) colorguard stands at attention during a memorial ceremony at the German Cemetery at La Cambe, June 2. Task Force 68, which is made up ... More

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus looks down Utah Beach,

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus looks down Utah Beach,

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus looks down Utah Beach, one of the sites where American forces landed during the D-Day invasion of Normandy. Mabus toured local battle sites after delivering remarks during a cere... More

Task Force 68 soldiers attended a memorial ceremony

Task Force 68 soldiers attended a memorial ceremony

Task Force 68 soldiers attended a memorial ceremony for D-Day veterans in Hermanville, France, June 6. Even with pouring down rain, the soldiers paid their respects to the heroes of WWII. Task Force 68, which i... 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

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

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

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

D-Day veteran, Fred Morgan, presents Spc. Manychanh

D-Day veteran, Fred Morgan, presents Spc. Manychanh

D-Day veteran, Fred Morgan, presents Spc. Manychanh Kittrath, 861st Quartermaster Unit, an authentic clicker at La Fiere battlefield, June 6. Morgan explained that the when you came up on another person on the ... More

Tech. Sgt. Milt Staley, a D-Day veteran, talks with

Tech. Sgt. Milt Staley, a D-Day veteran, talks with

Tech. Sgt. Milt Staley, a D-Day veteran, talks with fellow veteran Master Sgt. Raymond Sylvester during a memorial ceremony in Picauville, France, June 1. Paratroopers from Task Force 68 and The Parachute Regim... More

Maj. Gen. Jeffrey A. Jacobs, commanding general U.S.

Maj. Gen. Jeffrey A. Jacobs, commanding general U.S.

Maj. Gen. Jeffrey A. Jacobs, commanding general U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), center, salutes as the nation anthems of four different countries are played during a memor... More

Task Force 68 soldiers attended a memorial ceremony

Task Force 68 soldiers attended a memorial ceremony

Task Force 68 soldiers attended a memorial ceremony for D-Day veterans in Hermanville, France, June 6. Even with pouring down rain, the soldiers paid their respects to the heroes of World War II. Task Force 68,... 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

WWII and D-Day veteran, Curtis Phillips, 1st Battalion,

WWII and D-Day veteran, Curtis Phillips, 1st Battalion,

WWII and D-Day veteran, Curtis Phillips, 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry, listens to a speaker during a memorial ceremony at Picauville, France, June 1. Paratroopers from Task Force 68 and The Parachute Regiment's ... More

Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from

Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from

Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from across the U.S. Army, Air Force and The Parachute Regiment's 4th Battalion from London attended a German memorial ceremony at the German Cemetery at La Cambe... More

Soldiers from Task Force 68 visit Chef du Pont and

Soldiers from Task Force 68 visit Chef du Pont and

Soldiers from Task Force 68 visit Chef du Pont and participate in a D-Day commemorative ceremony, June 5. Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from U.S., Germany, France, Holland, and United Kingdom,... More

Task Force 68 soldiers attended a memorial ceremony

Task Force 68 soldiers attended a memorial ceremony

Task Force 68 soldiers attended a memorial ceremony for D-Day veterans in Hermanville, France, June 6. Even with pouring down rain, the soldiers paid their respects to the heroes of World War II. Task Force 68,... More

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