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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 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

Right to left: Dorothy and Ellen Levitsky unveil their

Right to left: Dorothy and Ellen Levitsky unveil their

Right to left: Dorothy and Ellen Levitsky unveil their plaque that was dedicated in their honor in Bolleville, France, June 4. Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from across the U.S. Army, Air Forc... 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

Keith Nightingale, retired Ranger colonel, and war

Keith Nightingale, retired Ranger colonel, and war

Keith Nightingale, retired Ranger colonel, and war historian, explains the events that happened on June 6, 1944, on Utah Beach to Task Force 68, June 2.Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from acros... 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 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

British and American participate in Operation Airdrop

British and American participate in Operation Airdrop

British and American participate in Operation Airdrop Warrior, May 27. Paratroopers Operation Airdrop Warrior consisted of both American and British soldiers, equipment and aircrafts. American soldiers were tra... 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

U.S. Army Secretary John McHugh talks with John Perozzi

U.S. Army Secretary John McHugh talks with John Perozzi

U.S. Army Secretary John McHugh talks with John Perozzi and other D-Day veterans near where they fought at the La Fiere bridge.

Secretary of the Army John McHugh, prepares to lay

Secretary of the Army John McHugh, prepares to lay

Secretary of the Army John McHugh, prepares to lay a wreath at a Medal of Honor memorial in Carentan, France, June 4.Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from U.S., Germany, France, Holland, and Unit... More

David DeSoucy, retired veteran and Liberty Jump Team

David DeSoucy, retired veteran and Liberty Jump Team

David DeSoucy, retired veteran and Liberty Jump Team member, packs up his parachute after completing a jump onto La Fiere drop zone in France in honor of D-Day celebrations, June 3. Task Force 68, which is made... More

Staff Sgt. John Hedgepeth participates in Operation

Staff Sgt. John Hedgepeth participates in Operation

Staff Sgt. John Hedgepeth participates in Operation Normandy 2012, Sainte Mere-Eglise, France.

Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal greets

Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal greets

Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal greets World War II veteran, Dr. Earnest F. Gloyna at a recent Twilight Tattoo, June 6, 2012, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. The theme of the ceremony was ... 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

Retired Hospital Apprentice 1st Class Frank H. Walden

Retired Hospital Apprentice 1st Class Frank H. Walden

Retired Hospital Apprentice 1st Class Frank H. Walden answers questions from local media about his actions on D-Day. Walden, from Walnut Creek, Calif., was awarded the Bronze Star at a change of command for Bea... More

USACAPOC(A) remembers D-Day, Normandy, France

USACAPOC(A) remembers D-Day, Normandy, France

Yeves Tariel points to a picture of him as a young boy playing Nazis and the French Resistance in Lisieux, France, just before his town was bombed by U.S. planes during World War II.

The U.S. Navy Band Southwest plays at a change of command

The U.S. Navy Band Southwest plays at a change of command

The U.S. Navy Band Southwest plays at a change of command ceremony for Beachmaster Unit 1 at Naval Base Coronado on the 68th anniversary of D-Day. As part of the ceremony, retired Hospital Apprentice 1st Class ... 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

Maj. Terrence Sommers participates in Operation Normandy

Maj. Terrence Sommers participates in Operation Normandy

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

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

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

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

Right to left: Dorothy and Ellen Levitsky unveil their

Right to left: Dorothy and Ellen Levitsky unveil their

Right to left: Dorothy and Ellen Levitsky unveil their plaque that was dedicated in their honor in Bolleville, France, June 4. Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from across the U.S. Army, Air Forc... More

Colleen Clancy shows off her father's combat airborne

Colleen Clancy shows off her father's combat airborne

Colleen Clancy shows off her father's combat airborne wings while visiting Utah Beach, France, June 2. Clancy's father, John Clancy, was a medic with the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, the only unit to part... More

A U.S. Army paratrooper, who jumped into the marshes

A U.S. Army paratrooper, who jumped into the marshes

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.

Secretary of the Army John McHugh, city officials,

Secretary of the Army John McHugh, city officials,

Secretary of the Army John McHugh, city officials, military generals and World War II veterans lead a parade through Carentan, France, from one memorial ceremony to another in honor of D-Day veterans, June 4. M... 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 U.S., Germany, France, Holland, and United Kingdom, re-enacted the D-Day airborne operation on the La Fiere fields near Ste. Mere Eglise, France to commemora... 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

Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Hill participates in Operation

Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Hill participates in Operation

Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Hill participates in Operation Normandy 2012, Sainte Mere-Eglise, France.

Retired Hospital Apprentice 1st Class Frank H. Walden

Retired Hospital Apprentice 1st Class Frank H. Walden

Retired Hospital Apprentice 1st Class Frank H. Walden answers questions from local media about his actions on D-Day. Walden, from Walnut Creek, Calif., was awarded the Bronze Star at a change of command for Bea... More

World War II veterans applaud for members of the 3rd

World War II veterans applaud for members of the 3rd

World War II veterans applaud for members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Fife and Drum Corps as they march off the field at a recent Twilight Tattoo, June 6, 2012, at Joint Base Myer-Henderso... More

Cmdr. Erik Nilsson, commanding officer Beachmaster

Cmdr. Erik Nilsson, commanding officer Beachmaster

Cmdr. Erik Nilsson, commanding officer Beachmaster Unit 1 presents Retired Hospital Apprentice 1st Class Frank H. Walden a Bronze Star certificate for his actions on D-Day. Walden, from Walnut Creek, Calif., wa... More

Sgt.1st Class William Stalnaker participates in Operation

Sgt.1st Class William Stalnaker participates in Operation

Sgt.1st Class William Stalnaker participates in Operation Normandy 2012. Public domain photograph related to army, military forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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

Second to right to left: Dorothy and Ellen Levitsky,

Second to right to left: Dorothy and Ellen Levitsky,

Second to right to left: Dorothy and Ellen Levitsky, World War II veterans, salute during the national anthem at a plaque dedication for them, June 4. Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from across... 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

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 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

Retired Staff Sgt. Duane (Pinky) Pinkston talks with

Retired Staff Sgt. Duane (Pinky) Pinkston talks with

Retired Staff Sgt. Duane (Pinky) Pinkston talks with U.S. soldiers of Task Force 68 at Utah Beach, France, June 2. Pinky was a medic in the 82nd Division during WWII. Task Force 68, which is made up of paratro... More

Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, commander of U.S. Army Europe,

Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, commander of U.S. Army Europe,

Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, commander of U.S. Army Europe, shares a laugh with Duane Pinkston, a World War II veteran, during the June 3 D-Day commemorations.

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 U.S., Germany, France, Holland, and United Kingdom, re-enacted the D-Day airborne operation on the La Fiere fields near Ste. Mere Eglise, France, to commemor... 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 U.S., Germany, France, Holland, and United Kingdom, marched down the streets of Carentan, France after a memorial ceremony honoring the soldiers of D-Day. Ta... 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

Sailors parade the colors at a change of command for

Sailors parade the colors at a change of command for

Sailors parade the colors at a change of command for Beachmaster Unit 1 at Naval Base Coronado on the 68th anniversary of D-Day, the largest amphibious assault in Naval history. As part of the ceremony, retired... More

Sgt. 1st Class Justin Ogden (left), Sgt. 1st Class

Sgt. 1st Class Justin Ogden (left), Sgt. 1st Class

Sgt. 1st Class Justin Ogden (left), Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Hill and Staff Sgt. John Hedgepeth (right) participate in Operation Normandy 2012, Sainte Mere-Eglise, France.

Cmdr. Erik Nilsson, commanding officer Beachmaster

Cmdr. Erik Nilsson, commanding officer Beachmaster

Cmdr. Erik Nilsson, commanding officer Beachmaster Unit 1 presents Retired Hospital Apprentice 1st Class Frank H. Walden after presenting him with a Bronze Star. Walden, from Walnut Creek, Calif., was awarded t... More

Members of the United States Army Drill Team perform

Members of the United States Army Drill Team perform

Members of the United States Army Drill Team perform for a crowd of more than 3,000 people at a recent Twilight Tattoo, June 6, 2012, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. The theme of the ceremony was salutin... 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

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

Second to right to left: Dorothy and Ellen Levitsky,

Second to right to left: Dorothy and Ellen Levitsky,

Second to right to left: Dorothy and Ellen Levitsky, World War II veterans, salute during the national anthem at a plaque dedication for them, June 4. Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from across... 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

John McHugh, U.S. secretary of the Army, walks past

John McHugh, U.S. secretary of the Army, walks past

John McHugh, U.S. secretary of the Army, walks past French military veterans during the 68th anniversary of D-Day commemorations near Saint Mere Eglise, France.

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 U.S., Germany, France, Holland, and United Kingdom, re-enacted the D-Day airborne operation on the La Fiere fields near Ste. Mere Eglise, France, to commemor... More

Secretary of the Army, the Honorable John McHugh, lays

Secretary of the Army, the Honorable John McHugh, lays

Secretary of the Army, the Honorable John McHugh, lays a wreath and pays respect at a D-Day memorial in Carentan, France, June 4. Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from U.S., Germany, France, Holl... More

Col. Laurence Gebler participates in Operation Normandy

Col. Laurence Gebler participates in Operation Normandy

Col. Laurence Gebler participates in Operation Normandy 2012, Sainte Mere-Eglise, France.

Cmdr. Erik Nilsson, commanding officer of Beachmaster

Cmdr. Erik Nilsson, commanding officer of Beachmaster

Cmdr. Erik Nilsson, commanding officer of Beachmaster Unit 1 presents retired Hospital Apprentice 1st Class Frank H. Walden after presenting him with a Bronze Star. Walden, from Walnut Creek, Calif., was awarde... More

Members of the United States Army Drill Team perform

Members of the United States Army Drill Team perform

Members of the United States Army Drill Team perform for a crowd of more than 3,000 people at a recent Twilight Tattoo, June 6, 2012, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. The theme of the ceremony was salutin... 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

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

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

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), presents a token of appreciation to the mayor of Bolleville, France, after a plaque ded... 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

D-Day veterans salute and pay honors to the American

D-Day veterans salute and pay honors to the American

D-Day veterans salute and pay honors to the American Flag as the National Anthem is played during a memorial ceremony in honor of them in Carentan, France, June 4. Task Force 68, which is made up of paratrooper... More

Sgt. 1st Class Kyle Sessoms, 82nd Airborne Division,

Sgt. 1st Class Kyle Sessoms, 82nd Airborne Division,

Sgt. 1st Class Kyle Sessoms, 82nd Airborne Division, packs up his parachute after completing a jump onto La Fiere, France, June 3. Sessoms is part of the Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from U.S... More

John Perozzi, a World War II veteran who landed in

John Perozzi, a World War II veteran who landed in

John Perozzi, a World War II veteran who landed in Normandy with the 82nd Airborne Division, salutes while the taps is played.

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

Spc. Kelly Reiher participates in Operation Normandy

Spc. Kelly Reiher participates in Operation Normandy

Spc. Kelly Reiher participates in Operation Normandy 2012, Sainte Mere-Eglise, France.

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