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Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old

Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old

Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Fife and Drum Corps, march on to the field at a recent Twilight Tattoo, June 6, 2012, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. The theme of the ceremony w... 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 school children wave flags during a plaque dedication

French school children wave flags during a plaque dedication

French school children wave flags during a plaque dedication ceremony for World War II veterans, June 4. Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from across the U.S. Army, Air Force and The Parachute 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 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

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

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

Capt. Henry Lifton, 2nd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division,

Capt. Henry Lifton, 2nd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division,

Capt. Henry Lifton, 2nd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, walks of the La Fiere drop zone after jumping in honor of D-Day, June 3. Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from U.S., Germany, France, Holl... More

Secretary of the Army, the Honorable John McHugh, receives

Secretary of the Army, the Honorable John McHugh, receives

Secretary of the Army, the Honorable John McHugh, receives the key to the city of Carentan, France after participating in a D-Day memorial ceremony, June 4. Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from ... More

U.S. Army paratroopers beside the "Iron Mike" statue

U.S. Army paratroopers beside the "Iron Mike" statue

U.S. Army paratroopers beside the "Iron Mike" statue near the La Fière Bridge battlefield, west of Saint Mere Eglise, France.

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

Staff Sgt. Davina White participates in Operation Normandy

Staff Sgt. Davina White participates in Operation Normandy

Staff Sgt. Davina White participates in Operation Normandy 2012, Sainte Mere-Eglise, France.

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

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

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, England, attended a plaque dedication ceremony for Dorothy and Ellen ... 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

Charles Rivkin, U.S. ambassador to France, meets with

Charles Rivkin, U.S. ambassador to France, meets with

Charles Rivkin, U.S. ambassador to France, meets with John Roman, a D-Day veteran, and his wife Jacqueline, during the June 3 commemorations in Normandy. Rivkin jumped into the nearby drop zone with the U.S. Ar... 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

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, 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

Spc. Michael Whisenant participates in Operation Normandy

Spc. Michael Whisenant participates in Operation Normandy

Spc. Michael Whisenant participates in Operation Normandy 2012, Sainte Mere-Eglise, France.

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

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

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

Far right, from right to left: Sisters and World War

Far right, from right to left: Sisters and World War

Far right, from right to left: Sisters and World War II veterans, Dorothy and Ellen Levitsky, are welcomed before a plaque dedeciation ceremony, June 4. Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from acro... 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

Sgt. Major Kreiberg, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and

Sgt. Major Kreiberg, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and

Sgt. Major Kreiberg, U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), marches Task Force 68 through the streets of Carentan France, June 4. Task Force 68, which is made up of paratrooper... More

U.S. Army paratroopers stand in formation in the town

U.S. Army paratroopers stand in formation in the town

U.S. Army paratroopers stand in formation in the town square at Saint Mere Eglise. Several events to commemorate the D-Day landings, 68 years ago, took place this week in Normandy.

Capt. Brett Baker, U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological

Capt. Brett Baker, U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological

Capt. Brett Baker, U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), pins on U.S. jump wings onto allied forces during a wing exchange on La Fiere during a ceremony in honor of WWII and D-D... More

Staff Sgt. Jason Thomas participates in Operation Normandy

Staff Sgt. Jason Thomas participates in Operation Normandy

Staff Sgt. Jason Thomas participates in Operation Normandy 2012, Sainte Mere-Eglise, France.

Fourth from the right, U.S. Ambassador of France, Charles

Fourth from the right, U.S. Ambassador of France, Charles

Fourth from the right, U.S. Ambassador of France, Charles H. Rivkin, center, lays a wreath in honor of the World War II veterans who sacrificed their lives and duty to Sword Beach. Task Force 68 soldiers attend... More

Right to left: Dorothy and Ellen Levitsky, World War

Right to left: Dorothy and Ellen Levitsky, World War

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 the U.S. ... More

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

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

Soldiers commemorate D-Day anniversary in France.

Soldiers commemorate D-Day anniversary in France.

Soldiers commemorate D-Day anniversary in France.

WWII and D-Day veteran, John Perozzi, 82nd Airborne

WWII and D-Day veteran, John Perozzi, 82nd Airborne

WWII and D-Day veteran, John Perozzi, 82nd Airborne Division, talks with active duty 82nd Abn. Div. soldiers after a ceremony that commemorated the La Fiere, Ste. Mere Eglise, WWII and D-Day events, June 3. Tas... More

A French official releases the troops back to their

A French official releases the troops back to their

A French official releases the troops back to their units. 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 t... More

Staff Sgt. Justin Butler participates in Operation

Staff Sgt. Justin Butler participates in Operation

Staff Sgt. Justin Butler participates in Operation Normandy 2012, Sainte Mere-Eglise, France.

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

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

U.S. Army Secretary John McHugh and Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling,

U.S. Army Secretary John McHugh and Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling,

U.S. Army Secretary John McHugh and Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, commanding general of U.S. Army Europe, commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Carentan, France, Jun. 4, 2012. Distinguished guests f... 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

WWII and D-Day veteran, John Perozzi, 82nd Airborne

WWII and D-Day veteran, John Perozzi, 82nd Airborne

WWII and D-Day veteran, John Perozzi, 82nd Airborne Division, takes a picture with active duty 82nd Abn. Div. soldiers in front of the Iron Mike statue after a ceremony that commemorated the La Fiere, Ste. Mere... More

Staff Sgt. Timothy Nellessen participates in Operation

Staff Sgt. Timothy Nellessen participates in Operation

Staff Sgt. Timothy Nellessen participates in Operation Normandy 2012, Sainte Mere-Eglise, France.

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

The United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological

The United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological

The United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) Color Guard commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Sainte-Mère-Église, France, June 6, 2012. Paratroopers fr... More

U.S. Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, reads the

U.S. Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, reads the

U.S. Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, reads the inscriptions on the U.S. Navy Memorial at a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Utah Beach, June 5, 2012. Distinguished guests fr... 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

U.S. Army WWII veterans watch a ceremony that was held

U.S. Army WWII veterans watch a ceremony that was held

U.S. Army WWII veterans watch a ceremony that was held to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Carentan, France, Jun. 4, 2012. Paratroopers from the Allied nations gather in Normandy each yea... More

Paratroopers exchange German jump wings at La Fiere

Paratroopers exchange German jump wings at La Fiere

Paratroopers exchange German jump wings at La Fiere drop zone after completing an airborne operation commemorating the D-Day and WWII events, June 3. Task Force 68, which is made up of paratroopers from U.S., G... More

Sgt. 1st Class. James Micko participates in Operation

Sgt. 1st Class. James Micko participates in Operation

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

Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old

Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old

Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Presidential Salute Battery, render a salute during a Twilight Tattoo ceremony, honoring World War II veterans attending a recent, June 6, 2012, at Join... More

The U.S. Army Europe Band plays during a ceremony held

The U.S. Army Europe Band plays during a ceremony held

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 year as a r... More

A Rabbi says a prayer at a ceremony held to commemorate

A Rabbi says a prayer at a ceremony held to commemorate

A Rabbi says a prayer at a ceremony held to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Ranville British Cemetery, France, Jun. 6, 2012. Distinguished guests gather in Normandy each year as a rememb... More

U.S. Army WWII veterans watch a ceremony that was held

U.S. Army WWII veterans watch a ceremony that was held

U.S. Army WWII veterans watch a ceremony that was held to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Carentan, France, Jun. 4, 2012. Paratroopers from the Allied nations gather in Normandy each yea... More

U.S. Army retired Col. Keith Nightingale speaks to

U.S. Army retired Col. Keith Nightingale speaks to

U.S. Army retired Col. Keith Nightingale speaks to U.S. Army Paratroopers from various airborne units, and British Paratroopers from the 4th Para Regiment, to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invas... More

U.S. Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, glances out

U.S. Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, glances out

U.S. Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, glances out over Utah Beach, France from the site of the U.S. Navy Memorial while at a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, June 5, 2012. Di... More

Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Jacobs, U.S. Army Civil Affairs &

Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Jacobs, U.S. Army Civil Affairs &

Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Jacobs, U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) commanding general, leads more than 300 paratroopers through the streets of Ste. Mere Eglise during their D-Day ce... More

Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal (lower

Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal (lower

Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal (lower right) and a crowd of more than three thousand people applaud World War II veterans at a recent Twilight Tattoo, June 6, 2012, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson ... More

Staff Sgt. Troy McBride participates in Operation Normandy

Staff Sgt. Troy McBride participates in Operation Normandy

Staff Sgt. Troy McBride participates in Operation Normandy 2012, Sainte Mere-Eglise, France.

Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, listens to a tour

Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, listens to a tour

Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, listens to a tour guide while looking out over Utah Beach, France, following a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, June 5, 2012. Distinguished g... More

U.S. Army retired Col. Keith Nightingale speaks to

U.S. Army retired Col. Keith Nightingale speaks to

U.S. Army retired Col. Keith Nightingale speaks to U.S. Army Paratroopers from various airborne units, and British Paratroopers from the 4th Para Regiment, to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invas... More

The U.S. Army Europe Band plays during a ceremony held

The U.S. Army Europe Band plays during a ceremony held

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 year as a r... 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, Carentan, France, Jun. 4, 2012. Paratroopers from the Allied nations gather in Normandy each year as a ... More

World War II veteran Walter W. Heline (lower right)

World War II veteran Walter W. Heline (lower right)

World War II veteran Walter W. Heline (lower right) along with other veterans and guests listen to the Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal during a reception in honor of World War II veterans, in adv... 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

Sgt.1st Class Charles Pilkington participates in Operation

Sgt.1st Class Charles Pilkington participates in Operation

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

World War II veteran Frederick Griswold (lower right)

World War II veteran Frederick Griswold (lower right)

World War II veteran Frederick Griswold (lower right) along with other veterans and guests listen to the Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal during a reception in honor of World War II veterans, in a... More

U.S. Army Secretary John McHugh, speaks at a ceremony

U.S. Army Secretary John McHugh, speaks at a ceremony

U.S. Army Secretary John McHugh, speaks at a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Carentan, France, Jun. 4, 2012. Distinguished guests from all over the world gather in Normandy e... More

The U.S. Army Europe Band plays during a ceremony held

The U.S. Army Europe Band plays during a ceremony held

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 year as a r... 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 Para Regiment, commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Omaha Beach, France, Jun. 1, 2012. Paratroopers f... More

People walk over Utah Beach, France to commemorate

People walk over Utah Beach, France to commemorate

People walk over Utah Beach, France to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, June 5, 2012. People from all over the world gather in Normandy each year as a remembrance to the military service ... 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

Sgt. 1st Class Justin Ogden participates in Operation

Sgt. 1st Class Justin Ogden participates in Operation

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

Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal pays

Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal pays

Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal pays homage to World War II veterans during a reception in honor of World War II veterans, in advance of a Twilight Tattoo ceremony, June 6, 2012 at Joint Base Mye... More

The U.S. Army Europe Band plays during a ceremony held

The U.S. Army Europe Band plays during a ceremony held

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 year as a r... More

A French Police officer stands  guard during a ceremony

A French Police officer stands guard during a ceremony

A French Police officer stands guard during a ceremony to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Carentan, France, Jun. 4, 2012. People from all over the world gather in Normandy each year as ... 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 Para Regiment, commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Omaha Beach, France, Jun. 1, 2012. Paratroopers f... More

Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Jacobs, U.S. Army Civil Affiars &

Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Jacobs, U.S. Army Civil Affiars &

Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Jacobs, U.S. Army Civil Affiars & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) commanding general, shakes hands with WWII and D-Day veteran, John Perozzi, 82nd Airborne Division, after a ceremo... 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 stand in formation to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the D-Day invasion, Carentan, France, Jun. 4, 2012. Paratroopers from the Allied nations gather in No... More

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